权利要求：
The Claims Defining the Invention are as Follows:
1. A neckwear, comprising:
a neckband;
a neckband module;
at least one display segment;
at least one fastener;
a first coin, medal or bullion bar, said neckband module including a compartment containing the first coin, medal or bullion bar, and said neckband module displaying the first coin, medal or bullion bar; and
a second coin, medal or bullion bar, said at least one display segment including a compartment containing the second coin, medal or bullion bar, and said at least one display segment displaying the second coin, medal or bullion bar,
wherein said neckband directly connects to said neckband module, and said neckband module directly connects to said at least one display segment;
wherein said at least one fastener includes a first fastener, said first fastener pivotably connecting said neckband module to said at least one display segment;
wherein said first coin, medal or bullion bar and said second coin, medal or bullion bar are intra-changeable with one another; and
wherein said first coin, medal or bullion bar and said second coin, medal or bullion bar are coins, medals or bullion bars selected from the group consisting of:
(a) commemorative coins, medals or bullion bars sold by mints;
(b) precious metal coins, medals or bullion bars; and
(c) custom-designed coins, medals or bullion bars,
wherein said commemorative coins, medals or bullion bars commemorate events or honor
people or organizations with achievements or deeds,
wherein said precious metal coins, medals or bullion bars comprise silver, gold or platinum, and
wherein, said custom-designed coins, medals or bullion bars are configured for the neckband module and the at least one display segment of the neckwear.
2. The neckwear of claim 1, wherein said at least one display segment comprises a plurality of display segments, said plurality of display segments including a first display segment and a second display segment, and
wherein said at least one fastener further comprises a second fastener that connects said first display segment to said second display segment.
3. The neckwear of claim 2, wherein said neckwear further comprises a clip segment configured to secure said neckwear to a shirt.
4. The neckwear of claim 1, wherein said at least one display segment is an intra-changeable display segment.
5. The neckwear of claim 4, wherein said at least one intra-changeable display segment is configured to be intra-changed without a key or a tool.
6. The neckwear of claim 1, wherein said at least one display segment includes a
closure.
7. The neckwear of claim 1, wherein said neckwear further comprises at least one segment that does not include a compartment configured to contain a coin, medal or bullion bar.
8. The neckwear of claim 1, wherein said at least one fastener comprises a take-apart hinge.
9. The neckwear of claim 1, wherein said at least one fastener comprises a quickrelease buckle.
10. A neckwear, comprising:
a neckband;
a neckband module;
at least two display segments including a first display segment and a second display segment;
at least two fasteners;
a first coin, medal or bullion bar, said first display segment including a compartment containing the first coin, medal or bullion bar, and said first display segment displaying the first coin, medal or bullion bar, and
a second coin, medal or bullion bar, said second display segment including a compartment containing the second coin, medal or bullion bar, and said second display segment displaying the second coin, medal or bullion bar,
wherein said neckband directly connects to said neckband module, said neckband module directly connects to the first display segment; and said first display segment directly connects to the second display segment;
wherein said neckband module does not include a compartment configured to house a coin, medal or bullion bar;
wherein said first coin, medal or bullion bar and said second coin, medal or bullion bar are intra-changeable with one another;
wherein said at least two fasteners include a first fastener and a second fastener, said first fastener pivotably connecting said neckband module to said first display segment, and said second fastener pivotably connecting said first display segment to said second display segment; and
wherein said first coin, medal or bullion bar and said second coin, medal or bullion bar are coins, medals or bullion bars selected from the group consisting of:
(a) commemorative coins, medals or bullion bars sold by mints;
(b) precious metal coins, medals or bullion bars; and
(c) custom-designed coins, medals or bullion bars,
wherein said commemorative coins, medals or bullion bars commemorate events or honor people or organizations with achievements or deeds,
wherein said precious metal coins, medals or bullion bars comprise silver, gold or platinum, and
wherein, said custom-designed coins, medals or bullion bars are configured for the neckband module and the at least two display segments of the neckwear.
11. The neckwear of claim 10, wherein said first display segment and said second display segment comprise intra-changeable display segments.
12. The neckwear of claim 10, wherein said neckwear further comprises a clip segment configured to secure said neckwear to a shirt.
13. The neckwear of claim 10, wherein said first display segment includes a closure.
14. The neckwear of claim 10, wherein said neckwear further comprises at least one segment that does not include a compartment configured to contain a coin, medal or bullion bar.
15. The neckwear of claim 11, wherein said intra-changeable display segments are configured to be intra-changed without a key or a tool.
16. A neckwear configured to house and display a single coin, medal or bullion bar, said neckwear capable of being expandable to house and display at least one additional coin, medal or bullion bar, and comprising:
a neckband;
a neckband module;
a first interchangeable display segment; and
a first coin, medal or bullion bar;
wherein said neckband connects to said neckband module;
wherein said neckband module includes a compartment that contains the first coin, medal or bullion bar, said neckband module is configured to display the first coin, medal or bullion bar;
wherein said neckband module includes a fastener or a first member of a first fastener capable of directly connecting said neckband module to said first interchangeable display segment to house and display a second coin, medal or bullion bar;
wherein said first coin, medal or bullion bar is a coin, medal or bullion bar selected from the group consisting of:
(a) commemorative coins, medals or bullion bars sold by mints;
(b) precious metal coins, medals or bullion bars; and
(c) custom-designed coins, medals or bullion bars,
wherein said commemorative coins, medals or bullion bars commemorate events or honor people or organizations with achievements or deeds,
wherein said precious metal coins, medals or bullion bars comprise silver, gold or platinum, and
wherein, said custom-designed coins, medals or bullion bars are configured for the neckband module and the first interchangeable display segment of the neckwear; and
wherein the first interchangeable display segment includes a compartment that contains the second coin, medal or bullion bar, wherein the first interchangeable display segment includes a second fastener or a first member of a second fastener for connecting the first interchangeable display segment to a second interchangeable display segment to house and display a third coin, medal or bullion bar.
17. The neckwear of claim 16, wherein the neckband module includes a closure.
18. The neckwear of claim 16, further comprising at least one segment that does not
include a compartment configured to house and display a coin, medal or bullion bar.
19. The neckwear of claim 16, wherein the second coin, medal or bullion bar is a
member of the same set or series of coins, medals or bullion bars as the first coin, medal or bullion
bar.
20. The neckwear of claim 16, wherein the first coin, medal or bullion bar and the second coin, medal or bullion bar are intra-changeable with one another.
21. The neckwear of claim 16, wherein the second interchangeable display segment includes a compartment which contains the third coin, medal or bullion bar, wherein the second interchangeable display segment includes a third fastener or a first member of a third fastener for connecting the second interchangeable display segment to a third interchangeable display segment to house a fourth coin, medal or bullion bar.
22. The neckwear of claim 21, wherein the third coin, medal or bullion bar is a member of the same set or series of coins, medals or bullion bars as the second coin, medal or bullion bar.
23. The neckwear of claim 22, wherein the first coin, medal or bullion bar, the second coin, medal or bullion bar, and the third coin medal or bullion bar are intra-changeable among one another.
24. A neckwear configured to house and display a single coin,
medal or bullion bar, said neckwear capable of being expandable to house and display at least one additional coin, medal or bullion bar, and comprising:
a neckband and a neckband module;
wherein said neckband directly connects to said neckband module;
wherein said neckband module includes a compartment that is configured to house a first intra-changeable display insert to contain and display a first coin, medal or bullion bar; and
wherein said neckband module includes a fastener or a first member of a first fastener
capable of pivotably and directly connecting said neckband module to a first interchangeable display segment comprising a compartment to house a second intra-changeable display insert for displaying a second coin, medal or bullion bar or to a first interchangeable segment; said first interchangeable display segment or said first interchangeable segment includes another fastener or a second member of the first fastener.
25. The neckwear of claim 24, wherein said neckband module contains said first intra-changeable display insert.
26. The neckwear of claim 25, wherein said first intra-changeable display insert contains the first coin, medal or bullion bar.
27. The neckwear of claim 25, wherein said first intra-changeable display insert contained within said neckband module comprises a coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder.
28. The neckwear of claim 27, wherein said coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder contains the first coin, medal or bullion bar.
29. The neckwear of claim 28, wherein the first coin, medal or bullion bar and the second coin, medal or bullion bar are members of a set or series of coins, medals or bullion bars.
30. The neckwear of claim 24, wherein the neckband module includes a closure.
31. The neckwear of claim 24, further comprising at least one segment that does not include a compartment that is configured to house a display insert.
32. The neckwear of claim 24, further comprising the first interchangeable display segment including the compartment, the compartment being configured to house the second intra-changeable display insert,
wherein the first interchangeable display segment includes a second fastener or a first member of the second fastener for directly connecting the first interchangeable display segment to a second interchangeable display segment to house a third intra-changeable display insert for displaying a third coin, medal or bullion bar.
33. The neckwear of claim 32, comprising a plurality of interchangeable display segments, said plurality including the first interchangeable display segment and the second interchangeable display segment,
the second interchangeable display segment including a compartment that is configured to house the third intra-changeable display insert.
34. The neckwear of claim 32, wherein the first interchangeable display segment includes a closure.
35. The neckwear of claim 32, wherein said first interchangeable display segment contains the second intra-changeable display insert.
36. The neckwear of claim 35, wherein said second intra-changeable display insert contained within said first interchangeable display segment comprises a coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder.
37. The neckwear of claim 35, wherein the second intra-changeable display insert contains the second coin, medal or bullion bar.
38. The neckwear of claim 35, further comprising the first intra-changeable display insert, wherein the first intra-changeable display insert and the second intra-changeable display insert are intra-changeable with one another.
39. The neckwear of claim 37, further comprising the first coin, medal or bullion bar, wherein the first coin, medal or bullion bar and the second coin, medal or bullion bar are members of a set or series of coins, medals or bullion bars.
40. A neckwear, comprising:
a neckband;
a neckband module;
at least two display segments including a first display segment and a second display segment;
a first fastener and a second fastener;
a first display insert comprising a first coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder configured to contain a first coin, medal or bullion bar; and
a second display insert comprising a second coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder configured to contain a second coin, medal or bullion bar,
a third display insert comprising a third coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder configured to contain a third coin, medal or bullion bar,
wherein said neckband directly connects to said neckband module, said neckband module directly connects to said first display segment; and said first display segment directly connects to said second display segment;
wherein said neckband module includes a compartment that is configured to house the first display insert;
wherein said first display segment includes a compartment that is configured to house the second display insert;
wherein said second display segment includes a compartment that is configured to house the third display insert;
wherein said first fastener pivotably and directly connects said neckband module to said first display segment; and
wherein said second fastener pivotably and directly connects said first display segment to said second display segment.
41. The neckwear of claim 40, wherein the first coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder contains the first coin, medal or bullion bar,
the second coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder contains the second coin, medal or bullion bar, and
the third coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder contains the third coin, medal or
bullion bar.
42. The neckwear of claim 41, wherein the first coin, medal or bullion bar, the second coin, medal or bullion bar, and the third coin, medal or bullion bar are members of a set or series of coins, medals or bullion bars.
43. The neckwear of claim 40, wherein the first coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder, the second coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder, and the third coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder are intra-changeable among one another.
44. The neckwear of claim 40, wherein the neckband module includes a closure.
45. The neckwear of claim 40, further comprising at least one segment that does not include a compartment that is configured to house a display insert.
46. A neckwear, comprising:
a neckband;
a neckband module;
at least two display segments including a first display segment and a second display segment;
a first fastener and a second fastener; and
a first display insert comprising a first coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder configured to contain a first coin, medal or bullion bar,
a second display insert comprising a second coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder configured to contain a second coin, medal or bullion bar,
wherein said neckband directly connects to said neckband module, said neckband module directly connects to said first display segment, and said first display segment connects to said second display segment;
wherein said neckband module is not configured to house any display insert;
wherein said first display segment includes a compartment that is configured to house the first display insert;
wherein said second display segment includes a compartment that is configured to house the second display insert;
wherein said first fastener pivotably and directly connects said neckband module to said first display segment; and
wherein said second fastener pivotably and directly connects said first display segment to said second display segment.
47. The neckwear of claim 46, wherein the first coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder contains the first coin, medal or bullion bar, and the second coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar holder contains the second coin, medal or bullion bar.
48. The neckwear of claim 47, wherein the first coin, medal or bullion bar and the second coin, medal or bullion bar are members of a set or series of coins, medals or bullion bars.
49. The neckwear of claim 48, wherein the first display segment and the second display segment are intra-changeable with one another.
50. A neckwear, comprising:
a neckband;
a neckband module;
at least one display segment;
at least one fastener;
a first display insert;
a first coin, medal or bullion bar, said first display insert containing and displaying the
first coin, medal or bullion bar; a second display insert; and
a second coin, medal or bullion bar, said second display insert containing and displaying the second coin, medal or bullion bar;
wherein said neckband is connected to said neckband module, and said neckband module is connected to said at least one display segment;
wherein said neckband module houses the first display insert;
wherein said at least one display segment houses the second display insert;
wherein said at least one fastener includes a first fastener, said first fastener pivotably connecting said neckband module to said at least one display segment;
wherein said first display insert and said second display insert are intra-changeable with one another;
wherein said at least one display segment comprises a plurality of display segments, said plurality of display segments including a first display segment and a second display segment, and further comprising a second fastener connecting the first display segment to the second display segment.
51. The neckwear of claim 50, wherein said plurality of display segments comprise intra-changeable display segments.
52. The neckwear of claim 50, wherein said at least one display segment includes a
closure.
53. The neckwear of claim 52, wherein said closure is configured to be connected and disconnected from said at least one display segment without a key or a tool.
54. The neckwear of claim 50, wherein said neckwear further comprises a clip segment configured to secure said neckwear to a shirt.
55. The neckwear of claim 50, wherein said neckwear further comprises at least one torso segment that is not configured to house a display insert.
56. The neckwear of claim 50, wherein said first fastener comprises a take-apart hinge.
57. The neckwear of claim 50, wherein said first fastener comprises a quick-release buckle.
58. The neckwear of claim 50, wherein said first display insert and said second display insert are configured to be intra-changed without a key or a tool.
59. The neckwear of claim 50, wherein said first display insert comprises a first coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar capsule, and said second display insert comprises a second coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar capsule.
60. The neckwear of claim 59, wherein said first coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar capsule contains the first coin, medal or bullion bar, and said second coin holder, coin capsule or bullion bar capsule contains the second coin, medal or bullion bar.
61. The neckwear of claim 50, wherein the at least one display segment comprises:
a portion of the first fastener provided at one end of the display segment;
a portion of a second fastener provided at another end of the display segment; and
wherein each of said portion of said first fastener and said portion of said second fastener comprises a member of a take-apart hinge or each of said portion of said first fastener and said portion of said second fastener comprises a member of a quick-release buckle.
62. A neckwear, comprising:
a neckband;
a first coin, medal or bullion bar;
a second coin, medal or bullion bar;
a hermetically sealed neckband module that displays the first coin, medal or bullion bar through glass;
at least one hermetically sealed display segment that displays the second coin, medal or bullion bar through glass; and
at least one fastener,
wherein said neckband is connected to said hermetically sealed neckband module and said hermetically sealed neckband module is connected to said at least one hermetically sealed display segment;
wherein said hermetically sealed neckband module contains the first coin, medal or bullion
bar;
wherein said at least one hermetically sealed display segment contains the second coin, medal or bullion bar; and
wherein said at least one fastener includes a first fastener that pivotably connects said hermetically sealed neckband module to said at least one hermetically sealed display segment; wherein said at least one hermetically sealed display segment comprises at least one intra-changeable hermetically sealed display segment.
63. The neckwear of claim 62, wherein said at least one hermetically sealed display segment comprises a first hermetically sealed display segment and a second hermetically sealed display segment, and wherein said at least one fastener further comprises a second fastener that connects said first hermetically sealed display segment to said second hermetically sealed display segment.
64. The neckwear of claim 62, wherein said neckwear further comprises a clip segment configured to secure said neckwear to a shirt.
65. The neckwear of claim 62, wherein said neckwear further comprises at least one torso segment that does not contain a coin, medal or bullion bar.
66. The neckwear of claim 62, wherein said first coin, medal or bullion bar contained in said hermetically sealed neckband module comprises silver, copper, gold or platinum.
67. The neckwear of claim 62, wherein said at least one fastener comprises a take-apart
hinge.
68. The neckwear of claim 62, wherein said at least one fastener comprises a quickrelease buckle.
69. The neckwear of claim 62, wherein said at least one intra-changeable hermetically sealed display segment is configured to be intra-changed without a key or a tool.
70. The neckwear of claim 62, wherein the at least one hermetically sealed display segment comprises:
a display window;
a panel provided at a surface of the display segment opposite the display window;
a portion of the first fastener provided at one end of the panel;
a portion of a second fastener provided at another end of the panel; and
the second coin, medal or bullion bar is visible through the display window;
wherein each of said portion of said first fastener and said portion of said second fastener comprises a member of a take-apart hinge or each of said portion of said first fastener and said portion of said second fastener comprises a member of a quick-release buckle.
71. A neckwear, comprising: a neckband;
a neckband module;
a first coin, medal, or bullion bar;
a second coin, medal, or bullion bar;
a first hermetically sealed display segment that displays and contains the first coin, medal, or bullion bar through glass;
a second hermetically sealed display segment that displays and contains the second coin, medal, or bullion bar through glass; and
a first fastener and a second fastener,
wherein said neckband is connected to said neckband module, said neckband module is connected to said first hermetically sealed display segment, and said second hermetically sealed display segment is connected to the first hermetically sealed display segment;
wherein said neckband module does not display a coin, medal or bullion bar, and wherein said neckband module is not hermetically sealed;
wherein said first fastener pivotably connects said neckband module to said first hermetically sealed display segment;
wherein said second fastener pivotably connects said first hermetically sealed display segment to said second hermetically sealed display segment; and
wherein said first hermetically sealed display segment comprises an intra-changeable hermetically sealed display segment, and said second hermetically sealed display segment comprises an intra-changeable hermetically sealed display segment.
72. The neckwear of claim 71, wherein the first hermetically sealed display segment comprises:
a display window;
a panel provided at a surface of the display segment opposite the display window;
a portion of the first fastener provided at one end of the panel;
a portion of said second fastener provided at another end of the panel; and
the first coin, medal or bullion bar is visible through the display window;
wherein each of said portion of said first fastener and said portion of said second fastener comprises a member of a take-apart hinge or each of said portion of said first fastener and said portion of said second fastener comprises a member of a quick-release buckle.