GB2139477A - Necktie - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a novel necktie, free from tying, comprising of an inner tie 1 with a one end 2 formed as variable opening and having zip fastener 3 disposed therein, an outer tie 7 containing a wide end of a conventional necktie, and a knot support with a hole near the lower end of the front wall. The upper end of the outer tie and the slider's plate are fixed in the hole 71 of the knot support. When the knot 8 is preset upon the support, the necktie can be put on with a single hand. If necessary a M-shaped clamping device can be mounted on the support and thereby enhance its stability. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Necktie The invention is concerned with a novel necktie, particularly one which is free from tying.

A conventional necktie is time consuming and troublesome to tie each time. As a kind of necktie free from tying, suggestion has been made by using a rope connected to a preset knot and be clasped behind the neck, such as a necklace. Yet as one is unable to see while the engagement is being done, the operation is inconvenient. In addition, the size is fixed and may be impractical.

Another suggestion is made by using an elastic band as the variable opening of the tie but as it does not have the stability the tie knot may be slanted relative to its position, nevertheless, the elastic band will press against the neck and create uncomfortable feeling.

This invention is accomplished in view of the above defects in a conventional tie. Accordingly this invention provides a necktie free from tying and easy to be used with one's single hand.

According to the invention, the necktie comprises of an inner tie with its upper end formed as a variable opening and beneath therewith disposed a zip fastener; an outer tie with a hole near its upper end, and a knot support with a hole in its lower end of the front wall.

The hole of the slider's plate of the zip fastener and the upper end of the outer tie are fixed, such as using a rivet, in said hole of the knot support. In order to enhance its stability, a clamping means may be mounted upon the knot support.

Other and further objects, features and advantages of the invention will appear more fully from the following description.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the necktie according to the invention; Fig. 2 shows one form of operational diagram for tying the necktie according to the invention; Fig. 3 is a front view of the inner tie; Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the knot support with the clamp mounted thereon; and Fig. 5 is a rear perspective view of an embodiment of the M-shaped clamp.

Referring now to the drawings, and particularly to Fig. 3, an inner tie 1 comprises at its lower end a narrow end, which is similar to a conventional tie, with another end formed as a variable opening and beneath therewith disposed a zip fastener 3.

When zip fastener 3 is pushed downwardly by the slider's plate 41 attached unto a slider 3, the strips of the fastener will then become extensions of the variable opening 2 thereby its size may be controlled by use of slider's plate 41. At the lower end of the slider plate 41 there provides a hole 42.

The outer tie 7 is the same as a wide end of a conventional tie, and at its upper end there may further provide a hole 71. A knot support 5, as shown in Fig. 4, has a hollow slightly oval shape in its plan view and a protruded portion is formed in its front view with a hole 51 in its low end of the protruded portion of the front wall. Optionally a cross-sectionally M-shaped clamp 6 with a long end and a short end as shown in Fig. 5 may be used.

In assembling, inner tie 1 passes through the hollow space of knot support 5 and hole 71 of outer tie 7 and hole 42 of slider plate 41 are fixed by proper means in hole 51 of knot support 5. For example a rivet may be used as fixing means, Outer tie 7 is tying by proper methods to form a preset knot such as shown in Fig. 1. As an example, the tying may be performed by the way as shown in Fig. 2. However the knot may be preformed in the factory or before use, thus user will not have to tying it again. To enhance the stability of the tie, it is optional to mount clamp 6 on knot support 5, as shown in Fig. 4, with said short end in the front, long end at the back side.

The novel tie according to the invention, when in use, variable opening 2 can be enlarged by holding the present knot 8 and put it inside the collar of the shirt, and puiling the inner tie 1 downwardly to adjust the proper length. Since the slider and the outer tie are fixed on the knot support, when the inner tie is pulled down, the zip fastener will closes upwardly and thereby decreases the size of the opening.

When the necktie is to be taken off, by way of holding the knot and pulling downwardly, the opening will become larger thereby facilitate its taken off. The tie of the invention is easy to be used and it is of practical use.

It is to be understood that the form of the invention shown herein and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same and the various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

1. A necktie comprises of an inner tie, an outer tie and a knot support, which is characterized in that: the upper end of the inner tie is formed as a variable opening and beneath therewith disposed with a zip fastener, when said fastener is pulled upwardly or downwardly the straps thereof will become extensions of said opening thereby to control the size of said opening; the slider's plate of said zip fastener and the upper end of said outer tie is fixed on the lower end of said knot support; said inner tie passes through the hollow portion of said knot support and said outer tie is tied to form a preset tie on said knot support.

