Jewelry Storage Assembly

Abstract

A jewelry storage assembly stores and organizes pierced earrings. The assembly includes a flexible pouch having a closed bottom end, an open top end and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending between the closed bottom end and open top ends. The open top end defines an access opening to an interior space of the pouch. A closure is attached to the pouch proximate the open top end for releasably closing the access opening. A holding member has a planar first side, a planar second side and a perimeter edge extending between the planar first side and the planar second side. The holding member is positionable in the interior space of the pouch for storing the holding member. The holding member has a plurality of apertures extending between the planar first side and the planar second side wherein each aperture is configured for receiving a post of an earring therethrough.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Field of the Disclosure

[0001] The disclosure relates to jewelry storage devices and more particularly pertains to a new jewelry storage device for storing and organizing pierced earrings.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a flexible pouch having a closed bottom end, an open top end and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending between the closed bottom end and open top ends. The open top end defines an access opening to an interior space of the pouch. A closure is attached to the pouch proximate the open top end for releasably closing the access opening. A holding member has a planar first side, a planar second side and a perimeter edge extending between the planar first side and the planar second side. The holding member is positionable in the interior space of the pouch for storing the holding member. The holding member has a plurality of apertures extending between the planar first side and the planar second side wherein each aperture is configured for receiving a post of an earring therethrough.

[0003] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

[0004] The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0006] FIG. 1 is a top front side perspective view of a jewelry storage assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0007] FIG. 2 is an in-use side view of a holding member of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0008] FIG. 3 is a top view of the holding member of an embodiment of the disclosure

[0009] FIG. 4 is a top view of a pouch of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 5 is a top front side perspective view of the pouch of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0011] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 5 thereof, a new jewelry storage device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

[0012] As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5, the jewelry storage assembly 10 generally comprises a flexible pouch 12 having a closed bottom end 14, an open top end 16 and a perimeter wall 18 coupled to and extending between the closed bottom end 14 and the open top end 16. The open top end 16 provides an access opening 20 to an interior space 22 of the pouch 12. The closed bottom end 14 of the pouch 12 may be convexly arcuate. The pouch 12 includes a first section 24 and a second section 26 coupled together along the closed bottom end 14 and a pair of side edges 28, 30 of the pouch 12. The side edges 28, 30 extend between the first section 24 and the second section 26 and between the open top end 16 and the closed bottom end 14 of the pouch 12. The open top end 16 of the pouch 12 includes a liner 32 attached to and extending around the access opening 20. The liner 32 provides reinforcement to the open top end 16 of the pouch 12. The liner 32 may be convexly arcuate extending between outer ends 34, 36 of the liner 32. A radius of curvature of the open top end 16 may be greater than a radius of curvature of the closed bottom end 14. The pouch 12 may be comprised of fabric, such as quilted material, cloth or the like. The pouch 12 may have a length from the closed bottom end 14 to the open top end 16 measuring between approximately 9.0 cm and 14.0 cm. The pouch 12 may have a width extending between the side edges 28, 30 measuring between approximately 6.5 cm and 11.0 cm.

[0013] A closure 38 is attached to the pouch 12 proximate the open top end 16 for releasably closing the access opening 20. The closure 38 includes a first mating member 40 attached to an inner surface 42 of the first section 24 and a second mating member 44 attached to an inner surface 46 of the second section 26. The first 40 and second 44 mating members are engageable to close the access opening 20. The closure 38 may comprise a hook and loop fastener, a clasp or the like. Each of the first 40 and second 44 mating members has a top 48 and a bottom 52. The liner 32 may extend over and cover the top 48 of each of the first 40 and second 44 mating members. The top 48 of each of the first 40 and second 44 mating members is attached to the pouch 12, while the bottom 52 of each of the first 40 and second 44 mating members may be unattached to the pouch 12. The closure 38 may be centrally positioned between the side edges 28, 30 of the pouch 12 defining a pair of gaps positioned on opposite sides 60, 62 of the closure 38 when the first 40 and second mating members 44 are engaged.

[0014] A holding member 64 is provided having a planar first side 66, a planar second side 68 and a perimeter edge 70 extending between the planar first side 66 and the planar second side 68. The holding member 64, which may be comprised of a flexible material, such as plastic or the like, is positionable in the interior space 22 of the pouch 12 for storing the holding member 64. The holding member 64 has a plurality of apertures 72 extending between the planar first side 66 and the planar second side 68 wherein each aperture 72 is configured for receiving a post 74 of an earring 76 therethrough. The apertures 72 may be arranged into a plurality of concentric circles on the holding member 64. The holding member 64 may be an annular disc 78 or may have any other suitable shape.

[0015] In use, the post 74 of an earring 76 is inserted through a selectable one of the apertures 72. A back 75 of the earring 76 is then attached to the post 74 to secure the earring 76 to the holding member 64. The holding member 64 is positioned within the pouch 12 and is closed using closure 38. The assembly 10 can be placed into a purse, luggage or the like to transport the earrings 76 in a safe and organized manner.

[0016] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0017] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.

Claims

1. A jewelry storage assembly comprising: a flexible pouch having a closed bottom end, an open top end and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending between said closed bottom end and said open top end, said open top end defining an access opening to an interior space of said pouch; a closure attached to said pouch proximate said open top end for releasably closing said access opening; a holding member having a planar first side, a planar second side and a perimeter edge extending between said planar first side and said planar second side, said holding member being positionable in said interior space of said pouch for storing said holding member, said holding member being completely removable from said pouch; and said holding member having a plurality of apertures extending between said planar first side and said planar second side wherein each said aperture is configured for receiving a post of an earring therethrough, said apertures being arranged into a plurality of concentric circles on said holding member.

2. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising said holding member being comprised of a flexible material.

3. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising said holding member being a circular disc.

4. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising wherein said closed bottom end of said pouch is convexly arcuate.

5. (canceled)

6. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising wherein said open top end of said pouch includes a liner attached to and extending around said access opening, said liner providing reinforcement to said open top end of said pouch.

7. The assembly of claim 6, further comprising wherein said liner is convexly arcuate extending between outer ends of said liner.

8. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising said pouch including a first section and a second section coupled together along said closed bottom end and a pair of side edges of said pouch, said side edges extending between said first section and said second section and between said open top end and said closed bottom end of said pouch, said closure including a first mating member attached to an inner surface of said first section and a second mating member attached to an inner surface of said second section, said first and second mating members being engageable to close said access opening.

9. The assembly of claim 8, further comprising said closure comprising a hook and loop fastener.

10. The assembly of claim 8, further comprising: said open top end of said pouch including a liner attached to and extending around said access opening, said liner being configured to provide reinforcement to said open top end of said pouch; and each of said first and second mating members having a top and a bottom, said liner extending over and covering said top of each of said first and second mating members.

11. The assembly of claim 8, further comprising each of said first and second mating members having a top and a bottom, said top of each of said first and second mating members being attached to said pouch, said bottom of each of said first and second mating members being unattached to said pouch.

12. The assembly of claim 8, further comprising said closure being centrally positioned between said side edges of said pouch.

13. A jewelry storage assembly comprising: a flexible pouch having a closed bottom end, an open top end and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending between said closed bottom end and said open top end, said open top end defining an access opening to an interior space of said pouch, said closed bottom end of said pouch being convexly arcuate, said pouch including a first section and a second section coupled together along said closed bottom end and a pair of side edges of said pouch, said side edges extending between said first section and said second section and between said open top end and said closed bottom end of said pouch; said open top end of said pouch including a liner attached to and extending around said access opening, said liner providing reinforcement to said open top end of said pouch, said liner being convexly arcuate extending between outer ends of said liner; a closure attached to said pouch proximate said open top end for releasably closing said access opening, said closure including a first mating member attached to an inner surface of said first section and a second mating member attached to an inner surface of said second section, said first and second mating members being engageable to close said access opening, said closure comprising a hook and loop fastener, each of said first and second mating members having a top and a bottom, said liner extending over and covering said top of each of said first and second mating members, said top of each of said first and second mating members being attached to said pouch, said bottom of each of said first and second mating members being unattached to said pouch, said closure being centrally positioned between said side edges of said pouch; a holding member having a planar first side, a planar second side and a perimeter edge extending between said planar first side and said planar second side, said holding member being positionable in said interior space of said pouch for storing said holding member, said holding member being completely removable from said pouch, said holding member being comprised of a flexible material, said holding member being an annular disc; and said holding member having a plurality of apertures extending between said planar first side and said planar second side wherein each said aperture is configured for receiving a post of an earring therethrough, said apertures being arranged into a plurality of concentric circles on said holding member.

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