JEWELRY PIECE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE RFID TAG

• US 20140260424A1
• Filed: 02/12/2014
• Published: 09/18/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Michael K. Warren
• Original Assignee: Michael K. Warren
• Inventors: Warren, Michael K.
• Application Number:
  US14/179,097
• Publication Number:
  US 20140260424A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 63/1.13
• CPC Class Codes: A44C 17/0233 using screws or screwed elements
• CPC Class Codes: A44C 9/00 Finger-rings settings for holding gems or the like A44C17/02

Abstract

An apparatus for conveniently and unobtrusively carrying a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. A RFID tag is disposed within a channel defined by a jewelry piece and covered with a decorative element or cap. The RFID tag is a passive-, battery-assisted passive-, or active-type RFID tag.

Claims

1. An apparatus for conveniently carrying a radio frequency identification tag, comprising:

a jewelry piece having an annular body, said annular body having a channel therethrough, said channel having a notch configured to receive a bottom retainer and a protruding edge configured to retain a cap;

a radio frequency identification tag, wherein said cap, said radio frequency identification tag, and said bottom retainer are disposed within said channel.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a buffer ring, said buffer ring configured to receive said radio frequency identification tag and disposed within said channel.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said channel is substantially cylindrical.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said radio frequency identification tag is a passive-type radio frequency identification tag.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a battery disposed within said channel and operatively connected to said radio frequency identification tag.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said radio frequency identification tag is an active-type radio frequency identification tag.

7. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said radio frequency identification tag is a battery-assisted passive-type radio frequency identification tag.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one spacer disposed within said channel and wherein said at least one spacer is formed of a material that is substantially permissive of radio frequency transmissions.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one spacer disposed within said housing and wherein said spacer is formed of a material that substantially inhibits radio frequency transmissions to reduce the range of said radio frequency identification tag.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said cap is formed from glass, ceramic, gemstone, carbon fiber composite, or any combination thereof.

11. An apparatus for carrying a radio frequency identification tag within a jewelry ring, comprising:

a jewelry ring comprising a pair of raised edges defining a channel;

a radio frequency identification strip disposed within said channel; and

a decorative cover disposed within said channel.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, said jewelry ring having an outer surface defined by the exterior surface of said raised edges, and said decorative cover having an exterior surface, said decorative cover disposed within said channel such that said exterior surface of said decorative cover is aligned flush with said outer surface of said jewelry ring.

13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said radio frequency identification strip is a passive-type radio frequency identification strip.

14. The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising a battery disposed within said channel and operatively connected to said radio frequency identification strip.

15. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said radio frequency identification strip is an active-type radio frequency identification strip.

16. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said radio frequency identification strip is a battery-assisted passive-type radio frequency identification strip.

17. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said radio frequency identification strip comprises a memory chip and an antenna disposed on a flexible substrate.

18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein said radio frequency identification strip an antenna comprising at least one nanocapacitor.

19. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein said radio frequency identification strip comprises a power source including at least one nanocapacitor.

20. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein said radio frequency identification strip comprises a memory chip and an antenna disposed on a flexible substrate.

21. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein portions of said flexible substrate comprise a ceramic.

22. The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising a second radio frequency identification strip disposed within said channel.

23. The apparatus of claim 11, said decorative cover comprising at least one LED panel for displaying information to a user.

25. The apparatus of claim 19, said decorative cover comprising at least one LED panel for displaying information to a user.

24. An apparatus for carrying a radio frequency identification tag within a jewelry ring, comprising:

an annularly-shaped jewelry ring comprising a pair of raised edges defining a channel, said jewelry ring having an outer surface;

an active-type radio frequency identification strip comprising a memory chip and an antenna disposed on a flexible substrate, said active-type radio frequency identification strip disposed within said channel;

a battery, disposed within said channel and operatively connected to said active-type radio frequency identification strip; and

a decorative cover having an exterior surface and disposed within said channel such that said exterior surface is aligned flush with said outer surface.