US3908823A
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Visual merchandiser for shirt and necktie
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-06
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1993-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A display device for a shirt and necktie having a back member with a bottom edge, a bottom member extending from the bottom edge to a top edge, and a front member extending from the top edge and overlying the back member in a spaced yet substantially parallel relation over the shirt, the front member having an outside edge defining a tongue supporting a fold or knot of the necktie adjacent to the collar of the shirt and an inside edge defining an aperture receiving the ends of the necktie which extend between the bottom and back member and the shirt.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest D Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A shirt, necktie, and a display device therefor comprising a back member and a front member overlying the back member in a spaced yet substantially parallel relation, the shirt positionEd between the front and back members, the front member having an outside edge defining a tongue supporting a fold or knot of the necktie adjacent to the collar of the shirt and having an inside edge defining an aperture receiving at least one end of the necktie.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A shirt, necktie, and a display device therefor comprising a back member and a front member overlying the back member in a spaced yet substantially parallel relation, the shirt positionEd between the front and back members, the front member having an outside edge defining a tongue supporting a fold or knot of the necktie adjacent to the collar of the shirt and having an inside edge defining an aperture receiving at least one end of the necktie.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The display device of claim 1 wherein a bottom member extends from a bottom edge of the back member to a top edge of the front member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The display device of claim 2 comprising at least two substantially rigid elements joined in the region of the bottom edge of the display device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display device of claim 1 comprising a folded unitary sheet of a material capable of maintaining a given configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display device of claim 1 provided with means for securing a shirt to the display device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The display device of claim 4 wherein the sheet is further divided by a second fold into a bottom member located between the back member and the front member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The display device of claim 4 further comprising an at least partially transparent material protectively enveloping the front and back members and any shirt and necktie received thereby.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
120 words
A shirt, a necktie, and a display device therefor, the combination comprising a back member having a bottom edge, a bottom member extending from the bottom edge to a top edge, a front member extending from the top edge and overlying the back member in a spaced yet substantially parallel relation, a shirt positioned between the front and back members, means for securing the shirt to at least one of the front, back and bottom members, the front member having an outside edge defining a tongue of sufficient length to support a fold or knot of a necktie adjacent to the collar of the shirt, and having an inside edge defining an aperture for receiving the ends of the necktie.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
120 words
A shirt, a necktie, and a display device therefor, the combination comprising a back member having a bottom edge, a bottom member extending from the bottom edge to a top edge, a front member extending from the top edge and overlying the back member in a spaced yet substantially parallel relation, a shirt positioned between the front and back members, means for securing the shirt to at least one of the front, back and bottom members, the front member having an outside edge defining a tongue of sufficient length to support a fold or knot of a necktie adjacent to the collar of the shirt, and having an inside edge defining an aperture for receiving the ends of the necktie.
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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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |