US20080201910A1 - Apparatus And Method For Holding Garments - Google Patents
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- A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
- A44B6/00—Retainers or tethers for neckties, cravats, neckerchiefs, or the like, e.g. tie-clips, spring clips with attached tie-tethers, woggles, pins with associated sheathing members tetherable to clothing
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- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A41D25/00—Neckties
- A41D25/003—Neckties provided with holding devices, e.g. button holes or loops for securing them to a shirt or for holding the two ends of the necktie
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44D—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES OR SLIDE FASTENERS, AND TO JEWELLERY, BRACELETS OR OTHER PERSONAL ADORNMENTS
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- the present invention relates in general to garment securement devices, and particularly, to necktie holders for securing one's necktie to itself and to dress shirts.
- Neckties in particular, have historically been secured to one's dress shirt using a broad array of spring clips, clasps, tacks, chains, and the like.
- conventional necktie holders such as these suffer from several shortcomings; namely, they may not be completely hidden from view, they may not have interchangeable decorative faceplates, they may not fixedly attach the necktie against the surface of the shirt, they may damage clothing by leaving a hole through the necktie and/or the shirt, and they may not permit easy separation of the ornamental end of the necktie from the shirt while simultaneously retaining the necktie holder.
- conventional necktie holders can be dangerous for those persons who are required to wear a break-away necktie (i.e. clip-on tie) in their professions because conventional necktie holders are incapable of allowing the necktie to smoothly separate from the wearer's neck if the necktie were to become caught in machinery, for example.
- a break-away necktie i.e. clip-on tie
- Some necktie holders are known to include magnets as a means for securing a necktie to one's shirt.
- U.S. Pat. No. 2,601,424 issued to Baker discloses a necktie holder having a composite faceplate incorporating both a magnet and a decorative plate in combination with a magnetic spring clip that is clamped onto person's shirt.
- Baker neither teaches nor suggests that all of the components of the necktie holder are completely hidden from view.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,216,275 B1 issued to Lee discloses a device for securing neckties that also incorporates a magnet.
- Lee neither teaches nor suggests a necktie holder capable of fixedly attaching the necktie to be in direct contact with the surface of the shirt.
- a necktie holder that is completely hidden from view. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder that has interchangeable faceplates. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder that fixedly attaches the necktie against the surface of the wearer's shirt. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder that does not damage the wearer's clothing. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder for enhanced personal safety, yet all quick and easy separation of the necktie from the wearer's shirt to minimize damage to the necktie, as when washing hands or when eating a meal.
- necktie holder that is retained by the wearer's clothing even when the necktie becomes separated from the wearer's shirt. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder that allows the necktie to move within a limited range dictated by the length of a tether, but which does not damage the wearer's clothing. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder that permits a single, seemingly unitary separation of the necktie from the wearer (if combined with a clip-on necktie) should the necktie become caught in machinery or otherwise pose harm to the wearer.
- the present invention is directed to a magnetic device for securing a necktie to a wearer's shirt generally comprising a magnet that is magnetized to about Grade N35 and a faceplate that is magnetically attractable to the magnet.
- the magnet is preferably encased in a hard and durable coating for corrosion resistance.
- the magnet is positionable underneath at least a portion of the wearer's shirt, and the faceplate is likewise positionable within magnetic proximity to the magnet to cause releasable restraint of the necktie relative to the shirt at the location of the magnet.
- the magnet and the faceplate are preferably hidden from view.
- the faceplate may be decorative in nature, the wearer may choose to install the faceplate on the front panel of the necktie for prominent display.
- the faceplate may be interchangeable with other faceplates of different ornamental design.
- the faceplate is optionally made of a rare Earth material magnetized to about Grade N35.
- a method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to a shirt is presented in accordance with another aspect of the present invention.
- the necktie comprises an ornamental end and a nonornamental end that is positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear portion of the ornamental end.
- the method comprises the steps of: (1) placing and holding the magnet underneath at least a portion of the shirt with one hand; (2) placing and holding the faceplate behind at least the transverse piece of fabric with the other hand; and (3) drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the shirt at the location of the magnet.
- the magnet may optionally be magnetized to about Grade N35 and may optionally be comprised of a rare Earth material that is encased in a hard and durable coating to protect it from corrosion.
- the coating on the magnet may optionally comprise at least nickel or epoxy. Placement of the faceplate behind the transverse piece of fabric may additionally occur between the ornamental end and the nonornamental end of the necktie.
- the necktie comprises an ornamental end and a nonornamental end that is positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear portion of the ornamental end.
- the method comprises the steps of: (1) placing the magnet in a first pocket secured underneath a portion of the shirt; (2) placing the faceplate in a second pocket secured to the rear side of the ornamental end; and (3) drawing the necktie toward the shirt to cause the faceplate to become within magnetic proximity of the magnet to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the shirt at the location of the magnet.
- the magnet may optionally be magnetized to about Grade N35 and may optionally be comprised of a rare Earth material that is encased in a hard and durable coating to protect it from corrosion.
- the coating on the magnet may comprise at least nickel or epoxy.
- the second pocket may be secured between the transverse piece of fabric and the rear side of the ornamental end of the necktie.
- the necktie comprises an ornamental end and a nonornamental end that is positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear portion of the ornamental end.
- the method comprises the steps of: (1) placing and holding the magnet underneath at least a portion of the shirt with one hand; (2) placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie with the other hand; and (3) drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the shirt at the location of the magnet.
