Customized Bow
A multifunctional bow and method for the construction thereof. The multifunctional bow includes a bow arrangement, a binding ribbon, and a fastening assembly. The bow arrangement is formed by a plurality of ribbons, at least one dove tail ribbon, and decorative netting. The fastening assembly is connected to the bow arrangement and provides a means for attaching the bow arrangement to a user. The binding strap further secures the fastening assembly and enhances the appearance of the bow arrangement. The fastening assembly includes a first elastic band for attaching the bow arrangement to the desired body part of the user and may further include an ankle wrap for attaching the bow arrangement to a foot of the user, a hair comb for attaching the bow arrangement in the user's hair, or a plurality of clips for attaching the bow arrangement to the user's clothing.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61/867,439 filed on Aug. 19, 2013.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to decorative fashion accessories. More specifically, the present invention is a multifunctional and versatile bow that may be worn on clothing, on the body, and/or on footwear, as well as the method of creation thereof.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONWhile clothing and footwear are important aspects of a person's image, it is often desirable to complement one's outfit with personal adornments and accessories such as jewelry, ornamental bows, and the like. One of the most common types of fashion accessories is the ornamental bow. Bows are generally very versatile in that they can be utilized to complement one's personal image in a variety of ways. For example, girls frequently wear hair bows to complement their individual hair styles as well as to round out their outfits. Bow ties are often worn by men in lieu of other types of neckties and can be iconic to one's image. In addition to their use as secondary fashion accessories, bows are often integrated onto clothing such as dresses as well as onto footwear. The versatility of bows is further demonstrated by the sheer number of different bow types that can be made including, but not limited to, boutique bows (basic, twisted, stacked, etc.), pinwheel bows, flower loop bows, ruffle bows, korker bows, and spiked bows. These bows can be created from a wide variety of materials as well including, but not limited to, grosgrain, organza, satin, velvet, lace, and plastic.
The present invention seeks to enhance and improve upon existing ornamental bows that are utilized to adorn clothing, the body, and footwear. As such, the present invention provides a multifunctional and versatile bow and method of creation thereof. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bow comprises a plurality of ribbons 11 that are tied, cut, and otherwise altered with external accessories in order to form the bow. The bow of the present invention is available in a number of configurations in order to increase the functionality and versatility of the bow. The configurations relate generally to the fasteners and other means of attaching the bow to an article of clothing, the body, or footwear. The bow may be attached to a blouse, shirt, or similar article of clothing by means of one or more jet clips utilized to secure the bow to the clothing. Additionally, the bow may be attached to the hair by means of a side comb that is integrated onto the bow. Finally, the bow may be worn with footwear. The feet are slid into footwear such as flip-flops while ensuring that the bow rests on top. The bow is slightly lifted and adjusted side to side. Alternatively, the bow may be secured to an elastic band that allows a user to wear the bow directly on the foot. The elastic band may be secured around the toes to allow the bow to be adjusted. The bow may be further customized with accessories such as pony beads that may be secured to the elastic band.
The object of the present invention is to provide a highly customizable and versatile bow that may be worn as a fashion accessory to complement an existing outfit. The present invention is not limited with respect to the manner in which the bow may be worn. For example, the bow may be worn on bare feet, with flip-flops, as a bow tie, and as a hair bow. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited with respect to the specific design of the bow or with respect to the specific material of the bow. As such, the present invention may incorporate any combination of the previously listed designs and materials, as well as any designs and materials that are not mentioned.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention provides a multifunctional bow and a method of construction thereof. The multifunctional bow is versatile in that the multifunctional bow can be attached to a user in a number of different ways. Additionally, the multifunctional bow can be adapted in a number of different designs in order to provide individually styled appearances. The present invention comprises a bow arrangement 10, a fastening assembly 30, and a binding ribbon 20. The fastening assembly 30 is connected to the bow arrangement 10 and secured in place by the binding ribbon 20. The bow arrangement 10 provides the stylized portion of the present invention, while the fastening assembly 30 is adaptable for securing the present invention to the user in a number of different ways.
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Similar to the plurality of ribbons 11 and the at least one dove tail ribbon 12, the decorative netting 13 also comprises a cinch point 15, as shown in
It is also possible for the decorative netting 13 to be used without the at least one dove tail ribbon 12. In such an instance, the decorative netting 13 is adjacently connected to the plurality of ribbons 11 about the cinch point 15 of both the decorative netting 13 and each of the plurality of ribbons 11. Preferably an adhesive is used to connect the decorative netting 13 to the plurality of ribbons 11, and a length of thread is then wrapped around the decorative netting 13 and the plurality of ribbons 11 in order to further secure the connection. It is also possible for the at least one decorative ribbon to be used without the decorative netting 13, or for neither the at least one dove tail ribbon 12 or the decorative netting 13 to be used.
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If the decorative netting 13 is not used, then the first elastic band 31 and the second elastic band 32 are adjacently connected to the at least one dove tail ribbon 12 opposite the plurality of ribbons 11, as shown in
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The binding strap is adjacently connected to the plurality of ribbons 11 opposite the first elastic band 31 and the second elastic band 32. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the binding ribbon 20 connected to the plurality of ribbons 11 using an adhesive, however, the binding strap can be connected in any other way. The ends of the binding strap are then wrapped around the bow arrangement 10 and positioned through both the first elastic band 31 and the second elastic band 32. The ends of the binding ribbon 20 are then connected to each other and to the back of the bow arrangement 10 using an adhesive or other means of connection.
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The present invention also provides a method for constructing the multifunctional bow. The steps for the method for constructing the multifunctional bow are described hereinafter.
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If the at least one dove tail ribbon 12 is to be used, then the at least one dove tail ribbon 12 is also connected to the plurality of ribbons 11 in order to form the bow arrangement 10. The at least one dove tail ribbon 12 is created from a length of material that is folded lengthwise along the length of material. The ends of the length of material are then cut at an angle (preferably a forty five degree angle) in order to form dove tails and thus form the at least one dove tail ribbon 12. The cut ends of the at least one dove tail ribbon 12 are then heat sealed.
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Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. A multifunctional bow comprises:
- a bow arrangement;
- a binding ribbon;
- a fastening assembly;
- the bow arrangement comprises a plurality of ribbons;
- the fastening assembly comprises a first elastic band and second elastic band;
- the plurality of ribbons being formed into a plurality of loops;
- the second elastic band being adjacently connected to the first elastic band;
- first elastic band and the second elastic band being adjacently connected to the bow arrangement;
- the binding ribbon being adjacently connected to the plurality of ribbons opposite the first elastic band and the second elastic band;
- the binding ribbon traversing around the bow arrangement; and
- the binding ribbon traversing through the first elastic band and the second elastic band.
2. The multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the first elastic band and the second elastic band being adjacently connected to the plurality of ribbons.
3. The multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the bow arrangement further comprises an at least one dove tail ribbon;
- the at least one dove tail ribbon being adjacently connected to the plurality of ribbons; and
- the first elastic band and the second elastic band being adjacently connected to the at least one dove tail ribbon opposite the plurality of ribbons.
4. The multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the bow arrangement further comprises a decorative netting;
- the decorative netting being adjacently connected to the plurality of ribbons; and
- the first elastic band and the second elastic band being adjacently connected to the decorative netting opposite the plurality of ribbons.
5. The multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the bow arrangement further comprises an at least one dove tail and a decorative netting;
- the at least one dove tail ribbon being adjacently connected to the plurality of ribbons;
- the decorative netting being adjacently connected to the at least one dove tail ribbon opposite the plurality of ribbons; and
- the first elastic band and the second elastic band being adjacently connected to the decorative netting opposite the at least one dove tail ribbon.
6. The multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the binding ribbon comprises a knot; and
- the knot being positioned about the bow arrangement opposite the fastening assembly.
7. The multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the fastening assembly further comprises a hair comb;
- the hair comb being positioned through the first elastic band and the second elastic band; and
- the hair comb being positioned in between the second elastic band and the binding ribbon.
8. The multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the fastening assembly further comprises a plurality of clips; and
- the plurality of clips being positioned in between the second elastic band and the binding ribbon.
9. The multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the fastening assembly further comprises an ankle wrap;
- the ankle wrap comprises a loop, a first strap, and a second strap;
- the ankle wrap being positioned in between the second elastic band and the binding ribbon; and
- the loop being positioned opposite the first strap and the second strap about the second elastic band.
10. The multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the fastening assembly further comprises an ankle wrap and a plurality of ornamental beads;
- the ankle wrap comprises a loop, a first strap, and a second strap;
- the first strap and the second strap being positioned adjacent to each other about the loop; and
- the plurality of ornamental beads being positioned along the first strap and the second strap.
11. The multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the first elastic band comprises a first slide knot and a second slide knot;
- the first slide knot and the second slide knot being positioned on the first elastic band opposite the second elastic band; and
- the first slide knot and the second slide knot being slidably positioned about the first elastic band.
12. A method for constructing a multifunctional bow includes the steps of:
- providing a plurality of ribbons, a binding ribbon, a first elastic band, and a second elastic band;
- forming a plurality of loops into each of the plurality of ribbons;
- stackably connecting the plurality of ribbons in order to form a bow arrangement;
- connecting the first elastic band to the second elastic band in order to form a fastening assembly;
- connecting the fastening assembly to the bow arrangement;
- connecting the binding ribbon to the bow arrangement;
- wrapping the binding ribbon around the bow arrangement and through the fastening assembly; and
- securing the binding ribbon in place in order to form the multifunctional bow.
13. The method for constructing a multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 12 further includes the steps of:
- forming a knot in the binding ribbon; and
- aligning the knot about the plurality of ribbons opposite the fastening assembly.
14. The method for constructing a multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 12 further includes the steps of:
- providing an at least one dove tail ribbon; and
- connecting the at least one dove tail ribbon to the plurality of ribbons in order to form the bow arrangement.
15. The method for constructing a multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 12 further includes the steps of:
- providing a decorative netting; and
- connecting the decorative netting to the plurality of ribbons in order to form the bow arrangement.
16. The method for constructing a multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 12 further includes the steps of:
- providing an at least one dove tail ribbon and a decorative netting;
- connecting the decorative netting to the at least one dove tail ribbon; and
- connecting the at least one dove tail ribbon to the plurality of ribbons in order to form the bow arrangement.
17. The method for constructing a multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 12 further includes the steps of:
- providing a first elastic strip; and
- forming a first slide knot and a second slide knot in the first elastic strip in order to form the first elastic band.
18. The method for constructing a multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 12 further includes the steps of:
- providing a first end, a second end, and a center crease for each of the plurality of ribbons, wherein the center crease is positioned in between the first end and the second end;
- sewing the first end to the second end to form a ribbon junction for each of the plurality of ribbons;
- sewing the ribbon junction to the center crease in order to form a cinch point for each of the plurality of ribbons; and
- connecting the plurality of ribbons about the cinch point of each of the plurality of ribbons.
19. The method for constructing a multifunctional bow as claimed in claim 12 further includes the steps of:
- providing an ankle wrap and a plurality of ornamental beads, wherein the ankle wrap comprises a first strap and a second strap;
- connecting the plurality of ornamental beads along the first strap and the second strap; and
- attaching the ankle wrap in between the second elastic band and the binding ribbon.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 12, 2014
Publication Date: Feb 19, 2015
Inventor: Karen Murray (Fredericksburg, VA)
Application Number: 14/457,347
International Classification: D04D 7/10 (20060101);