US3745614A
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Tie-knot unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-22
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A tie-knot unit formed by an outer casing including forward and rear casing members hingedly interconnected at their upper ends. The casing has two upper openings, aligned on opposite sides of the hinge, and a bottom opening through which the ends of the tie can hang. A separator means is provided within the casing to separate that portion of the tie entering through one upper opening from that portion of the tie entering through the other upper opening, as said portions pass downwardly toward and through the bottom opening.
Inventors
- 👤 C Tsang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:16
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D25/00; A41D25/02; A41D25/022; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/19; Y10T24/1903; Y10T24/1914; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3936
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
A tie-knot unit comprising: a forward casing member; a rear casing member; hinge means interconnecting said forward and rear casing members at their upper ends; said casing members being configured at their upper ends to form a pair of upper openings, disposed on opposite sides of said hinge means, through which the ends of a necktie can be inserted into the interior of the casing members; said casing members being configured at their lower ends to form a bottom opening through which the ends of said necktie can hang beneath said unit; and separator means within said knot unit attached to at least one of said casing members to guide and posi-tion said necktie portions which are disposed wIthin said knot unit and to separate the tie portion entering the unit through one upper opening from the tie portion entering the unit through the other upper opening for at least a portion of their passage through the unit towards said bottom openings; wherein said separator means is hingedly mounted on the upper portion of the interior of the casing, and comprises a frame having a base portion, a rotatable roller mounted on the base portion, and a cover portion hingedly mounted on the base portion; whereby the end of the tie entering the unit through one of said upper openings passes between the base portion of the separator means and the rear casing member, and the other end of the tie, entering the unit through the other upper opening passes between the cover portion and the roller of the separator means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
A tie-knot unit comprising: a forward casing member; a rear casing member; hinge means interconnecting said forward and rear casing members at their upper ends; said casing members being configured at their upper ends to form a pair of upper openings, disposed on opposite sides of said hinge means, through which the ends of a necktie can be inserted into the interior of the casing members; said casing members being configured at their lower ends to form a bottom opening through which the ends of said necktie can hang beneath said unit; and separator means within said knot unit attached to at least one of said casing members to guide and posi-tion said necktie portions which are disposed wIthin said knot unit and to separate the tie portion entering the unit through one upper opening from the tie portion entering the unit through the other upper opening for at least a portion of their passage through the unit towards said bottom openings; wherein said separator means is hingedly mounted on the upper portion of the interior of the casing, and comprises a frame having a base portion, a rotatable roller mounted on the base portion, and a cover portion hingedly mounted on the base portion; whereby the end of the tie entering the unit through one of said upper openings passes between the base portion of the separator means and the rear casing member, and the other end of the tie, entering the unit through the other upper opening passes between the cover portion and the roller of the separator means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tie-knot unit as defined in claim 1 wherein said roller is rotatable about an axis parallel to the axis of said hinge means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A tie-knot unit as defined in claim 2 wherein said unit has a longitudinal axis extending centrally through said bottom opening and wherein said roller and hinge axes are perpendicular to said longitudinal axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tie-knot unit as defined in claim 1 wherein aid casing members are fabricated of metal and wherein a fabric sheet is adhered to the interior of said rear casing member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |