Multi-purpose pocket tie
An improved necktie is disclosed, which allows for the storage and of eyeglasses and/or cell phones using the improvement necktie. The necktie comprises two strap portions, which may secure eyeglasses through the use of a hole defined through a portion or all of a strap portion, and through which the earpiece of eyeglasses is able to be inserted. When the earpiece is folded against the frame portion of the eyeglasses, it will be secured against strap portion which the earpiece passes through. The hole may be defined only in the first strap portion, but may also be defined through the rear strap portion, so the earpiece is inserted through a hole in both the front strap portion and the rear strap portion. In this configuration, the rear strap portion should have multiple holes defined along its length. Also, a pocket may be provided so as to secure a cell phone to the tie during wear.
The necessity of having a safe storage and ready access to eyeglasses and cell phones is of obvious importance. Eyeglasses must be protected from inadvertent abuse, and it is not always sensible to store the eyeglasses in a hard case or pocket. This is particularly true when the eyeglasses are used frequently.
Cell phones have reached a reduced size that was not present until fairly recently, with regard to thickness and overall dimensions. There are times when it is not proper to have a cell phone emit an audible ring tone, but instead the phone must be placed on a vibration mode. A problem with this feature, is that unless the phone is in contact with the wearer directly, the fact that it is vibrating may be missed.
The above problems have a joint solution, in which a necktie may supply the necessary means to hold and store either glasses or cell phones. The necktie provides ready access, it is against the wearer's body, and can be considered a rather protected zone, as compared to other areas of the body.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThis invention is intended to provide an ordinary necktie, in which various modifications are available so that the tie can support and hold a pair of glasses, a typical cell phone, or combination of both. This is accomplished through the use of a pocket, which may be located on either the front or back strap portion of the tie, and where the glasses may be either contained within a pocket, or where the ear rest portion may be inserted through a small aperture or defined hole in the front of the tie.
The front strap portion of the tie may provide a small aperture or hole, that is reinforced, and is able to accept the earpiece portion of the glasses. The earpiece portion is pushed through the aperture or hole, with the earpiece portion remaining inserted in between the layers of the front strap portion of the tie, while the rest of the glasses remains on the outside of the tie. The earpiece may be pushed through a portion of the front strap, the entire front strap, or both the front and back strap portion of the tie. Simple gravitational effects, will cause the eyeglasses to remain secured in relation to the necktie.
In addition to the aperture on the front strap portion, a pocket may be provided on either the rear side of the back strap or front strap portion of the necktie. The eyeglasses may be folded and placed within the pocket.
Said pocket may also receive and store a cell phone. A pocket may also be provided with a small opening to allow any external ear piece cord or electrical wire to be placed through it.
Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide a necktie that allows a secure storage means for a pair of eyeglasses, cell phone, or both.
It is a further object of his invention to provide a necktie that is capable of storing eyeglasses or a cell phone so that said eyeglasses or cell phone are readily accessible, conveniently accessible, and easily protected by the wearer.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
Referring now to figure one, a front strap portion 40 of a necktie 10 is shown, as viewed from the front side, so that the front panel portion 45 of the front strap 40 is visible. Typical eyeglasses 20 are also shown, where said eyeglasses 20 have an elongated earpiece 21, as is found on most eyeglasses. The earpiece 21 has a defined peripheral end 51, which is able to be inserted through a hole 30 defined on the front panel of the front strap portion 40 of the tie 10. Moving the peripheral end 51 through opening 30, the entire length of the earpiece 21 will also moves through the hole 30, until the entire length of the earpiece 21 is inserted through the hole 30, and where the earpiece 21 has been moved so that the peripheral end 51 is adjacent to the rest of the glasses 20. The defined edge of the hole 30 will be against the hinge portion 52 of the glasses 20, the hinge portion 52 allows movement of the earpiece 21 in a rotational manner around the hinge 52 in relation to the frame portion 53, in an action commonly known as “folding” eyeglasses. Thus, when the earpiece 21 has been inserted through the opening 30, virtually all of the mass of eyeglasses 20 will be below the hole 30, thereby allowing gravitational forces to maintain the position of the eyeglasses 20 so that they descend downward from the hole 30. This allows eyeglasses 20 to be stored securely in relation to the tie 10. Said eyeglasses 20 are easily retrievable and removable from the tie 10 by simply grasping the frame portion 53 and polling the ear piece 21 back out through the hole 30.
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In situations where the wearer does not wish for the eyeglasses 20 to be exposed, the improved necktie 10 may also be provided with a pocket 50. Referring now to
In certain situations, the wearer might desire to store more than eyeglasses 20 in the pocket 50, as noted and described above. Referring now also to
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One benefit of using placement of the cell phone 70 in a pocket 80 defined on a tie 10, is that a phone 70 set to vibration mode will be readily discernible as to vibration since it will be resting on a wearer's chest area. This allows both easy access, and the assurance that no phone calls will be missed.
From the foregoing statements, summary and description in accordance with the present invention, it is understood that the same are not limited thereto, but are susceptible to various changes and modifications as known to those skilled in the art and we therefore do not wish to be limited to the details shown and described herein, but intend to cover all such changes and modifications which would be encompassed by the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses to said necktie comprising:
- a. a hole defined through the front panel portion of the front strap portion of the necktie, which has a sufficient size so as to allow the earpiece portion of eyeglasses to be inserted through said hole;
- b. a reinforced area defining the opening of the hole.
2. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses to said necktie, as recited in claim 1, in which the hole comprises an oval shaped opening.
3. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses to said necktie, as recited in claim 1, in which the hole comprises a slit opening.
4. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses to said necktie, as recited in claim 1, in which the front strap portion defines more than one hole that is capable of receiving an eyeglass earpiece.
5. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses to said necktie, as recited in claim 1, in which the hole comprises an opening through both the front panel and back panel of the front strap portion.
6. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses to said necktie, as recited in claim 1, in which both the front strap portion and rear strap portion each defined at least one hole or opening through which an eyeglass earpiece may be inserted through.
7. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses to said necktie, as recited in claim 1, in which both the front strap portion and rear strap portion each defined at least one hole or opening through an eyeglass earpiece may be inserted through, and a pocket is defined on one of the strap portions.
8. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses to said necktie, as recited in claim 1, in which the front strap portion defines at least one hole or opening through which an eyeglass earpiece they be inserted through, and the rear strap portion defines multiple holes along its length through which an earpiece may also be inserted.
9. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses to said necktie comprising:
- a. a pocket, comprising flexible material that is attached to a strap portion, so as to define an opening and a cavity into which eyeglasses may be placed;
- b. stitching around the sides and bottom area of the pocket, used to attach the pocket to the strap portion.
10. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses to said necktie, as recited in claim 9, in which the pocket is defined on the back side of the back strap portion of the tie.
11. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, having a pocket that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses or a cell phone within said pocket, comprising:
- a. a pocket, secured to a strap portion of the tie, where the pocket defines a top opening for a cavity which allows the insertion of glasses or a cell phone therein;
- b. a securing strap, attached to the strap portion of the tie and to the pocket, across the opening of said pocket, to restrain the phone and/or glasses within said pocket.
12. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, having a pocket that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses or a cell phone within said pocket, as recited in claim 11, in which the pocket defines an opening through which electrical wires may be placed that are used with a cell phone.
13. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, having a pocket that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses or a cell phone within said pocket, as recited in claim 11, in which the securing strap is able to be detached from the strap portion.
14. An improved necktie, having a front strap portion and a rear strap portion, defined when worn, having a pocket that is capable of holding and securing eyeglasses or a cell phone within said pocket, as recited in claim 10, in which the securing strap is able to be detached from the pocket.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 5, 2005
Publication Date: Jun 7, 2007
Inventor: Frank Mosley (Wichita, KS)
Application Number: 11/292,999
International Classification: A41D 25/00 (20060101);