- the faceplate may be decorative for prominent display in front of the necktie, and the magnet may also be magnetized to about Grade N35.
- the necktie comprises an ornamental end and a nonornamental end that is positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear portion of the ornamental end.
- the method comprises the steps of: (1) inserting a pin secured to the magnet through the shirt; (2) fastening a clasp to the pin to secure the magnet to the shirt; (3) placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie; and (4) drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable restraint of the necktie relative to the shirt at the location of the magnet.
- the faceplate may be decorative for prominent display in front of the necktie, and the magnet may be magnetized to about Grade N35.
- the necktie comprises an ornamental end and a nonornamental end that is positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear portion of the ornamental end.
- the method comprises the steps of: (1) inserting a bar through a buttonhole in the shirt, the bar being connected to a tether having a predetermined length and the tether being attached to the magnet; (2) supporting the tethered magnet with one hand; (3) placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie with the other hand; and (3) drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable restraint of the necktie relative to the shirt to the extent of the length of the tether.
- the faceplate is optionally decorative for prominent display in front of the necktie, and the magnet is optionally magnetized to about Grade N35.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view according to one embodiment of the invention of a permanent magnet in combination with a faceplate attractable to the magnet.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a detail perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 showing the magnet and its protective outer coating.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 showing the magnet positioned behind the front panel of a shirt and showing the faceplate positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric (i.e. such as the manufacturer's label) on the back of a necktie.
- a transverse piece of fabric i.e. such as the manufacturer's label
- FIG. 5 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 showing the magnet and the faceplate positioned inside pockets fabricated in a shirt and a necktie, respectively.
- FIG. 7 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view according to another embodiment of the invention of a permanent magnet in combination with a decorative faceplate attractable to the magnet.
- FIG. 9 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 10 is a detail perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 8 showing the magnet and its protective outer coating.
- FIG. 11 is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 12 is a rear view of the embodiment of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 8 showing the magnet positioned behind the front panel of a shirt and showing the faceplate positioned in front of the necktie.
- FIG. 14 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 13 .
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a permanent magnet having a pin and a clasp in combination with a decorative faceplate.
- FIG. 16 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 15 .
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of yet another embodiment of a permanent magnet having a tether and a bar in combination with a decorative faceplate.
- FIG. 18 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 17 .
- FIGS. 1-3 describe a generic magnet and faceplate combination as used in the present invention.
- Magnet 10 is preferably made from a rare Earth material 11 , such as Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB), sintered to form a permanent magnet of about Grade N35 (i.e. preferably a magnet having BHmax equal to about 33 to 35 Million Gauss Oersted energy units (MGOe), where BHmax is the maximum product of the induction (B) measured in Gauss units and the magnetic field strength (H) measured in Oersted units).
- MGOe Million Gauss Oersted energy units
- Magnet 10 is encased by coating 14 to prevent corrosion of the underlying rare Earth substrate.
- coating 14 is preferably made of at least nickel or epoxy to produce a hard and impact resistant outer surface for enhanced durability and longevity of the overall magnet 10 .
- Other materials such as copper, tin, zinc, silver, gold and the like, are optionally available to protect rare Earth material 11 from corrosion, but may result in a higher cost or durability penalty.
- magnet 10 is preferably made of a rare Earth material
- faceplate 12 is preferably made of any material attractable to magnet 10 to achieve the lowest cost without sacrificing functionality.
- faceplate 12 may optionally have magnetic properties of its own, and may even have physical and magnetic properties similar to that of magnet 10 .
- Magnet 10 and faceplate 12 are each preferably relatively thin discs, as shown in FIGS. 1-3 , of about 1 ⁇ 2 inch diameter and about 1 ⁇ 8 inch thick to provide a relatively small and thin footprint and to yield a magnetic axial pull force of about 5 lbs.
- magnet 10 and/or faceplate 12 may be formed in the shape of a relatively thin square or rectangle of similar dimensions. Regardless of the geometry, magnet 10 should provide a magnetic axial pull force of no less than about 3 lbs to insure adequate margin exists to hold a necktie, and no greater than about 11 lbs to minimize the chances of personal injury or damage to clothing.
- Permanent rare Earth magnets having all of these properties, coatings and/or geometry are available at retail outlets such as www.kimagnetics.com or www.wondermagnetics.com, for example.
- FIGS. 4-5 describe one embodiment of the present invention.
- Magnet 10 and faceplate 12 in combination, can be used to noninvasively restrain a necktie relative to the wearer's shirt while simultaneously being completely hidden from view.
- nonornamental end 22 of necktie 24 already positioned behind transverse fabric (i.e.
- a user of the present invention holding magnet 10 in one hand and faceplate 12 in the other would first insert and hold magnet 10 between front shirt panel 16 and rear shirt panel 18 at a position proximate to the location of transverse fabric 20 when the necktie is comfortably worn and draped in front of the wearer. With the other hand, the user would then insert and hold faceplate 12 behind transverse fabric 20 . Next, the user would draw together magnet 10 and faceplate 12 to be within magnetic proximity with one another to cause transverse fabric 20 and front shirt panel 16 to lie fixedly in contact with one another between magnet 10 and faceplate 12 .
- faceplate 12 may optionally be inserted behind transverse fabric 20 and between ornamental end 26 and nonornamental end 22 of necktie 24 to cause transverse fabric 20 , nonornamental end 22 , and front shirt panel 16 to lie fixedly in contact with one another between magnet 10 and faceplate 12 .
- FIGS. 6-7 describe another embodiment of the present invention.
