US3942192A
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Necktie
Assignee: BYRD IND OF VIRGINIA Inc
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Filing: 1975-04-23
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Granted: 1976-03-09
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Expires: 1995-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A necktie comprising a rigid, knot supporting means; a first tie portion having a neck embracing loop including lower, inner edges provided with interlockable means; means secured to the knot supporting means and operatively connected to the interlockable means for interlocking and unlocking the interlockable means upon relative movement between the interlockable means and the interlocking and unlocking means to vary the size of the loop; and a second tie portion having an upper end thereof secured to and wrapped around the knot supporting member to form a knot portion, and the remainder thereof depending from the knot supporting member to form a front, depending panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Deane F. Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:32
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D25/00; A41D25/008; A41D25/06; A41D25/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/19; Y10T24/1966; Y10T24/1979
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A necktie comprising a rigid, knot supporting means; a first tie portion having a neck embracing loop including lower, inner edges provided with inverlockable means; means secured to said knot supporting means and operatively connected to said interlockable means for interlocking and unlocking said interlockable means upon relative movement between said interlockable means and said interlocking and unlocking means to vary the size of said loop; and a second tie portion having an upper end thereof secured to said knot supporting means and wrapped around said knot supporting member to form a knot portion, and the remainder thereof depending from said knot supporting member to form a front, depending panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A necktie comprising a rigid, knot supporting means; a first tie portion having a neck embracing loop including lower, inner edges provided with inverlockable means; means secured to said knot supporting means and operatively connected to said interlockable means for interlocking and unlocking said interlockable means upon relative movement between said interlockable means and said interlocking and unlocking means to vary the size of said loop; and a second tie portion having an upper end thereof secured to said knot supporting means and wrapped around said knot supporting member to form a knot portion, and the remainder thereof depending from said knot supporting member to form a front, depending panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A necktie according to claim 1 wherein said knot supporting means includes means for guiding said interlockable means together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A necktie according to claim 2 wherein said interlocking and locking means is disposed between said guide means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A necktie according to claim 1 wherein said knot supporting means comprises a plate member having converging side edges providing a converging configuration to said knot portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A necktie according to claim 4 wherein said plate member includes opposed, converging side flanges, and said interlocking and locking means are secured to said plate member between said converging side flanges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A necktie according to claim 1 wherein said second tie portion is formed of a fabric material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
100 words
A necktie according to claim 1 wherein said second tie portion includes an upper end portion secured to a front side of said knot supporting means, passing rearwardly through said neck embracing loop, wrapping about the front side of said knot supporting means, passing forwardly through said neck embracing loop, thus forming a knot portion on said knot supporting means, passing downwardly between the front side of said knot supporting means and the portion thereof wrapped around the front side of said knot supporting means, providing said knot portion, and depends from said knot portion to provide a front panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A necktie according to claim 7 wherein said knot supporting means includes means for guiding said interlockable means together.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A necktie according to claim 8 wherein said interlocking and locking means is disposed between said guide means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A necktie according to claim 8 wherein said second tie portion is formed of a fabric material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A necktie according to claim 8 wherein said knot supporting member comprises a plate member having converging side edges providing a converging configuration to said knot portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A necktie according to claim 11 wherein said plate member includes opposed, converging side edges, and said interlocking and unlocking means is secured to said plate member between said converging side flanges.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
A necktie according to claim 8 wherein said interlockable means comprises interlocking elements of a zipper and said interlocking and unlocking means comprising a slide fastener of a zipper.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A necktie according to claim 13 wherein said second tie portion is formed of a fabric material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
103 words
A necktie according to claim 13 wherein said knot supporting means comprises a plate member having converging side flanges providing a channel, and said plate member includes means defining a socket disposed between said converging flanges, and wherein said slide fastener includes a gripping tab received and locked within said socket whereby upon relative movement between said knot portion and said first tie portion including said neck embracing loop, the section of said first tie portion passing through the opening of said knot portion will engage inner surfaces of said converging side flanges to guide said interlocking elements thereof toward said slide fastener.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
A necktie according to claim 13 wherein said knot supporting means includes means for guiding said interlocking elements toward said slide fastener.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
A necktie according to claim 16 wherein said slide fastener is disposed between said guide means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
A necktie according to claim 17 wherein said knot supporting means comprises a plate member having converging side edges providing a converging configuration to said knot portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
A necktie according to claim 18 wherein said plate means includes opposed, converging side flanges, and said slide fastener is secured to said plate member between said converging side flanges.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
A necktie according to claim 13 wherein said slide fastener includes a gripping tab secured to said knot supporting means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
A necktie according to claim 20 wherein said knot supporting means includes an opening receiving and locking said gripping tab.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
48 words
A necktie according to claim 21 wherein said gripping tab includes an opening, and said knot supporting means includes a protuberance extending into the opening of said gripping tab for locking the gripping tab within said socket and correspondingly securing said slide fastener to said knot supporting means.
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) | 1979-03-09 | 1979-09-08 | 1980-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-09 | 1983-09-08 | 1984-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-09 | 1987-09-08 | 1988-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |