Patent ID: 7210313

Claim:
A bangle, comprising: first and second bangle members, each bangle member having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the first bangle member being pivotally connected to the distal end of the second bangle member to permit relative movement between the first and second bangle members; means for biasing the first and second bangle members in a direction where the proximal ends move away from one another; and a first locking member provided at the proximal end of the first bangle member and a second locking member provided at the proximal end of the second bangle member, the first locking member being selectively moveable between a closed position where the first locking member engages the second locking member to releasably secure the proximal end of the first bangle member to the proximal end of the second bangle member, and an open position where the first locking member is separated from the second locking member; means for biasing the first locking member in a direction toward the open position, wherein the first locking member is released from the closed position and moves to the open position when a force is applied to the first and second bangle members sufficient to cause the first and second bangle members to pivot a predetermined distance in a direction where the proximal ends move toward one another.