Contour band matching tool and methods

摘要

The invention is directed to tools and methods for matching a first ring to a second ring. The apparatus comprises a plurality of contour bands, each contour band having a contoured portion that differs from the contoured portion of the other bands. Preferably the bands differ by increments such that a wide range of matching can be performed to identify a correct contour, which is then provided to a manufacturer for creation of the matching band.

主权项

1. A system for matching a first ring to a second ring, comprising:
a plurality of contour bands, each contour band having an interior circumference, an exterior circumference, a shank and a top, wherein at least a portion of each top has a curvature in a direction perpendicular to the exterior and interior circumferences; wherein the curvature of each contour band is different from the curvature of the other contour bands.