Patent Application
20230390660
This invention relates to an interconnected series of three beaded rings with the ability to be manipulated by the user's fingers, providing a tactile sensation, and audible clacking noise as the beaded rings tumble against one another. Due to the nature of its size and materials, this interconnected three ring fidget toy can also serve as decoration, jewelry, and for meditation purposes.
The embodiments herein relate generally to toys, and in particular, to a fidget toy or sensory tool configured to tumble between a user's fingers. Many people find that keeping their hands busy, whether it is by playing with coins, pens, or fidget toys, provides a calming sensation, and many of those people use these types of devices as a cessation device, or to relieve anxiety. Alternatively, some people may enjoy using the devices primarily for fun. The design of proposed device was developed through my realized enjoyment of both feeling and listening to beads as they tumble against one another while being sorted, or processed. While playing with beads, I find myself enjoying the motion of moving my hands throughout the beads, while feeling the tactile nature of them tumbling against one another, as well as the satisfying sound that they produce. I wanted to re-create this feeling and sensation in a form factor that was easily portable, and accessible in any environment. Therefore, the three interconnected beaded ring toy is needed to juggle between a user's fingers.
The invention provides an interconnected series of three beaded rings with the ability to tumble along an individuals' fingers in a continuous motion as a sensory device as it is manipulated by a person's fingers. This is described as having three rings, covered in beads along the entire circumference, where the first and second beaded rings are connected together, and the third beaded ring is connected to both the first and second ring simultaneously. This assembly allows the three rings to freely tumble against one another in a continuous motion, providing a tactile sensation, and audible sound as the beads hit up against one another. Certain examples of ways in which this may be implemented include as a fidget toy, jewelry pendant, or as an ornamental piece. The interconnected ring design, and continuous motion while being manipulated, encourages both relaxation, and a sensory experience upon the user. The continuous motion of the three interconnected beaded rings provides a calming sensation that encourages meditation, and a soothing tactile feel. The beaded rings are able to move in any direction, as it is designed so that the rings will never tangle, or get caught with one another due to its rigid shape. An assortment of beads from glass, acrylic, semi-precious stone, and crystals are some of the many types of materials that can be used for this interconnected ring fidget toy. Steel memory wire is used as the main structure of the invention, holding the beads, and ring shape together.
The present disclosure describes an interconnected triple-ring beaded toy for use as a fidget tool, jewelry, and décor. The device is comprised of the following wire and beads:
A circular spool of steel memory wire is cut into three individual circular rings, of which there are three circular rings in total (A1, A2, A3) as shown in
A closed loop that is approximately 2 mm in size is made on one end of each of the circular rings (A1, A2, A3), which forms (B1, B2, B3) as shown in
Sixteen, 8-millimeter beads are then inserted through the prepared circular rings (B1, B2, B3), for all three circular rings, forming (C1, C2, C3) as shown in
The first beaded circular ring (C1) is closed into a complete circle by preparing a hook on the opposite end of the ring, and closing it through the closed loop of the other end, forming (D1) as shown in
The second beaded circular ring (C2) is closed into a complete circle by preparing a hook on the opposite end of the ring, and closing it through the closed loop of the other end, while going through the first beaded circular ring (D1), forming an interconnected, two-ringed piece (E), as shown in
The third and final beaded circular ring (C3) is closed into a complete circle by preparing a hook on the opposite end of the ring, and closing it through the closed loop of the other end, while going through both rings of the interconnected, two-ringed piece (D3), to form an interconnected, three beaded ring fidget toy (F) as shown in
A jump ring (G) is connected around any of the interconnected loops to add functionality as a pendant, or ornament.
All elements connected correctly and properly are required for this piece to move smoothly, and be fully functional and useful.
A total of three beaded rings made up of 8-millimeter spherical beads, and circular shaped steel memory wire with a closed-loop, are interconnected by the first two beaded rings being looped around one another, and the third being looped through both the first two rings, to form an interconnected three beaded ringed fidget toy. The inclusion of an O-ring allows this interconnected series of beaded rings to be displayed as an ornament, or be worn as a beaded pendant.
The type of beads used are dependent upon the style, feel, and preference of the user. Acrylic beads offer a much lighter weight, with greater ease of use while tumbling the interconnected rings along your fingers. Materials such as glass and stone are heavier, offering greater tactile sensation, and louder audible clacking sounds as the beads tumble along one another. It is possible for there to be no beads at all, leaving just three interconnected rings that are weighted by material such as metal or plastic, to offer a similar sensation. The diameter of each of the beaded rings may vary depending on the size of the persons fingers, but still be in the same form factor of three total interconnected beaded rings. These interconnected circular rings with beads can be manipulated along your fingers to create the sensation of trickling beads across your hands, as well as an audible clacking noise that replicates the sound of beads falling, or swirling. A variety of beads may be used towards this design, including, but not limited to glass, acrylic, and crystal beads. The interconnected pattern of these beaded rings is a suitable tool for mediation, and relaxation, due to the mesmerizing movements of the three rings in movement, as well as its ability to move continuously without stopping. Additionally, this interconnected series of three beaded rings may be used as a pendant, or piece of décor.
