US3755821A
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No-knot tie
Assignee: SQUIRE TIES Ltd Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-10
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A pre-tied, clip-on tie giving the appearance of having no knot at the end of the tie attached to a collar of wearing apparel consisting of a rigid tie form on which the tie fabric is placed for attaching the tie to the wearing apparel of the user. The tie fabric is placed smoothly around the rigid form so that the fabric pattern is continuous from the neck of the wearer to the opposite end of the tie with no wraps, wrinkles, folds, twists or bends being present on the front side of the tie, thereby presenting a no-knot appearance at the end of the tie attached to the wearer, and an unbroken continuity in fabric design. The rigid form gives the simulated appearance of a bulk area at the point of attachment to the wearer''s apparel and presents a controlled flare area in the zone of the bulk area. Hooks or clips of a special design are attached to the back of the rigid form opposite the side on which the fabric is positioned for attaching the knotless tie to the collar of the apparel of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 F Tellone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:30
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D25/00; A41D25/02; A41D25/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A method of fabricating a pretied knotless necktie employing a generally rigid tie form adapted for releasable attachment to the collar or neck band of wearing apparel by an attaching means, wherein the tie gives the appearance of the absence of a knot at the end of the tie attached to the wearing apparel, comprising the steps of: forming indentations in each longitudinal side of the tie form; inserting the attaching means of the tie form through a slot formed in a tie facial fabric; placing the tie form anD facial fabric against a piece of full cut tie liner material, with the tie form located between the pieces of fabric; folding the facial fabric and liner material over the tie form on the sides of the tie form opposite the attaching means; gathering the tie material along each longitudinal side of the tie form at the indentations thereof on the side opposite the layers of the liner material and the facial fabric to present a smooth flared surface on the side of the tie form opposite the attaching means; securing together the material gathered from each side of the tie form, wherein the assembled tie form and tie fabric material presents an uninterrupted smooth pattern along the entire length of the tie on the side of the material opposite the attaching means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
223 words
A method of fabricating a pretied knotless necktie employing a generally rigid tie form adapted for releasable attachment to the collar or neck band of wearing apparel by an attaching means, wherein the tie gives the appearance of the absence of a knot at the end of the tie attached to the wearing apparel, comprising the steps of: forming indentations in each longitudinal side of the tie form; inserting the attaching means of the tie form through a slot formed in a tie facial fabric; placing the tie form anD facial fabric against a piece of full cut tie liner material, with the tie form located between the pieces of fabric; folding the facial fabric and liner material over the tie form on the sides of the tie form opposite the attaching means; gathering the tie material along each longitudinal side of the tie form at the indentations thereof on the side opposite the layers of the liner material and the facial fabric to present a smooth flared surface on the side of the tie form opposite the attaching means; securing together the material gathered from each side of the tie form, wherein the assembled tie form and tie fabric material presents an uninterrupted smooth pattern along the entire length of the tie on the side of the material opposite the attaching means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method as set forth in claim 1, further comprising the step of forming the tie form into a concave configuration in a transverse plane in the direction of the attaching means for the tie form to assist in the flare control of the tie.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, further comprising the step of forming a recess in the surface of the tie form on the side opposite said attaching means for accommodating the folded tie material to prevent the appearance of a ridge caused by the material foldover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
278 words
A clip-on necktie comprising in combination, a tie form assembly including a generally rigid form member having means for attaching said form to a collar of wearing apparel, said attaching means being secured to one side of said form in the area of an uppermost edge thereof, the longitudinal side edges of said tie form being flared inwardly from each corner toward the center of the form to present an hour-glass configuration when viewed from the front side thereof, a tie fabric material consisting of a first piece of outer facial fabric and a second piece of tie liner fabric positioned on the back side of said facial fabric, said facial fabric having a slot cut transversely therein for insertion of said attaching means therethrough, said facial fabric being positioned on the side of said necktie form having said attaching means, said attaching means being inserted through said slot in said facial fabric to position said tie form between said facial fabric and said liner material, said facial fabric and liner material being folded over the side of said tie form opposite said attaching means, and gathered around each longitudinal side of said form to pull said material tight against the side of said form opposite said attaching means, and means for securing the facial fabric gathered around each inwardly flaring longitudinal side of said tie form on the side thereof where said attaching means is located, wherein said tie form controls the flare of said end of said tie fabric located adjacent a collar to which the tie is attached to present a no-knot appearance with a continuous fabric pattern extending the entire length of the tie.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
278 words
A clip-on necktie comprising in combination, a tie form assembly including a generally rigid form member having means for attaching said form to a collar of wearing apparel, said attaching means being secured to one side of said form in the area of an uppermost edge thereof, the longitudinal side edges of said tie form being flared inwardly from each corner toward the center of the form to present an hour-glass configuration when viewed from the front side thereof, a tie fabric material consisting of a first piece of outer facial fabric and a second piece of tie liner fabric positioned on the back side of said facial fabric, said facial fabric having a slot cut transversely therein for insertion of said attaching means therethrough, said facial fabric being positioned on the side of said necktie form having said attaching means, said attaching means being inserted through said slot in said facial fabric to position said tie form between said facial fabric and said liner material, said facial fabric and liner material being folded over the side of said tie form opposite said attaching means, and gathered around each longitudinal side of said form to pull said material tight against the side of said form opposite said attaching means, and means for securing the facial fabric gathered around each inwardly flaring longitudinal side of said tie form on the side thereof where said attaching means is located, wherein said tie form controls the flare of said end of said tie fabric located adjacent a collar to which the tie is attached to present a no-knot appearance with a continuous fabric pattern extending the entire length of the tie.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A no-knot tie structure as set forth in claim 4, wherein said tie form further includes a recess formed longitudinally in the surface of said tie form on the side opposite said attaching means to accommodate the folded layers of material at the rear of the tie.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A no-knot tie structure as claimed in claim 4, wherein said attaching means comprises a generally U-shaped member having one end thereof extending through a slot formed in said tie form, said U-shaped member forming a clip for hooking onto a collar of a shirt to attach said tie to a collar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
A no-knot tie structure as set forth in claim 4, wherein said attaching means comprises a U-shaped member, said U-shaped member being formed from the surface of said tie form and having one end severed from the tie form, the other end of said U-shaped member remaining attached to the tie form, the leg of the U-shaped member having the end severed from the tie form being positioned generally parallel to the surface of the tie form to form a clip for attaching the tie assembly to a shirt collar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
184 words
A no-knot tie structure as set forth in claim 4, wherein said attaching means comprises a stationary member secured to said form, said stationary member having a longitudinal leaf spring means formed therein and terminating at the end of said stationary member positioned in the direction of the uppermost edge of said form, said stationary member having the ends thereof adjacent said leaf spring formed in a generally U-shaped configuration to form a hinge, a movable arm member having outwardly extending tabs formed on one end thereof, the end of said arm member having said tabs being curved toward the remaining end of said arm member, said tabs being movably positioned in the U-shaped curved end portions of said stationary spring member, said spring leaf biassing against the surface of said movable member opposite the surface in movable contact with the curved portions of said stationary member, whereby the end of said movable arm member opposite the end having said outwardly extending tabs is biassed into contact with the surface of said stationary spring member for attaching said tie structure to a shirt collar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
86 words
A no-knot tie structure as claimed in claim 8, further comprising an upstanding pillar having one end thereof rigidly attached to said one side of said tie form and being positioned on said stationary spring member between the end of said movable arm member biassed in the direction of said stationary spring member and said stationary spring member, whereby said movable arm member is biassed against the outermost end of said upstanding pillar to form a clip to attach said tie structure to a shirt collar.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
A no-knot tie structure as set forth in claim 9, wherein said upraised pillar has a depression formed in the outermost end thereof, said movable arm member being biassed into engagement with the surface of said depression formed in the upstanding end of said pillar.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A no-knot tie structure as set forth in claim 10, wherein said depression formed in the upstanding end of said pillar has a generally V-shaped configuration.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |