Abstract:
Energized body jewelry including alternative embodiments designed to be worn by persons who have piercings in their bodies, as well as for those who do not have piercings. In one embodiment, the jewelry may be worn by a person with a piercing by attaching the jewelry with a barbell style piercing including a slotted or drilled retainer sized to carry the jewelry. In an alternative embodiment, through the use of an elastomeric band attachment means, or a drilled elastomeric band, the jewelry may be worn by a person who does not have a piercing. The jewelry is energized such that it may vibrate, illuminate, or perform other functions requiring energy from some extracorporeal source such as a battery.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS  
       [0001]    Division of application Ser. No. 09/704,207, filed on Nov. 1, 2000, which issued on Dec. 10, 2002 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,490,885 entitled Energized Body Jewelry and Accessories, and which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/571,986, filed on May 16, 2000, which issued on May 7, 2002 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,382,815 entitled Energized Body Jewelry. 
     
    
     
       BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY  
         [0002]    The present invention relates generally to body jewelry including alternative embodiments designed to be worn by persons who have piercings in their bodies as well as for those who do not. Although body piercing in today&#39;s society has been shifting from a counterculture dominated practice to an increasingly popular activity, a substantial number of persons who could be inclined to join the body piercing community are not quite ready to take that leap. The present invention provides unique energized body jewelry that can be worn by members of the piercing community, but also provides an alternative embodiment that can be worn by those who have not had their bodies pierced.  
           [0003]    In one embodiment, the jewelry may be worn by a person with a piercing by attaching the jewelry with a standard barbell stud style piercing including a slotted or drilled retainer sized to carry the jewelry. In an alternative embodiment, through the use of an elastomeric band attachment means, or a drilled elastomeric band, the jewelry may be worn by a person who does not have a piercing. The jewelry is energized such that it may vibrate, illuminate, or perform other functions requiring energy from some extracorporeal source such as a battery.  
           [0004]    The energizing feature of the invention provides for many alternative uses ranging from the primarily ornamental aspect of an embodiment including an illuminating light source, to the more functional aspects provided through the preferred embodiment including a vibrator. A further embodiment of the invention includes accessories comprising sheaths with alternative configurations designed to cover at least a portion of the body jewelry and provide varying surface features for the jewelry.  
           [0005]    The objects and potential uses of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following description, and various other features and attendant advantages will become more fully appreciated as the invention becomes better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views. 
       
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0006]    [0006]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue.  
         [0007]    [0007]FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention.  
         [0008]    FIG  1 B is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of the invention.  
         [0009]    [0009]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that includes a battery in the retainer.  
         [0010]    [0010]FIG. 2A is a cross sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that includes a battery in the retainer.  
         [0011]    [0011]FIG. 2B is an exploded view of the post tip assembly of an alternative embodiment of the invention that includes a battery in the retainer.  
         [0012]    [0012]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that includes two batteries in the retainer.  
         [0013]    [0013]FIG. 3A is a cross sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that includes two batteries in the retainer.  
         [0014]    [0014]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue, with an external power supply carried by a necklace.  
         [0015]    [0015]FIG. 4A is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that operates with an external power supply.  
         [0016]    [0016]FIG. 4B is a cross sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that operates with an external power supply.  
         [0017]    [0017]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue with an elastomeric band.  
         [0018]    [0018]FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that includes a battery in each of two outer peripheral retainers, and an elastomeric band as its means of attachment.  
         [0019]    [0019]FIG. 5B is a cross sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that includes a battery in each of two outer peripheral retainers.  
         [0020]    [0020]FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue with an elastomeric band.  
         [0021]    [0021]FIG. 6A is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that includes two batteries within the vibrator housing, and an elastomeric band as its means of attachment.  
         [0022]    [0022]FIG. 6B is a cross sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that includes two batteries within the vibrator housing.  
         [0023]    [0023]FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue with a slotted retainer.  
         [0024]    [0024]FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention.  
         [0025]    [0025]FIG. 7B is a cross sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the invention.  
         [0026]    [0026]FIG. 7C is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue with an elastomeric band.  
         [0027]    [0027]FIG. 7D is an exploded view of the post tip assembly of an alternative embodiment of the invention.  
         [0028]    [0028]FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention including a standard barbell stud with a drilled retainer.  
         [0029]    [0029]FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention including a drilled elastomeric band.  
         [0030]    [0030]FIG. 10 is a view of three alternative sizes for the drilled elastomeric band.  
         [0031]    [0031]FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s pierced tongue with a standard barbell stud with a drilled retainer.  
         [0032]    [0032]FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue with a drilled elastomeric band.  
         [0033]    [0033]FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s pierced tongue with a standard barbell stud with a drilled retainer and utilizing an external power source.  
         [0034]    [0034]FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue with a drilled elastomeric band and utilizing an external power source.  
         [0035]    [0035]FIG. 15 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of the invention.  
         [0036]    [0036]FIG. 16 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of the invention utilizing an external power source.  
         [0037]    [0037]FIG. 17A is a side view of an alternative configuration of the sheath accessory embodiment of the invention.  
         [0038]    [0038]FIG. 17B is a cross sectional view of an alternative configuration of the sheath accessory embodiment of the invention.  
         [0039]    [0039]FIG. 18A is a side view of an alternative configuration of the sheath accessory embodiment of the invention.  
         [0040]    [0040]FIG. 18B is a cross sectional view of an alternative configuration of the sheath accessory embodiment of the invention.  
         [0041]    [0041]FIG. 19A is a side view of an alternative configuration of the sheath accessory embodiment of the invention.  
         [0042]    [0042]FIG. 19B is a cross sectional view of an alternative configuration of the sheath accessory embodiment of the invention.  
         [0043]    [0043]FIG. 20A is a side view of an alternative configuration of the sheath accessory embodiment of the invention.  
         [0044]    [0044]FIG. 20B is a cross sectional view of an alternative configuration of the sheath accessory embodiment of the invention. 
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION  
       [0045]    [0045]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue. As shown in FIG. 1, jewelry  10  can be worn as a barbell style tongue piercing. Jewelry  10  is shown in FIG. 1A as comprised of vibrator housing  13 , post  18 , and retainer  20 . FIG  1 B is a cross sectional view of a single battery embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, battery  22  is located within vibrator housing  13 . The vibrator is comprised of electromagnetic motor  24 , rotor shaft  42 , and eccentric rotor  44 . Motor  24  is secured within housing  13  by motor shim  46 , which has an opening  48  that matches motor shoulder  50 . Vibrator housing  13  is closed at the rotor end by threaded rotor end cap  16 , which is screwed into place with the help of rotor end cap slot  32 .  
         [0046]    As shown in FIG. 1B, the single battery embodiment of the invention is powered by battery  22 , which is secured within housing  13  by threaded battery end cap  14 . Battery end cap  14  can be screwed into place with the help of battery end cap slot  30 . Battery  22  is placed into housing  13  with the cathode negative electrode end first. The negative end of battery  22  contacts negative battery contact  36 , which is held within battery shim  34 . When battery end cap  14  is screwed into place, it contacts the anode positive electrode end of battery  22 . Plastic septum  26  insulates the negative end of battery  22  from housing  13 . Negative motor lead wire  38  is fed through septum opening  28 , and terminates with negative battery contact  36 .  
         [0047]    As further shown in FIG. 1B, positive motor lead wire  40  is fed through passage  52  in elongated post  18 , where positive motor lead wire  40  terminates-with positive contact  56 . Post  18  at its top end  17  is press fit into housing  13  and secured by weld  54 . Contact tip assembly  25  is comprised of positive contact  56  and insulating post tip  58 , which are attached within bottom end  19  of post  18 . Positive contact  56  is insulated from post  18  by insulating post tip  58 .  
         [0048]    Retainer  20  is screwed onto the threaded bottom end  19  of post  18 . When retainer  20  is screwed into place, the circuit between battery  22  and motor  24  is completed as retainer  20  engages positive battery contact  56 . When retainer  20  engages contact  56 , the circuit is completed as positive contact  56  electrically communicates with retainer  20 , which is connected to post  18 , and through housing  13  and battery end cap  14 , which is in contact with the positive end of battery  22 . A person wearing jewelry  10  as a barbell style tongue piercing may turn on the vibrator by screwing down retainer  20  to the point at which it engages contact  56 , and then turn off the vibrator by slightly backing off the threads of retainer  20 . This inventive on off switch feature is accomplished with a threaded retainer, which is the standard barbell style tongue jewelry attachment mechanism, operating as the only necessary moving part other than the vibrator itself.  
         [0049]    [0049]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that includes a battery within the retainer as well as in the vibrator housing. Jewelry  200  is shown in FIG. 2 as comprised of vibrator housing  213 , post  218 , and retainer  220 . Jewelry  200  can be worn as a barbell style tongue piercing. FIG. 2A is a cross sectional view of this dual battery embodiment of the invention. In this alternative embodiment, battery  222  is located within vibrator housing  213 , and battery  223  is located within retainer  220 . The vibrator is comprised of electromagnetic motor  224  and eccentric rotor  244 . Battery end caps  214  and  214 A can be screwed into place with the help of battery end cap slots  230  and  230 A, which further include vent holes  231  and  231 A to allow air to energize the batteries.  
         [0050]    As shown in FIG. 2A, batteries  222  and  223  are connected in parallel to motor  224 . Batteries  222  and  223  are placed into housing  213  and retainer  220  with the cathode negative electrode end first. The negative lead wire from motor  224  branches off into negative lead wire  238 , which terminates at negative battery contact  236 , and negative lead wire  238 A, which is fed through passage  252  in elongated post  218 , where it terminates at negative battery contact  257 . As further shown in FIG. 2A, positive motor lead wire  240  is fed through passage  252  in elongated post  218 , where it terminates at positive contact ring  271  within contact tip assembly  225 .  
         [0051]    [0051]FIG. 2B is an exploded view of contact tip assembly  225 , which is comprised of post insulator  270 , positive contact ring  271 , tip insulator  272 , tip spacer  273 , and negative battery contact tip  257 , each of which is attached at bottom end  219  of post  218 . Positive motor lead wire  240  terminates at positive contact ring  271 , and negative motor lead wire  238 A terminates at negative battery contact  257 . Post insulator  270  insulates contact tip assembly  225  from post  218 , and tip insulator  272  insulates negative battery contact tip  257  from positive contact ring  271 .  
         [0052]    Referring back to FIG. 2A, retainer  220  is screwed onto the threaded bottom end  219  of post  218 . When retainer  220  is screwed into place, the parallel circuit between batteries  222  and  223 , and motor  224 , is completed as the negative end of battery  223  within retainer  220  engages negative battery contact  257 , and the internal threads of retainer  220  turn past and engage positive contact ring  271 . When the negative end of battery  223  engages contact  257 , and the internal threads of retainer  220  engage contact ring  257 , the parallel circuit is completed as positive contact ring  271  electrically communicates with retainer  220 , which is connected to post  218 , and through housing  213  and battery end cap  214 , which is in contact with the positive end of battery  222 .  
         [0053]    A person wearing jewelry  200  as a barbell style tongue piercing may turn on the vibrator by screwing down retainer  220  to the point at which it engages contact  257 , and then turn off the vibrator by slightly backing off the threads of retainer  220 . This inventive on off switch feature is accomplished with a threaded retainer, which is the standard barbell style tongue jewelry attachment mechanism, operating as the only necessary moving part other than the vibrator itself.  
         [0054]    [0054]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention that includes two batteries within the retainer. Jewelry  300  is shown in FIG. 3 as comprised of vibrator housing  313 , post  318 , and retainer  320 . Jewelry  300  can be worn as a barbell style tongue piercing. FIG. 3A is a cross sectional view of this dual battery embodiment of the invention. In this alternative embodiment, batteries  322  and  323  are located within retainer  320 . The vibrator is comprised of electromagnetic motor  324  and eccentric rotor  344 . Battery end caps  314 A are screwed into place with the help of battery end cap slots  330 A, which also operate as vent holes to allow air to energize the batteries.  
         [0055]    As shown in FIG. 3A, batteries  322  and  323  are connected in parallel to motor  324 . Batteries  322  and  323  are placed into retainer  320  with the cathode negative electrode end first. Positive lead wire  340  from motor  324  is attached to the inner periphery of housing  313 . Negative lead wire  338  is fed through passage  352  in elongated post  318 , where it terminates at negative battery contact  357 .  
         [0056]    As further shown in FIG. 3A, retainer  320  is screwed onto the threaded bottom end  319  of post  318 . When retainer  320  is screwed into place, the parallel circuit between batteries  322  and  323 , and motor  324 , is completed as the negative ends of batteries  322  and  323  within retainer  320  communicate with negative battery contact  357 . When retainer  320  is screwed into place, the positive ends of batteries  322  and  323  communicate with positive motor lead wire  340  through housing  313 , elongated post  318 , retainer  320 , and battery end caps  314 A.  
         [0057]    A person wearing jewelry  300  as a barbell style tongue piercing may turn on the vibrator by screwing down retainer  320  to the point at which it engages contact  357 , and then turn off the vibrator by slightly backing off the threads of retainer  320 . This inventive on off switch feature is accomplished with a threaded retainer, which is the standard barbell style tongue jewelry attachment mechanism, operating as the only necessary moving part other than the vibrator itself.  
         [0058]    [0058]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue, with an external power supply carried by a necklace. Jewelry  400  can be worn as a barbell style tongue piercing, with wires  462  connected to external power supply  422 , which is carried by necklace  463 . Jewelry  400  is shown in FIG. 4A as comprised of vibrator housing  413 , post  418 , retainer  420 , and external wires  462 .  
         [0059]    [0059]FIG. 4B is a cross sectional view of this externally powered embodiment of the invention. In this alternative embodiment, the vibrator is comprised of electromagnetic motor  424  and eccentric rotor  444 . Negative lead wire  438  from motor  424  is attached to the inner periphery of housing  413 . Positive lead wire  440  is fed through passage  452  in elongated post  418 , where it terminates at positive battery contact  457 .  
         [0060]    As further shown in FIG. 4B, retainer  420  is screwed onto the threaded bottom end  419  of post  418 . When retainer  420  is screwed into place, the circuit between motor  424  and an external power supply connected to wires  462  is completed as the positive lead of wires  462  communicates with positive contact  457 . When retainer  420  is screwed into place, the negative lead of wires  462  communicates with negative motor lead wire  438  through housing  413 , elongated post  419 , and retainer  420 .  
         [0061]    A person wearing jewelry  400  as a barbell style tongue piercing may turn on the vibrator by screwing down retainer  420  to the point at which it engages contact  457 , and then turn off the vibrator by slightly backing off the threads of retainer  420 . This inventive on off switch feature is accomplished with a threaded retainer, which is the standard barbell style tongue jewelry attachment mechanism, operating as the only necessary moving part other than the vibrator itself.  
         [0062]    [0062]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue with an elastomeric band. Jewelry  500  is shown in FIG. 5 as attached to a person&#39;s tongue with elastomeric band  564 . FIG. 5A is a perspective view of this alternative embodiment of the invention that includes a battery in each of two outer peripheral retainers  520 . Jewelry  500  is shown in FIG. 5A as comprised of vibrator housing  513 , posts  518 , outer peripheral retainers  520 , and elastomeric band  564 . Through the use of the elastomeric band attachment means, jewelry  500  can be worn by a person who does not have a pierced tongue.  
         [0063]    [0063]FIG. 5B is a cross sectional view of this dual battery non piercing embodiment of the invention. In this alternative embodiment, batteries  522  and  523  are located within outer peripheral retainers  520 . Retainers  520  are connected to vibrator housing  513  by posts  518 . The vibrator is comprised of electromagnetic motor  524  and eccentric rotor  544 .  
         [0064]    As shown in FIG. 5B, retainers  520  are screwed onto the threaded ends of posts  518 . When retainers  520  are screwed into place, the parallel circuit between batteries  522  and  523 , and motor  524 , is completed as the negative ends of batteries  522  and  523  within retainers  520  communicate with the negative lead wire of motor  524 . When retainers  520  are screwed into place, the positive ends of batteries  522  and  523  communicate with the positive lead wire of motor  524  through housing  513 , elongated posts  518 , and retainers  520 . A person wearing jewelry  500  may turn on the vibrator by screwing down retainers  520  to their seated position, and then turn off the vibrator by slightly backing off the threads of retainers  520 .  
         [0065]    [0065]FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue with an elastomeric band. Jewelry  600  is shown in FIG. 6 as attached to a person&#39;s tongue with elastomeric band  664 . FIG. 6A is a perspective view of this alternative embodiment of the invention that includes two batteries within the vibrator housing. Jewelry  600  is shown in FIG. 6A as comprised of vibrator housing  613 , posts  618 , outer peripheral retainers  620 , and elastomeric band  664 . Through the use of the elastomeric band attachment means, jewelry  600  can be worn by a person who does not have a pierced tongue.  
         [0066]    [0066]FIG. 6B is a cross sectional view of this dual battery non piercing embodiment of the invention. In this alternative embodiment, batteries  622  and  623  are located within vibrator housing  613 . Retainers  620  are connected to vibrator housing  613  by posts  618 . The vibrator is comprised of electromagnetic motor  624  and eccentric rotor  644 .  
         [0067]    As shown in FIG. 6B, retainers  620  are screwed onto the threaded ends of posts  618 . When battery end caps  614  are screwed into place, the parallel circuit between batteries  622  and  623 , and motor  624 , is completed as the negative ends of batteries  622  and  623  communicate with the negative lead wire of motor  624 . When battery end caps  614  are screwed into place, the positive ends of batteries  622  and  623  communicate with the positive lead wire of motor  624  through housing  613 . A person wearing jewelry  600  may turn on the vibrator by screwing down battery end caps  614  to their seated position, and then turn off the vibrator by slightly backing off the threads of battery end caps  614 .  
         [0068]    [0068]FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s pierced tongue. The preferred embodiment may be attached to a person&#39;s pierced tongue with a slotted retainer as shown in FIG. 7. Alternatively, through the use of an elastomeric band attachment means as shown in FIG. 7C, the preferred embodiment may be worn by a person who does not have a pierced tongue. This dual use preferred embodiment of the invention includes two batteries in the retainer.  
         [0069]    Jewelry  700  is shown in FIG. 7A as comprised of vibrator housing  713 , post  718 , retainer  720 , slotted retainer  721 , secondary post  718 A, and secondary retainer  720 A. When jewelry  700  is worn by a person with a pierced tongue, slotted retainer  721 , secondary post  718 A, and secondary retainer  720 A function as a standard barbell style tongue piercing, with the additional benefit that slotted retainer  721  has the capability to carry jewelry  700 .  
         [0070]    [0070]FIG. 7C is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention attached to a person&#39;s tongue with an elastomeric band. Jewelry  700  is shown in FIG. 7C as attached to a person&#39;s tongue with elastomeric band  764 . This means of attachment may be used for an individual who does not have a pierced tongue.  
         [0071]    [0071]FIG. 7B is a cross sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the invention. In this preferred embodiment, batteries  722  and  723  are located within retainer  720 . The vibrator is comprised of electromagnetic motor  724  and eccentric rotor  744 . Battery end caps  714 A are screwed into place with the help of battery end cap slots  730 A, which further include vent holes  731 A to allow air to energize the batteries.  
         [0072]    As shown in FIG. 7B, batteries  722  and  723  are connected in parallel to motor  724 . Batteries  722  and  723  are placed into retainer  720  with the cathode negative electrode end first. Positive lead wire  740  from motor  724  is attached to the inner periphery of housing  713 . Negative lead wire  738  is fed through passage  752  in elongated post  718 , where it terminates at negative battery contact  757  within contact tip assembly  725 .  
         [0073]    [0073]FIG. 7D is an exploded view of contact tip assembly  725 , which is comprised of post insulator  770  and negative battery contact  757 , each of which is attached at bottom end  719  of post  718 . Negative motor lead wire  738  terminates at negative battery contact  757 . Post insulator  770  insulates negative battery contact  757  from post  718 .  
         [0074]    Referring back to FIG. 7B, retainer  720  is screwed onto the threaded bottom end  719  of post  718 . When retainer  720  is screwed into place, the parallel circuit between batteries  722  and  723 , and motor  724 , is completed as the negative ends of batteries  722  and  723  within retainer  720  communicate with negative battery contact  757 . When retainer  720  is screwed into place, the positive ends of batteries  722  and  723  communicate with positive motor lead wire  740  through housing  713 , elongated post  718 , retainer  720 , and battery end caps  714 A.  
         [0075]    A person wearing jewelry  700  as a barbell style tongue piercing, or alternatively with the elastomeric band, may turn on the vibrator by screwing down retainer  720  to the point at which it is fully seated, and then turn off the vibrator by slightly backing off the threads of retainer  720 . This inventive on off switch feature is accomplished with a threaded retainer, which is the standard barbell style tongue jewelry attachment mechanism, operating as the only necessary moving part other than the vibrator itself.  
         [0076]    [0076]FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention including a standard barbell stud with a drilled retainer. Jewelry  10  is shown in FIG. 8 as generally comprising vibrator housing  16 , vibrator motor cap  13 , and battery housing  20 . Jewelry  10  is shown in FIG. 8 attached to a standard barbell stud  18  by inserting vibrator housing  16  through a drilled hole in retainer  21 . Retainer  21  is removably attached to the upper end of barbell stud  18 , and a second retainer  12  is removably attached to the lower end of barbell stud  18 .  
         [0077]    [0077]FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention including a drilled elastomeric band. Jewelry  10  is shown in FIG. 9 attached to an elastomeric band  64  by inserting vibrator housing  16  through a drilled hole in elastomeric band  64 . FIG. 10 is a view of three alternative sizes for the drilled elastomeric band  64 .  
         [0078]    As shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, jewelry  10  can be worn as a barbell style tongue piercing by attaching jewelry  10  to a standard barbell stud with a drilled retainer  21 . Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 14, jewelry  10  can be worn by a person without a pierced tongue by using the drilled elastomeric band  64 .  
         [0079]    [0079]FIG. 15 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of the invention that includes two batteries in battery housing  20 . Jewelry  10  is shown in FIG. 15 as comprised of vibrator housing  16 , vibrator motor cap  13 , and battery housing  20 . In this embodiment, batteries  22  and  23  are located within battery housing  20 . Battery end caps  14  are screwed into place with the help of battery end cap slots  30 , which further include vent holes  31  to allow air to energize the batteries. The vibrator is comprised of electromagnetic motor  24 , rotor shaft  42 , and eccentric rotor  44 . Motor  24  is secured within vibrator housing  16 , and enclosed by vibrator motor cap  13 .  
         [0080]    As shown in FIG. 15, batteries  22  and  23  are connected in parallel to motor  24 . Batteries  22  and  23  are placed into battery housing  20  with the cathode negative electrode end first. The cathode negative electrode ends of batteries  22  and  23  communicate through battery housing cathode  80 . The cathode negative electrode ends of batteries  22  and  23 , and battery housing cathode  80 , are insulated from the battery housing  20  by cathode insulator  81 . Positive lead wire  40  from motor  24  is attached to the inner periphery of vibrator housing  16 . Negative lead wire  38  is fed through passage  52  in vibrator housing  16 , where it terminates at vibrator housing cathode  57 . Vibrator housing cathode  57  is insulated from vibrator housing  16  by vibrator housing insulator  58 .  
         [0081]    As further shown in FIG. 15, the threaded terminal end  19  of vibrator housing  16  is screwed into battery housing  20 . When vibrator housing  16  is screwed into place, the parallel circuit between batteries  22  and  23 , and motor  24 , is completed as the negative ends of batteries  22  and  23  within battery housing  20  communicate through battery housing cathode  80  to vibrator housing cathode  57 . When vibrator housing  16  is screwed into place, the positive anode ends of batteries  22  and  23  communicate with positive motor lead wire  40  through vibrator housing  16 , battery housing  20 , and battery end caps  14 .  
         [0082]    A person wearing jewelry  10  as a barbell style tongue piercing may turn on the vibrator by screwing down vibrator housing  16  to the point at which its vibrator housing cathode  57  engages battery housing cathode  80 , and then turn off the vibrator by slightly backing off the threads of vibrator housing  16 . This inventive on off switch feature limits the necessary moving parts of the design to none other than the vibrator itself.  
         [0083]    [0083]FIG. 11 shows a person wearing this battery powered embodiment of jewelry  10  as a barbell style tongue piercing by attaching jewelry  10  to a standard barbell stud with a drilled retainer  21 . FIG. 12 shows a person without a pierced tongue wearing this battery powered embodiment of jewelry  10  by using the drilled elastomeric band  64 .  
         [0084]    [0084]FIG. 16 is a cross sectional view of an externally powered embodiment of the invention. Jewelry  10  is shown in FIG. 16 as comprised of vibrator housing  16 , vibrator motor cap  13 , power adapter body  94 , and external wires  62 . In this embodiment, power adapter body  94  provides a connection between the vibrator and an external power supply. The vibrator is comprised of electromagnetic motor  24 , shaft  42 , and eccentric rotor  44 . Motor  24  is secured within vibrator housing  16 , and enclosed by vibrator motor cap  13 . Positive lead wire  40  from motor  24  is attached to the inner periphery of vibrator housing  16 . Negative lead wire  38  is fed through passage  52  in vibrator housing  16 , where it terminates at vibrator housing cathode  57 . Vibrator housing cathode  57  is insulated from vibrator housing  16  by vibrator housing insulator  58 .  
         [0085]    As further shown in FIG. 16, the threaded terminal end  19  of vibrator housing  16  is screwed into power adapter body  94 . When vibrator housing  16  is screwed into place, the circuit between motor  24  and an external power supply connected to wires  62  is completed as the negative lead of wires  62  communicates with vibrator housing cathode  57  through power adapter body cathode  90 . When vibrator housing  16  is screwed into place, the positive lead of wires  62  communicates with positive motor lead wire  40  through vibrator housing  16 , power adapter body  94 , and power adapter anode  96 . The cathode negative electrode lead of wires  62 , power adapter cathode  90 , and vibrator housing cathode  57 , are insulated from the power adapter body  94  by cathode insulator  81 .  
         [0086]    A person wearing jewelry  10  as a barbell style tongue piercing may turn on the vibrator by screwing down vibrator housing  16  to the point at which its vibrator housing cathode  57  engages power adapter cathode  90 , and then turn off the vibrator by slightly backing off the threads of vibrator housing  16 . This inventive on off switch feature limits the necessary moving parts of the design to none other than the vibrator itself.  
         [0087]    [0087]FIG. 13 shows a person wearing this externally powered embodiment of jewelry  10  as a barbell style tongue piercing by attaching jewelry  10  to a standard barbell stud with a drilled retainer  21 . FIG. 14 shows a person without a pierced tongue wearing this externally powered embodiment of jewelry  10  by using the drilled elastomeric band  64 .  
         [0088]    A further embodiment of the invention includes accessories comprising sheaths with alternative configurations designed to cover at least a portion of the body jewelry and provide varying surface features for the jewelry.  
         [0089]    [0089]FIGS. 17A through 20A are side views of alternative configurations of sheaths designed as accessories for the energized body jewelry. FIGS. 17B through 20B are cross sectional views of each of these alternative configurations of sheath accessories. The sheaths are designed to cover at least a portion of the vibratory housing of the energized body jewelry and provide varying surface features for the jewelry. As can be seen in the drawings, each of these alternative configurations provides for a unique surface configuration to enhance the functional aspects of the jewelry. In addition, the sheaths may function as a protective covering for the energized body jewelry by reducing the surface hardness of the jewelry and softening the impact of the jewelry when it contacts a person&#39;s teeth or other sensitive areas of the body.  
         [0090]    Further alternative embodiments of this invention, which would be apparent to those skilled in the art, include the placement of this inventive jewelry on parts of the body other than the tongue, the modification of the vibrator mechanism to include any of several known alternative structures for creating vibrations, and the use of light emitters in addition to or in place of the vibrator mechanism.  
         [0091]    It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.