Tie display band wrap

Abstract

A tie display band wrap is disclosed which comprises a band having a first end, a second end, a top edge, and a bottom edge, a tab portion extending from the bottom edge, a display portion positioned on the band, and a securing assembly.

Description

BACKGROUND

This disclosure relates generally to a retail merchandise display to promote the sale of merchandise, and more particularly, to a tie display band wrap used to display and wrap a tie.

Displays for neckwear or ties to distinguish tie manufacturers or specific ties from one another are available. One display device is a display hanger in which a tie is hung from the display hanger and hung from a display device such as a rack. However, a display hanger has a few problems associated with its use. One problem is that the display hanger and the tie are easily knocked off the display device and fall to the ground. A second problem is that once the display hanger is removed from the display device it may be difficult to replace the display hanger back on the display device. Another device for displaying ties may be a table upon which ties are placed. Again, there are a few problems when using a table as a display device. One problem is that if an individual is looking for a particular brand an individual will have to flip each tie over to determine the brand. Another problem is that once the tie is flipped over it may be difficult to place the tie back in the same position or the tie may come undone and be difficult to fold back to its original position. Various other display devices are used to display ties with one display device being an alpha display. However, once the ties are placed in the various shelves of an alpha display it is difficult to determine the brand of the tie without removing the tie from the alpha display. Therefore, there is a need to provide a device that may be employed to easily display a tie. It would also be advantageous to be able to provide a device that will hold or wrap a tie so that when the tie is removed from a display it will be easy to replace the tie in the display in the same condition or position that the tie was in prior to removal of the tie from the display.

The present disclosure is designed to obviate and overcome many of the disadvantages and shortcomings associated with presently available methods or constructions of displaying a tie. In particular, the present disclosure is a tie display band wrap that is designed and constructed to secured the tie and to display some identifying mark concerning the tie such as a brand name. Moreover, the tie display band wrap of the present disclosure may be easily positioned on a display to visually show or indicate a brand of a tie or any other information concerning a tie. Further, the tie display band wrap of the present disclosure may have an advertisement printed on the tie display band wrap.

SUMMARY

In one form of the present disclosure, a tie display band wrap is disclosed which comprises a band having a first end, a second end, a top edge, and a bottom edge, a tab portion extending from the bottom edge, a display portion positioned on the band, and a securing assembly.

In another form of the present disclosure, a tie display band wrap comprises a band having a first end portion, a second end portion, a top edge, and a bottom edge, a tab portion extending from the bottom edge, a display portion positioned on the band and extending from the top edge, and a securing assembly for securing the first end portion and the second end portion together.

In yet another form of the present disclosure, a tie display band wrap is disclosed that comprises a body portion having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, a display portion, a tab portion extending from the bottom edge, a central portion, a flap positioned along the first end with the flap having a slit formed therein, a band having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a securing assembly, and an end tab portion having a securing assembly.

In light of the foregoing comments, it will be recognized that a principal object of the present disclosure is to provide a tie display band wrap for displaying a tie.

A further object of the present disclosure is to provide a tie display band wrap which is of simple construction and design, is inexpensive, and which can be easily employed with highly reliable results.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a tie display band wrap that is easy to use and may be easily positioned on a tie.

A still further object of the present disclosure is to provide a tie display band wrap that can be secured in place around a tie and released from a tie.

A further object of the present disclosure is to provide a tie display band wrap that may be used to prepare and construct a display of one or more ties.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a tie display band wrap that may be easily removed from a tie once the tie display band wrap is no longer needed.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a tie display band wrap that may be easily manufactured and may be disposable.

These and other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent after considering the following detailed specification in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of a tie display band wrap constructed according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the tie display band wrap being positioned on a tie showing the back of the tie;

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the tie display band wrap being positioned on a tie showing the front of the tie;

FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of another embodiment of a tie display band wrap constructed according to the present disclosure; and

FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of a number of tie display band wraps being positioned around ties which are placed on a table for display.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numbers refer to like items, number 10 identifies an embodiment of a tie display band wrap constructed according to the present disclosure. With reference now to FIG. 1, the tie display band wrap 10 comprises a band 12 having a first end 14, a second end 16, a top edge 18, and a bottom edge 20. The band 12 also has a a tab portion 22 extending from the bottom edge 20. A display portion 24 is positioned on the band 12 and the display portion 24. A securing assembly 26 is positioned on the band 12 near the second end 16. The securing assembly 26 may be an adhesive strip, hook and loop fastening material, buttons, snaps, or other suitable securing means. Although not shown in this particular view, there may be another securing assembly 26 positioned on the band 12 near the first end 14.

The wrap 10 may include a first pair of fold lines 28 and 30 positioned on the band 12. The fold lines 28 and 30 are used to fold the wrap 10 at an edge or side of a tie, as will be discussed more fully herein. The tie display band wrap 10 may also include a second pair of fold lines 32 and 34 in the display portion 24 of the band 12. The fold lines 32 and 34 may be used to fold the wrap 10 around another side of a tie. The tab portion 22 has a first extension portion 36 and a second extension portion 38.

FIG. 2 illustrates a backside 40 of a tie 42 with the tie display band wrap 10 being inserted on the tie 42. As is known, the tie 42 may include a first end 44 that hangs down from an individual's neck and a second end 46 that ties around the first end 44. A first keeper 48 and a second keeper 50 may be sewn onto the first end 44. The keepers 48 and 50 may be used to hold the second end 46 when in use. Further, although not shown, the keepers 48 and 50 may have labels or other matter appearing thereon. It is also possible to have only one of the keepers 48 and 50. The tab portion 22 is shown being captured by the keepers 48 and 50. The tab portion 22 is passed through the keepers 48 and 50 and the extension portions 36 and 38 serve to hook the tab portion 22 in place. The tab portion 22, the first extension portion 36, and the second extension portion 38 also serve to hold the wrap 10 onto the tie 42. The first end 14 is shown being adhered to the second end 16 with the first end 14 covering the securing assembly 26. The fold line 30 is shown being folded over a first side 52 of the tie 42 and the fold line 32 is shown being folded over a second side 54 of the tie 42. As can be appreciated, this can be reversed and the fold line 30 can be folded over the second side 54 of the tie 42 and the fold line 32 may be folded over the first side 52 of the tie 42. Although not shown in this view, it is possible and contemplated to provide a display or other indicator on the tab portion 22.

With reference now to FIG. 3, a front side 56 of the tie 42 is illustrated. The tie display band wrap 10 is shown being positioned around the tie 42. The fold line 34 is folded over the second side of the tie 42 and the fold line 30 is folded over the first side 52 of the tie 42. A first display 58 is depicted positioned in the display portion 24. The display 58 may include such identifications as the name of the manufacturer of the tie 42, the name of the tie 42, a trademark, or any other identification or advertisement. A second display 60 is shown being positioned on the band 12. The second display 60 may contain the same information that is shown in the first display 58 or may contain other information such as the composition of the tie 42. For example, the second display 60 may contain a notation such as handmade silk neckwear.

In order to assemble the wrap 10 the wrap 10 may be folded along the fold lines 28, 30, 32, and 34. The tab portion 22 is inserted through one or both of the keepers 48 and 50 and the extension portions 36 and 38 are used to hook the tab portion 22 against the keepers 48 and 50 to hold the tab portion 22 in place. The wrap 10 is folded around the tie 42 and the securing assembly 26 is used to secure the second end 16 to the first end 14. If required, the tie display body wrap 10 may be removed from the tie 42 by releasing the securing assembly 26 and sliding the tab portion 22 out from the keepers 48 and 50. In this manner the wrap 10 may be reused or discarded.

FIG. 4 illustrates another embodiment of a tie display band wrap 100 constructed according to the present disclosure. The tie display band wrap 100 comprises a body portion 102 having a a first end 104, a second end 106, a top edge 108, and a bottom edge 110. The body portion 102 also has a display portion 112, a tab portion 114 extending from the bottom edge 110, and a central portion 116. A flap 118 is positioned along the first end 104 with the flap 118 having a slit or a slot 120 formed therein. Although not shown, the flap 118 may have a strip of adhesive on its backside. A fold line 122 is formed between the first end 104 and the flap 118 for facilitating folding over of the flap 118. The display portion 112 has a pair of fold lines 124 and 126 which are used to fold the body portion 102 around a side of a tie. The display portion 112 also has a display area 128 in which information may be printed. As has been previously indicated, such information may include the name of the manufacturer of the tie or the brand name of the tie. The tab portion 114 extends down from the bottom edge 110 and has a pair of extensions 130 and 132 which are adapted to abut against a keeper associated with a tie to hold the tab portion 114 in place. A display area 134 is provided on the tab portion 114 for printing or displaying information. For example, a web address or a physical address of the tie maker may be placed in the area 134. The central portion 116 also has a display area 136 which is used for printing or displaying information. By way of example only, information concerning the composition of the tie may be printed in the area 136 such as silk or 100% cotton.

The tie display band wrap 100 further comprises a band 138 that is separate from the body portion 102. The band 138 has a first end 140, a second end 142, a top edge 144, and a bottom edge 146. A securing assembly 148 such as a strip of adhesive may be provided on the band 138 near the second end 142. The tie display band wrap 100 also comprises an end tab portion 150 having a fold line 152 and a securing assembly 154 such as an adhesive strip. The end tab portion 150 has a left side 156 and a right side 158 with the sides 156 and 158 being defined by the fold line 152. Although not shown, the end tab portion 150 has another securing assembly, such as a strip of adhesive on the backside of the left side 156.

In order to assemble the tie display band wrap 100 the first end 140 of the band 138 is inserted into the slit 120. The flap 118 is then folded over and with use of the strip of adhesive on the backside of the flap 118 the band 138 is held in place. The first end 140 of the band 138 has a width that is smaller than the width of the slit 120 in order for the first end 140 to fit through the slit 120. The end tab portion 150 is folded along the fold line 152 and the right side 158 is adhered to the adhesive strip 148. The adhesive strip 154 is adhered to the backside of the band 138 at the end 142. This provides a finished end to the end 142 of the band 138. The tab portion 114 and the extensions 130 and 132 may be inserted through a keeper associated with a tie. The band 138 may be wrapped around the tie and the strip of adhesive on the backside of the left side 156 of the end tab portion 150 may be adhered to the central portion 116. The body portion 102 and the end tab portion 150 may be constructed from paper and the band 138 may be constructed of a woven material. As can be appreciated, one way to remove the wrap 100 is to remove the tab portion 114 from a keeper and the tie may be slid away from the wrap 100 or the central portion 116 maybe released from the strip of adhesive on the backside of the left side 156 of the end tab portion 150.

Referring now to FIG. 5, a portion of a display table 200 is illustrated having ties 202, 204, 206, 208, and 210 placed upon the table 200. Each of the ties 202, 204, 206, 208, and 210 has a tie display band wrap 212 placed thereon. The tie display band wrap 212 easily and readily displays information concerning each of the ties 202, 204, 206, 208, and 210. For example, if a customer is interested in a particular brand a customer may select the tie by visual review of the wrap 212. By use of the tie display band wrap 212 a customer may be able to remove the required tie easily and quickly. For example, the tie 206 may be the particular tie a customer is interested in purchasing. By seeing the display portion 214 on the tie 206 a customer will be able to remove the tie 206 without having to move or turn over each of the ties 202, 204, 206, 208, and 210 over until the desired tie 206 is found. Also, if a customer decides not to purchase the tie 206, the tie 206 may be easily replaced in the position from which the tie 206 was removed. As can be appreciated, the tie display band wraps 212 may be either the wrap 10 or 100, or combinations thereof. Also, each of the tie display band wraps 212 may have different information presented or printed thereon to differentiate each of the ties 202, 204, 206, 208, and 210. The tie display band wrap 212 keeps the brand of the tie out in the open and provides for better marketing call out.

It should be recognized that the tie display band wraps 10 and 100 of the present disclosure could be constructed of various materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, cloth or other woven materials. Preferably, the wraps 10 and 100 will be formed of relatively lightweight material so that the wraps 10 and 100 can be easily manufactured, assembled, positioned, secured in place, removed, transported, and stored. Further, the wraps 10 and 100 can be constructed of relatively inexpensive materials that will provide for the wraps 10 and 100 to be mass produced, disposable, and suitable for one time use. It is also possible that the tie display band wraps 10 and 100 can be formed of various other shapes or configurations than the various shapes and configurations depicted herein. For example, the display portion 24 of the wrap 10 can be circular in shape rather than rectangular.

From all that has been said, it will be clear that there has thus been shown and described herein a tie display band wrap which fulfills the various objects and advantages sought therefor. It will become apparent to those skilled in the art, however, that many changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications of the subject tie display band wrap are possible and contemplated. All changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure are deemed to be covered by the present disclosure, which is limited only by the claims which follow.

Claims

1. A tie display band wrap comprising:

a band having a first end, a second end, a top edge, and a bottom edge;

a tab portion extending from the bottom edge;

a display portion positioned on the band; and

a securing assembly.

2. The tie display band wrap of claim 1 wherein the securing assembly comprises a strip of adhesive.

3. The tie display band wrap of claim 1 wherein the display portion comprises a first portion extending from the top edge.

4. The tie display band wrap of claim 1 wherein the display portion comprises a first portion extending from the bottom edge.

5. The tie display band wrap of claim 1 wherein the display portion comprises a first portion extending from the top edge and a second portion extending from the bottom edge.

6. The tie display band wrap of claim 1 further comprising a second display portion positioned on the band.

7. The tie display band wrap of claim 1 wherein the tab portion comprises a display portion.

8. The tie display band wrap of claim 1 wherein the display portion comprises a first fold line and a second fold line.

9. The tie display band wrap of claim 1 wherein the band further comprises a first fold line and a second fold line.

10. A tie display band wrap comprising:

a band having a first end portion, a second end portion, a top edge, and a bottom edge;

a tab portion extending from the bottom edge;

a display portion positioned on the band and extending from the top edge; and

a securing assembly for securing the first end portion and the second end portion together.

11. The tie display band wrap of claim 10 wherein the display portion further comprises another portion extending from the bottom edge.

12. The tie display band wrap of claim 10 further comprising a second display portion positioned on the band.

13. The tie display band wrap of claim 10 wherein the tab portion comprises a display portion.

14. The tie display band wrap of claim 10 wherein the display portion comprises a first fold line and a second fold line.

15. The tie display band wrap of claim 10 wherein the band comprises a first fold line and a second fold line.

16. A tie display band wrap comprising:

a body portion having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, a display portion, a tab portion extending from the bottom edge, a central portion, a flap positioned along the first end with the flap having a slit formed therein;

a band having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a securing assembly; and

an end tab portion having a securing assembly.

17. The tie display band wrap of claim 16 wherein the tab portion further comprises a pair of extensions.

18. The tie display band wrap of claim 16 wherein the display portion has a display area.

19. The tie display band wrap of claim 16 wherein the display portion has a display area, the tab portion has a display area, and the central portion has a display area.

20. The tie display band wrap of claim 16 wherein the display portion further comprises a pair of fold lines formed therein adapted to be folded around a side of a tie.