- the shirt and/or necktie manufacturer may provide pockets 28 , 29 to house one or both of magnet 10 and faceplate 12 so as to potentially be completely hidden from view while also enabling the necktie to be fixedly in contact with the surface of the shirt at the location of the holder.
- Pocket 28 is preferably positioned on the backside of front shirt panel 16 while pocket 29 is preferably positioned on the backside of ornamental end 22 of necktie 24 .
- pockets 28 , 29 are preferably sewn on only three sides (leaving the top seam open) to permit easy removal of magnet 10 and/or faceplate 12 from their respective garments to facilitate unencumbered ironing of the garments when needed.
- pockets 28 , 29 are illustrated in use together in this embodiment, it is contemplated that any combination of the embodiment of FIGS. 4-5 and FIGS. 6-7 is possible. Therefore, the present invention will work if magnet 10 is optionally inserted behind front shirt panel 16 and faceplate 12 is installed in pocket 29 . Likewise, the present invention will work if magnet 10 is installed in pocket 28 and faceplate 12 is optionally inserted behind transverse fabric 20 .
- a user of this embodiment of the invention would first insert the magnet in pocket 28 secured underneath front shirt panel 16 .
- the user would insert faceplate 12 in pocket 29 secured to the back of ornamental end 26 .
- the user would draw necktie 24 toward front shirt panel 16 to cause magnet 10 and faceplate 12 to be within magnetic proximity with one another to cause transverse fabric 20 to lie fixedly in contact with front shirt panel 16 . Reversing this procedure allows the wearer to separate the garments from one another quickly, with relative ease, and with complete capture and/or retention of all components of the necktie holder of the present invention.
- the user may optionally choose to first insert magnet 10 in pocket 28 (or faceplate 12 in pocket 29 , for that matter), then insert faceplate 12 in pocket 29 (or magnet 10 in pocket 28 ), before positioning nonornamental end 22 behind transverse fabric 20 and drawing necktie 24 toward front panel 16 .
- FIGS. 8-12 illustrate another magnet and faceplate combination in which magnet 10 is used together with alternative faceplate 34 .
- faceplate 34 is preferably made of any material attractable to magnet 10 .
- the present invention will work even if faceplate 34 has physical and magnetic properties of its own, similar to that of magnet 10 .
- Faceplate 34 is preferably decorative in nature for prominent display in front of a necktie, as opposed to being hidden from view as previously described in FIGS. 4-7 . But if a wearer no longer wishes to display decorative faceplate 34 , the wearer may optionally install faceplate 34 in the manner shown and described in FIGS. 4-7 .
- Decorative faceplate 34 may include jewels or other similar decorative or precious metal items.
- faceplate 34 may also include engravings, etchings, geometric shapes, company logos or group affiliations, flags and insignia, awards, religious ornamentation and licensed characters, to name a few.
- an endless array of shapes, sizes, colors and indicia may be included on, with, and/or in faceplate 34 without interfering with the functionality of the device.
- the various designs of faceplate 34 are completely interchangeable with one another without inhibiting the functionality of the overall device.
- FIGS. 13-14 describe another embodiment of the present invention where the necktie is fixedly placed into direct contact with the surface of the shirt at the location of the holder.
- Magnet 10 and faceplate 34 in combination, can be used to noninvasively restrain a necktie relative to the wearer's shirt so as not to cause damage to either garment.
- nonornamental end 22 of necktie 24 already positioned behind transverse fabric (i.e.
- magnet 10 and faceplate 34 would draw together magnet 10 and faceplate 34 to be within magnetic proximity with one another to cause necktie 24 (and its component ends 22 , 24 and possibly even transverse fabric 20 ) and front shirt panel 16 to lie fixedly in contact with one another between magnet 10 and faceplate 34 . Reversing this procedure allows the wearer to separate the garments from one another quickly and with relative ease. Of course, the present invention would also work if magnet 10 were installed in pocket 28 should it exist on the wearer's shirt.
- FIGS. 15-16 describe yet another embodiment of the present invention.
- Magnet 10 includes pin 36 and clasp 38 to secure magnet 10 to at least front shirt panel 16 .
- Pin 36 may be attached to magnet 10 using any number of conventional means, including but not limited to, gluing, tack welding or brazing, or by an interference fit to the outer diameter of magnet 10 .
- Clasp 38 is any conventional clasp capable of being secured to pin 36 , such as through a mild friction fit.
- a user of this embodiment of the present invention would first push pin 36 of magnet 10 through at least front shirt panel 16 (possibly even through an open buttonhole) at a vertical location chosen by the user. The user would then push clasp 38 onto pin 36 to securely restrain magnet 10 to at least front shirt panel 16 . With nonornamental end 22 of necktie 24 already positioned behind transverse fabric 20 , itself secured along two edges to the back of ornamental end 26 to form a “hole” through which nonornamental end 22 is “threaded”, the user would position faceplate 34 in front of ornamental end 26 of necktie 24 at approximately the same location as magnet 10 .
- this embodiment of the present invention may cause a potentially undesirable hole to be formed in at least the front shirt panel 16 (unless the pin is pushed through an open button hole), however, it retains the advantages of quick disconnect of the necktie from the shirt, creates no undesirable holes in the necktie, includes a decorative faceplate, and has the added advantage of retention of magnet 10 to at least front shirt panel 16 regardless of the presence of faceplate 34 .
- FIGS. 16-17 describe yet another embodiment of the present invention.
- Magnet 10 includes bar 40 and tether 42 to secure magnet 10 to at least front shirt panel 16 .
- Tether 42 is preferably made of conventional jewelry-grade materials and design, and may be attached to magnet 10 using any number of conventional means, including but not limited to, gluing, tack welding or brazing, or by an interference fit to the outer diameter of magnet 10 .
- One potential method of securing bar 40 to tether 42 is by threading the end of tether 42 through a hole formed through bar 40 .
- a user of this embodiment of the present invention would first insert bar 40 through buttonhole 44 chosen by the user in front shirt panel 16 .
- Buttonhole 44 captures bar 40 as shown in FIGS. 17-18 and effectively retains magnet 10 to front shirt panel 16 whenever faceplate 12 or 34 is not actively engaged with magnet 10 .
- the size and geometry of the installed bar 40 and tether 42 combination do not inhibit the normal use of button 46 in buttonhole 44 .
- the present invention may also incorporate elements of FIGS. 15-16 and FIGS. 17-18 in still another embodiment (not shown).
- clasp 38 may be mounted to the end of tether 42 , thereby replacing magnet 10 on the end of tether 42 .
- Tether 42 could be secured to front shirt panel 16 via bar 40 .
- a wearer of this clasp/tether combination may then use faceplate 12 or 34 in accordance with the teachings of FIGS. 4-7 and FIGS. 13-17 .
- faceplate 12 and faceplate 34 will work as shown and described even if they have similar physical and magnetic properties to that of magnet 10 , faceplate 12 and faceplate 34 are preferably nonmagnetic themselves.
- the reason is simple—the significant field strength presented by Grade N35 magnets or similar give rise to manufacturing issues that are minimized if faceplates 12 and 34 are nonmagnetic.
- a magnetized faceplate may be difficult to silkscreen or otherwise process than a nonmagnetized faceplate because a magnetized faceplate would be attracted to the very machine used in processing it and potentially jam in the machinery. Therefore, processing operations for nonmagnetic faceplates 12 and 34 enhances manufacturability without sacrificing functionality of the invention.
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An improved apparatus and method for holding garments, such as neckties, is disclosed. The device comprises a magnet, preferably made of a rare Earth material and magnetized to about Grade N35 or better, and a faceplate. In one embodiment, the magnet is positioned under at least a portion of the wearer's shirt while the faceplate is positioned on a portion of the wearer's necktie. The shirt and/or necktie may additionally include pockets for housing the magnet and/or faceplate. The faceplate may be decorative, and interchangeable, for prominent display in front of the necktie. Alternatively, the device may be configured to be completely hidden from view. Several means for retaining the magnet to the shirt upon separation of the garments are presented.
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- This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/918,882 filed on Aug. 16, 2004, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates in general to garment securement devices, and particularly, to necktie holders for securing one's necktie to itself and to dress shirts.
- 2. Background Art
- Historically, garments worn by a person have been fastened together using buttons, belts, snaps, zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, and the like. Permanent magnets have also been used to secure garments together, such as the magnetic button disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 2,397,931 issued to Ellis, the magnetic button disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,974,634 issued to Eisenpresser, and the magnetic attaching device disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,732,451 issued to Mars. But permanent magnets made of traditional materials have not been capable of securely fastening multiple layers of clothing together due to their relatively weak magnetic field strengths. The emergence of high field strength permanent magnets in the marketplace has brought with them new utilitarian uses.
- Neckties, in particular, have historically been secured to one's dress shirt using a broad array of spring clips, clasps, tacks, chains, and the like. However, conventional necktie holders such as these suffer from several shortcomings; namely, they may not be completely hidden from view, they may not have interchangeable decorative faceplates, they may not fixedly attach the necktie against the surface of the shirt, they may damage clothing by leaving a hole through the necktie and/or the shirt, and they may not permit easy separation of the ornamental end of the necktie from the shirt while simultaneously retaining the necktie holder.
- In addition, conventional necktie holders can be dangerous for those persons who are required to wear a break-away necktie (i.e. clip-on tie) in their professions because conventional necktie holders are incapable of allowing the necktie to smoothly separate from the wearer's neck if the necktie were to become caught in machinery, for example.
- Some necktie holders are known to include magnets as a means for securing a necktie to one's shirt. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 2,601,424 issued to Baker discloses a necktie holder having a composite faceplate incorporating both a magnet and a decorative plate in combination with a magnetic spring clip that is clamped onto person's shirt. However, Baker neither teaches nor suggests that all of the components of the necktie holder are completely hidden from view. Likewise, U.S. Pat. No. 6,216,275 B1 issued to Lee discloses a device for securing neckties that also incorporates a magnet. However, Lee neither teaches nor suggests a necktie holder capable of fixedly attaching the necktie to be in direct contact with the surface of the shirt.
- Therefore, it would be desirable to provide a necktie holder that is completely hidden from view. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder that has interchangeable faceplates. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder that fixedly attaches the necktie against the surface of the wearer's shirt. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder that does not damage the wearer's clothing. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder for enhanced personal safety, yet all quick and easy separation of the necktie from the wearer's shirt to minimize damage to the necktie, as when washing hands or when eating a meal. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder that is retained by the wearer's clothing even when the necktie becomes separated from the wearer's shirt. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder that allows the necktie to move within a limited range dictated by the length of a tether, but which does not damage the wearer's clothing. It would also be desirable to provide a necktie holder that permits a single, seemingly unitary separation of the necktie from the wearer (if combined with a clip-on necktie) should the necktie become caught in machinery or otherwise pose harm to the wearer.
