Device and method for holding a tie in proper position

Abstract

The instant invention is a device and a method for holding a tie in proper position. The device for holding a tie in proper position according to instant invention includes a sleeve having a backside, and means for attachment positioned on the backside. The method for holding a tie in proper position includes the steps of (1) providing a tie; (2) providing a device for holding the tie in proper position including a sleeve having a backside; and means for attachment positioned on the backside; and (3) securing the tie in proper position via the device for holding the tie in proper position.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

The instant application relates to a device and a method for holding a tie in proper position.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The use of ties to accessorize is generally known. However, holding a tie in its proper position is not always an easy task. In general, people come in different shapes and sizes, and such differences could cause various problems with holding a tie in proper position.

U.S. Pat. No. 1,704,081 discloses a device for shaping neckties. The device for shaping neckties includes two half members made from sheet metal or other stiff sheet material, and each member is made tapering in width longitudinally.

U.S. Pat. No. 1,775,431 discloses a stretching and smoothening device for neckties. The stretching and smoothening device for neckties consist essentially of an oblong strap with slightly tapering longitudinal edges. The strap is made of paper-board, wood, metal, hard rubber or similar material having one or both of its surfaces slightly roughened.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,332,382 discloses a crease preventing tie holder. The crease preventing tie holder includes a trapezoidal cardboard adapted to form a support for four-in-hand ties which have been folded in half and engaged over the top end thereof with a band of paper being engaged about the cardboard and ties in a manner to retain the ties in position upon the cardboard.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,487,486 discloses a necktie ironing board. The necktie ironing board includes a base member, an intermediate layer, and an outer covering layer. The base member is preferably formed of substantially stiff material such as metal. The base member is tapered to conform to the shape of the usual four-in-hand tie. The intermediate layer is formed of flannel, felt, blanket material, and the like. The outer covering is made of any thin suitable material to tightly fit the base member. The base member is inserted into the intermediate layer; and this is then inserted into the outer covering.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,618,378 discloses a device for keeping neckties flat and in a pressed condition while being stored, shipped or handled to prevent the unintentional folding or creasing of the ends of the ties. This device includes a member of elongated, flat sheet material, which has an integral tongue attached thereto via an integral connection.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,643,035 discloses a tie holder for holding a plurality of four-in-hand ties in smooth unwrinkled condition. The tie holder device includes an elongated generally rectangular flat base about which a necktie may be doubled, a first and second identical clamping members, means for mounting the clamping members onto the base member, and a single spring means.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,702,658 discloses a necktie press form. The necktie press form includes an inner unit formed of a single piece of relatively thick metal, and an outer unit formed of a single piece of metal. The outer unit is joined to inner unit via fasteners.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,060,603 discloses a necktie press. The press consists of a pair of rigid plates between which is mounted an envelope of moister-proof material containing a bed of moisture absorbing spongy material. The plates are held together by a pair of channel-shaped clamps, and are tapered in thickness in opposite directions from end to end.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,191,822 discloses a necktie-forming device. The necktie-forming device includes a metal base, a sponge padding glued onto the top surface of the metal base, a sub-cover, and outer cover.

Despite the forgoing efforts, there is a still a need for a cost effective device and method for holding a tie in proper position.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The instant invention is a device and a method for holding a tie in proper position. The device for holding a tie in proper position according to instant invention includes a sleeve having a backside, and means for attachment positioned on the backside. The method for holding a tie in proper position includes the steps of (1) providing a tie; (2) providing a device for holding the tie in proper position including a sleeve having a backside; and means for attachment positioned on the backside; (3) attaching the device for holding the tie in proper position via the means for attachment to the tie; and (4) securing the tie in proper position via the device for holding the tie in proper position.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the drawings a form that is presently preferred; it being understood, however, that this invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

FIGS. 1 A-B illustrate a preferred embodiment of the instant device for holding a tie in proper position;

FIGS. 2 A-M are alternative shapes of the device of FIG. 1;

FIGS. 3 A-I are alternative cross-sectional views of device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is another alternative embodiment of the device for holding a tie;

FIG. 5 is the device of FIG. 1 further including an attachment member; and

FIG. 6 is a tie kit including the device of FIG. 1 for holding a tie in proper position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring to the drawings wherein like numerals indicate like elements, there is shown, in FIG. 1, a preferred embodiment of the device 10 for holding a tie in proper position. The device 10 for holding a tie in proper position includes a sleeve 12, and means 14 for attachment.

Sleeve 12 includes a frame 11 and a channel 13 therethrough. Sleeve 12 may have any shape. For example, sleeve 12 may have a shape selected from the group consisting of rectangle, square, circle, semicircle, triangle, oblong, oval, tetrahedral, trapezoid, diamond, heart, clover, star, bar, combinations thereof, and the like, as shown in FIGS. 2 A-M. Sleeve 12 may have front side 26 as shown in FIG. 1A, a backside 28 as shown in FIG. 1B, or combinations thereof. Sleeve 12 may have any cross sectional view. For example, sleeve 12 may have a cross sectional view selected from the group consisting of rectangle, square, circle, semicircle, triangle, oblong, oval, tetrahedral, trapezoid, diamond, bar, combinations thereof, and the like, as shown in FIGS. 3 A-I. Sleeve 12 may be made of any material, for example, sleeve 12 may be made of a material selected from the group consisting of natural material, synthetic material, semi-synthetic material, combinations thereof, and the like. For example, sleeve 12 may be made of a material selected from the group consisting of cotton, nylon, neoprene, spandex, polyester, rubber, leather, synthetic leather, gortex, rayon, silk, velvet, acrylic, satin, paper, metal, polyolefins, poly (vinyl chlorides), polyesters, feathers, glass, velum, plastics, silica fiber, combinations thereof, and the like. Referring to FIG. 4, sleeve 12 may further include a cut away portion 16. Cut away portion 16 may be located anywhere on sleeve 12; for example cutaway portion 16 may be located on backside of sleeve 12. Sleeve 12 may have any dimensions. For example, sleeve 12 may have any length 18, and any width 20, as shown in FIG. 1A. For example, sleeve 12 may be have a length 18 in the range of about 0.01 inch to about 5 inches, and a width 20 in the range of about 0.01 inch to about 5 inches. Sleeve 14 may further include means for communications (not shown). Means for communications (not shown) may be any means for communication; for example, means for communication may be selected from the group consisting of patterns, designs, photographs, drawings, barcodes, words, ideas, concepts, logos, brands, trademarks, slogans, advertisings, instructions, cartoon characters, and combinations thereof.

Means 14 for attachment may include any means for attachments. For example, means 14 for attachment may be selected from the group consisting of adhesives, Velcro, clips, magnets, pins, staples, buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, combinations thereof, or the like. Means 14 for attachment may facilitate a temporary attachment, a permanent attachment, or combinations thereof.

Device 10 for holding a tie in proper position may further include an attachment member 30, as shown in FIG. 5. Attachment member 30 may have any shape. For example, attachment member 30 may be an elongated member selected from the group consisting of a strap, a narrow strip, a band, a rope, combinations thereof, and the like. Attachment 30 may be made of any material; for example, attachment member 30 may be made of the same material as the sleeve 12, as described hereinabove. Attachment member 30 may be secured to the device 10. Attachment member 30 may be secured to the device 10 temporarily or it may be attached to device 10 permanently. Attachment member 30 may be secured to device 10 via adhesives, Velcro, clips, magnets, pins, staples, buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, combinations thereof, or the like. In the alternative, attachment member 30 may be secured to device 10 by disposing attachment member 30 within channel 13. Attachment member 30 may be adapted to secure device 12 for holding a tie to a shirt 32. Attachment member 30 may be attached to the shirt 32 temporarily or it may be attached to shirt 32 permanently. Attachment member 30 may be secured to shirt 32 via adhesives, Velcro, clips, magnets, pins, staples, buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, combinations thereof, or the like.

Referring to FIG. 6, a tie kit 22 may include an elongated member 24, and a device 12 for holding the elongated member 24 in proper position. Elongated member 24 may be any conventional tie 24′. Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, in operation, a conventional tie 24′ and a device 10 for holding the tie in proper position are provided. The device 10, as described hereinabove, for holding a tie in proper position includes a sleeve 12 having a backside 28, and means 14 for attachment to the tie positioned on the backside. Next the device 10 is attached to the tie 24′ via the means 14 for attachment, and then the tie 24′ is secured in its proper position via the device 10 for holding a tie in proper position. In the alternative, a conventional tie 24′ and a device 10 for holding the tie in proper position further including an attachment member 30 are provided. The device 10, as described hereinabove, for holding a tie in proper position includes a sleeve 12 having a backside 28, and means 14 for attachment to the tie positioned on the backside. Next the device 10 is attached to the tie 24′ via the means 14 for attachment, and then the tie 24′ is secured in its proper position via the device 10 for holding a tie in proper position. The device 10 is further secured to shirt 32 via attachment member 30.

The present invention may be embodied in other forms without departing from the spirit and the essential attributes thereof, and, accordingly, reference should be made to the appended claims, rather than to the foregoing specification, as indicated the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A device for holding a tie in proper position consisting essentially of:

a sleeve having a backside;

a means for direct attachment to said tie positioned on said backside; and

wherein said means for direct attachment being selected from the group consisting of: adhesives, hook and loop materials, clips, magnets, pins, staples, buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, and combinations thereof.

2. (canceled)

3. (canceled)

4. The device of claim 1, wherein said means for direct attachment being for temporary attachment, permanent attachment, or combinations thereof.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein said sleeve having a shape selected from the group consisting of rectangle, square, circle, semicircle, triangle, oblong, oval, tetrahedral, trapezoid, diamond, heart, clover, star, bar, and combinations thereof.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein said sleeve comprising a material selected from the group consisting of natural material, synthetic material, semi-synthetic material, and combinations thereof.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein said sleeve comprising a material selected from the group consisting of cotton, nylon, neoprene, spandex, polyester, rubber, leather, synthetic leather, gortex, rayon, silk, velvet, acrylic, satin, paper, metal, polyolefins, poly (vinyl chlorides), polyesters, feathers, glass, velum, plastics, silica fiber, and combinations thereof.

8. (canceled)

9. The device of claim 1, where in said sleeve having a cross sectional view selected from the group consisting of rectangle, square, circle, semicircle, triangle, oblong, oval, tetrahedral, trapezoid, diamond, bar, and combinations thereof.

10. (canceled)

11. A tie kit comprising:

an attachment member; and

a device for holding said attachment member in proper position comprising; a sleeve having a backside; a means for direct attachment to a tie positioned on said backside; a means for direct attachment to said attachment member positioned on said sleeve; and

wherein said means for direct attachment being selected from the group consisting of: adhesives, hook and loop materials, clips, magnets, pins, staples, buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, and combinations thereof.

12. (canceled)

13. The tie kit of claim 11, wherein said sleeve further including a cutaway portion.

14. The tie kit of claim 11, wherein said sleeve having a shape selected from the group consisting of rectangle, square, circle, semicircle, triangle, oblong, oval, tetrahedral, trapezoid, diamond, heart, clover, star, bar, and combinations thereof.

15. The tie kit of claim 11, wherein said sleeve comprising a material selected from the group consisting of natural material, synthetic material, semi-synthetic material, and combinations thereof.

16. A method for holding a tie in proper position comprising the steps of:

providing said tie;

providing a device for holding said tie in proper position comprising; a sleeve having a backside; a means for direct attachment to said tie positioned on said backside;

wherein said means for direct attachment being selected from the group consisting of: adhesives, hook and loop materials, clips, magnets, pins, staples, buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, and combinations thereof;

attaching said device to said tie via said means for direct attachment; and

securing said tie in proper position via said device.

17. (canceled)

18. The method for holding a tie in proper position according to claim 16, wherein said sleeve further including a cutaway portion.

19. The method for holding a tie in proper position according to claim 16, wherein said sleeve having a shape selected from the group consisting of rectangle, square, circle, semicircle, triangle, oblong, oval, tetrahedral, trapezoid, diamond, heart, clover, star, bar, and combinations thereof.

20. The method for holding a tie in proper position according to claim 16, wherein said sleeve comprising a material selected from the group consisting of cotton, nylon, neoprene, spandex, polyester, rubber, leather, synthetic leather, gortex, rayon, silk, velvet, acrylic, satin, paper, metal, polyolefins, poly (vinyl chlorides)., polyesters, feathers, glass, velum, plastics, silica fiber, and combinations thereof.

21. The method according to claim 16, including the additional steps of:

providing an attachment member;

a means for direct attachment to a shirt positioned on said attachment member;

a means for direct attachment to said device positioned on said attachment member;

wherein said means for direct attachment being selected form the group consisting of: adhesives, hook and loop materials, clips, magnets, pins, staples, buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, and combinations thereof;

securing said attachment member to said shirt via said means for direct attachment;

securing said attachment member to said device via said means for direct attachment.

22. The method according to claim 21, wherein said attachment member being an elongated member.

23. The tie kit of claim 11, wherein said attachment member being an elongated member.

24. The tie kit of claim 11, wherein said means for direct attachment being for temporary attachment, permanent attachment, or combinations thereof.

25. The tie kit of claim 11, wherein said sleeve further including a means for communication selected from the group consisting of patterns, designs, photographs, drawings, barcodes, words, ideas, concepts, logos, brands, trademarks, slogans, advertisings, instructions, cartoon characters and combinations thereof.

26. The tie kit of claim 11, wherein said sleeve and said elongated member each comprising a material selected from the group consisting of cotton, nylon, neoprene, spandex, polyester, rubber, leather, synthetic leather, gortex, rayon, silk, velvet, acrylic, satin, paper, metal, polyolefins, poly (vinyl chlorides), polyesters, feathers, glass, velum, plastics, silica fiber, and combination thereof.