Earring hinge construction

Abstract

An earring hinge bar with an integral connecting pin is provided. The hinge bar and pin are of unitary construction, integrated into a single piece. The hinge bar is an elongated, substantially cylindrical member. The pin is at one end of the bar and extends from the bar at substantially ninety degrees to form a T-like shape and appearance.

1 . An earring hinge construction comprising: 
 a substantially cylindrical bar defined along a first axis having a pin end and a clasp end;    a pin at the pin end projecting laterally outwardly from the bar along a second axis, the second axis being substantially perpendicular to the first axis.    
   
   
       2 . In an earring having a hinge bar, plate bracket, hinge pin, and clasp, an improvement wherein the hinge pin and hinge bar are a single piece.  
   
   
       3 . An integrated hinge bar and hinge pin for use in an earring having a plate bracket and clasp.  
   
   
       4 . A method for constructing an earring hinge comprising the steps of: 
 providing a hinge bar with an integral pin at one end, the pin projecting laterally outwardly from the bar at a substantially perpendicular angle, wherein the pin further comprises a first end and a second end;    inserting the first end into a first mounting bracket aperture; and,    placing a second mounting bracket over the second end.