- The present invention is directed to a magnetic device for securing a necktie to a wearer's shirt generally comprising a magnet that is magnetized to about Grade N35 and a faceplate that is magnetically attractable to the magnet. The magnet is preferably encased in a hard and durable coating for corrosion resistance.
- In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the magnet is positionable underneath at least a portion of the wearer's shirt, and the faceplate is likewise positionable within magnetic proximity to the magnet to cause releasable restraint of the necktie relative to the shirt at the location of the magnet. The magnet and the faceplate are preferably hidden from view. However, because the faceplate may be decorative in nature, the wearer may choose to install the faceplate on the front panel of the necktie for prominent display. The faceplate may be interchangeable with other faceplates of different ornamental design. The faceplate is optionally made of a rare Earth material magnetized to about Grade N35.
- A method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to a shirt is presented in accordance with another aspect of the present invention. The necktie comprises an ornamental end and a nonornamental end that is positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear portion of the ornamental end. The method comprises the steps of: (1) placing and holding the magnet underneath at least a portion of the shirt with one hand; (2) placing and holding the faceplate behind at least the transverse piece of fabric with the other hand; and (3) drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the shirt at the location of the magnet. The magnet may optionally be magnetized to about Grade N35 and may optionally be comprised of a rare Earth material that is encased in a hard and durable coating to protect it from corrosion. The coating on the magnet may optionally comprise at least nickel or epoxy. Placement of the faceplate behind the transverse piece of fabric may additionally occur between the ornamental end and the nonornamental end of the necktie.
- Another method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to a shirt is presented in accordance with one aspect of the present invention. The necktie comprises an ornamental end and a nonornamental end that is positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear portion of the ornamental end. The method comprises the steps of: (1) placing the magnet in a first pocket secured underneath a portion of the shirt; (2) placing the faceplate in a second pocket secured to the rear side of the ornamental end; and (3) drawing the necktie toward the shirt to cause the faceplate to become within magnetic proximity of the magnet to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the shirt at the location of the magnet. As before, the magnet may optionally be magnetized to about Grade N35 and may optionally be comprised of a rare Earth material that is encased in a hard and durable coating to protect it from corrosion. The coating on the magnet may comprise at least nickel or epoxy. In addition, the second pocket may be secured between the transverse piece of fabric and the rear side of the ornamental end of the necktie.
- Yet another method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to a shirt is presented in accordance with one aspect of the present invention. The necktie comprises an ornamental end and a nonornamental end that is positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear portion of the ornamental end. The method comprises the steps of: (1) placing and holding the magnet underneath at least a portion of the shirt with one hand; (2) placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie with the other hand; and (3) drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the shirt at the location of the magnet. In this aspect of the invention, the faceplate may be decorative for prominent display in front of the necktie, and the magnet may also be magnetized to about Grade N35.
- Another method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to a shirt is presented in accordance with one aspect of the present invention. The necktie comprises an ornamental end and a nonornamental end that is positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear portion of the ornamental end. The method comprises the steps of: (1) inserting a pin secured to the magnet through the shirt; (2) fastening a clasp to the pin to secure the magnet to the shirt; (3) placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie; and (4) drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable restraint of the necktie relative to the shirt at the location of the magnet. In this aspect of the invention, the faceplate may be decorative for prominent display in front of the necktie, and the magnet may be magnetized to about Grade N35.
- Yet another method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to a shirt is presented in accordance with one aspect of the present invention. The necktie comprises an ornamental end and a nonornamental end that is positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear portion of the ornamental end. The method comprises the steps of: (1) inserting a bar through a buttonhole in the shirt, the bar being connected to a tether having a predetermined length and the tether being attached to the magnet; (2) supporting the tethered magnet with one hand; (3) placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie with the other hand; and (3) drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable restraint of the necktie relative to the shirt to the extent of the length of the tether. As before, in this aspect of the invention, the faceplate is optionally decorative for prominent display in front of the necktie, and the magnet is optionally magnetized to about Grade N35.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view according to one embodiment of the invention of a permanent magnet in combination with a faceplate attractable to the magnet. -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a detail perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1 showing the magnet and its protective outer coating. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1 showing the magnet positioned behind the front panel of a shirt and showing the faceplate positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric (i.e. such as the manufacturer's label) on the back of a necktie. -
FIG. 5 is a side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1 showing the magnet and the faceplate positioned inside pockets fabricated in a shirt and a necktie, respectively. -
FIG. 7 is a side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view according to another embodiment of the invention of a permanent magnet in combination with a decorative faceplate attractable to the magnet. -
FIG. 9 is a side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 10 is a detail perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 8 showing the magnet and its protective outer coating. -
FIG. 11 is a front view of the embodiment ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 12 is a rear view of the embodiment ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 8 showing the magnet positioned behind the front panel of a shirt and showing the faceplate positioned in front of the necktie. -
FIG. 14 is a side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a permanent magnet having a pin and a clasp in combination with a decorative faceplate. -
FIG. 16 is a side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of yet another embodiment of a permanent magnet having a tether and a bar in combination with a decorative faceplate. -
FIG. 18 is a side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 17 . - While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there are shown in the drawings and described in detail, certain preferred embodiments with the understanding that the present disclosure should be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the embodiments so illustrated.
