Lines, earrings with such lines, and methods of manufacture and use thereof

Abstract

This disclosure enables various lines, earrings with such lines, and methods of manufacture and use thereof. For example, some of these lines may extend (e.g., span) between a pair of earrings worn on a pair of cars of a wearer. This form of extension may or may not be arcuate, parabolic, hyperbolic, or gravitational.

1 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a line to extend from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer; and   causing a second end portion of the line to extend from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer such that the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         2 - 54 . (canceled) 
     
     
         55 . A kit comprising:
 a first earring configured to be worn on a first ear of a wearer;   a second earring configured to be worn on a second ear of the wearer; and   a line including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion is configured to be selectively secured to the first earring when the first earring is worn on the first ear and the second end portion is configured to be selectively secured to the second earring when the second earring is worn on the second ear such that the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         56 - 68 . (canceled) 
     
     
         69 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a line to extend from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer; and   causing a second end portion of the line to extend from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer such that the line spans between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         70 . (canceled) 
     
     
         1 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a line to extend from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer; and   causing a second end portion of the line to extend from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer such that the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first end portion or the second end portion is respectfully selectively secured to the first earring or the second earring. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first end portion or the second end portion respectfully includes a connector via which the first end portion or the second end portion is respectfully selectively secured to the first earring or the second earring. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the connector is a jump ring. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the connector is a clasp. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the connector is not a jump ring or a clasp. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the first earring or the second earring includes a frontal piece, wherein the first end portion or the second end portion is respectfully selectively secured to the first earring or the second earring via the frontal piece. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the first earring or the second earring includes a post, wherein the first end portion or the second end portion is respectfully selectively secured to the first earring or the second earring via the post. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the first earring or the second earring includes a frontal piece, wherein the first end portion or the second end portion is respectfully selectively secured to the first earring or the second earring via the post between the frontal piece and the first ear or the second ear. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the first earring or the second earring includes a backing, wherein the first end portion or the second end portion is respectfully selectively secured to the first earring or the second earring via the post between the backing and the first ear or the second ear. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the first earring or the second earring includes a backing, wherein the first end portion or the second end portion is respectfully selectively secured to the first earring or the second earring via the backing. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the line is a first line, and further comprising:
 causing a third end portion of a second line to extend from the first earring or the first line; and   causing a fourth end portion of the second line to extend from the second earring or the first line such that the second line respectfully spans arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally therebetween.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the first line has a first length and the second line has a second length, wherein the first length and the second length are identical. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the first line has a first length and the second line has a second length, wherein the first length and the second length are not identical. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the first line encloses the second line. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the second line encloses the first line. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the first line has a first vertex, wherein the second line has a second vertex, wherein the first vertex is co-aligned with the second vertex along a vertical plane based on the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spanning between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the wearer has a chin, wherein the second line extends between the first line and the chin of the wearer based on the first line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spanning between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the third end portion extends from the first line between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the fourth end portion extends from the first line between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the fourth end portion extends from the second earring. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the third end portion extends from the first earring. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 22 , wherein the fourth end portion extends from the first line between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 22 , wherein the fourth end portion extends from the second earring. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the wearer has at least one of a back neck portion, a shoulder portion, or an upper back portion, wherein the first line extends over at least one of the back neck portion, the shoulder portion, or the upper back portion based on the first line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spanning between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 25 , wherein the second line extends over at least one of the back neck portion, the shoulder portion, or the upper back portion. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 25 , wherein the wearer has a chin, wherein the second line extends underneath the chin. 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the wearer has a chin, wherein the first line extends underneath the chin based on the first line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spanning between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein the second line extends underneath the chin. 
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein the wearer has at least one of a back neck portion, a shoulder portion, or an upper back portion, wherein the second line extends over at least one of the back neck portion, the shoulder portion, or the upper back portion. 
     
     
         31 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the wearer has a chin, wherein the line extends underneath the chin based on the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spanning between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the wearer has at least one of a back neck portion, a shoulder portion, or an upper back portion, wherein the line extends over at least one of the back neck portion, the shoulder portion, or the upper back portion based on the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spanning between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the wearer wears a facial covering or a head covering having a facial opening through which the line extends based on the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spanning between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first ear or the second ear respectfully includes a lobe, wherein the first earring or the second earring is respectfully worn on the lobe. 
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first ear or the second ear respectfully includes an area, wherein the first earring or the second earring is respectfully worn on the area, wherein the area is not a lobe. 
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the line is a single line. 
     
     
         37 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the line is at least two lines consecutively attached to each other thereby forming the line. 
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the wearer has a neck, and further comprising:
 causing the line to be attachably detached from the first earring and the second earring; and   causing the line to be worn over the neck after the line is attachably detached from the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 causing an object to be secured to the line between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 39 , wherein the object is powered by a capacitor or a battery. 
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 40 , wherein the object includes a microphone powered by the capacitor or the battery. 
     
     
         42 . The method of  claim 39 , wherein the object is a charm. 
     
     
         43 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the wearer has a neck, and further comprising:
 causing the line to be removed from the neck when the line is worn on the neck before the first end portion extends from the first earring worn on the first ear and the second end portion extends from the second earring worn on the second ear.   
     
     
         44 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first earring and the second earring are respectfully worn in a pair of same regions of the first ear and the second ear. 
     
     
         45 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first earring and the second earring are respectfully worn in a pair of non-same regions of the first ear and the second ear. 
     
     
         46 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the line forms an eyewear frame when extending between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         47 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the line forms a head-mounted wearable when extending between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         48 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the line forms a headphone when extending between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         49 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the line forms a headband when extending between the first earring and the second earring. 
     
     
         50 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first earring or the second earring includes a frontal piece having the line being structurally integral thereto. 
     
     
         51 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first earring or the second earring includes a post having the line being structurally integral thereto. 
     
     
         52 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first earring or the second earring includes a backing having the line being structurally integral thereto. 
     
     
         53 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first earring or the second earring includes a wing having the line being structurally integral thereto. 
     
     
         54 . A method comprising:
 extending a first end portion of a line from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer; and   extending a second end portion of the line from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer such that the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         55 . A kit comprising:
 a first earring configured to be worn on a first ear of a wearer;   a second earring configured to be worn on a second ear of the wearer; and   a line including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion is configured to be selectively secured to the first earring when the first earring is worn on the first ear and the second end portion is configured to be selectively secured to the second earring when the second earring is worn on the second ear such that the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         56 . The kit of  claim 55 , further comprising:
 a package containing the first earring, the second earring, and the line.   
     
     
         57 . A device comprising:
 a first earring configured to be worn on a first ear of a wearer;   a second earring configured to be worn on a second ear of the wearer; and   a line including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion extends from the first earring when the first earring is worn on the first ear and the second end portion extends from the second earring when the second earring is worn on the second ear such that the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         58 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a line to extend from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer and covered by a facial covering of the wearer or a head covering of the wearer;   causing a second end portion of the line to extend from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer and covered by the facial covering or the head covering; and   causing the line to extend out of and over the facial covering or the head covering underneath a chin of the wearer such that (1) the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring underneath the chin, and (2) the line is visible when frontally observing a face of the wearer.   
     
     
         59 . A method comprising:
 extending a first end portion of a line from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer and covered by a facial covering of the wearer or a head covering of the wearer;   extending a second end portion of the line from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer and covered by the facial covering or the head covering; and   extending the line out of and over the facial covering or the head covering underneath a chin of the wearer such that (1) the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring underneath the chin, and (2) the line is visible when frontally observing a face of the wearer.   
     
     
         60 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a first elongated portion to extend from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer, wherein the first elongated portion includes a second end portion;   causing a third end portion of a second elongated portion to extend from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer, wherein the second elongated portion includes a fourth end portion; and   causing the second end portion and the fourth end portion to be selectively secured to each other such that a line that spans arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally between the first earring and the second earring is formed.   
     
     
         61 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a first elongated portion to extend from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer, wherein the first elongated portion includes a second end portion;   causing a third end portion of a second elongated portion to extend from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer, wherein the second elongated portion includes a fourth end portion; and   causing the second end portion and the fourth end portion to be selectively secured to each other such that a line that spans arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally between the first earring and the second earring is formed.   
     
     
         62 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a line to extend from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer and a second end portion of the line to extend from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer such that the line spans arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally between the first earring and the second earring, wherein the line includes a first elongated portion and a second elongated portion, wherein the first elongated portion includes the first end portion and a third end portion, wherein the second elongated portion includes the second end portion and a fourth end portion, wherein the third end portion and the fourth end portion are selectively secured to each other between (1) the first earring and the second earring and (2) the first end portion and the second end portion; and   unsecuring selectively the third end portion and the fourth end portion from each other such that the line does not span arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally between the first earring worn on the first ear and the second earring worn on the second ear.   
     
     
         63 . A kit comprising:
 a first earring configured to be worn on a first ear of a wearer;   a second earring configured to be worn on a second ear of the wearer;   a first elongated portion including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion is configured to selectively secure to the first earring; and   a second elongated portion including a third end portion and a fourth end portion, wherein the third end portion is configured to selectively secure to the second earring, wherein the second end portion and the fourth end portion are configured to selectively secure to each other such that a line is formed by the first elongated portion and the second elongated portion when the first end portion is selectively secured to the first earring worn on the first ear and the third end portion is selectively secured to the second earring worn on the second ear and the line spans arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally between the first earring worn on the first ear and the second earring worn on the second ear.   
     
     
         64 . A kit comprising:
 a first earring configured to be worn on a first ear of a wearer, wherein the first earring includes a first elongated portion extending therefrom, wherein the first elongated portion includes a first end portion distal to the first earring; and   a second earring configured to be worn on a second ear of the wearer, wherein the second earring includes a second elongated portion extending therefrom, wherein the second elongated portion includes a second end portion distal to the second earring, wherein the first end portion and the second end portion are configured to selectively secure to each other when the first earring is worn on the first ear and the second earring is worn on the second ear such that a line is formed by the first elongated portion and the second elongated portion and the line spans arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally between the first earring worn on the first ear and the second earring worn on the second ear.   
     
     
         65 . A device comprising:
 a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer;   a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer; and   a line including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion extends from the first earring and the second end portion extends from the second earring such that the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         66 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a first line to extend from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer having a neck;   causing a second end portion of the first line to extend from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer such that the first line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring;   causing the first end portion to be detached from the first earring;   causing the second end portion to be detached from the second earring; and   causing the first end portion to be attached to a third end portion of a second line and the second end portion to be attached to a fourth end portion of the second line such that the first line and the second line collectively form a necklace around the neck.   
     
     
         67 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a line to extend from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer wearing a facial covering or a head covering having a facial opening; and   causing a second end portion of the line to extend from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer such that the line (a) arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring and (b) extends through the facial opening based on the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spanning between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         68 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a line to extend from a first earring worn on a first non-lobe portion of a first ear of a wearer; and   causing a second end portion of the line to extend from a second earring worn on a second non-lobe portion of a second ear of the wearer such that the line arcuately, parabolically, hyperbolically, or gravitationally spans between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         69 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a line to extend from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer; and   causing a second end portion of the line to extend from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer such that the line spans between the first earring and the second earring.   
     
     
         70 . A method comprising:
 causing a first end portion of a line to extend from a first earring worn on a first ear of a wearer having a chin; and   causing a second end portion of the line to extend from a second earring worn on a second ear of the wearer such that the line spans between the first earring and the second earring while not extending underneath the chin.