Abstract
A decorative cover that removably attaches to a typical knot associated with a necktie positioned around and under the collar of a shirt. The cover is sized and shaped to hide the knot of the necktie from view while the tie is being worn. Winged portions of the cover tuck under the edges of the collar of the shirt. The tail end of the tie extends below the lower edge of the decorative cover down the front of the shirt as typical. The mechanism for attachment of the cover to the knot includes a closeable clasp secured on the back of the cover that extends up from the base of the cover to engage the fabric material making up the front of the necktie knot. The top-opening clasp is slid up around the fabric knot front piece and is then closed to secure the cover and restrict its movement.
Claims
1. A decorative cover configured to be removably attachable to and generally cover a knot associated with a tied necktie positioned around and under the collar of a shirt worn by the user, the cover comprising: a solid panel having a top edge region, a base pocket region, and a pair of winged extension regions; a closeable clasp secured on the back of the solid panel extending up from the base pocket region, the closeable clasp comprising a clasp base and a clasp spring clip configured to separated and open at a top of the clasp (positioned on the top edge region of the cover) and having a closed spring element at the base of the clasp that preferences the clasp open, the closeable clasp further comprising a top hook positioned to engage the clasp spring clip to close the clasp once in place; wherein, the top-opening clasp may be opened and slid up around the typically horizontal fabric material making up the front of a necktie knot and may then be closed to secure the cover and restrict its vertical movement.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0005] FIG. 1 is a front view of a first exemplary embodiment of the necktie knot cover of the present invention removed from use on a knotted tie.
[0006] FIG. 2 is a rear view of a first exemplary embodiment of the necktie knot cover of the present invention removed from use on a knotted tie.
[0007] FIG. 3 is a side view of a first exemplary embodiment of the necktie knot cover of the present invention removed from use on a knotted tie.
[0008] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view (taken along cross-section line A-A in FIG. 2) of the first exemplary embodiment of the necktie knot cover of the present invention removed from use on a knotted tie showing the internal clasp structure.
[0009] FIG. 5 is a front profile view of the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention shown in place over the knot portion of a necktie in use on the wearer.
[0010] FIG. 6 is a rear detailed view of the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention shown positioned over and secured to a knotted necktie.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0011] Reference is made first to FIG. 1 for a front view of a first exemplary embodiment of the necktie knot cover of the present invention removed from use on a knotted tie. In FIG. 1, the primary regions of decorative cover 10 are shown to comprise wing extensions 12 and 14, top edge region 18, and base pocket region 16. Centered in position on decorative cover 10 is a representative design decoration 45.
[0012] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the first exemplary embodiment of the necktie knot cover of the present invention shown in FIG. 1. Here again, the primary regions of decorative cover 10 are shown to comprise wing extensions 12 and 14, top edge region 18, and base pocket region 16. In the view of FIG. 2, base pocket region 16 is seen to include pocket panels 20 and 22.
[0013] Attachment clasp 24 is positioned vertically down the middle back of decorative cover 10 and provides the manner for secure attachment of the cover 10 to the necktie knot. Attachment clasp 24 includes clasp base 26, clasp spring clip 28, and clasp hook 30. As shown in greater detail below in FIG. 4 (cross section line A-A) attachment clasp 24 opens upward to allow the slip-on attachment of decorative cover 10 the front facing short horizontal length of fabric associated with a typical necktie knot. Clasp spring clip 28 may then be pushed below clasp hook 30, where it may securely rest until removed by the user.
[0014] FIG. 3 is a side view of a first exemplary embodiment of the necktie knot cover of the present invention removed from use on a knotted tie. In this side view, the curvature of decorative cover 10 side-to-side, is apparent. Top edge 18 and base pocket 16 are each curved edges of decorative cover 10 that extend into wing extensions 12 and 14. Pocket panels 20 and 22 are shown positioned on the backside of decorative cover 10 where they serve to partially close off base pocket 16 to better engage the knot of the necktie.
[0015] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view (taken along cross-section line A-A in FIG. 2) of the first exemplary embodiment of the necktie knot cover of the present invention removed from use on a knotted tie showing the internal clasp structure. In FIG. 4, the back side of the front facing panel of decorative cover 10 is shown to retain clasp 24 secured to the back side of the cover by way of weld or adhesive 36. Once again, attachment clasp 24 is shown to be constructed from clasp base 26 and clasp spring clip 28, joined at the bottom (in base pocket 16) by way of spring hinge 32. At the top of clasp base 26 is clasp hook 30 which is sized and positioned to engage the upper end of clasp spring clip 28 once the decorative cover has been positioned on the fabric of the necktie knot as described above.
[0016] FIG. 5 is a front profile view of the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention shown in place over the knot portion of a necktie in use on the wearer. In this view decorative cover 10 is shown positioned in place over a knot (not shown) configured in necktie 40. As is typical, necktie 40 is secured around and underneath the shirt collar elements 42 and 44 of the wearer's shirt. The collar components 42 and 44 also serve to partially cover the wing extensions of decorative cover 10. In this manner, the only portion of necktie 40 that can be viewed from the front is the necktie tail, which extends downward from decorative cover 10 in a manner typical with such neckties.
[0017] Reference is finally made to FIG. 6 which is a detailed rear view of the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention shown positioned over and secured to a knotted necktie. In the view of FIG. 6, decorative cover 10 is shown positioned and on and attached to tie knot 50. Extending from tie knot 50 are the remaining elements of the necktie including tie collar loop sections 46 and 48. Extending below decorative cover 10, again from tie knot 50, is tie tail 42. Also in the view of FIG. 6, the function of the base pocket of decorative cover 10 can be seen in greater detail. Pocket panels 20 and 22 extend up and over from the edges of decorative cover 10 to partially encompass necktie knot 50 while still allowing room between the pocket panels for tie tail 42 to fall. Seen only partially in FIG. 6 is the attachment clasp with clasp spring clip 28 shown positioned under and secured by clasp hook 30 near the top of decorative cover 10.
[0018] Although the president invention has been disclosed and described in conjunction with a specific exemplary embodiment, those skilled in the art will recognize modifications to the size and geometry of the decorative cover that still fall within the spirit and scope of the invention. While the general triangular shape of the exemplary embodiment lends itself to use with the triangular shape of the typical necktie knot, such shape is not essential to carry out the basic function of secure attachment to the necktie knot in the manner described. In addition, the attachment clasp described is but one manner of presenting an upward opening clasp clip that secures the cover to the tie and prevents the unintended vertical or horizontal motion of the cover over the necktie knot. Other types of upward opening clasps may be used as well as various mechanisms for securing the upward opening clasp to the back side of the front panel of the decorative cover. All of these variations are anticipated and still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
