US20180206600A1

US20180206600A1 - Tie Knot Topper

Info

Publication number: US20180206600A1
Application number: US15/874,734
Authority: US
Inventors: Robert Carl May
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-01-23
Filing date: 2018-01-18
Publication date: 2018-07-26

Abstract

This furnishings product invention create a new category in the furnishings area. This invention allows the user to provide a display of personal freedom to express a message of information in which the user chooses.

The unique angle-cut design with the strategically placed Velcro and the stretch material creates a cone-like shape when applied around the tie knot that gives the appearance that it is an original part of the tie and tie knot. When the furnishings product is connected with the Velcro behind that tie knot, the locking strap is applied over top of the tie knot and will keep the furnishings product permanently in place while still allowing the user to adjust the tie without interference.

The displayed embroidering associated with the wearable furnishings product helps share a communications channel between the user and the viewer. This furnishings product is safe for any user, quick and easy to apply and remove with no damage to the tie or tie knot.

This furnishings product invention is reusable and machine washable.

Description

This nonprovisional patent application incorporates by reference in its entirety the contents of provisional patent application No. 62/499,370.

NOTICE OF COPYRIGHTS AND TRADE DRESS

A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. This patent document main shows and/or describe matter that is or may become trade dress belonging to the owner. The copyright owner and the trade dress owner have no objections to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and/or Trademark Office patent files or records, but other wise reserves all copyrights and trade dress rights whatsoever.

REFERENCE


U.S. Pat. No. 0,357,384 A1	December 2016	Khalid
U.S. Pat. No. 0,147,491 A1	May 2015	DeBacker
U.S. Pat. No. 0,082,900	March 2014	Smith
US 006070434 A	June 2000	Traver

TECHNICAL FIELD

This invention changes the perception of both user and viewer, and adds a change of use of the knot of a necktie.

BACKGROUND

There is an opportunity to use the tie's knot with a cover-wrap to change the appearance for things such as personalization, advertisement, statement making and design.
The present inventor, who describes fully in his claims, discloses a method and a way of application that is applied and removed without hindrance of the necktie or neck wear, and allows a statement or a change of design chosen by the user.

SUMMARY

The present invention adds a designed addition without the appearance of a added feature with the ease of application and removal. The invention will be a parent from the following description.
In general, this furnishings invention, is comprised of stretch material, embroidery and Velcro. In general, in an aspect, the material is cut into a pattern, which includes, at the top, a locking strap.
In general, in an aspect, embroidery is applied to the front. In general, in an aspect, Velcro is applied to both front sides and once on the back of the main body, and the back of the locking strap.
In general, in an aspect, the stretch material remains flexible and retractable to take the shape of the tie knot on which it is applied. In general, in an aspect, the locking strap keeps the material fixed on its application.
In general, in an aspect, the embroidery may take on different looks and designs. In general, in an aspect, the stretch material may be any color.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings illustrate the embodiment's of the invention and, along with the description, serve to explain the principals of the inventions according to its embodiments. The design, will show the particular embodiment's that are illustrated in the drawings. The present invention is more fully described in the claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

The originality of this invention comes from seeing the United States flag worn on the lapel of our politicians and pins worn on jackets and such. The thought of making this available on the tie knot became of interest to the inventor. By experimenting and finally working out a design that would create a cone-like shape furnishings product that would correctly wrap around the knot of the tie, a clear plastic mold was made to trace the cone-like design on the material. Then by cutting along the lines with scissors, the body of the invention takes its shape. A punch-like mold will be able to replace the clear plastic mold and the need to cut with scissors.
after experimenting with non-stretch, two-way stretch and four way stretch material, the inventor found that all three materials worked, but the four way stretch material performed the best.
The inventor then experimented with both glued on patches and embroidered patches for the design on the front of the invention. That inventor saw that both worked but the embroidery made the design better in both appearance and stability.
When placing the clear plastic mold on top of the material with the embroidered design in the middle, then tracing the outside of the mold, the design on the material is conceived.
By strategically placing two strips of Velcro on the ends of the top of the designed material, and needing only one strip of Velcro on one end of the back of the designed material, with one strip of Velcro on the back of locking strap, the invention became complete. With only one strip of Velcro on the back, the side without the Velcro is held with one's fingers against the back of the tie knot. This creates an impossibility of any Velcro scratching or snagging the tie knot itself and allows the invention to complete the wrapping system with the concealment of all Velcro behind the tie knot.
This invention can be used by anyone who wears a tie. Because of the use of stretch material it will fit any tie knot. With the ability to embroider the design on the front of the invention, the possibilities for use is only limited by the user. Everything from businesses, religions, sports, hobbies, animals, initials and anything ones imagination can't think of, has the ability to fit on the front of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

As shown in FIG. 1, the Tie Knot Topper (front). 101 stretch material, 102 locking strap 103 Velcro, 104 embroidery.
As shown in FIG. 2, the Tie Knot Topper (back). 201 stretch material, 202 locking strap, 203 Velcro.
While described with specific stretch material, it is understood that a variation of materials are possible.
While described with specific Velcro, it is understood that a variation of attaching devices are possible.
well described with specific embroidering, it is understood that a blank front or a variation of embroidering is possible.

Claims

1. A furnishings product for use to change the appearance and enhance of the knot of a tie. This furnishings product allows the user to display any and all expressions in which the user deems allowable. This furnishings product one applied does not hinder the use of both loosening and tightening the tie in any way or form.

2. The furnishings product of claim 1 wherein is made up of stretch material, Velcro and embroidering.

3. The furnishings product of claim 2 wherein has a locking strap on the top with Velcro on the back as part of the design of the stretch material.

4. The furnishings product of claim 1 wherein has a wrapping system.

5. The wrapping system of claim 4 wherein wraps around the tie knot and connects in the back with the Velcro.

6. The wrapping system of claim 4 wherein conceals the Velcro behind the tie knot.

7. The wrapping system of claim 4 wherein has a locking strap that loops over top of the tie knot and keeps the furnishings product from sliding down.

8. The locking strap of claim 3 wherein fastens on the Velcro on the furnishings product on the backside of the tie knot.

9. The Velcro on the locking strap of claim 8 is concealed behind the tie knot.