Inventors:
Peter A. Indiveri - River Vale NJ
Marc J. Bernhardt - Upper Saddle River NJ
Assignee:
Inverness Corporation - Fairlawn NJ
International Classification:
A44C 700
Abstract:
Systems, methods and apparatus for increasing piercing safety are provided. An ear piercing system that includes a piercing post having a magnet and an alignment target, and ornamental earring elements that may also include a magnet (of opposing polarity) and alignment target. The natural attraction of the magnets (or ferromagnetic material), in conjunction with the alignment targets, permits individuals to easily remove and replace ornamental earring elements without risk of inadvertent or intentional premature removal of the piercing post subsequent to ear piercing procedures.