Patents by Inventor Ellis L. Smith

Ellis L. Smith has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4368544
    Abstract: Discloses a convertible necktie structure having a triangular knot body defining a generally cylindrical socket extending into a first angle of the body and releasable strap connection elements extending from the other two angles of the body with a first fabric draped across a generally convex front of the body and around the two sides of the body which extend from the socket to each of the other two angles. A fabric retaining element defined by the body retains the fabric in draped position. A generally cylindrical plug fitted and latched into the socket grasps a necktie streamer provided of a second fabric to complete the appearance of a necktie formed of the first fabric and the second fabric. A retaining neck strap releasably connects to the strap connection elements. The fabric retainer elements are hooking pins defined by the body and hooked into the first fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1983
    Inventor: Ellis L. Smith