FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to a jewellery gift box, and methods of manufacture and use thereof.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] Jewellery is typically sold in a gift box. This allows an element of surprise when presenting the jewellery as a gift, and also protects the jewellery from dust, tarnish, scratches, and other diminishments.

[0002] Traditionally, a jewellery gift box is constructed in a clamshell arrangement. This arrangement includes a top portion and a bottom portion connected by an outer hinge. The top portion and bottom portion of the clamshell arrangement are commonly constructed of plastic or heavy duty paper (e.g., cardboard or paperboard), which is in turn covered with fabric or some other coating. When the top portion and bottom portion are opened apart via the outer hinge, this reveals an interior padded region in the bottom portion that holds the jewellery item.

[0003] One particular disadvantage of jewellery gift boxes is the lack of quality in their construction. The assembly of plastic or heavy duty paper allows for economical construction, but the resulting gift box is seen as inexpensive and disposable. When presented in a standard gift box, the jewellery is removed by the recipient and the gift box is discarded. This is true even for gift boxes obtained from high-end jewellery stores.

[0004] Thus, the standard gift box is constructed as a cheap and throwaway item, even when it is used to present very expensive jewellery. This can lead to a disappointing experience for both the purchaser and the recipient. In effect, the substandard quality of the gift box is at odds with the high quality of the contents, and the gift box lessens the appearance of the jewellery inside.

[0005] Another disadvantage of available jewellery gift boxes is their overly complicated construction. Typically, a jewellery gift box is constructed from numerous different parts, including one or more supports to receive the cushioning that holds the jewellery. This makes for slower assembly of the jewellery gift box, and makes the construction awkward and more prone to coming apart.

[0006] Thus, there is a need for an improved jewellery gift box that has substantially higher quality than standard gift boxes but also has improved efficiency of construction and better overall stability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] In one aspect, the invention encompasses a jewellery gift box comprising: a first member and a second member, the first member being constructed from a single piece of timber, and the second member being constructed from a single piece of timber, the first member and the second member being operably associated to allow opening of the first member relative to the second member, the first member comprising an interior chamber and the second member comprising an interior chamber, the interior chamber of the second member comprising: a front projection and a rear projection adapted to engage with a front portion of padding and a rear portion of padding, respectively, wherein the front portion and the rear portion together form a lower padding, a main recess positioned between the front projection and the rear projection, which main recess is adapted to accept a junction between the front portion and the rear portion of the lower padding, and wherein the junction is adapted to hold a jewellery item, and a further recess circumventing the front projection and the rear projection, which further recess is adapted to accept an outer perimeter of the lower padding, wherein the main recess is greater in depth than the further recess.

[0008] In various aspects: [0009] The first member and the second member are constructed from parallel lengthwise portions of a single piece of timber.

[0010] The first member and the second member are operably associated by one or more hinge members.

[0011] The hinge members are embedded in the first member and the second member.

[0012] The first member and the second member further comprise engagement means.

[0013] The engagement means are embedded in the first member and the second member and comprise magnet closure means.

[0014] The jewellery gift box further comprises a lower padding for the second member.

[0015] The jewellery gift box further comprises an upper padding for the first member.

[0016] The lower padding comprises a front portion and a rear portion.

[0017] The lower padding is adapted to hold a ring.

[0018] The upper padding and lower padding are affixed to the first member and the second member, respectively.

[0019] The first member is constructed from hardwood timber, softwood timber, or engineered timber.

[0020] The second member is constructed from hardwood timber, softwood timber, or engineered timber.

[0021] The jewellery gift box is shaped as an oval cylinder or a modified form thereof.

[0022] The main recess follows an outline of an oval or a modified form thereof. [0023] The further recess follows an outline of an oval or a modified form thereof.

[0024] In one other aspect, the invention encompasses a method of manufacturing a jewellery gift box comprising: constructing a first member from a single piece of timber, wherein construction of the first member comprises forming a chamber in the first member, and adapting the first member to be in operative association with a second member, constructing the second member from a single piece of timber, wherein construction of the first member comprises forming a chamber in the second member, and adapting the second member to be in operative association with the first member, wherein the operative association allows opening and closing of the first member relative to the second member, wherein the chamber for the second member is formed to comprise: a front projection and a rear projection adapted to engage with a front portion of padding and a rear portion of padding, respectively, wherein the front portion and the rear portion together form a lower padding, a main recess positioned between the front projection and the rear projection, which main recess is adapted to accept a junction between the front portion and the rear portion of the lower padding, and wherein the junction is adapted to hold a jewellery item, and a further recess circumventing the front projection and the rear projection, which further recess is adapted to accept an outer perimeter of the lower padding, wherein the main recess is greater in depth than the further recess.

[0025] In various aspects:

[0026] The first member and the second member are constructed from parallel lengthwise portions of a single piece of timber. [0027] The first member is constructed from hardwood timber, softwood timber, or engineered timber.

[0028] The second member is constructed from hardwood timber, softwood timber, or engineered timber.

[0029] The jewellery gift box is constructed as an oval cylinder or a modified form thereof.

[0030] The main recess is constructed to form an outline of an oval or a modified form thereof.

[0031] The further recess is constructed to form an outline of an oval or a modified form thereof.

[0032] The first member and the second member are constructed to be operably associated by one or more hinge members.

[0033] The hinge members are embedded in the first member and the second member.

[0034] The first member and the second member are constructed to further include engagement means.

[0035] The engagement means are embedded in the first member and the second member and comprise magnet closure means.

[0036] The jewellery gift box is constructed to further include a lower padding for the second member.

[0037] The jewellery gift box is constructed to further include an upper padding for the first member.

[0038] The lower padding comprises a front portion and a rear portion.

[0039] The lower padding is adapted to hold a ring. [0040] The upper padding and lower padding are affixed to the first member and the second member, respectively.

[0041] The foregoing brief summary broadly describes the features and technical advantages of certain embodiments of the present invention. Further technical advantages will be described in the detailed description of the invention and examples that follows.

[0042] Novel features that are believed to be characteristic of the invention will be better understood from the detailed description of the invention when considered in connection with any accompanying figures and examples. However, the figures and examples provided herein are intended to help illustrate the invention or assist with developing an understanding of the invention, and are not intended to limit the invention’s scope.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] Figure 1: Diagram showing a front elevation view of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box, with the gift box in a closed position.

[0044] Figure 2: Diagram showing the rear elevation view of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box, with the gift box in a closed position.

[0045] Figure 3: Diagram showing the simplified plan view of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box. The directions for sectional views A and B are indicated in the figure.

[0046] Figure 4: Diagram showing sectional view A of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box, with the gift box in a closed position.

[0047] Figure 5: Diagram showing sectional view B of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box, with the gift box in a closed position.

[0048] Figure 6: Diagram showing the side elevation view of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box, with the gift box in a closed position.

[0049] Figure 7: Diagram showing the plan view of the second (bottom) member, without padding, in an embodiment of the jewellery gift box. [0050] Figure 8: Diagram showing a perspective view of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box, with the gift box in an open position.

[0051] Figure 9: Photograph showing the front perspective view of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box, with the gift box in a closed position.

[0052] Figure 10: Photograph showing the rear perspective view of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box, with the gift box in a closed position.

[0053] Figure 11: Photograph showing the front perspective view of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box, without padding, with the gift box in an open position.

[0054] Figure 12: Photograph showing the side perspective view of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box, without padding, with the gift box in an open position.

[0055] Figure 13: Photograph showing the front perspective view of an embodiment of the jewellery gift box, with padding, and with the gift box in an open position.

[0056] Figure 14: Diagram showing perspective view of an embodiment of the construction of the jewellery gift box. Shown is an exemplary set up for cutting timber.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0057] The following description sets forth numerous exemplary configurations, parameters, and the like. It should be recognised, however, that such description is not intended as a limitation on the scope of the present invention, but is instead provided as a description of exemplary embodiments.

Definitions

[0058] In each instance herein, in descriptions, embodiments, and examples of the present invention, the terms “comprising”, “including”, etc., are to be read expansively, without limitation. Thus, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description and the claims, the words“comprise”,“comprising”, and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as to opposed to an exclusive sense, that is to say in the sense of“including but not limited to”.

[0059] As used herein a“box” means any receptacle which comprises a first member (e.g., base) and a second member (e.g., lid). The jewellery gift box of the present disclosure may be any size and shape that is suitable for jewellery presentation and storage. In preferred aspects, the first member and second member consist essentially of wood product(s).

[0060] The term“wood product” includes any type of natural or engineered timber, (e.g., hardwood, softwood, wood veneer, amongst others).“Timber” includes any natural or engineered material that has been processed into smaller cuts, e.g., beams, planks, etc, in the process of wood production. Timber may be obtained as rough-sawn cuts, or may be surfaced on one or more of its faces. A“single piece” of timber means a single cut of wood product, whether natural or engineered, e.g., a single plank.

[0061] The directional terms“left” and“right”,“front” and“rear”,“top”,“bottom”, “upper”,“lower”, and“vertical”, as used herein are defined relative to the jewellery gift box, given the viewpoint of a user engaging with the jewellery gift box, for example, to open the gift box and remove or replace the jewellery therein.

[0062] The dimension of “height” or“depth” is determined from the vertical direction (top to bottom), with the user looking at the front side. The dimension of “length” is determined from the horizontal direction (left to right), with the user looking at the front side. The dimension of“width” is determined from the horizontal direction (front to rear), with the user looking at the front side.

[0063] “Essentially vertical” encompasses an orientation that is up to 10° out from true vertical.“Essentially identical” encompasses a dimension (e.g., length, width, height or depth, for example, length‘A’) that is up to 10% greater or lesser than the dimension being compared (e.g., length, width, height or depth, for example, length‘B’). As used herein,“approximately” means up to 10% greater or up to 10% lesser than a particular value. Jewellery gift box

[0064] The present disclosure encompasses a gift box for presenting and storing jewellery. The jewellery gift box comprises a first member (e.g., lid) and a second member (e.g., base) which are operatively associated with one another so as to allow opening and closing of the gift box. This operative association may be mediated by a “clamshell” arrangement of the first member and the second member. As particular examples, the first member and second member may be operatively associated by one or more pivot members, swivel members, or hinge members.

[0065] The first member and second member may be constructed out of one or more wood products. These can include hardwood timber, softwood timber, engineered timber, or any combination of these. In one aspect, the wood product may be one or more of oak, walnut, mahogany, teak, cedar, rosewood, or pine timber. In one other aspect, the wood product may be one or more native New Zealand timber such as rimu, kauri, and matai. Particularly useful as timbers are rimu, jarrah, walnut, and cedar timbers, e.g., Alaskan yellow cedar. As a further aspect, the wood product may be one or more engineered timber such as laminated wood, wood veneer, wood-plastic composite, or fibre reinforced composite. Recycled timbers may also be useful. It will be understood that the jewellery gift box of the present disclosure is not limited to any particular wood product(s) for its construction. A particular advantage of the jewellery gift box, as disclosed, is that the first member may be constructed from a single piece of timber and the second member may be constructed from a single piece of timber. This provides for extremely efficient production and ensures the stability and durability of the jewellery gift box.

[0066] In specific aspects, the first member and the second member are cut from parallel portions of the same piece of timber. For example, the first member and the second member may be cut such that the cut outs are parallel to each other, when viewed lengthwise, along the piece of timber. In this way, the first member and second member may be cut out in-line with each other, following the grain of the timber. The first members and second members, positioned parallel to each other and cut out lengthwise from the timber, are paired to form the jewellery gift box described herein. This allows advantageous matching of the wood grain for the first member and the second member and enhances the efficiency of assembly. [0067] The jewellery gift box of the present disclosure may encompass any dimensions suitable for the presenting and keeping of jewellery. Useful shapes include ellipsoid, spheroid (e.g., oblate spheroid), cylindrical (e.g., oval cylindrical, elliptic cylindrical, or circular cylindrical), cubic, conical or frustoconical (e.g., oval, elliptical, or circular conical, or oval, elliptical, or circular frustoconical), paraboloid (e.g., oval or elliptic paraboloid), polyhedron (e.g., tetrahedron), parallelepiped (e.g., rectangular parallelepiped), and prism shapes (e.g., hexagonal prism). Particularly preferred shapes include oval cylindrical shapes, cubic shapes, and rectangular parallelepiped shapes, as well as modified versions thereof. The sides of the jewellery gift box may be essentially vertical or may be sloped to the extent desired. In addition to the particular shape employed, the jewellery gift box may include other features, such as one or more engravings, carvings, inserts, inlays, add-ons, overlays, and including one or more of lasering, charring/scorching, sanding, waxing, buffing, lacquering, staining, painting, and any type of colouring, coating, or covering. It is also possible to round, splay, or chamfer one or more of the corners or one or more of the edges of the jewellery gift box to provide enhanced aesthetics and ease in handling. A vintage or antique look may be imparted for the jewellery gift box.

[0068] In particular aspects, the means allowing operative association of the first and second members may be constructed from a metal product, preferably, brass, stainless steel, or another metal that is coated with brass or stainless steel. The one or more hinge members may include concealed or hidden hinges, for example, cylindrical or barrel hinges. Concealed or hidden hinges may be set into the first member and second member, and thereby allow a cleaner profile for the jewellery gift box. In most circumstances, two means for operative association (e.g., two hinge members) will be utilised for the first and second members. However, it is also possible that fewer or more means for operative association may be utilised. The one or more means for operative association may allow for an approximately 90° opening for the first member relative to the second member. It is also possible that the means for operative association will allow less than 90° opening, for example, an approximately 70°-85° opening may be utilised. The operative association means may be embedded or may be affixed to each member. In certain aspects, the operative association means may be held in place by one or more fixing devices, such as pins, screws, or adhesive material, as described herein. Alternatively, the operative association means may be embedded and held in place by friction or pressure.

[0069] In one particular aspect, the first member and second member may include an engagement means to secure the first member and second member in a closed position. The engagement means may include one or more of a latch, a pin, a fastener, a snap, a lock, or a magnet closure means. In a particular aspect, magnet closure means can include a first magnet closure means for the first member and a second magnet closure means for the second member. It is also possible to include additional magnet closure means, for example, two magnet closure means for the first member and two magnet closure means for the second member. It is expected that the magnet closure means for the first member and the magnet closure means for the second member will be in proximity to each other to allow magnetic attraction. The magnet closure means may be embedded or may be affixed to the surface of each member. In certain aspects, the engagement means may be held in place by one or more fixing devices, such as pins, screws, or adhesive material, as described in detail herein. Alternatively, the engagement means may be embedded and held in place by friction or pressure. In a particular aspect, it may be desirable to include a finger grip that is proximate to the engagement means. The finger grip may comprise a small inset, cut-out, or depression that can be accessed by a finger of the user. Alternatively, the finger grip may include one or more projections that can be contacted by a finger of the user, for example, one or more ridges, nibs, or knobs.

[0070] When finished for presentation, the jewellery gift box may include padding to hold and/or protect the jewellery in the gift box. In particular aspects, the jewellery gift box may include upper padding that is fitted into the first member, and lower padding that is fitted into the second member. The lower padding may include two portions, for example, a front portion and a rear portion. In such arrangements, the lower padding is designed as two“lips”, with the front portion comprising the bottom“lip” and the rear portion comprising the top“lip”. The jewellery item may sit in the juncture between the front portion and the rear portion of the lower padding, i.e., in the juncture between the two“lips”. This arrangement is particularly suitable for jewellery items such as rings, wrist cuffs, bangle bracelets, and the like. In particular arrangements, it is possible for the lower padding to be presented as a single constituent or as more than one constituent. For example, the bottom and top“lips” of the lower padding may be formed as a single piece of padding, or may be formed from two or more separate pieces of padding. It is possible also for the juncture between the front portion and a rear portion of the lower padding to be relatively insubstantial. For example, the lower padding may include a dip rather than a pocket. This sort of arrangement may be more suitable for jewellery items such as earrings, cufflinks, tie clips, tie pins, broaches, and the like.

[0071] In various aspects, the padding for the first and second member may comprise the same or similar material, or the padding for the first and second member may include different materials. The padding may include one or more components, e.g., a support material and a cover material. For such arrangements, the support material and the cover material may be fixed together by one or more of sewing, tacking, adhesion, etc. Non-limiting adhesive materials are noted herein. The padding may comprise a sponge material, a foam material, or other form of cushioning, or any combination thereof. The padding may comprise one or more fabrics, such as velvet or velvet- type fabric, leather or leather-type fabric, suede or suede-type fabric, or silk or silk-type fabric, or any combination of these. The padding may be laser cut or may be cut by one or more blades. It is possible to fix the padding into place in the jewellery gift box with one or more adhesive materials. Adhesive materials for use with the present invention include various glues and epoxies, cyanoacrylate adhesive, pressure sensitive adhesive, fabric adhesive, spray adhesive, foam adhesive, adhesive dots, tabs, or sheets, and adhesive tapes, amongst others.

[0072] The first member may be constructed to include an interior chamber. The chamber interior to the first member may be left as an open space or may include one or more auxiliary or protective items, e.g., one or more of: padding inserts, decorative inserts, or advertising inserts. The one or more inserts may be affixed by various means, including any type of glue or other adhesive material, as noted herein. An insert may comprise some form of padding, as described herein. The interior chamber for the first member may be minimal in size, e.g., just large enough to accommodate the jewellery held by the second member. As an alternative, the interior chamber may be a maximum size, the second member retaining only a thin casing to cover the interior chamber.

[0073] The second member may also be constructed to include an interior chamber. The chamber interior to the second member may include a main recess and a further recess. The main recess can be designed to sit proximate to the centre of the interior chamber. The further recess can be designed to run within the perimeter of the interior chamber. The further recess may run outside the perimeter of the main recess, or may run outside at least a portion of the perimeter of the main recess. The further recess may also run outside the perimeter of the one or more projections (e.g., circumvent the front projection and the rear projection), as described further below. The further recess can be comprised of different portions, for example, a left side recess, a right side recess, a front recess, and a rear recess. It is expected that the main recess area will be sized to accept the deeper portion of padding that holds the jewellery (e.g., the juncture of the“lips” of padding where the jewellery is inserted). In contrast to this, the further recess, which can include the left side, right side, front, and rear recesses, will be sized to accept the shallower portion of padding (e.g., the perimeter around the“lips” of padding). In this way, the main recess is expected to be greater in depth than the further recess, and the main recess may be substantially greater in depth than the further recess.

[0074] In particular aspects, the interior chamber for the second member may be designed such that there are substantially identical dimensions (e.g., substantially identical depths and widths) for each of the left side, right side, front, and rear recesses. In addition, it is possible to construct the left side, right side, front, and rear recesses to form one continuous recess. However, it may be desirable to include“breaks” between one or more of the left side, right side, front, and rear recesses, such that the recesses are discontinuous. It may be desirable to omit one or more of the left side, right side, front, and rear recesses altogether. It will be understood that the recesses can be altered and adapted to the particular type and shape of padding that is being used.

[0075] It is possible to construct the left side, right side, front, and rear recesses to form an overall outline, when looked at from a plan view, such as an oval outline, an elliptical outline, a circular outline, a quadrilateral outline (e.g., a square or rectangle), or other type of polygon outline. The overall outline formed by these recesses may be symmetric or asymmetric. For example, the overall outline that is formed may be a modified elliptical outline that is not perfectly elliptical, an oval outline that is not perfectly oval, or a circular outline that is not perfectly circular. In the same way, it is possible to construct the main recess to form an overall outline, when looked at from a plan view, such as an oval outline, an elliptical outline, a circular outline, a quadrilateral outline (e.g., a square or a rectangle), or similar form. The overall outline that is formed by the main recess may be symmetric or asymmetric, and as examples, may include modified forms of an ellipse, an oval, a circle, or a quadrilateral. The outline of the further recess may extend, at least in part, outside the outline of the main recess. The outline of the further recess may overlap, at least in part, with the outline of the main recess. The different recesses and their arrangements in the jewellery gift box are explained in further detail, below.

[0076] Within the interior chamber of the second member, there may be included one or more projections. These one or more projections can be designed to accept the padding for the jewellery, and may assist in holding this padding in place. For example, the one or more projections may function as scaffolding for the padding. In a particular aspect, the interior chamber of the second member may include a rear projection and a front projection. The rear projection can be proximate to the rear recess and can border the rear portion of the main recess. The front projection can be proximate to the front recess and can border the front portion of the main recess. The rear projection may be designed to engage with the rear portion of the lower padding, while the front projection may be designed to engage with the front portion of lower padding.

[0077] The height, width, and length of the projections can be adapted to the particular padding shape and size that is being used. Exemplary shapes for the projections include various elongated shapes, e.g., oval cylinders or modified oval cylinders, elliptical cylinders or modified elliptical cylinders, arcs, paraboloids (e.g., oval or elliptic paraboloids), parallelepipeds (e.g., rectangular parallelepipeds). As examples, the rear projection may form a top“lip” while the front projection may form a bottom“lip”. In this way, the top lip projection engages with top lip of the padding, and the bottom lip projection engages with the bottom lip of the padding. The engagement between the projections and the padding may be enhanced by various fixing means, including one or more adhesive materials, as described in detail herein.

[0078] In certain circumstances, it may be sufficient to have a single projection, for example, one of a front projection or a rear projection. It may also be suitable to include multiple front projections rather than a single continuous projection in the front part of the interior chamber. In the same way, it may be suitable to include multiple rear projections rather than a single continuous projection in the rear part of the interior chamber. The projections can be altered and adapted to the particular type and shape of padding that is being used.

[0079] In specific aspects, the front projection and a rear projection can be adapted to engage with the front portion of padding and the rear portion of padding, respectively, being that the front portion and the rear portion together form the lower padding. In addition, the main recess can be positioned between the front projection and the rear projection, the main recess being adapted to accept the junction between the front portion and the rear portion of the lower padding. Additionally, the further recess can be included to circumvent the front projection and the rear projection, the further recess being adapted to accept an outer perimeter of the lower padding, and being less in depth than the main recess. The further recess can also comprise the right side recess, left side recess, front recess, and rear recess, as noted herein.

Manufacture and assembly of jewellery gift box

[0080] As noted above, the present disclosure encompasses construction of the first member and second member from one or more wood products. Such wood products include hardwood timber, softwood timber, engineered timber, or any combination thereof. In particular aspects, the jewellery gift box is constructed such that the first member is made from a single piece of timber and the second member is made from a single piece of timber. This ensures streamlined production of the jewellery gift box, and increases the stability and durability of the final product. Where the first member and the second member are cut from parallel portions of the same piece of timber (e.g., in-line lengthwise, following the grain of the timber), this allows for advantageous matching of the wood grain and streamlined assembly.

[0081] In various aspects, the jewellery gift box may be made by machine processing or hand-finishing methods, or a combination of these. CNC (computer numeric control) machine processing is particularly useful for accurate construction of the first member and the second member. It is expected that woodworking tools may be utilised for the jewellery gift box including one or more saws, drills, clamps, routers, sanders, and buffers. It is expected that one or more affixing means may be used, including glue or other adhesive material, as described herein. The assembly and finishing steps may be carried out to include one or more of: addition of operative association means (e.g., pivots or hinges), addition of engagement means (e.g., hooks or magnets), addition of padding (e.g., cushioning insert(s) for holding jewellery), and other additions as noted above, as well as sanding, buffing, waxing, and other enhancements as noted above. The operative association means can be affixed or embedded, and the engagement means can be fixed or embedded, as already noted. The padding can be affixed as described in detail, herein.

[0082] Useful sizes for the jewellery gift box include lengths (left to right) of less than 200 mm, less than 150 mm, or less than 100 mm, for example, lengths ranging from approximately 30 mm to approximately 100 mm, approximately 30 mm to approximately 80 mm, approximately 30 mm to approximately 60 mm, or approximately 35 mm to approximately 45 mm. Widths (front to rear) may be less than 200 mm, less than 150 mm, less than 100 mm, less than 80 mm, or less than 60 mm, for example, widths ranging from approximately 20 mm to approximately 80 mm, approximately 20 mm to approximately 60 mm, approximately 20 mm to approximately 50 mm, approximately or approximately 25 mm to approximately 35 mm. Heights (top to bottom) may be less than 200 mm, less than 150 mm, or less than 100 mm, for example, heights ranging from approximately 30 mm to approximately 100 mm, approximately 30 mm to approximately 80 mm, approximately 30 to approximately 60 mm, or approximately 35 mm to approximately 45 mm. It has already been noted that the jewellery gift box may be constructed to take any shape, and the dimensions may be adapted, accordingly.

[0083] As particular examples, the main recess for the jewellery gift box may be approximately 35 mm in length (left to right), approximately 10 mm in width (front to rear), and approximately 10-12 mm in depth (top to bottom). In other examples, the further recess may be constructed as a trench approximately 3 mm wide and approximately 5 mm deep, travelling at least the length (left to right) of the main recess, e.g., approximately 35 mm. The front projection may be approximately 25 mm in length (left to right), approximately 3 mm in width (front to rear), and approximately 2-3 mm in height (top to bottom). The rear projection may be approximately 25 mm in length (left to right), approximately 3 mm in width (front to rear), and approximately 2-3 mm in height (top to bottom). [0084] In other variations, the main recess, further recess, front projection, and rear projection may have dimensions that are approximately 0.5 times to approximately 6 times the dimensions noted here; or approximately 0.75 times to approximately 5 times the dimensions noted here, or approximately 1.5 times to approximately 3 times the dimensions noted here. As already noted, the main recess and the further recess are not limited to oval or modified oval shapes, but may be any shape, and the necessary dimensions may be adapted accordingly. Similarly, the shape and dimension of the projection(s) may also be varied and adapted as needed.

[0085] In further examples, the padding may comprise a sponge material that may have a thickness of approximately 2 mm, approximately 5 mm, approximately 10 mm, approximately 15 mm, or approximately 20 mm, or may range in thickness from approximately 2 mm to approximately 20 mm, or from approximately 3 mm to approximately 17 mm, or from approximately 4 mm to approximately 16 mm, or from approximately 5 mm to approximately 15 mm. The padding may be varied to fit the different sizes and shapes of the jewellery gift box as noted herein.

[0086] In a particular aspect, the first member is constructed from a single piece of timber, and construction of the first member comprises forming a chamber in the first member, and adapting the first member to be in operative association with a second member. Additionally, the second member is constructed from single piece of timber, and construction of the first member comprises forming a chamber in the second member, and adapting the second member to be in operative association with the first member. This operative association allows opening and closing of the first member relative to the second member. In addition to this, the chamber for the second member is formed to comprise: (i) the front projection and the rear projection adapted to engage with a front portion of padding and a rear portion of padding, respectively, with the front portion and the rear portion together forming a lower padding, (ii) the main recess positioned between the front projection and the rear projection, the main recess being adapted to accept a junction between the front portion and the rear portion of the lower padding, and the junction being adapted to hold a jewellery item, and (iii) the further recess circumventing the front projection and the rear projection, which further recess is adapted to accept an outer perimeter of the lower padding, the main recess being greater in depth than the further recess. The further recess can also comprise the right side recess, left side recess, front recess, and rear recess, as noted herein.

[0087] The jewellery gift box is not limited to any particular type of wood product or woodworking methodology for construction, and is not limited to any particular assembly or finishing methods. A non-limiting exemplification of the construction method, including assembly and finishing methodology, is provided as follows. The specific embodiments of the jewellery gift box obtained by these methods is described further below.

[0088] Part I - CNC (computer numeric control) machine processing

[0089] CNC processing is a manufacturing method in which pre-programmed computer software dictates the movement of factory tools and machinery. The process can be used to control a range of complex machinery including drills ad routers. With CNC machining, three-dimensional cutting tasks can be accomplished in a single set of prompts.

[0090] The sizing noted below for the timber, cuts, chases, etc., are approximate, and may vary based on the features of the wood material, the tools used, and the machine or tool operator. Larger or smaller implements, e.g., larger or smaller starting materials, drill bits, router cuts, etc, may be used without departing from the teaching of the methods that are provided.

[0091] Construction of first member - base of jewellery gift box

1. Select piece of timber (e.g., plank of 150 mm x 25 mm, 100 mm x 25 mm, or 200 mm x 25 mm), and dress two faces of timber down to desired thickness (e.g., 19 mm); dressing can be performed by running timber through buzz saw

2. Clamp

3. Skim timber (e.g., 2 mm removed on either side); after skimming, the piece of timber used to obtain the first member may be, for example, 100 mm x 19 mm, or 150 mm x 19 mm, or 200 mm x 19 mm 4. Drill holes for hinges (e.g., 3 mm drill bit)

5. Drill hole for magnet (e.g., 2 mm drill bit)

6. With radius bit (e.g., 6 mm), cut at the rear of the base to provide a curved inset region for the pivot of hinge

7. With router bit, core down evenly around inside of base (e.g., 2 mm down), leaving outside wall - this removes some of the upper surface of the base to reveal the interior of the base, and leaves room for padding (e.g., sponge for the jewellery)

8. With router bit (e.g., 3 mm), cut a chase (e.g., channel of 3 mm width overall, and 5 mm depth) around the perimeter of the inside wall of the base to be deep enough to take padding (e.g., sponge for the jewellery) - this chase forms the left side recess, right side recess, front recess, and rear recess, as described herein

9. In a series of cuts (e.g., using a 9.5 mm router cutter), cut out the outline of the base (e.g., oval shape), leaving a thin tab to hold the base in place; see exemplary set out in Figure 14

10. Use a router bit (e.g., 9.5 mm), and cut a chase (e.g., channel of 17 mm deep, top to bottom, 10 mm wide, front to rear, and 35 mm long, left to right) proximate to the centre of the base to give space for the padding to sit in - this chase forms the main recess, as described herein

[0092] Construction of second member - lid of jewellery gift box

11. Same as above, but omitting stages 7, 8, and 10; see exemplary set out in Figure 14

12. Core out piece of timber to form a hollow lid

[0093] Part II - Hand finishing and assembly process 13. Cut tabs to remove lid and base from timber pieces, keeping parallel lid and bases together, using a trimming router (e.g., 9.5 mm) - the in-line (lengthwise) lids and bases are paired for assembly

14. By keeping lid and corresponding base together means the grains will match

15. Lightly sand inside of lid and base

16. Push barrel hinges in half way into base (e.g., hinges 3 mm x 20 mm)

17. Line up lid with hinges and push it into the base

18. On a belt sander, sand the lid and base until all the machine marks are removed

19. Rout a splay on top of the lid (optional)

20. Put magnets in lid and base

21. Wax and buff lid and base

22. Glue in padding (e.g., sponge) firstly folding in half then firmly pushing into chase from stage 10 (e.g., 10 mm width, front to rear) then pushing into place into the chase from stage 8 (e.g., 3 mm width overall, 5 mm depth)

23. Glue material insert (e.g., fabric in oval shape) into lid area

Specific exemplifications of the jewellery gift box

[0094] Non-limiting exemplifications of the jewellery gift box are described as follows.

[0095] Referring to the drawing of Figure 1, the jewellery gift box 10 in this exemplification is shown from the front side, in a closed position. The jewellery gift box 10 is provided as an oval cylindrical shape. Shown are a first member 12 with an upper surface 11, and a second member 14 with a lower surface 15. The jewellery gift box includes a juncture 13 between first member 12 and the second member 14. The juncture 13 is where the first member 12 and the second member 14 can be separated to open the jewellery gift box.

[0096] Referring to the drawing of Figure 2, the jewellery gift box 10 in this exemplification is shown from the rear side, in a closed position. This rear side is the counterpart to the front side depicted in Figure 1, as noted above. The jewellery gift box 10 is provided as an oval cylindrical shape. The first member 12 is shown with an upper surface 11, and the second member 14 is shown with a lower surface 15. A juncture 13 is shown between first member 12 and the second member 14. The hinge members 20a and 20b allow for an operative association between the first member 12 and the second member 14, to allow opening and closing of the jewellery gift box. The hinge members 20a and 20b are set into an upper inset region 21a and a lower inset region 21b, to facilitate opening and closing via the hinge members.

[0097] Referring to the drawing of Figure 3, the jewellery gift box 10 in this exemplification is shown in a simplified plan view. The jewellery gift box 10 is provided as an oval cylindrical shape, with the upper surface 11 for the jewellery gift box shown as including a splayed edge 47.“A” depicts the cross-section view shown in Figure 4. “B” depicts the cross-section view shown in Figure 5.

[0098] Referring to the drawing of Figure 4, the jewellery gift box 10 in this exemplification is shown from sectional view A, in a closed position. The jewellery gift box 10 is provided as an oval cylindrical shape. From this cross-sectional view, it is possible to observe the casing 41 for the first member 12, and the casing 43 for the second member 14. The casing provides the outer“shell” for each member. In this particular embodiment, the left side and right side casing edges, 47a and 47b, are shown as being splayed as an optional feature. Shown also are the interior chamber 40 for the first member 12, and the interior chamber 46 for the second member 14. In this embodiment, there is included a left side recess 44a and a right side recess 44b, which are adapted to receive a shallower portion of padding (e.g., the perimeter around the padding for the jewellery). This view also shows the rear projection 55b and the base for the rear projection 45b. The rear projection 55b accepts (e.g., holds in place) the rear portion of the padding. The front projection and the base for the front projection are not shown in this illustration. [0099] Referring to the drawing of Figure 5, the jewellery gift box 10 in this exemplification is shown from sectional view B, in a closed position. The jewellery gift box 10 is provided as an oval cylindrical shape. From this cross-sectional view, it is possible to observe the casing 41 for the first member 12, and the casing 43 for the second member 14. In this particular embodiment, the front side and rear side casing edges, 47c and 47d, are shown as being splayed as an optional feature. Shown also are the interior chamber 40 for the first member 12, and the interior chamber 46 for the second member 14. Shown as well are a front recess 44c and a rear recess 44d, which are adapted to receive a shallower portion of padding (e.g., the perimeter around the padding for the jewellery). This view also shows the front projection 55a and a rear projection 55b. The rear projection 55b accepts (e.g., holds in place) the rear portion of the padding, while the front projection 55a accepts (e.g., holds in place) the front portion of the padding. The main recess 51 provides sufficient space to accommodate the deeper portion of padding that holds the jewellery (e.g., the juncture of the padding where the jewellery is inserted). The upper magnet closure means 70a and lower magnet closure means 70b facilitate engagement of the first member 12 and the second member 14. The hinge member 20b helps to provide an operative association between the first member 12 and the second member 14, while the upper inset region 21a and lower inset region 21b facilitate opening of the jewellery gift box. The other hinge member is not shown in this illustration.

[00100] Referring to the drawing of Figure 6, the jewellery gift box 10 in this exemplification is shown from the left side, in a closed position. This left side is the counterpart to the front side depicted in Figure 1 and the rear side depicted in Figure 2, as noted above. The jewellery gift box 10 is provided as an oval cylindrical shape. As with Figures 1 and 2, the first member 12 is shown with an upper surface 11, and the second member 14 is shown with a lower surface 15. The jewellery gift box 10 includes a juncture 13 between first member 12 and the second member 14. The hinge member 20b assists in providing an operative association between the first member 12 and the second member 14, while the upper inset region 21a and lower inset region 21b facilitate opening of the jewellery gift box. The other hinge member is not shown in this illustration. [00101] Referring to the drawing of Figure 7, the second member 14 is depicted in this exemplification via a plan view. The second member 14 is provided as an oval cylindrical shape. From this view, it is possible to observe the left side recess 44a and the right side recess 44b, as well as the front recess 44c and the rear recess 44d, which are adapted to receive a shallower portion of padding (e.g., the perimeter around the padding for the jewellery). Along with these channels, the main recess 51 provides sufficient space to accommodate the deeper portion of padding that holds the jewellery (e.g., the juncture of the padding where the jewellery is inserted). This view also shows the front projection 55a and a rear projection 55b. The rear projection 55b accepts (e.g., holds in place) the rear portion of the padding, while the front projection 55a accepts (e.g., holds in place) the front portion of the padding. The hinge members 20a and 20b provide an operative association between the first member 12 and the second member 14, while the lower magnet closure means 70b helps to facilitate engagement of the first member 12 and the second member 14. The upper magnet closure means is not shown in this illustration. The lower inset region 21b facilitates opening and closing via the hinge members. Shown also is the rim 71 for the second member.

