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[0001] This application claims priority from Korean patent application no. 20-0212062, filed Nov. 17, 2000, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
[0002] The present invention relates to a detachable attaching member for a necktie, in particular, to a detachable attaching member for attaching a knotted necktie to a shirt or other apparel thereby providing comfort to a user of the knotted necktie.
[0003] Traditional neckties are knotted around a user's neck. Generally, a necktie is wrapped snuggly around the user's neck area and knotted at a center of the neck area. Neckties are generally worn with suits or a dress shirt. A shirt and tie assemble may be required at a work place and are appropriate for formal events. Neckties include the traditional form (e.g., a long vertical front with a widen area ending at a tip) as well as a bow tie. Other forms may exist.
[0004] Generally, some effort and time are required to properly knot a tie. It may also be considered difficult for some users to adjust the shape of the knot neatly or according to the preference of the user. Adjustment may be required to properly position an outer portion of the necktie to be longer than a thinner inner portion of the necktie. In addition, discomfort around the neck area is generally associated with a snuggly fitted necktie around a user's neck.
[0005] These and other drawbacks exist with traditional neckties.
[0006] According to the present invention, a detachable attaching member for attaching a knotted necktie to a neck portion of a shirt, comprises an insert-ring portion positioned between an outer knot portion of the knotted necktie and an inner knot portion of the knotted necktie; a connector portion having a first end connected to the insert-ring portion, the connector portion extending towards the inner knot portion of the knotted necktie; and a fitting portion connected to a second end of the connector portion, the fitting portion securely attaching the knotted necktie to the neck portion of the shirt.
[0007] The detachable attaching member may further comprise a hinge portion for connecting the fitting portion to the second end of the connector portion, wherein the hinge portion comprises a plurality of indentations for elastically engaging the fitting portion and the connector portion. The fitting portion may be pivoted about the hinge portion for securely attaching to the neck portion. The detachable attaching member may further comprise a shaping portion attached to the insert-ring portion, the shaping portion supporting the inner knot portion in a substantially V-shaped position; wherein the shaping portion is adjustable and wherein the attaching member comprises synthetic resin.
[0008] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof as shown in the appended drawings. While the present invention is described below with reference to preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited thereto. Those of ordinary skill in the art having access to the teachings herein will recognize additional implementations, modifications, and embodiments, as well as other fields of use, which are within the scope of the present invention as disclosed and claimed herein, and with respect to which the present invention could be of significant utility.
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[0017] An inner portion
[0018] The detachably attaching member
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[0021] The fitting portion
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[0023] In attaching a knotted necktie with a detachable attaching member, the fitting portion
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[0025] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the insert-ring portion may further include a shaping portion
[0026] In another example, the connector portion
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[0028] The detachably attaching member may be made of synthetic resin which may be easily injection molded at a low cost. Other materials may be used for the detachable attaching member in accordance with the present invention. The lengths of the outer portion and the inner portion of the necktie may be varied as desired by a user.
[0029] While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.