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FIGS. 1-3 describe a generic magnet and faceplate combination as used in the present invention.Magnet 10 is preferably made from arare Earth material 11, such as Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB), sintered to form a permanent magnet of about Grade N35 (i.e. preferably a magnet having BHmax equal to about 33 to 35 Million Gauss Oersted energy units (MGOe), where BHmax is the maximum product of the induction (B) measured in Gauss units and the magnetic field strength (H) measured in Oersted units).Magnet 10 is encased by coating 14 to prevent corrosion of the underlying rare Earth substrate. Besides protectingrare Earth material 11 from corrosion, coating 14 is preferably made of at least nickel or epoxy to produce a hard and impact resistant outer surface for enhanced durability and longevity of theoverall magnet 10. Other materials, however, such as copper, tin, zinc, silver, gold and the like, are optionally available to protectrare Earth material 11 from corrosion, but may result in a higher cost or durability penalty. - While
magnet 10 is preferably made of a rare Earth material,faceplate 12 is preferably made of any material attractable tomagnet 10 to achieve the lowest cost without sacrificing functionality. However,faceplate 12 may optionally have magnetic properties of its own, and may even have physical and magnetic properties similar to that ofmagnet 10. -
Magnet 10 andfaceplate 12 are each preferably relatively thin discs, as shown inFIGS. 1-3 , of about ½ inch diameter and about ⅛ inch thick to provide a relatively small and thin footprint and to yield a magnetic axial pull force of about 5 lbs. Alternatively,magnet 10 and/orfaceplate 12 may be formed in the shape of a relatively thin square or rectangle of similar dimensions. Regardless of the geometry,magnet 10 should provide a magnetic axial pull force of no less than about 3 lbs to insure adequate margin exists to hold a necktie, and no greater than about 11 lbs to minimize the chances of personal injury or damage to clothing. Permanent rare Earth magnets having all of these properties, coatings and/or geometry are available at retail outlets such as www.kimagnetics.com or www.wondermagnetics.com, for example. -
FIGS. 4-5 describe one embodiment of the present invention.Magnet 10 andfaceplate 12, in combination, can be used to noninvasively restrain a necktie relative to the wearer's shirt while simultaneously being completely hidden from view. For example, withnonornamental end 22 ofnecktie 24 already positioned behind transverse fabric (i.e. the manufacturer's label) 20, itself secured along two edges to the back ofornamental end 26 to form a “hole” through whichnonornamental end 22 is “threaded”, a user of the presentinvention holding magnet 10 in one hand andfaceplate 12 in the other would first insert and holdmagnet 10 betweenfront shirt panel 16 andrear shirt panel 18 at a position proximate to the location oftransverse fabric 20 when the necktie is comfortably worn and draped in front of the wearer. With the other hand, the user would then insert and holdfaceplate 12 behindtransverse fabric 20. Next, the user would draw togethermagnet 10 andfaceplate 12 to be within magnetic proximity with one another to causetransverse fabric 20 andfront shirt panel 16 to lie fixedly in contact with one another betweenmagnet 10 andfaceplate 12. Reversing this procedure allows the wearer to separate the garments from one another quickly and with relative ease. Notably, this embodiment as thus described is contemplated to work with varying thicknesses and/or layers of fabric. Therefore,faceplate 12 may optionally be inserted behindtransverse fabric 20 and betweenornamental end 26 andnonornamental end 22 ofnecktie 24 to causetransverse fabric 20,nonornamental end 22, andfront shirt panel 16 to lie fixedly in contact with one another betweenmagnet 10 andfaceplate 12. -
FIGS. 6-7 describe another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the shirt and/or necktie manufacturer may providepockets magnet 10 andfaceplate 12 so as to potentially be completely hidden from view while also enabling the necktie to be fixedly in contact with the surface of the shirt at the location of the holder.Pocket 28 is preferably positioned on the backside offront shirt panel 16 whilepocket 29 is preferably positioned on the backside ofornamental end 22 ofnecktie 24. - In this embodiment, pockets 28, 29 are preferably sewn on only three sides (leaving the top seam open) to permit easy removal of
magnet 10 and/orfaceplate 12 from their respective garments to facilitate unencumbered ironing of the garments when needed. Thoughpockets FIGS. 4-5 andFIGS. 6-7 is possible. Therefore, the present invention will work ifmagnet 10 is optionally inserted behindfront shirt panel 16 andfaceplate 12 is installed inpocket 29. Likewise, the present invention will work ifmagnet 10 is installed inpocket 28 andfaceplate 12 is optionally inserted behindtransverse fabric 20. - Preferably, with the
nonornamental end 22 ofnecktie 24 behind transverse fabric (i.e. the manufacturer's label) 20, itself secured along two edges to the back ofornamental end 26 to form a “hole” through whichnonornamental end 22 is “threaded”, a user of this embodiment of the invention would first insert the magnet inpocket 28 secured underneathfront shirt panel 16. Next, the user would insertfaceplate 12 inpocket 29 secured to the back ofornamental end 26. Then, the user would drawnecktie 24 towardfront shirt panel 16 to causemagnet 10 andfaceplate 12 to be within magnetic proximity with one another to causetransverse fabric 20 to lie fixedly in contact withfront shirt panel 16. Reversing this procedure allows the wearer to separate the garments from one another quickly, with relative ease, and with complete capture and/or retention of all components of the necktie holder of the present invention. - Instead of first preparing
necktie 24 by “threading”nonornamental end 22 behindtransverse fabric 20, the user may optionally choose tofirst insert magnet 10 in pocket 28 (orfaceplate 12 inpocket 29, for that matter), then insertfaceplate 12 in pocket 29 (ormagnet 10 in pocket 28), before positioningnonornamental end 22 behindtransverse fabric 20 and drawingnecktie 24 towardfront panel 16. -
FIGS. 8-12 illustrate another magnet and faceplate combination in whichmagnet 10 is used together withalternative faceplate 34. Likefaceplate 12,faceplate 34 is preferably made of any material attractable tomagnet 10. However, the present invention will work even iffaceplate 34 has physical and magnetic properties of its own, similar to that ofmagnet 10. -
Faceplate 34 is preferably decorative in nature for prominent display in front of a necktie, as opposed to being hidden from view as previously described inFIGS. 4-7 . But if a wearer no longer wishes to displaydecorative faceplate 34, the wearer may optionally installfaceplate 34 in the manner shown and described inFIGS. 4-7 . -
Decorative faceplate 34 may include jewels or other similar decorative or precious metal items. In addition,faceplate 34 may also include engravings, etchings, geometric shapes, company logos or group affiliations, flags and insignia, awards, religious ornamentation and licensed characters, to name a few. In fact, an endless array of shapes, sizes, colors and indicia may be included on, with, and/or infaceplate 34 without interfering with the functionality of the device. The various designs offaceplate 34 are completely interchangeable with one another without inhibiting the functionality of the overall device. -
FIGS. 13-14 describe another embodiment of the present invention where the necktie is fixedly placed into direct contact with the surface of the shirt at the location of the holder.Magnet 10 andfaceplate 34, in combination, can be used to noninvasively restrain a necktie relative to the wearer's shirt so as not to cause damage to either garment. For example, withnonornamental end 22 ofnecktie 24 already positioned behind transverse fabric (i.e. the manufacturer's label) 20, itself secured along two edges to the back ofornamental end 26 to form a “hole” through whichnonornamental end 22 is “threaded”, a user of this embodiment of the presentinvention holding magnet 10 in one hand andfaceplate 34 in the other would first insert and holdmagnet 10 betweenfront shirt panel 16 andrear shirt panel 18 at a vertical position of their choice. Using the other hand, the user would then position and holdfaceplate 34 in front ofornamental end 26 proximate the chosen location ofmagnet 10. Next, the user would draw togethermagnet 10 andfaceplate 34 to be within magnetic proximity with one another to cause necktie 24 (and its component ends 22, 24 and possibly even transverse fabric 20) andfront shirt panel 16 to lie fixedly in contact with one another betweenmagnet 10 andfaceplate 34. Reversing this procedure allows the wearer to separate the garments from one another quickly and with relative ease. Of course, the present invention would also work ifmagnet 10 were installed inpocket 28 should it exist on the wearer's shirt. -
FIGS. 15-16 describe yet another embodiment of the present invention.Magnet 10 includespin 36 andclasp 38 to securemagnet 10 to at leastfront shirt panel 16.Pin 36 may be attached tomagnet 10 using any number of conventional means, including but not limited to, gluing, tack welding or brazing, or by an interference fit to the outer diameter ofmagnet 10.Clasp 38 is any conventional clasp capable of being secured to pin 36, such as through a mild friction fit. - A user of this embodiment of the present invention would first push
pin 36 ofmagnet 10 through at least front shirt panel 16 (possibly even through an open buttonhole) at a vertical location chosen by the user. The user would then pushclasp 38 ontopin 36 to securely restrainmagnet 10 to at leastfront shirt panel 16. Withnonornamental end 22 ofnecktie 24 already positioned behindtransverse fabric 20, itself secured along two edges to the back ofornamental end 26 to form a “hole” through whichnonornamental end 22 is “threaded”, the user would positionfaceplate 34 in front ofornamental end 26 ofnecktie 24 at approximately the same location asmagnet 10. Next, the user would draw togethermagnet 10 andfaceplate 34 to be within magnetic proximity with one another to cause necktie 24 (and its component ends 22, 24 and possibly even transverse fabric 20) and at leastfront shirt panel 16 to lie secured betweenmagnet 10 andfaceplate 34. Reversing this procedure allows the wearer to separate the garments from one another quickly and with relative ease. Of course, this embodiment of the present invention would also work iffaceplate 12 were substituted forfaceplate 34 and installed as described inFIGS. 4-5 andFIGS. 6-7 (ifpocket 29 should exist on the wearer's necktie). - Use of this embodiment of the present invention may cause a potentially undesirable hole to be formed in at least the front shirt panel 16 (unless the pin is pushed through an open button hole), however, it retains the advantages of quick disconnect of the necktie from the shirt, creates no undesirable holes in the necktie, includes a decorative faceplate, and has the added advantage of retention of
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FIGS. 16-17 describe yet another embodiment of the present invention.Magnet 10 includesbar 40 andtether 42 to securemagnet 10 to at leastfront shirt panel 16.Tether 42 is preferably made of conventional jewelry-grade materials and design, and may be attached tomagnet 10 using any number of conventional means, including but not limited to, gluing, tack welding or brazing, or by an interference fit to the outer diameter ofmagnet 10. One potential method of securingbar 40 to tether 42 is by threading the end oftether 42 through a hole formed throughbar 40. - A user of this embodiment of the present invention would first insert
bar 40 throughbuttonhole 44 chosen by the user infront shirt panel 16.Buttonhole 44 captures bar 40 as shown inFIGS. 17-18 and effectively retainsmagnet 10 tofront shirt panel 16 wheneverfaceplate magnet 10. The size and geometry of the installedbar 40 andtether 42 combination do not inhibit the normal use ofbutton 46 inbuttonhole 44. - With
nonornamental end 22 ofnecktie 24 already positioned behind transverse fabric (i.e. the manufacturer's label) 20, itself secured along two edges to the back ofornamental end 26 to form a “hole” through whichnonornamental end 22 is “threaded”, a user of this embodiment of the presentinvention holding magnet 10 in one hand andfaceplate 34 in the other would next position both pieces (10 and 34) on either side ofnecktie 24. Next the user would draw togethermagnet 10 andfaceplate 34 to be within magnetic proximity with one another to cause necktie 24 (and its component ends 22, 24 and possibly even transverse fabric 20) to lie secured betweenmagnet 10 andfaceplate 34. Reversing this procedure allows the wearer to separate the garments from one another quickly and with relative ease but with the added convenience of retention ofmagnet 10 tofront shirt panel 16. Most importantly, however, this embodiment allows for some limited movement ofnecktie 24 relative tofront shirt panel 16, up to the length oftether 42. Of course, this embodiment of the present invention would also work iffaceplate 12 were substituted forfaceplate 34 and installed as described inFIGS. 4-5 andFIGS. 6-7 (if, for example,pocket 29 should exist on the wearer's necktie). - The present invention may also incorporate elements of
