Abstract: Selectively interchangeable necktie systems including a bow member, a strap configured to retain the bow member proximate a user's neck, and a binder configured to selectively bind the bow member to the strap. In some examples, the selectively interchangeable necktie systems include a plurality of bow members. In some further examples, selectively interchangeable neckties include bow members, straps, and binders with different complimentary or contrasting colors, patterns, and materials.

Abstract: An invention comprising a simulated pre-knotted doubly adjustable breakaway fabric necktie. Sixteen parts are folded, sewn and assembled together in such manner as to produce a non-obvious single piece necktie. The assembly is best under stood when perceived in three segments. Segment #1 is comprised of seven parts which make up the neck encircling straps. Segment #2 is comprised of five parts which make up the front panels of the tie. Segment#3 comprises four parts which make up the simulated knot portion of the necktie. Segment #1 is three lengths of fabric, folded, sewn and interlocked in a manner such that a single adjustable neck strap of approximately one inch width and varied lengths to accommodate neck sizes from boys to men is produced. Two three inch straps make up the two ends of the total neck wrap.

Abstract: An apparatus for extending a neck tie, the apparatus comprising: a first piece of fabric sewn to a second piece of fabric along the bottom portion of the first piece of fabric and along the bottom portion of the second piece of fabric to form a Y-shape; a first magnet attached to the top back side of the first piece of fabric; a second magnet magnetically mated to the first magnet and attached to the top back side of the second piece of fabric; a third piece of fabric sewn along the Y-shape, wherein the first magnet is interposed between the first piece of fabric and the third piece of fabric and the second magnet is interposed between the second piece of fabric and the third piece of fabric to form a magnetic Y-shape.

Abstract: Restraining devices for neck apparel, such as a necktie, for attaching an item of neck apparel in place on the shirt of a person wearing an item of neck apparel are provided, the shirt being of a type having a plurality of buttons spaced along its front. The restraining device comprises an elongate, flexible cord having a first button loop formed at a first end of the cord and a second button loop formed at a second end of the cord opposite the first end. The first and second button loops are adapted to releasably engage adjacent ones of the plurality of shirt buttons. In a further aspect, methods of securing a neck apparel device to a shirt are also provided.

Abstract: A jewelry displaying arrangement uses a knot of a necktie as a support for a stone, medallion, or other article displayed on the necktie. This arrangement relies on a foundation shaped and sized as a stylized triangle or trapezoid so that it fits into the folds of the necktie knot. The foundation may be formed from a thin sheet of material having the surface shape of a necktie knot, and may have two or more legs extending upwardly from a base portion adjacent which the ornament, or other item to be displayed, is attached to the foundation. These legs provide the foundation with a wide enough upper end so as to prohibit the foundation from falling through the knot. The ornament may be attached to the foundation by any of a number of methods so that when the ornament holder is worn the ornament protrudes or drops below the knot into a visible position.

Abstract: A protective glove with a plurality of fingers made of metal mesh material, adjacent fingers defining a crotch region therebetween and a plurality of web members each disposed across a crotch region joining adjacent fingers together providing a U-shaped cradle for improved comfort, stress relief, and wear.

Abstract: A permanently knotted tie having an adjustable neck band is described. The tie comprises a tapered tubular section having a tie front section depending longitudinally therefrom and a tailpiece section depending longitudinally therefrom in the opposite direction to the front section. The tailpiece section is passed around the wearer's neck and the free end thereof is inserted through the tubular section to lie behind the front section, when viewed from the front. Releasable fastening means are provided to releasably secure the tailpiece section to either the front section or the tubular section.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a necktie assembly having a separate simulated knot assembly and necktie blade. The simulated knot assembly includes a frustum that has a necktie passageway therethrough. The necktie blade has a front apron with a proximal section and a distal section. A neckband extends from the proximal section of the front apron. In use, the necktie blade passes through the necktie passageway in the frustum, and attaches to a portion of the simulated knot assembly. Because the simulated knot assembly and necktie blade are separate pieces, stylish combinations of simulated knot assemblies and necktie blades can be worn.

Abstract: Unisex Netsuke art neck wear provides a unique, elegant, affordable, durable and maintenance free neck wear in place of cloth necktie for use by men and women. The carved netsuke art object is made of a polymer or crushed marble. The simplicity of the double overhand or the triple overhand knot on the cord that keeps the carved netsuke art object against the shirt collar is a great feature. While being a very secure knot, it is also very simple and easy to tie and untie. The cord is made of silk or supple leather. Besides being a revival of centuries old art form, unisex netsuke art neck wear gives a dress-down appearance while assuring an elegant dressy look.

Abstract: A necktie securing device for securing to a shirt front a necktie having a tail, an apron and a label, the label being attached to a rear surface of the apron, to a shirt front when the tail is disposed within an opening formed by the label and the apron, includes a first clip demountably attachable to the tail and having a first VELCRO material covered joining surface and a second clip demountably attachable to an overlapping edge of the shirt front and having a second joining surface covered by complementary VELCRO material, the second joining surface of the second clip being engageable with the first joining surface of the first clip.

Abstract: A ready-to-wear neckwear apparatus including a malleable tie knot-shaped insert, conformable to the contours of the wearer's neck. The insert is received in an insert sleeve with adjustable neck band. Front and rear body members attach to the front and rear of the insert sleeve, respectively, and are joined therebelow. A cover having slits for the neck band, wraps around the insert, insert sleeve and body members appearing like a conventional tie knot. The cover and rear body member have a slot and groove, respectively, defining a continuous button groove along the length of the neckwear for inserting shirt buttons therein.

Abstract: A pre-tied easily removable necktie includes an elongated strand of relatively soft, fabric having a relatively narrow end and a relatively wide end in overlapping relationship, tied to provide a permanent, adhesively fused knot therein and wherein a pair of tails extend away from the knot; and a relatively inelastic neck belt removably secured between the pair of tails, the neck belt having an elastic portion spliced between opposite ends thereof. A method of forming the pre-tied necktie includes the steps of:a) tying the tie to include a full Windsor knot;b) smoothing out any pleats or puckers in the fabric where the fabric exits the knot;c) injecting a heat activatable adhesive into the knot, between layers of the fabric within the knot;d) placing the tie in a microwave oven and subjecting the tie to microwave heating to thereby activate the adhesive; ande) curing the adhesive within the knot to form a relatively rigidified knot construction.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bolo having a string like portion and a gripping portion. The string like portion has a first and second end. The bolo portion is attached to a tie-like or blade portion having an upper side and lower side, a face and a rear, and a first hole and second hole. In the gripping portion of the bolo is received by the first hole. The bolo is then placed through the gripping portion. The ends of the string like portion then pass through the second hole from the rear to the front thereby exposing the first end and the second end and anything attached to them.

Abstract: A ready made necktie is provided for a shirt having a collar and a neck band, which consists of the necktie having a knot formed thereon and a mechanism for retaining the knot of the necktie between a front portion of the collar, so that the necktie does not have to extend about the neck band of the shirt to be retained thereto.

Abstract: Necktie apparatus including a first necktie segment and a second necktie segment. A connector element is connected to each of the necktie segments for releasably attaching the necktie segments. The segments will disconnect automatically when a force of sufficient magnitude is applied to the tie, thus protecting the wearer from injury. The lengths of the front panels of each elongated necktie segment may be readily adjusted.

Abstract: An assemblable necktie, having: a collar assembly, a knot assembly, a replacement tie assembly, and a tie assembly securement. The knot assembly comprises a first end portion having a collar loop formed therein for retaining the collar assembly, an intermediate portion, and, a second end portion. The first end portion, intermediate portion and the second end portion are so foldable so as to form a knot during use having the appearance of a knot in a conventional tie. The replaceable tie assembly is securable to the knot assembly. The tie assembly securement secures the tie assembly to the knot asssembly during use thereof, the tie assembly securement being concealed when the tie is formed.

Abstract: The present invention allows an ordinary necktie to be converted into usage as a clip-on necktie. A pair of flexible plastic fasteners are provided with a series of slots at one end of each fastener. The necktie is threaded through selected slots such that a span of necktie is formed between the ends of the fasteners. The tie is then tied in a normal fashion using any form of knot selected by the users. Once formed, the clip-on necktie may be assumed by placing the ends of the fasteners around the neck so that the fastening portions engage and interlock.

Abstract: An apparatus for restraining a necktie to a shirt front. The apparatus includes a longitudinal strip of material on the wide underside portion of the necktie, stitched in place, and surrounded by a horizontal transverse loop containing a buttonhole for attachment to a shirt front button.

Abstract: A necktie device for enabling the length of a necktie to be substantially correct for a respective wearer, when the necktie is transversely severed intermediate its end at two spaced-apart locations, the section therebetween removed, and the two enduring necktie sections connected to each other. The device includes a pair of tie supports adapted to be secured respectively to the necktie at said locations and thereafter to the severed ends of the two enduring necktie sections. Each tie support includes a first elongate part and a second elongate part to receive and secure the necktie therebetween, and there is also provided a connecting unit having a chamber on one side for receiving and securing one of the tie supports and a chamber on the other side for receiving and securing the other of the tie supports, the connecting unit being adapted to fit under the shirt collar of a wearer and to substantially conform therewith.

Abstract: A quick-release necktie comprising a preliminarily tied necktie base having a knot, neckbands extending of both sides of the knot and a pair of quick-releasable male and female fastening means attached to the ends of the neckbands. The male fastening means is formed of a tongue-like plug portion having wedge-form, captively engaging projections on both faces. The female fastening means is formed of a socket portion including a pair of juxtaposed plate-like clip members which opposedly face the tongue-like plug portion, the clip members having clutching means capable of fitting the projections thereto in a rebound manner. Otherwise, the male fastening means comprises a flat bit-form, captive pin member whereas the female fastening means comprises detent members capable of fitting the pin member thereto in a rebound manner.

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.