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Combined tie clip and necktie protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-10-28
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1979-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Guy T Bixby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:45
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B6/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A COMBINED NECKTIE CLIP AND NECKTIE PROTECTOR COMPRISING A CLIP TO TRANSVERSELY RECEIVE AND RETAIN THE PENDANT PORTIONS OF A FOUR-IN-HAND TIE AND TO BE THEREBY SUPPORTED BY THE TIE; BRACKET ARMS PROJECTING FORWARDLY FROM RESPECTIVE ENDS OF SAID CLIP; A ROLLER ROTATABLY MOUNTED BETWEEN SAID BRACKET ARMS; AND A PAIR OF PROTECTOR STRIPS OF FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL ATTACHED TO SAID ROLLER, NORMALLY CONJOINTLY ROLLED THEREON AND ADAPTED TO BE UNROLLED TO POSITIONS PROJECTING UPWARDLY AND DOWNWARDLY FROM THE ROLLER RESPECTIVELY TO COVER THE UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS OF THE TIE, THE UPWARDLY EXTENDING PROTECTOR STRIP HAVING AT ITS FREE END A FASTENER FOR RELEASABLE ATTACHMENT THEREOF TO THE UPPER EXTREMITY OF THE TIE AND THE LOWER PROTECTOR STRIP HAVING A WEIGHTED FREE END ADAPTED TO HANG BY GRAVITY IN COVERING RELATION TO THE LOWER PORTION OF THE TIE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A COMBINED NECKTIE CLIP AND NECKTIE PROTECTOR COMPRISING A CLIP TO TRANSVERSELY RECEIVE AND RETAIN THE PENDANT PORTIONS OF A FOUR-IN-HAND TIE AND TO BE THEREBY SUPPORTED BY THE TIE; BRACKET ARMS PROJECTING FORWARDLY FROM RESPECTIVE ENDS OF SAID CLIP; A ROLLER ROTATABLY MOUNTED BETWEEN SAID BRACKET ARMS; AND A PAIR OF PROTECTOR STRIPS OF FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL ATTACHED TO SAID ROLLER, NORMALLY CONJOINTLY ROLLED THEREON AND ADAPTED TO BE UNROLLED TO POSITIONS PROJECTING UPWARDLY AND DOWNWARDLY FROM THE ROLLER RESPECTIVELY TO COVER THE UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS OF THE TIE, THE UPWARDLY EXTENDING PROTECTOR STRIP HAVING AT ITS FREE END A FASTENER FOR RELEASABLE ATTACHMENT THEREOF TO THE UPPER EXTREMITY OF THE TIE AND THE LOWER PROTECTOR STRIP HAVING A WEIGHTED FREE END ADAPTED TO HANG BY GRAVITY IN COVERING RELATION TO THE LOWER PORTION OF THE TIE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |