Modular bracelet

Abstract

A modular bracelet is formed by combining two or more bracelet modules in various combinations to create several different bracelet designs from a few basic module components. The modules have removably attachable fasteners on opposing ends to allow removable attachment of different modules to one another. Two or more modules may be used to provide alternative bracelet designs. Bracelet modules may also be configured to allow connection of bangles to one or more modules. Bracelet modules may also include interchangeable ornaments such as precious or semi-precious stones, images and/or lockets.

1 . A modular bracelet comprising:
 a first bracelet module defined by two ends, each end having a fastener; and,   a second bracelet module defined by two ends, each end having a fastener complimentary to the first fasteners of the first bracelet module;   wherein the first bracelet module and the second bracelet module form a continuous band when the fasteners of the first bracelet module are removably attached to the fasteners of the second bracelet module.   
     
     
         2 . The modular bracelet of  claim 1  further comprising a third bracelet module defined by two ends, each end having a fastener complimentary to at least one of the fasteners of the first bracelet module and at least one of the fasteners of the second bracelet module. 
     
     
         3 . The modular bracelet of  claim 1  wherein the fasteners of the first bracelet module are threaded posts and the fasteners of the second bracelet modules are screwball fasteners comprising a spherical body that is freely rotatable about an internally threaded bore, the internally threaded bore being complimentary to the threaded post fasteners. 
     
     
         4 . The modular bracelet of  claim 3  wherein the first bracelet module is rigid and the second bracelet module is flexible. 
     
     
         5 . The modular bracelet of  claim 4  wherein at least one of the first bracelet module and the second bracelet module further comprises one or more charms. 
     
     
         6 . The modular bracelet of  claim 4  wherein at least one of the first bracelet module and the second bracelet module includes an ornament selected from the group consisting of a precious stone, a semi-precious stone, a frame for holding a photograph, and a locket. 
     
     
         7 . The modular bracelet of  claim 1  wherein both the first bracelet module and the second bracelet module are flexible. 
     
     
         8 . The modular bracelet of  claim 1  wherein both the first bracelet module and the second bracelet are rigid. 
     
     
         9 . The modular bracelet of  claim 8  wherein at least one of the first bracelet module and the second bracelet module further comprises one or more charms. 
     
     
         10 . The modular bracelet of  claim 4  wherein the second bracelet module comprises two strands connected by a sliding buckle. 
     
     
         11 . The modular bracelet of  claim 10  wherein each of the two strands extends from one of the ends of the first bracelet module, through a sliding buckle to a terminating end, the terminating end having a removably attachable finial. 
     
     
         12 . The modular bracelet of  claim 10  wherein the sliding buckle is only capable of sliding along one of the two strands. 
     
     
         13 . The modular bracelet of  claim 1  wherein the second bracelet module has a length sized to fit around a person's neck. 
     
     
         15 . A method of constructing a bracelet comprising:
 providing a first bracelet module defined by two ends, each end having a fastener; and a second bracelet module defined by two ends, each end having a fastener complimentary to at least one of the fasteners of the first bracelet module;   forming a continuous band by removably attaching the fasteners of the first bracelet module to the fasteners of the second bracelet module.   
     
     
         16 . The method of constructing a bracelet of  claim 15  wherein at least one of the first bracelet module and the second bracelet module further comprises one or more charms. 
     
     
         17 . The method of constructing a bracelet of  claim 15  wherein the first bracelet module comprises two strands connected by a sliding buckle. 
     
     
         18 . The method of constructing a bracelet of  claim 17  wherein each of the two strands extends from one of the ends of the first bracelet module, through a sliding buckle to a terminating end, the terminating end having a removably attachable finial. 
     
     
         19 . The method of constructing a bracelet of  claim 17  wherein the sliding buckle is only capable of sliding along one of the two strands. 
     
     
         20 . The method of constructing a bracelet of  claim 18  wherein the fasteners of the first bracelet module are threaded posts and the fasteners of the second bracelet module are screwball fasteners comprising a spherical body that is freely rotatable about an internally threaded bore, the internally threaded bore being complimentary to the threaded post fasteners.