U.S. patent application number 11/760651 was filed with the patent office on 2008-12-11 for pressed leather tie and method.
Invention is credited to Bob Hooten.
Application Number | 20080301850 11/760651 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40094459 |
Filed Date | 2008-12-11 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080301850 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hooten; Bob |
December 11, 2008 |
PRESSED LEATHER TIE AND METHOD
Abstract
A necktie has a main body section and knot which are comprised
of relatively rigid pressed leather. A collar is also provided,
which is fixedly connected at one end to the knot, and which has a
second end which is permitted to pass through the knot and to exit
below the main body section, where it forms a grasping region for a
user. A design may be embossed on the front portion of the main
body section.
Inventors: |
Hooten; Bob; (Dewey,
AZ) |
Correspondence
Address: |
WEISS & MOY PC
4204 NORTH BROWN AVENUE
SCOTTSDALE
AZ
85251
US
|
Family ID: |
40094459 |
Appl. No.: |
11/760651 |
Filed: |
June 8, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/148 ;
2/144 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 25/00 20130101;
A41D 25/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/148 ;
2/144 |
International
Class: |
A41D 25/02 20060101
A41D025/02; A41D 25/00 20060101 A41D025/00 |
Claims
1. A necktie comprising, in combination: a main body section; a
knot positioned proximate an upper portion of the main body
section; wherein the main body section and knot are comprised of
pressed leather; and a collar having a first end and a second end;
wherein the first end of the collar is fixedly coupled to the knot;
and wherein the second end of the collar is permitted to pass
through the knot and to exit behind the main body section, where it
is exposed to a user as a grasping section.
2. The necktie of claim 1 wherein the collar is comprised of
pressed leather.
3. The necktie of claim 1 further comprising a grasping tab located
at a bottom terminus of the grasping section.
4. The necktie of claim 1 further comprising an embossed design
located on a front surface of the main body section.
5. The necktie of claim 4 wherein the embossed design is located on
a marginal portion of the front surface of the main body
section.
6. The necktie of claim 4 wherein the embossed design is proximate
a lower portion of the front surface of the main body section.
7. A necktie comprising, in combination: a main body section; a
knot positioned proximate an upper portion of the main body
section; wherein the main body section and knot are comprised of
pressed leather; a collar having a first end and a second end;
wherein the collar is comprised of pressed leather; wherein the
first end of the collar is fixedly coupled to the knot; and wherein
the second end of the collar is permitted to pass through the knot
and to exit behind the main body section, where it is exposed to a
user as a grasping section; and an embossed design located on a
front surface of the main body section.
8. The necktie of claim 7 further comprising a grasping tab located
at a bottom terminus of the grasping section.
9. The necktie of claim 7 wherein the embossed design is located on
a marginal portion of the front surface of the main body
section.
10. The necktie of claim 7 wherein the embossed design is proximate
a lower portion of the front surface of the main body section.
11. A necktie decoration method, comprising: providing a main
necktie body section; providing a knot positioned proximate an
upper portion of the main body section; wherein the main body
section and knot are comprised of pressed leather; providing a
collar having a first end and a second end; wherein the first end
of the collar is fixedly coupled to the knot; and wherein the
second end of the collar is permitted to pass through the knot and
to exit behind the main body section, where it is exposed to a user
as a grasping section; and embossing a design on a front surface of
the main necktie body section.
12. The method of claim 11 further comprising providing a grasping
tab located at a bottom terminus of the grasping section.
13. The method of claim 11 wherein the embossed design is
positioned on a marginal portion of the front surface of the main
body section.
14. The method of claim 11 wherein the embossed design is proximate
a lower portion of the front surface of the main body section.
15. The method of claim 11 wherein the collar is comprised of
pressed leather.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to neck ties and,
more particularly, to a pressed leather tie and method capable of
having an image embossed thereon.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Neckties are a highly common article of men's clothing. A
typical prior art necktie consists of a tapered tie body, comprised
of silk or a synthetic material. The body is positioned around the
collar of a wearer and knotted in front, so that the widest portion
of the tie body descends in front. Prior art ties are typically
dyed or otherwise colored, so that a design is visible thereon.
[0003] Prior art ties are comprised of a lightweight, flexible
material, such as silk or a synthetic fabric. During wear, the tie
body may become wrinkled. In addition, during wear, the front
portion of the tie body may become displaced because of wind, the
posture of the wearer, or otherwise, so that it is no longer
presented in the most desired orientation.
[0004] The present invention is directed to a pressed leather tie
and method, having a number of advantages as compared to prior art
ties.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a
necktie is disclosed. The necktie comprises, in combination: a main
body section; a knot positioned proximate an upper portion of the
main body section; wherein the main body section and knot are
comprised of pressed leather; and a collar having a first end and a
second end; wherein the first end of the collar is fixedly coupled
to the knot; and wherein the second end of the collar is permitted
to pass through the knot and to exit behind the main body section,
where it is exposed to a user as a grasping section.
[0006] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention, a necktie is disclosed. The necktie comprises, in
combination: a main body section; a knot positioned proximate an
upper portion of the main body section; wherein the main body
section and knot are comprised of pressed leather; a collar having
a first end and a second end; wherein the collar is comprised of
pressed leather; wherein the first end of the collar is fixedly
coupled to the knot; and wherein the second end of the collar is
permitted to pass through the knot and to exit behind the main body
section, where it is exposed to a user as a grasping section; and
an embossed design located on a front surface of the main body
section.
[0007] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, a necktie decoration method is disclosed. The method
comprises: providing a main necktie body section; providing a knot
positioned proximate an upper portion of the main body section;
wherein the main body section and knot are comprised of pressed
leather; providing a collar having a first end and a second end;
wherein the first end of the collar is fixedly coupled to the knot;
and wherein the second end of the collar is permitted to pass
through the knot and to exit behind the main body section, where it
is exposed to a user as a grasping section; and embossing a design
on a front surface of the main necktie body section.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pressed leather tie consistent
with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 2 is a rear view of a pressed leather tie consistent
with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a rear view of a pressed leather tie consistent
with an embodiment of the present invention in a knotted
configuration, illustrating passage of an end of the collar portion
through the knot portion.
[0011] FIG. 4 is a rear view of a pressed leather tie consistent
with an embodiment of the present invention in a loose
configuration, illustrating passage of an end of the collar portion
through the knot portion.
[0012] FIG. 5 is a front view of a pressed leather tie consistent
with an embodiment of the present invention, having an embossed
design located on a marginal area of the main portion of the tie
body.
[0013] FIG. 6 is a front view of a pressed leather tie consistent
with an embodiment of the present invention, having an embossed
design located on the main portion of the tie body.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0014] Referring first to FIGS. 1-4, a pressed leather necktie 10
(hereinafter "tie 10") consistent with an embodiment of the present
invention is illustrated. The tie 10 comprises a main body section
12, a knot 14, and an adjustable collar 16. The adjustable collar
16 is fixedly coupled at a first end to the knot 14, and a second
end of the collar 16 is permitted to pass through the knot 14 and
to exit behind the main body section 12, where it is exposed as a
grasping region 18. The grasping region 18 may terminate in a
grasping tab 20.
[0015] At least the main body section 12 and knot 14 are comprised
of a relatively rigid, pressed leather material. The collar 16 may
be comprised of the same material or, optionally, may be comprised
of a flexible material for enhanced comfort.
[0016] Referring now to FIGS. 5-6, in one embodiment, a design 22
may be embossed on the exposed surface of the main body section 12,
for decorative purposes. Such a design may be presented in a wide
variety of ways. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a design 22a has
been embossed on the main body section 12, around a marginal area
of the exposed surface of the main body section 12. In FIG. 6, an
example is presented of a design 22b that is presented on the
exposed surface of the main body section 12, near a lower portion
thereof. The design 22 may occupy a larger surface area of the main
body section 12, a smaller surface area, may comprise a combination
of a marginal and more centered design, and so forth.
[0017] In use, a wearer will pull the collar 16 so that the second
end is pulled out of the knot 14, until the collar 16 is
sufficiently large to permit the tie 10 to be positioned over the
head of a wearer and into position around a wearer's shirt collar.
Once in position, a wearer may hold the knot 14 and,
simultaneously, grasp the grasping region 18 and/or the grasping
tab 20 and pull downward, tightening the collar 16 in position.
[0018] It should be noted that while the tie 10 has been
illustrated as shown in FIGS. 1-6, the present invention could be
embodied in a tie having the configuration of a bowtie as well.
[0019] Although particular embodiments of the invention have been
described in detail for purposes of illustration, various
modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not to be
limited, except as by the appended claims.
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