US3705653A
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Necktie rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-13
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Granted: 1972-12-12
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Expires: 1991-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A normally upright panel has apertures shaped for engagement by pretied four-in-hand neckties and apertures for conventional untied neckties with the neckties overhanging the front face of the panel. The smaller ends of the tapered knots of pretied fourin-hands extend through the apertures with wider ends engaging the rims of the apertures on the back face of the panel. Conventional untied four-in-hands are folded and the folded portions are either wedged into tapered longitudinal slots that are formed by apertures or are looped over tongues of the panels that are formed by apertures.
Inventors
- 👤 Armand J Pereyra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
256 words
A tie rack to hold neckties to make neckties readily accessible and/or to display neckties, including pretied four-inhands, each of which pretied four-in-hands has a preformed knot of downwardly tapering configuration with the upper end portion of the preformed knot wider than the lower end portion, comprising: a panel with a plurality of vertically elongated apertures therein to engage the preformed knots of the pretied four-inhands to Display the pretied four-in-hands with the preformed knots of the four-in-hands extending forward from the apertures and with the major portions of the pretied four-in-hands overhanging the front face of the panel, each of said apertures having a width at its lower end greater than the width of the lower portions of the preformed knots but less than the width of the upper portions of the preformed knots, the vertical dimensions of the apertures being sufficient to admit the preformed knots of the four-in-hands from the front of the panel with the preformed knots rotated sidewise from their normal positions, whereby the preformed knot of a pretied four-in-hand may be turned sidewise on its axis for insertion into an aperture of the panel from the front of the panel and then with the preformed knot rotated back to its normal position, the preformed knot of the tie may extend forward from the aperture with the preformed knot resting against the lower rim of the aperture and with the wider upper end portion of the preformed knot extending rearward of the panel in engagement with opposite sides of the aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
256 words
A tie rack to hold neckties to make neckties readily accessible and/or to display neckties, including pretied four-inhands, each of which pretied four-in-hands has a preformed knot of downwardly tapering configuration with the upper end portion of the preformed knot wider than the lower end portion, comprising: a panel with a plurality of vertically elongated apertures therein to engage the preformed knots of the pretied four-inhands to Display the pretied four-in-hands with the preformed knots of the four-in-hands extending forward from the apertures and with the major portions of the pretied four-in-hands overhanging the front face of the panel, each of said apertures having a width at its lower end greater than the width of the lower portions of the preformed knots but less than the width of the upper portions of the preformed knots, the vertical dimensions of the apertures being sufficient to admit the preformed knots of the four-in-hands from the front of the panel with the preformed knots rotated sidewise from their normal positions, whereby the preformed knot of a pretied four-in-hand may be turned sidewise on its axis for insertion into an aperture of the panel from the front of the panel and then with the preformed knot rotated back to its normal position, the preformed knot of the tie may extend forward from the aperture with the preformed knot resting against the lower rim of the aperture and with the wider upper end portion of the preformed knot extending rearward of the panel in engagement with opposite sides of the aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 1 in which said apertures are of pear-shaped configuration with a continuous rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 2 in which at least one of said apertures is laterally extended with the lateral extension shaped and dimensioned for engagement by a folded portion of an untied four-in-hand with the two ends of the four-in-hand overhanging the panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 3 in which the lateral extension of the aperture is a tapered slot into which the folded portion of an untied four-in-hand may be wedged with the two ends of the four-in-hand hanging down from the front face of the panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 3 in which the lateral extension of the aperture forms a tongue in the panel that is shaped and dimensioned to be embraced by a fold of an untied four-in-hand for suspension of the four-in-hand with the two ends of the four-in-hand overhanging the face of the panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
79 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 1 which includes flexible strap means with one end of the strap means unitary with the upper end of the panel and with the other end of the strap means adapted for releasable engagement with the panel whereby the strap means may be looped over a portion of a coat hanger and then the strap means may be engaged with the panel for suspension of the panel from the coat hanger.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 1 which includes a pocket to store small items such as pretied bow ties.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 1 in which one side edge of the panel is provided with hinge means for mounting the panel on a vertical surface with the panel swingable to make both faces of the panel accessible for the suspension of neck ties on both faces of the panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 1 in which the panel has a pair of fastener elements on its upper end and a pair of complementary fastener elements on its lower end to permit a plurality of the panels to be interconnected end to end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
132 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 1 in which the panel has a pair of straps on its upper end with fastener elements on the straps respectively; in which the upper end of the panel is provided with a pair of complementary fastener elements to cooperate with the first pair of fastener elements to fasten the ends of the straps to the upper ends of the panel whereby the straps may be looped over a portion of a coat hanger for suspension of the panel; and in which the lower end of the panel is provided with a second pair of complementary fastener elements whereby the straps of a second similar panel may be releasably attached to the lower end of the first-mentioned panel for suspension of the second panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 10 in which the fastener elements on the straps are apertures in the straps; and in which the complementary fastener elements on the upper end of the panel are studs shaped and dimensioned to engage the apertures with snap action.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
79 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 1 in which the panel is of a length to permit the neckties mounted thereon to extend below the lower edge of the panel whereby the panel may be placed in substantially horizontal position with the front face of the panel up and then the ends of the ties may be folded back under the lower edge of the panel for the purpose of packing the neckties in luggage for travel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
148 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 1 which includes a second panel and means connecting the upper edge of the second panel to the lower edge of the first panel for suspension of the second panel from the first panel, the second panel being spaced below the first panel to form therewith a transverse slot between the two panels, said connecting means hingedly interconnecting the two panels to permit the second panel to be folded back under the first panel, whereby the lower ends of neckties hanging from the front of the first panel may be extended through said slot to the rear of the second panel and then the second panel may be folded back under the first panel to fold the lower ends of the ties under the back of the first panel for use of the tie rack to pack ties for travel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 13 in which the connecting means comprises flexible bands interconnecting the two panels adjacent their opposite side edges respectively.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A tie rack as set forth in claim 14 which includes a pocket on the second panel to store small items such as pretied bow ties and handkerchiefs.
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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) | 1975-12-12 | 1976-06-12 | 1976-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-12 | 1980-06-12 | 1980-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-12 | 1984-06-12 | 1984-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |