Keepsake jewelry and pacifier retainer clip combination

Abstract

A device, called a KEEPSAKE JEWELRY AND PACIFIER RETAINER CLIP COMBINATION (KEEPSAKE PACIFIER RETAINER), is disclosed that relates to the field of pacifier retaining devices. More particularly the new combination of a special jewelry-grade item with removable connecting methods has been adapted for retaining a baby's pacifier and later providing a commemorative piece of jewelry for a special use or display. Here the commemorative device may be retained as a keepsake in memory of the baby years of a child and special relationships with a mother, grandmother or other special friends.

1 . A combination device that can be used as a retainer for an item, the combination comprising: 
 (a) a connection means for attaching the combination to an object;    (b) a piece of jewelry for extending the length of the device; and    (c) a means to attach the jewelry to the item whereby the jewelry portion may selectively be used as a retainer, as a standard piece of jewelry, and later as a commemorative heirloom.    
   
   
       2 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the connection means for attaching is a spring clip.  
   
   
       3 . The clip according to  claim 2  wherein the clip has an ornamental design integral to the surface of the clip.  
   
   
       4 . The clip according to  claim 2  wherein the clip has an ornamental design attached to the surface of the clip.  
   
   
       5 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the jewelry is selected from a group consisting of ankle bracelet, wrist bracelet, necklace, pacifier chain, book mark, zipper pull, charm Bracelet, tie tack chain, and watch fob.  
   
   
       6 . The jewelry according to  claim 5  wherein the jewelry is comprised of specific materials.  
   
   
       7 . The jewelry according to  claim 6  wherein the special materials are selected from a group consisting of sterling silver, gold, diamonds, precious gems, all types of beads, semi precious gems, quartz, platinum, glass, stone, ceramic, bone, plastic, clay acrylic, crystal, wood, composite materials and bali.  
   
   
       8 . A combination device that can be used as a retainer device for an item, the combination comprising: 
 (a) a connection means for attaching the combination to an object;    (b) a piece of jewelry for extending the length of the device; and    (c) a means to attach the jewelry to the item whereby the item is selected from a group consisting of a pacifier clip, a toy Holder, a watch, a name badge, writing instrument, a marking instrument, a light, a teething ring, an heirloom and a keepsake.    
   
   
       9 . A combination device that can be used as an heirloom, the combination comprising: 
 (a) a connection means for attaching the combination to an object;    (b) a piece of jewelry for extending the length of the device; and    (c) a means to attach the jewelry to the item.    
   
   
       10 . The device according to  claim 9  wherein the jewelry is selected from a group consisting of ankle bracelet, wrist bracelet, necklace, pacifier chain, book mark, zipper pull, charm Bracelet, tie tack chain, and watch fob.  
   
   
       11 . The jewelry according to  claim 10  wherein the jewelry is comprised of specific materials.  
   
   
       12 . The jewelry according to  claim 11  wherein the special materials are selected from a group consisting of sterling silver, gold, diamonds, precious gems, all types of beads, semi precious gems, quartz, platinum, glass, stone, ceramic, bone, plastic, clay acrylic, crystal, wood, composite materials and bali.