Patent ID: 10178900

Abstract:
A jewelry clasp is provided that operably locks in both an open and closed state to facilitate donning of an article of jewelry and for securing the jewelry to the wearer after being donned. The clasp comprises a clasp body having a first end with a hook portion and a clearance slot. Within the clasp body is a slidable clasp member that slides within the clasp body and operably blocks and opens the clearance slot of the hook portion. Within the clasp body is a first detent and a second detent that are aligned with the slide direction of the slidable member. The slidable member includes a protrusion that operably engages the first detent and second detent. The first detent locks the clasp in an open position. The second detent locks the clasp in a closed position. Embodiments of the detents and the protrusion are provided herein.