US1716880A - Necktie form and catch - Google Patents

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June 11, 1929. w. N. EBLING 1,716,880

NECKTIE FORM AND CATCH Filed March '7, 1928 IN VEN TOR.

Willa/r: jYE'b/zkg BY ATTORNEY 1 Patented June 11, 1929 UNITED STATES WILLIAM N. EBLING, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.

NECKTIE FORM AND CATCH.

Application filed March 7, 1928.

This invention relates generally to neckties, and has more particular reference to a combination form and catch which enables a tie to be worn and taken off very easily and quickly without tying, untying and retying the same.

The invention has for an object the provi sion of a device of the class mentioned, which is of simple durable construction, desirable and eflicient in action and which can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

The device consists of a wire or celluloid tie catch constructed to form and support a four-inhand shaped knot integral with a whole tie, and is provided with a springy or movable portion to catch and secure the tie around a wearers neck. This tie catch is in the form of a frame upon which the tie is engaged, and an arm projects from the frame aiding in the function of a catch for holding the tie about the neck of a wearer. Necessarily, in order for the catch to function the tie must be engaged in a certain style, or manner upon the frame, hereinafter fully described.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is a front perspective view of a device constructed according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a front elevational View thereof.

Fig. 3 is a side view thereof.

Fig. at is a plan view thereof.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a tie in the process of being engaged according to the invention upon the device shown in Fig. 1.

F ig. 6 is a fragmentary rear view, of the free neck end of the tie being engaged in the catch means of the device.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary rear view of the tie completely engaged position.

Fig. 8 is a front view thereof.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the device constructed according to modified form, a portion thereof being shown in section.

The reference numerals 10 and 11 indicated generally a pair of front bar sections inclined relative to each other, diverging from the bottom upwards. Integral with the lower ends of the sections 10 and 11, there are bottom bar sections 12 and 13 respectively, c011- Serial No. 259,620.

verging from the front towards the rear. Rear sections 15 and 16 are integral at their lower ends with the sections 12 and 13 respectively, and diverge from the bottom upwards. A top bar section 17 is integral at its rear end with section 16, and at its front end with a top front bar section 18 integral with the topof section 10. This constitutes the frame of the device.

The catch of the device comprises a check section 19 integral with the section 10 and extending in the same plane as sect-ion 12, and a clamp section 20 of substantially circular formation, integral with the top of the section 15.

For engaging a tie upon the device reference should be had to Fig. 5. In this figure the reference numeral 21 indicates generally the front of a tie, and numeral 22 the rear. The tie is placed over the top front bar section 18 as indicated by numeral 23 so that the front side 21 of the tie faces outwards. Then the tie portion remote from the front end of the tie is guided in front of sect-ion 10 as indicated by numeral 241, thereafter between sections 10 and 15 and around the rear of section 15 as indicated by numeral 25. From this point it continues around the front por tion of the tie, indicated by numeral 26 across the portion numbered 23, and on to engage about the rear of section 16 as indicated by numeral 27. Then it comes out between section 16 and 11, as indicated by numeral 28. The tie is next pulled tight to form a tight knot. l/Vhile this is not a true four-in-hand knot it simulates one. It should be noticed that any tie may be engaged on the device, since no special cutting, shaping or sewing is necessary.

The tie portion leaving the device at numeral 28 is indicated by numeral 29, and this portion in use, extends about a wearers neck within his collar. This portion 29 is then slipped between clamp 20 and check 19 which serve'to hold the tie in place on a wearers neck, and the portion 29 then lays parallel with the front portion of the tie, since it rests within a slot existing in front of the sections 15 and 16.

In operation a tie ma be engaged on the device, and then it may e worn any number of times without removing from the device. The portion 29 need only be clamped as indicated in Fig. 6 for engaging the tie on a wearers neck. In removing the tie, the clamp may be manually slightly raised, or the end of the tie merely pulled through as is customary in removing an ordinary four-in-hand knot.

In Fig. 9, the top front bar section 18' is madeof two portions, viz, a portion 30 formed with left hand threads and a portion 31 formed with right hand threads, and these portions are threadedly engaged by a coupler tube 32. The tube 32 may be manually turned toadjust the length of the top bar section 18' a means for adjusting the size of the simulated four-in-hand knot.

While I have shown and described a preferred embodiment of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having-thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

1. A device of the class described, comprising a pair of front bar sections diverging from the bottom iqiwards, bottom bar sections integral with the lower ends thereof,

converging from the front towards the rear, rear sections integral at their lower ends with the bottom sections, a top bar section integral at one end with one of the rear sections,-a top front bar section integral at one end with the top bar section, and at the other with one of the front bar sections, a check section integral with the last mentioned section, and a clamp section integral with the top end of the free rear section, for the purpose described.

2. A device of the class described, comprising a pair of front bar sections diverging from the bottom upwards, bottom bar sections integral with the lower ends thereof, converging from the front towards the rear, rear sections integral at their lower ends with the bottom sections, a top bar section integral at one end with one of the rear sec tions, a top front bar section intregal at one end with the top bar section, and at the other with one of the front bar sections, a check section integral with the last mentioned section, and a clamp section integral with the top end of the free rear section, for the purpose described, and a means for adjusting the length of the top front bar section for adjusting the size of a simulated four-in-hand knot engaged upon the device.

3. A device of the class described, comprising a pair of front bar sections, bottom bar sections integral with the lower ends thereof, rear sections integral at their lower ends with the bottom sections, a top bar section inte gral at one end with one of the rear sections, a top front bar section integral at one end with the top bar section, and-at the other with one of the front bar sections, a check section integral with the last mentioned section, and a clamp section integral with the top end of the free rear section, for the purpose described. i

A. A device of the class described, comprising a pair of front bar sections, bottom bar sections integral with the lower ends there of, converging from the front towards the rear, rear sections integral at their lower ends with the bottom sections, a top bar section integral at one end with one of the rear sections, a top front bar section integral at one end with the top bar section, and at the other with one of the front bar sections, a check section integral with the last mentioned section, and a clamp section integral with the top end of the free rear section, for the purpose described.

5. A device of the class described, comprising a pair of front bar sections diverging from the bottom upwards, bottom bar sections integral with the lower ends thereof, converging from the front towards the rear, rear sections-integral at their lower ends with the bottom sections, a top bar section integral at one end with one of the rear sec tions, a top front bar section integral at one end with the top bar section, and'at the other with one of the front bar sections, a check section integral with the last mentioned section, and a clamp section integral with the top end of the free rear section, for the purpose described, and a means for adjusting the length of the top front bar section for adjusting the size of a simulated four-in-hand knot engaged upon the device, said means consisting of a coupler tube threadedly engaging opposite hand threads formed on separate parts of said top front bar section, said top front bar section being made of two parts to provide the said separate parts.

In testimony whereof I have affixed my signature.

WILLIAM N. EBLING.

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