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Necktie

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-15
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Granted: 1991-05-21
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Expires: 2010-05-15
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Abstract

Abstract A necktie is disclosed comprising a front panel having projecting loops (or hooks) to receive ornaments thereon. The rear surface of the ornament is provided with projecting hooks (or loops) so that, together with the tie a fastening system is provided. Cartoon and other type ornaments are provided.

Inventors

  • 👤 William J. Just

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 10:36
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D27/00; A41D27/08; A41D25/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/916

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim 96 words
A necktie comprising: a front panel; said front panel including means for removably receiving one or more ornaments thereon; said front panel and said ornament including a hook-and-loop fastener system whereby said ornament is easily affixed to said front panel for one of decorative and display purposes; said means for removeably receiving said ornaments, including an overlay fixedly attached to said front panel, said overlay extending continually over a substantial portion of said front panel and comprising a plurality of loops for receiving hooks projecting from the rear surface of said ornament to be placed thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 96 words
A necktie comprising: a front panel; said front panel including means for removably receiving one or more ornaments thereon; said front panel and said ornament including a hook-and-loop fastener system whereby said ornament is easily affixed to said front panel for one of decorative and display purposes; said means for removeably receiving said ornaments, including an overlay fixedly attached to said front panel, said overlay extending continually over a substantial portion of said front panel and comprising a plurality of loops for receiving hooks projecting from the rear surface of said ornament to be placed thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 29 words
The necktie according to claim 1, further including an ornament having a rear surface, comprising a plurality of projecting hooks for removable attachment to loops projecting from said necktie.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 13 words
The necktie according to claim 1, wherein said ornament is a cartoon character.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 12 words
The necktie according to claim 1, wherein said ornament includes indicia thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 13 words
The necktie according to claim 1, wherein said ornament includes sports related designs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 92 words
A necktie comprising: a front panel; said front panel including means for removably receiving one or more ornaments thereon; said front panel and said ornament including a hook-and-loop fastener system whereby said ornament is easily affixed to said front panel for one of decorative and display purposes; said means for removeably receiving said ornaments, including an overlay fixedly attached to said front panel, said overlay extending continually over a substantial portion of said front panel and comprising a plurality of hooks for receiving loops projecting from the rear surface of said ornament.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 92 words
A necktie comprising: a front panel; said front panel including means for removably receiving one or more ornaments thereon; said front panel and said ornament including a hook-and-loop fastener system whereby said ornament is easily affixed to said front panel for one of decorative and display purposes; said means for removeably receiving said ornaments, including an overlay fixedly attached to said front panel, said overlay extending continually over a substantial portion of said front panel and comprising a plurality of hooks for receiving loops projecting from the rear surface of said ornament.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 29 words
The necktie according to claim 6, further including an ornament having a rear surface comprising a plurality of projecting loops for removable attachment to hooks projecting from said necktie.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 13 words
The necktie according to claim 6, wherein said ornament is a cartoon character.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 12 words
The necktie according to claim 6, wherein said ornament includes indicia thereon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 13 words
The necktie according to claim 6, wherein said ornament includes sports related designs.

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