[00102] Referring to the drawing of Figure 8, the jewellery gift box 10 in this exemplification is shown from a perspective view, with the jewellery gift box in an open position, with padding in place. The jewellery gift box 10 is provided as an oval cylindrical shape. Shown are upper padding 80 for the first member 12, and lower padding for the second member 14, the lower padding being depicted with a front portion of padding 82a and rear portion of padding 82b. The juncture 83 between the front portion of padding 82a and rear portion of padding 82b allows for insertion of the jewellery item. As shown here, the hinge members 20a and 20b provide an operative association between the first member 12 and the second member 14, while the upper magnet closure means 70a and lower magnet closure means 70b facilitate engagement of the first member 12 and the second member 14. Shown also are interior surface 81 of the first member, the rim 84 of the first member, and the rim 71 of the second member. Shown as an optional feature is a recess 85 from the rim of the first member, which accommodates spill-over from the lower padding when the jewellery gift box is in a closed position. [00103] Referring to the photograph of Figure 11 , the jewellery gift box 10 in this exemplification is shown from a front perspective view, with the jewellery gift box in an open position, without padding. The jewellery gift box 10 is provided as an oval cylindrical shape. Similar to what is shown in Figure 8, the hinge members 20a and 20b allow for an operative association between the first member 12 and the second member 14, while the upper magnet closure means 70a and lower magnet closure means 70b facilitate engagement of the first member 12 and the second member 14. Depicted are interior surface 81 of the first member, the rim 84 of the first member, and the rim 71 of the second member. Shown as an optional feature is a recess 85 from the rim of the first member, which accommodates spill-over from the lower padding when the jewellery gift box is in a closed position.

[00104] Shown in Figure 11 is the upper padding 80 for the first member 12, but without the lower padding in place it is possible to view the left side recess 44a and a right side recess 44b, which are adapted to receive a shallower portion of padding (e.g., the perimeter around the padding for the jewellery). Also shown are a front recess 44c and a rear recess 44d, which are adapted to receive a shallower portion of padding (e.g., the perimeter around the padding for the jewellery). Along with these recesses, the main recess 51 provides sufficient space to accommodate the deeper portion of padding that holds the jewellery (e.g., the juncture of the padding where the jewellery is inserted). This view also shows the front projection 55a and a rear projection 55b. The rear projection 55b accepts (e.g., holds in place) the rear portion of the padding, while the front projection 55a accepts (e.g., holds in place) the front portion of the padding.

[00105] For Figure 11, it can be seen that the left side recess 44a, the right side recess 44b, the front recess 44c, and the rear recess 44d form a modified oval shape, when viewed from above. In addition to this, the main recess 51 forms an oval shape, when seen from above. The front recess 44c and the rear recess 44d extend outside and beyond the main recess. However, a portion of the left side recess 44a and a portion of the right side recess 44b overlap with the main recess. In this way, the main recess sits predominantly, but not entirely, within the perimeter of the further recess. In this view, the overall width of the left side recess 44a and the right side recess 44b (~3 mm in this exemplification) is shown double ended arrows (left to right). The width (front to rear) of the main recess 51 is shown by a double ended arrow (~ 10 mm in this exemplification). [00106] Further shown in Figure 11 is the widening of the rim 84 of the first member where the upper magnet closure means 70a is provided, as well as the widening of the rim 71 of the second member where the lower magnet closure means 70b is provided. This widening allows for improved aesthetics as well as better attachment and engagement for the magnet closure means. The widening of the rim 71 of the second member at the magnet closure position is achieved by curving the front recess 44c inwards towards the centre of the jewellery gift box and, in this way, the front recess 44c cuts into the front projection 55a.

[00107] Figure 12 shows a similar view as in Figure 11, with most of the same features depicted. It is noted also in this regard that Figure 9 represents a similar view as in Figure 1, with the same features depicted. Figure 10 represents a similar view as Figure 2, with the same features depicted. In addition, Figure 13 represents a similar view as Figure 8, with the same features depicted.

[00108] Referring to the drawing of Figure 14, this shows a perspective view of a timber plank 90 set out for cutting in an exemplification of the construction of the jewellery gift box. It can be seen from this view that a set of first members 91 are cut out of a first row in the timber, a set of second members 92 are cut out of a second row in the timber, a further set of first members 91 are cut out of a third row in the timber, a further set of second members 92 are cut out of a fourth row in the timber, with further sets/rows continuing along the length of the plank, as far as suitable. In this set out, parallel first members and second members (e.g., parallel, left to right, lengthwise along the plank) are paired for jewellery box assembly as shown by bracketing. This pairing allows optimal matching of the wood grains and efficient construction, as described in detail herein.

[00109] Any references cited in this specification are hereby incorporated by reference. No admission is made that any reference constitutes prior art. Nor does discussion of any reference constitute an admission that such reference forms part of the common general knowledge in the art, in New Zealand or in any other country.

[00110] Persons of ordinary skill can utilise the disclosures and teachings herein to produce other embodiments and variations without undue experimentation. All such embodiments and variations are considered to be part of this invention. [00111] Accordingly, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure that later modifications, substitutions, and/or variations performing substantially the same function or achieving substantially the same result as embodiments described herein may be utilised according to such related embodiments of the present invention. Thus, the invention is intended to encompass, within its scope, the modifications, substitutions, and variations to processes, manufactures, compositions of matter, compounds, means, methods, and/or steps disclosed herein.