2. The necktie according to Claim 1 further comprises a clamping means mounted on said knot support thereby to enhance its stability.

3. The necktie according to Claim 1; wherein said fixing means is a rivet.

4. A necktie substantially as described with reference to, and as shown in, the accompanying drawings.

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Claims (4)

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Necktie The invention is concerned with a novel necktie, particularly one which is free from tying. A conventional necktie is time consuming and troublesome to tie each time. As a kind of necktie free from tying, suggestion has been made by using a rope connected to a preset knot and be clasped behind the neck, such as a necklace. Yet as one is unable to see while the engagement is being done, the operation is inconvenient. In addition, the size is fixed and may be impractical. Another suggestion is made by using an elastic band as the variable opening of the tie but as it does not have the stability the tie knot may be slanted relative to its position, nevertheless, the elastic band will press against the neck and create uncomfortable feeling. This invention is accomplished in view of the above defects in a conventional tie. Accordingly this invention provides a necktie free from tying and easy to be used with one's single hand. According to the invention, the necktie comprises of an inner tie with its upper end formed as a variable opening and beneath therewith disposed a zip fastener; an outer tie with a hole near its upper end, and a knot support with a hole in its lower end of the front wall. The hole of the slider's plate of the zip fastener and the upper end of the outer tie are fixed, such as using a rivet, in said hole of the knot support. In order to enhance its stability, a clamping means may be mounted upon the knot support. Other and further objects, features and advantages of the invention will appear more fully from the following description. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the necktie according to the invention; Fig. 2 shows one form of operational diagram for tying the necktie according to the invention; Fig. 3 is a front view of the inner tie; Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the knot support with the clamp mounted thereon; and Fig. 5 is a rear perspective view of an embodiment of the M-shaped clamp. Referring now to the drawings, and particularly to Fig. 3, an inner tie 1 comprises at its lower end a narrow end, which is similar to a conventional tie, with another end formed as a variable opening and beneath therewith disposed a zip fastener 3. When zip fastener 3 is pushed downwardly by the slider's plate 41 attached unto a slider 3, the strips of the fastener will then become extensions of the variable opening 2 thereby its size may be controlled by use of slider's plate 41. At the lower end of the slider plate 41 there provides a hole 42. The outer tie 7 is the same as a wide end of a conventional tie, and at its upper end there may further provide a hole 71. A knot support 5, as shown in Fig. 4, has a hollow slightly oval shape in its plan view and a protruded portion is formed in its front view with a hole 51 in its low end of the protruded portion of the front wall. Optionally a cross-sectionally M-shaped clamp 6 with a long end and a short end as shown in Fig. 5 may be used. In assembling, inner tie 1 passes through the hollow space of knot support 5 and hole 71 of outer tie 7 and hole 42 of slider plate 41 are fixed by proper means in hole 51 of knot support 5. For example a rivet may be used as fixing means, Outer tie 7 is tying by proper methods to form a preset knot such as shown in Fig. 1. As an example, the tying may be performed by the way as shown in Fig. 2. However the knot may be preformed in the factory or before use, thus user will not have to tying it again. To enhance the stability of the tie, it is optional to mount clamp 6 on knot support 5, as shown in Fig. 4, with said short end in the front, long end at the back side. The novel tie according to the invention, when in use, variable opening 2 can be enlarged by holding the present knot 8 and put it inside the collar of the shirt, and puiling the inner tie 1 downwardly to adjust the proper length. Since the slider and the outer tie are fixed on the knot support, when the inner tie is pulled down, the zip fastener will closes upwardly and thereby decreases the size of the opening. When the necktie is to be taken off, by way of holding the knot and pulling downwardly, the opening will become larger thereby facilitate its taken off. The tie of the invention is easy to be used and it is of practical use. It is to be understood that the form of the invention shown herein and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same and the various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. CLAIMS

1. A necktie comprises of an inner tie, an outer tie and a knot support, which is characterized in that: the upper end of the inner tie is formed as a variable opening and beneath therewith disposed with a zip fastener, when said fastener is pulled upwardly or downwardly the straps thereof will become extensions of said opening thereby to control the size of said opening; the slider's plate of said zip fastener and the upper end of said outer tie is fixed on the lower end of said knot support; said inner tie passes through the hollow portion of said knot support and said outer tie is tied to form a preset tie on said knot support.

2. The necktie according to Claim 1 further comprises a clamping means mounted on said knot support thereby to enhance its stability.

3. The necktie according to Claim 1; wherein said fixing means is a rivet.

4. A necktie substantially as described with reference to, and as shown in, the accompanying drawings.