Abstract: A balloon tying article is provided with a first wall, a second wall and a cavity therebetween whereby a balloon is tied using each of the walls to knot the balloon neck.

Abstract: The invention is securing apparatus to quickly and efficiently tying a knot or bow to securely wrap a package or parcel. The securing apparatus is configured as a planar element having an opening through it. A number of securing slits extend from the opening. When a person wants to tie a knot or bow in a ribbon, string or twine, he or she places the ends of the ribbon through the opening and secures each end in a slit. Then a person can tie the knot or bow without assistance from another person.

Abstract: The invention is securing apparatus to quickly and efficiently tying a knot or bow to securely wrap a package or parcel. The securing apparatus is configured as a planar element having an opening through it. A number of securing slits extend from the opening. When a person wants to tie a knot or bow in a ribbon, string or twine, he or she places the ends of the ribbon through the opening and secures each end in a slit. Then a person can tie the knot or bow without assistance from another person.

Abstract: A device to aid in the demonstration of the tying of knots is described. The device encompasses a tower with a base, a length of rope or twine, and eyelets on the tower to accept the rope. Optional features include a latch at the end of the rope, and a device for storage of the rope.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems, methods, and computer-readable media for real-time winding analysis for knot detection are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of the present invention includes a method having the steps of receiving a first wrapping signal indicating a first wrapping of the simulated thread around a second tool to create a first loop. The method further includes determining a first wrapping direction based at least in part on the first wrapping signal; receiving a first tightening signal indicating a pulling of a first end of the simulated thread through the first loop; determining a first half-hitch based at least in part on the first winding direction and the first tightening signal; and outputting the first half-hitch. In another embodiment, a computer-readable media includes code for a carrying out such a method.

Abstract: A neck tie knot shaping frame is disclosed. The frame is formed with interconnecting round members with an open back allowing the fabric of the tie to form over and pass through the frame. The frame alters the shape of the knot from shapes ranging from ball or egg shape to square, triangular or other shapes. The frame provides for a variety of different appearances for the knot of the tie. The frame is installed entirely within the knot portion of the tie allowing it to alter the width, length and appearance of the tie knot.

Abstract: A process for weaving that can be implemented using just the hands as the loom and shuttle, a weaving material such as yarn, an instrument for cutting like nail clippers or a small pair of scissors, and an object for intermissions in the process such as a paper clip. The weaving process is simplified to the most basic concepts of weaving that can be enjoyed by any age group, such as, but not limited to, from five-year-old children to adults. The absence of barriers like cumbersome weaving looms permits the process to be practiced in a multitude of settings.

Abstract: A jig for tying Bimini twists has two fishing line sections. The first section, which extends from the second section, has clip attachments near its end for retaining the fishing line to be tied. Similarly, the second section has a clip attachment near its end also, for retaining the fishing line. The second section also has outwardly extending arm members, slotted at their ends and held in position by a spring which creates a compressive force within the second section. An adjustable nut and bolt against which the spring provides the compressive force, is used to adjustably move the arms inward and outward in relation to the second section. While the jig can be constructed as one unitary member with first and second sections, it is contemplated that the sections would be separable and that the first section would extend out of the second section. Additionally, a fishing line extension component is provided for tying Bimini twists for larger loops.

Abstract: An improved necktie knotting device and method. The typical embodiment of the device is comprised of a first member which can be called a collar may have first and second indentations that serve as an anchor for the tie. The second indentation may be opposite the first indentation. Second and third members may be provided which may be arranged in a Y-shape configuration and be comprised of two separate symmetrical parts each having an upper portion called an arm and lower portion called a handle. The second member is connected to the first member. The second member and third member are typically made of a resilient metal wire. The meeting portion of the second and third member is where the tie is knotted. The tie loop is created by running the tie on the first member and the device tie knot point.

Abstract: A tape splicing mechanism joins the tail of one tape to the leading edge of another tape. A frame defines a passageway along which the tape passes. A pair of arms rotatably attached to the frame have projecting posts and rotate between a first position where the posts are closer to the pathway and a second position where they are further from the pathway. The arms are urged toward the first position and a catch mechanism holds them in the second position until released by a release mechanism when a release indicia in the first tape passes. The leading edge of the second tape is looped around the first tape to form a loose knot and is tied to the post on each side of the first tape. When the arms are released they move to the second position and tighten the knot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and device for knotting a yarn on a package. The process consists essentially in gripping the end (3) of the yarn and positioning the yarn under tension in prolongation of the last wound turn, in producing a slack loop parallel to the end (3) of the tensioned yarn, then in forming a twist by twisting a length of the slack loop with end (3) of the tensioned yarn, in then tightening the obtained twist on the package (1) and in cutting the remaining end of the yarn. The invention is more particularly applicable in the field of the textile industry, in particularly for the winding of yarns and particularly knotting an end of the yarn on a package.

Abstract: A method and device for assisting and teaching a child to tie a bow in a shoestring which includes a base member and an extended string attached to the base member with the two sides thereof extending loosely from the base member. A holding member is supporting above the base member and has securing elements thereon spaced from one another and formed to temporarily hold said ends of said string in place thereat to permit said child to manipulate the string and form a bow in the string. Preferably, the string and the securing elements are color coded to assist the child in manipulating the string in a series of steps to form a bow in the string.

Abstract: A knot tying apparatus includes a thread holding frame having a longitudinal axis. The thread holding frame includes an engaging arm having a catch end positioning aligned with the longitudinal axis for slidably engaging a tying thread in position; a thread holder having a rounded bottom end axially extended from the longitudinal axis and an arc-shaped holding groove communicating with the rounded bottom end for slidably holding the tying thread to form a loop thereof while the tying thread is capable of being released at the rounded bottom end of the thread holder, and a resilient element provided between the thread holder and the engaging arm such that the engaging arm is capable of bending towards the thread holder to reduce a distance between the catch end and the holding groove for providing a tension force on the loop of the tying thread.

Abstract: A machine for automatically tying a four-in-hand necktie knot in a necktie, includes (1) a horizontal rotatable cylinder; (2) a hooking mechanism capable of pulling a left hand short segment of the necktie through a loop of a right hand long segment of the necktie hanging from the rotatable cylinder; (3) a finger mechanism capable of laterally moving the right hand long segment along the length of the rotatable cylinder; (4) a whirler mechanism capable of flipping an end of the right hand long segment around the rotatable cylinder and up through a space between the right hand long segment and the left hand short segment and the necktie support, and (5) an electronic and feedback control for operating various mechanisms in response to a sequence of voltage commands.

Abstract: A device is provided for forming a knot in a fishing line or the like in order to attach a fish hook or other item of fishing tackle thereto or to join the line to another line. The device 131 has support means 132 with three fingers or other suitable nodes 133, 134 and 135 extending therefrom in spaced relationship. The middle or second finger or node 134 is offset from a line joining the first and third fingers or nodes 133,135, each finger or node having means associated therewith which cooperate to allow the tying of a hangman's knot or uni-knot. The first finger or node 133 has means 139 to retain and rotate the free end of the line after it has passed around the other two fingers or nodes so as to be able to twist the free end 164 of the line about both a first primary portion 137 of the line and a second return portion of the line 163 to form the knot.

Abstract: A knot tying apparatus includes a thread holding frame having a longitudinal axis. The thread holding frame includes an engaging arm having a catch end positioning aligned with the longitudinal axis for slidably engaging a tying thread in position; a thread holder having a rounded bottom end axially extended from the longitudinal axis and an arc-shaped holding groove communicating with the rounded bottom end for slidably holding the tying thread to form a loop thereof while the tying thread is capable of being released at the rounded bottom end of the thread holder, and a resilient element provided between the thread holder and the engaging arm such that the engaging arm is capable of bending towards the thread holder to reduce a distance between the catch end and the holding groove for providing a tension force on the loop of the tying thread.

Abstract: A tool is provided for facilitating the making of a decorative knot. The knot-making tool includes a generally flat main body, and several string engagement cutouts formed on the periphery of the main body. The string is brought into engagement with these cutouts in the prescribed order specified by the indication marks put on the main body.

Abstract: Most of the present knot tying devices require the mechanical or manual sliding of the leader or line from some object such as a nail or tube onto a leader or line. This invention does not require such a transfer. The Fisherman's Knot Tier in accordance with the present invention looks and works similar to a retractable ballpoint pen with an alligator clip or modified alligator clip/cutter attached. When a line is placed in the exposed slot in the shaft, and the shaft is retracted into the tip, cone or insert, the line is secured. The jaws of the alligator clip or modified alligator clip/cutter holds the hook or similar article during the knot tying operation. The cutter portion of the clip/cutter is used to trim excess leader or line from the hook or similar article after the knot tying process is complete. The jaws of the alligator clip or modified alligator clip/cutter also doubles as a clip to hold the knot tier in a shirt or vest pocket.

Abstract: An automatic knot-tying device for tying a discrete knot about a workpiece, such as a bundle of wires, has been developed. The present invention works by pulling a filament, such as the FAA-approved lace, transversely around the workpiece. The preferred embodiment of the device comprises a hand-held housing and a knot-tying mechanism within that housing comprising a plurality of carriage rings, for wrapping the filament around the workpiece, at least one shuttle for moving the filament between the carriage rings and along the workpiece at the appropriate steps, and a plurality of hooks for pulling the filament away from the workpiece at the appropriate steps. The operation is finished by cinching, cutting, and reloading so that the resulting knot is discrete and secure. A method for automatically tying a knot around a workpiece uses the present invention to pull, instead of push, a filament around the workpiece.

Abstract: Method of and apparatus for applying withdrawal strings to tampon pledgets wherein string is pneumatically looped around a pledget, the ends of the loop are knotted, and the knotted loop is driven through a hole in the pledget.

Abstract: A necktie knotter having a plurality of paired retractable slidable pegs movably mounted within horizontal slots and a hook having upper and lower members forming a hook cradle therebetween. The plurality of paired retractable slidable pegs and hook are connected to and controlled by a motor having a microchip and software to control automatically tying a necktie knot.

Abstract: A balloon tie-aiding device for allowing users to easily and quickly tie balloons. The balloon tie-aiding device includes a clamping assembly being adapted to be fastenably mounted to a support structure such as a work bench; and also includes a pair of finger-like support members being attached to the clamping assembly and being spaced parallel relative to one another with the pair of finger-like support members being adapted upon which a balloon is wrapped thereabout for the tying thereof.

Abstract: A necktie knotter having a plurality of paired retractable slidable pegs movably mounted within horizontal slots and a hook having upper and lower members forming a hook cradle therebetween. The plurality of paired retractable slidable pegs and hook are connected to and controlled by a motor having a microchip and software to control automatically tying a necktie knot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and frictive fluid composition for application to a shoelace knot, whereby the shoelace becomes more resistant to untying. The frictive fluid contains a volatile solvent and a frictive powder.

Abstract: A knot teaching, tying, and developing system that provides a knot tie contiguity that combines knot tie elements in various embodiments. The knot tie contiguity can further include a knot material differentiation element. The knot tie contiguity can further include a hold down that allows the device to be secured for various knotting applications. A kit may comprise a container in which the knot tie contiguity, knotting material, and instructions are placed.

Abstract: A multipurpose cinch cleat and method of securing a line thereto with maximum simplicity, to prevent longitudinal movement of the line relative to the cleat in one direction, or if desired, in both directions. The cleat includes an elongated support having a cantilevered post with a free end extending outwardly therefrom, the support having opposite end portions which are fixedly mounted upon a supporting surface with the support being spaced from therefrom. Securing a line to the cleat includes passing the line around one side of the post to create opposing right and left-hand line segments; then passing one of the segments toward and around the support, and then around the opposite side of the post. The passed segment effectively becomes a tension line under load, restricting outward longitudinal movement, and the opposite segment becomes a take-up line which, when pulled, allows free longitudinal movement to take up slack in the tension line for tightening same.

Abstract: A method permits a knot to be tied in a rope that is being held with one hand. The rope includes a first end and a weighted second end, and has a length extending therebetween that permits a user implementing the method to tie a knot therein. Initially the rope is held in one hand such that the weighted second end of the rope is suspended and the rope is taut between the hand and the second end. Moving the hand holding the rope in a first direction and in a second direction causes a loop to form between the hand and the rope second end. As the rope is moved in the opposite direction, momentum permits the rope weighted end to pass through the rope loop to form a knot.

Abstract: A device and method for tying a knot in the inflation end of an inflated balloon using a generally key hole shaped aperture in a rigid surface having a radius of curvature. The inflation end of the balloon can be wound around the device with the key hole shaped aperture adapted to secure the extreme inflation end of the balloon so that the portion wrapped around the device can be rolled off the device to effect tying of the knot.

Abstract: A knot teaching, tying, and developing system that provides a knot tie contiguity that combines knot tie elements in various embodiments. The knot tie contiguity can further include a knot material differentiation element. The knot tie contiguity can further include a hold down that allows the device to be secured for various knotting applications. A kit may comprise a container in which the knot tie contiguity, knotting material, and instructions are placed.

Abstract: An automatic knot-tying device for tying a discrete knot about a workpiece, such as a bundle of wires, is disclosed herein. The present invention works by pulling a filament transversely around the workpiece. The preferred embodiment of the device comprises a hand-held housing and a knot-tying mechanism within that housing comprising a hollow nozzle for leading the filament toward the workpiece, a wrapping ring for wrapping the filament around the workpiece, and a plurality of pins that extend into and retract out of the path of the filament to form the knot. The operation is finished by cinching and cutting the loose filament so that the resulting knot is discrete and secure. Also disclosed is a method for automatically tying a knot around a workpiece by pulling, instead of pushing a filament around the workpiece.

Abstract: A unit is mounted directly on a tank of pressurized gas used to inflate a balloon and includes a supporting bracket having ribbon-accommodating holes defined through one end thereof and a support section on the other end. A ribbon supporting spool is rotatably mounted on the support section and ribbon drawn off the spool is threaded through the ribbon-accommodating holes to be captured in a knot formed in the neck of the balloon after that neck has been drawn around the supporting bracket and formed into a knot. A method of forming a knot in the balloon and capturing the ribbon therein is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for practicing knot tying (20) includes a base (22) to which is attached an inverted U-shaped member (24). A chain (44) is connected between the arms (40, 42) of the U-shaped member. A user then uses a rope (46) to practice tying knots about the U-shaped member and the chain. The chain can also be used to affix a rope for practicing the tying of bends. Knot-tying instruction cards (48) assist in the practice process.