Rigid Pocket Square

Abstract

A pocket square configured to be inserted into a pocket of a jacket, comprises a rigid body having first and second edges. The pocket square is insertable into the pocket in at least first and second orientations, wherein the first orientation is such that a first portion of the pocket square is exposed and the second orientation is such that a second portion of the pocket square is exposed.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/972,768 to Hbeichi et al. filed on Mar. 31, 2014, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD

The subject disclosure relates generally to a fashion accessory and in particular to a rigid pocket square.

BACKGROUND

At social occasions and in the employment arena it is of the upmost importance to a well-dressed man that his appearance be neat and tidy. One of the first things one notices about a well-dressed man is whether the pocket square in the breast pocket of his coat is properly folded and appropriately positioned. If the pocket square is properly folded and appropriately positioned it projects the image of a competent organized and efficient man. If his pocket square is not properly folded or appropriately positioned one assumes that this man is not particularly concerned about details or the image he projects.

European Patent Application No. 2007/0250858 discloses a pocket square holding apparatus for displaying a portion of a pocket square, the pocket square holding apparatus including a housing configured to be disposable in the pocket of the user, a resilient material, supported by the housing for removably securing the pocket square to the housing and an extension member connected to the housing and selectively movable between a retracted position and an extended position for adjusting the length of the housing so that at least a portion of the pocket square supported by the pocket square holding apparatus is visible wherein the pocket square holding apparatus is disposed in the chest or breast pocket of a coat.

It is an object to provide a novel pocket square.

SUMMARY

Accordingly, in one aspect there is provided a pocket square configured to be inserted into a pocket of a jacket, comprising a rigid body having first and second edges, the pocket square insertable into the pocket in at least first and second orientations, wherein the first orientation is such that a first portion of the pocket square is exposed and the second orientation is such that a second portion of the pocket square is exposed.

In an embodiment, the first portion of the pocket square is the first edge. The second portion of the pocket square is the second edge.

In an embodiment, the first portion of the pocket square is a first planar surface of the rigid body. The second portion of the pocket square is a second planar surface of the rigid body.

In an embodiment, the pocket square comprises a first magnetic member fixed to the rigid body. When the pocket square is inserted in the pocket the first magnetic member is couplable to a second magnetic member such that a portion of the jacket is positioned intermediate the first and second magnetic members, thereby securing the pocket square in place. In an embodiment, the rigid body comprises an aperture configured to retain the first magnetic member therein. The first magnetic member is dimensioned to be generally flush with opposing planar surfaces of the rigid body when retained in the aperture.

According to another aspect there is provided a pocket square configured to be inserted into a pocket of a jacket, comprising a rigid body having opposing planar surfaces, an aperture extending through the rigid body between the opposing planar surfaces, and a first magnetic member secured within the aperture, the first magnetic member dimensioned to be generally flush with the planar surfaces of the rigid body.

According to another aspect there is provided a pocket square apparatus comprising a pocket square comprising a rigid body having first and second edges, and a magnetic member fixed to the rigid body, and a removable magnetic member magnetically couplable to the magnetic member.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a pocket square apparatus having a pocket square and a removable magnet;

FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the pocket square of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear plan view of the pocket square of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top elevation view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a rear plan view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 1 having the removable magnet attached thereto;

FIG. 6 is a front plan view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 1 having the removable magnet removed therefrom;

FIG. 7 is a front plan view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 1 inserted into a pocket in a first orientation;

FIG. 8 is a front plan view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 1 inserted into a pocket in a second orientation;

FIG. 9 is a front plan view of another embodiment of a pocket square apparatus;

FIG. 10 is a front plan view of another embodiment of a pocket square apparatus; and

FIG. 11 is a front plan view of yet another embodiment of a pocket square apparatus;

FIG. 12a is a front plan view of another embodiment of a pocket square apparatus;

FIG. 12b is a rear plan view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 12a;

FIG. 12c is a top elevation view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 12a;

FIG. 12d is a bottom elevation view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 12a;

FIG. 12e is a side view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 12a;

FIG. 12f is another side view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 12a;

FIG. 12g is a front isometric view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 12a;

FIG. 12h is a rear isometric view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 12a;

FIG. 13a is a front plan view of another embodiment of a pocket square apparatus;

FIG. 13b is a rear plan view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 13a;

FIG. 13c is a top elevation view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 13a;

FIG. 13d is a bottom elevation view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 13a;

FIG. 13e is a side view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 13a;

FIG. 13f is another side view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 13a;

FIG. 14a is a front plan view of another embodiment of a pocket square apparatus;

FIG. 14b is a rear plan view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 14a;

FIG. 14c is a top elevation view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 14a;

FIG. 14d is a bottom elevation view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 14a;

FIG. 14e is a side view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 14a; and

FIG. 14f is another side view of the pocket square apparatus of FIG. 14a.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Turning now to FIG. 1, a pocket square apparatus is shown and is generally identified by reference numeral 50. As can be seen, the pocket square apparatus comprises a pocket square 100 and a removable magnetic 300.

The pocket square 100 is best shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The pocket square 100 comprises a rigid body 110 defined by a first edge 120, a second edge 130 and opposing side edges 140 and 150 extending therebetween. An aperture 160 extends through the rigid body 110 and is configured to retain a magnetic member 170 therein.

The rigid body 110 comprises opposing planar surfaces and is made of a wooden material. In this embodiment, the first edge 120 is an angled-edge and extends at an angle of between 8° and 15° with respect to the horizontal axis of the rigid body 110. The second edge 130 is a straight-edge and extends generally parallel to the horizontal axis of the rigid body 110. The opposing side edges 140 and 150 extend generally parallel with respect to one another between the first edge 120 and the second edge 130.

The aperture 160 is generally circular in shape and extends through the rigid body 110 at an approximate midpoint thereof. The magnetic member 170 is dimensioned to be received by the aperture 160 such that it is generally flush with planar surfaces of the rigid body 110. The magnetic member 170 is secured in the aperture 160 by an adhesive material such as for example glue or epoxy.

The removable magnet 300, as best shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, is magnetically couplable to the magnetic member 170 of the pocket square 100. In this embodiment, the removable magnet 300 is generally circular in shape and is used to secure the pocket square 100 in place when positioned in a pocket of a jacket, as will be described in more detail below. The removable magnet 300 is shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 as being magnetically coupled to the magnetic member 170. The removable magnet 300 is shown in FIG. 6 as being removed from the magnetic member 170.

During use of the pocket square apparatus 50, the removable magnet 300 is removed from the magnetic member 170. The pocket square 100 is inserted into a pocket P of a jacket, as shown in FIG. 7. The removable magnet 300 is brought into the interior of the jacket and positioned such that it magnetically couples to the magnetic member 170. As such, a portion of the jacket is positioned intermediate the removable magnet 300 and magnetic member 170, thereby securing the pocket square 100 into place.

The pocket square 100 may be inserted into the pocket P in different orientations to provide different “looks” or “styles”. In this embodiment, the pocket square 100 may be inserted into the pocket P in two orientations. In a first orientation, shown in FIG. 7, the pocket square 100 is inserted into the pocket P such that the first edge 120 is exposed, thereby creating a first “look” or “style”. The first look gives the appearance of an angled-edge pocket square wherein the exposed first edge 120 is angled with respect to a top edge of the pocket P.

In a second orientation, shown in FIG. 8, the pocket square 100 is positioned in the pocket P such that the second edge 130 is exposed, thereby creating a second “look” or “style”. The second look gives the appearance of a straight-edge pocket square, wherein the exposed second edge 120 is generally parallel with respect to the top edge of the pocket P.

Turning now to FIG. 9, another embodiment of a pocket square 800 is shown. Pocket square 800 is similar to that of pocket square 100 and as such like reference numerals will be used to indicate like components. As can be seen, pocket square 800 is similar to pocket square 100 with the exception that the first edge 820 is a twin-peak edge comprising twin-peaks 830a and 830b. In this embodiment, when positioned in the pocket P in the first orientation, the first look gives the appearance of a double-peaked pocket square. When positioned in the pocket P in the second orientation, the second look gives the appearance of a straight-edge pocket square.

Turning now to FIG. 10, another embodiment of a pocket square 900 is shown. Pocket square 900 is similar to that of pocket square 100 and as such like reference numerals will be used to indicate like components. As can be seen, pocket square 900 is similar to pocket square 100 with the exception that the first edge 920 is a double-peak edge comprising a lower peak 930a and a higher peak 930b. In this embodiment, when positioned in the pocket P in the first orientation, the first look gives the appearance of a double-peaked pocket square. When positioned in the pocket P in the second orientation, the second look gives the appearance of a straight-edge pocket square.

Turning now to FIG. 11, another embodiment of a pocket square 1000 is shown. Pocket square 1000 is similar to that of pocket square 100 and as such like reference numerals will be used to indicate like components. As can be seen, pocket square 1000 is similar to pocket square 100 with the exception that the first edge 1020 is a single-peak edge comprising a single peak 1030. In this embodiment, when positioned in the pocket P in the first orientation, the first look gives the appearance of a single-peak pocket square. When positioned in the pocket P in the second orientation, the second look gives the appearance of a straight-edge pocket square.

FIGS. 12a to 12h show another embodiment of a pocket square apparatus.

FIGS. 13a to 13f show another embodiment of a pocket square apparatus.

FIGS. 14a to 14f show another embodiment of a pocket square apparatus.

In another embodiment, a rectangular shaped material may be attached to one of the planar surfaces of the rigid body along three edges. In this embodiment, the non-attached edge defines an opening and is dimensioned to receive one or more business cards therein.

Although in embodiments above the first and second edges are described as being one of an angled-edge, a straight-edge, a twin-peak edge, a double-peak edge and a single-peak edge, those skilled in the art will appreciate that alternatives are available. For example, in another embodiment the first and second edges may be coloured edges. In this embodiment, when the pocket square is positioned in the pocket P in the first orientation, the first look is a particular colour. Similarly, when the pocket square is positioned in the pocket P in the second orientation, the first look is another particular colour.

Although in embodiments above the pocket square is described as being inserted into the pocket in first and second orientations, those skilled in the art will appreciate that alternatives are available. For example, in another embodiment, one of the planar surfaces of the pocket square may be a first colour or pattern and the other of the planar surfaces may be a second colour or pattern. In this embodiment, the pocket square may be inserted into the pocket in two orientations. In a first orientation, the pocket square may be inserted into the pocket such that one of the planer surfaces is exposed wherein the first colour or pattern is visible. In a second orientation, the pocket square may be inserted into the pocket such that the other one of the planar surfaces is exposed wherein the second colour or pattern is visible.

Although in embodiments above the pocket square is described as being inserted into the pocket in first and second orientations, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the pocket square may be configured to be inserted into the pocket in additional orientations. For example, in another embodiment the first edge may be an angled edge, the second edge may be a straight edge, one of the planar surfaces may be a first colour and the other of the planar surfaces may be a second colour. In this embodiment, the pocket square may be inserted into the pocket in four different orientations thereby provided four different looks: first colour straight-edge, second colour straight-edge, first colour angled-edge and second colour angled-edge.

Although in embodiments above the rigid body is described as being made of wood, those skilled in the art will appreciate that other rigid materials may be used such as for example metal or leather.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the rigid body may be partially or fully covered in one or more materials. For example, in another embodiment the rigid body may be fully covered in a white cotton material.

The term “pocket square” is known in the art to refer to a fashion accessory that is placed in a pocket of a jacket for decorative purposes. Those skilled in the art will understand that a pocket square may be any shape such as for example a square shape, a rectangular shape, a triangular shape, etc.

Although embodiments have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those of skill in the art will appreciate that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the scope thereof as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A pocket square configured to be inserted into a pocket of a jacket, comprising:

a rigid body having first and second edges, the pocket square insertable into the pocket in at least first and second orientations, wherein the first orientation is such that a first portion of the pocket square is exposed and the second orientation is such that a second portion of the pocket square is exposed.

2. The pocket square of claim 1 wherein the first portion of the pocket square is the first edge.

3. The pocket square of claim 2 wherein the second portion of the pocket square is the second edge.

4. The pocket square of claim 1 wherein the first portion of the pocket square is a first planar surface of the rigid body.

5. The pocket square of claim 4 wherein the second portion of the pocket square is a second planar surface of the rigid body.

6. The pocket square of claim 1 further comprising a first magnetic member fixed to the rigid body, wherein when the pocket square is inserted into the pocket the first magnetic member is coupleable to a second magnetic member such that a portion of the jacket is positioned intermediate the first and second magnetic members, thereby securing the pocket square in place.

7. The pocket square of claim 6 wherein the rigid body comprises an aperture configured to retain the first magnetic member therein.

8. The pocket square of claim 7 wherein the first magnetic member is dimensioned to be generally flush with opposing planar surfaces of the rigid body when retained in the aperture.

9. The pocket square of claim 1 wherein the pocket square configured to give different looks when the pocket square is inserted into the pocket in the first and second orientations.

10. The pocket square of claim 1 wherein the second edge is generally parallel with respect to the horizontal axis of the rigid body.

11. The pocket square of claim 10 wherein the first edge is angled with respect to the horizontal axis of the rigid body.

12. The pocket square of claim 1 wherein the first and second edges comprise first and second colors.

13. The pocket square of claim 1 wherein:

opposing planar surfaces of the rigid body comprise first and second colours; and

the pocket square is insertable into the pocket in four orientations, wherein the first orientation is such that the first edge and the first colour are exposed, the second orientation is such that the second edge and the first colour are exposed, the third orientation is such that the first edge and the second colour are exposed, and the fourth orientation is such that the second edge and the second colour are exposed.

14. The pocket square of claim 1 wherein the rigid body is made of a material selected from wood and metal.

15. A pocket square configured to be inserted into a pocket of a jacket, comprising:

a rigid body having opposing planar surfaces;

an aperture extending through the rigid body between the opposing planar surfaces; and

a first magnetic member secured within the aperture, the first magnetic member dimensioned to be generally flush with the planar surfaces of the rigid body.

16. The pocket square of claim 15 wherein the aperture and the first magnetic member are generally circular in shape.

17. The pocket square of claim 15 wherein the rigid body is made of a material selected from wood and metal.

18. A pocket square apparatus comprising:

a pocket square comprising: a rigid body having first and second edges; and a magnetic member fixed to the rigid body; and

a removable magnetic member magnetically couplable to the magnetic member.

19. The pocket square apparatus of claim 18 wherein the pocket square is positionable in a pocket of a jacket in a first orientation such that a first portion is exposed and is positionable in the pocket of the jacket in a second orientation such that a second portion is exposed.

20. The pocket square apparatus of claim 22 wherein the first portion of the pocket square is the first edge and the second portion of the pocket square is the second edge.

21. The pocket square apparatus of claim 18 wherein when the pocket square is inserted into the pocket of the jacket the magnetic member is coupled to the removable magnetic member such that a portion of the jacket is positioned intermediate the magnetic member and the removable magnetic member, thereby securing the pocket square in place.

22. The pocket square apparatus of claim 18 wherein the rigid body comprises an aperture extending between planar surfaces thereof, the magnetic member dimensioned to be received by the aperture such that the magnetic member is generally flush with the planar surfaces of the rigid body.