Charms and Charm Jewelry For Children

Abstract

In one or more embodiments of the present invention there is provided a charm and toy system for use with a bracelet or necklace. The system includes a charm having a particular shaped body, a bottom section defined in the body, a stem extending from the bottom section, and a suction cup secured to the stem. The system further includes a charm link configured for attachment onto the bracelet or necklace, and a charm ring having a top portion configured for attachment to the charm link. The charm ring includes an attachment mechanism to removably secure the charm thereto. The attachment mechanism is further configured to position the charm inside the charm ring when secured thereto. As such when the charm is removed from the charm ring the suction cup is configured to allow the charm to be secured onto a surface for playful enjoyment.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A charm and toy system for use with a bracelet or necklace, the system comprising:
 a charm having a particular shaped body, a bottom section defined in the body, a stem extending from the bottom section;   a charm link configured for attachment onto the bracelet or necklace; and   a charm ring having a top portion configured for attachment to the charm link, the charm ring includes an attachment mechanism to removably secure the charm thereto and the attachment mechanism is further configured to position the charm inside the charm ring when secured thereto.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism is defined to include a partial annual clasp having a pair of ends leading towards each other to create a gap there between, the partial annual clasp further includes an inner edge traversing thereon to create an opening towards the center thereof such that the stem of the charm can slide between the pair of ends through the gap and is engaged by the inner edge of the partial annual clasp with the suction cup fitting below the attachment mechanism. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the charm ring further includes inwardly extending arms leading into the attachment mechanism, such that outside edges of the suction cup can rest against the inwardly extending arms making the attachment of the charm to the charm ring more aesthetically pleasing and functionally fitting. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the attachment mechanism is positioned about the charm ring at a position distal to the top portion. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the top portion of the charm ring further includes an aperture for receipt of a bead extending from a portion of the charm link such that the bead and aperture form a snap fit engagement to secure the charm ring to the charm link. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism extends inwardly from the charm ring. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the attachment mechanism includes a base with an upwardly extending partial annual clasp, the partial annual clasp has a pair of ends leading towards each other to create an gap there between, the partial annual clasp further includes an inner edge traversing there around to create an opening towards the center thereof to easily secure around the stem of the toy such that the suction cup fits below the mechanism and above the base. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the charm further includes a suction cup secured to the stem, such that when the charm is removed from the charm ring the suction cup is configured to allow the charm to be secured onto a surface for playful enjoyment when the charm is removed from the charm ring. 
     
     
         9 . A charm and toy system for use with a bracelet or necklace, the system comprising:
 a charm having a particular shaped body, a bottom section defined in the body, a stem extending from the bottom section, and a suction cup secured to the stem;   a charm ring having a top portion configured for attachment to the charm link, the charm ring includes an attachment mechanism to removably secure the charm thereto and the attachment mechanism is further configures to position the charm inside the charm ring when secured thereto, and   wherein the attachment mechanism is defined to include a partial annual clasp having a pair of ends leading towards each other to create a gap there between, the partial annual clasp further includes an inner edge traversing thereon to create an opening towards the center thereof such that the stem of the charm can slide between the pair of ends through the gap and is engaged by the inner edge of the partial annual clasp with the suction cup fitting below the attachment mechanism, and   wherein the suction cup is further configured to allow the charm to be secured onto a surface for playful enjoyment when the charm is removed from the charm ring   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the charm ring further includes inwardly extending arms leading into the attachment mechanism, such that outside edges of the suction cup can rest against the inwardly extending arms making the attachment of the charm to the charm ring more aesthetically pleasing and functionally fitting. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the attachment mechanism is positioned about the charm ring at a position distal to the top portion. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 9 , further comprising a charm link configured to attach the charm ring to the bracelet or necklace, and wherein the top portion of the charm ring further includes an aperture for receipt of a bead extending from a portion of the charm link such that the bead and aperture form a snap fit engagement to secure the charm ring to the charm link. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the attachment mechanism extends inwardly from the charm ring. 
     
     
         14 . A charm and toy system for use with a bracelet or necklace, the system comprising:
 a charm having a particular shaped body, a bottom section defined in the body, a stem extending from the bottom section;   a charm ring having a top portion configured for attachment to the charm link, the charm ring includes an attachment mechanism to removably secure the charm thereto and the attachment mechanism is further configures to position the charm inside the charm ring when secured thereto; and   wherein the attachment mechanism includes a base with an upwardly extending partial annual clasp, the partial annual clasp has a pair of ends leading towards each other to create an gap there between, the partial annual clasp further includes an inner edge traversing there around to create an opening towards the center thereof to easily secure around the stem of the toy.   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the attachment mechanism is positioned about the charm ring at a position distal to the top portion. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 14 , further comprising a charm link configured to attach the charm ring to the bracelet or necklace, and wherein the top portion of the charm ring further includes an aperture for receipt of a bead extending from a portion of the charm link such that the bead and aperture form a snap fit engagement to secure the charm ring to the charm link. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the charm further includes a suction cup secured to the stem below the mechanism and above the base, such that when the charm is removed from the charm ring the suction cup is configured to allow the charm to be secured onto a surface for playful enjoyment when the charm is removed from the charm ring. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the charm ring further includes inwardly extending arms leading into the attachment mechanism, such that outside edges of the suction cup can rest against the inwardly extending arms making the attachment of the charm to the charm ring more aesthetically pleasing and functionally fitting.