Ann B Clements

US Patent:

8261576, Sep 11, 2012

Filed:

Nov 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/267563

Inventors:

Ann M. Clements - Bristol PA, US

International Classification:

A44C 7/00

US Classification:

63 12, 63 13, D11 43

Abstract:

An earring assembly that displays the post of the earring through the body of the earring. The earring has an ornamental body with a face surface and an opposite rear surface. An opening is formed through the ornamental body. A contoured post is provided. The first end of the contoured post is coupled to the ornamental body at a hinged connection. The contoured post has a first section that extends away from the hinged connection and behind the rear surface. The contoured post also has a second section that extends from the first section to its second end. The second section extends through the inner opening of the ornamental body and positions the second end of the contoured post in front of the face surface of the ornamental body.