FIGS. 15-16 andFIGS. 17-18 in still another embodiment (not shown). For example, clasp 38 may be mounted to the end oftether 42, thereby replacingmagnet 10 on the end oftether 42.Tether 42 could be secured tofront shirt panel 16 viabar 40. A wearer of this clasp/tether combination may then usefaceplate FIGS. 4-7 andFIGS. 13-17 . - Besides that which has been shown and described for securing neckties to dress shirts, other uses of the present invention include securing socks together (even potentially during washing), replacing traditional securing means (i.e. pins and the like) in authentic cultural attire, replacing traditional shirt buttons, trouser closures, and cufflinks, holding a corporate badge or exposition name tag to one's outer garment, holding corsages or similar floral arrangements to one's lapel, securing strapless braziers to ladies' blouses, and as wardrobe clips to quickly and temporarily hold gowns or other garments in place on photographer's subjects.
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faceplate 12 andfaceplate 34 will work as shown and described even if they have similar physical and magnetic properties to that ofmagnet 10,faceplate 12 andfaceplate 34 are preferably nonmagnetic themselves. The reason is simple—the significant field strength presented by Grade N35 magnets or similar give rise to manufacturing issues that are minimized iffaceplates nonmagnetic faceplates - The foregoing description and drawings merely explain and illustrate the invention, and the invention is not so limited as those skilled in the art who have the disclosure before them will be able to make modifications and variations therein without departing from the scope of the invention.
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1. A magnetic device for securing a necktie to an article of clothing, comprising:
a magnet; and
a faceplate, the faceplate being magnetically attractable to the magnet,
wherein the magnet is magnetized to about Grade N35;
wherein the magnet is encased in a hard and durable coating for corrosion resistance;
wherein the magnet is positionable underneath the article of clothing, and the faceplate is likewise positionable within magnetic proximity to the magnet to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the article of clothing at the location of the magnet.
2. The magnetic device according to claim 1 , wherein both the magnet and the faceplate are hidden from view.
3. The magnetic device according to claim 1 , wherein the faceplate is decorative and is visible when installed.
4. The magnetic device according to claim 3 , wherein the faceplate is interchangeable.
5. The magnetic device according to claim 1 , wherein the faceplate is made of a rare Earth material magnetized to about Grade N35.
6. A method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to an article of clothing, the necktie comprising an ornamental end and a nonornamental end positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear side of the ornamental end, the method comprising the steps of:
placing and holding the magnet underneath the article of clothing with one hand;
placing and holding the faceplate behind at least the transverse piece of fabric with the other hand; and
drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the article of clothing at the location of the magnet.
7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the magnet is magnetized to about Grade N35.
8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the magnet is comprised of a rare Earth material that is encased in a hard and durable coating to protect it from corrosion.
9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the coating comprises at least nickel or epoxy.
10. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the placement of the faceplate behind the transverse piece of fabric is also between the ornamental end and the nonornamental end of the necktie.
11. A method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to an article of clothing, the necktie comprising an ornamental end and a nonornamental end positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear side of the ornamental end, the method comprising the steps of:
placing and holding the magnet underneath the article of clothing with one hand;
placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie with the other hand; and
drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the article of clothing at the location of the magnet.
12. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the faceplate is decorative.
13. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the magnet is magnetized to about Grade N35.
14. A method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to an article of clothing, the necktie comprising an ornamental end and a nonornamental end positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear side of the ornamental end, the method comprising the steps of:
inserting a pin secured to the magnet through the article of clothing;
fastening a clasp to the pin to secure the magnet to the article of clothing;
placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie; and
drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable restraint of the necktie relative to the article of clothing at the location of the magnet.
15. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the faceplate is decorative.
16. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the magnet is magnetized to about Grade N35.
17. A method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to an article of clothing, the necktie comprising an ornamental end and a nonornamental end positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear side of the ornamental end, the method comprising the steps of:
inserting a bar through a buttonhole in the article of clothing, the bar being connected to a tether having a length, the tether being attached to the magnet;
supporting the tethered magnet with one hand;
placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie with the other hand; and
drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable restraint of the necktie relative to the article of clothing to the extent of the length of the tether.
18. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the faceplate is decorative.
19. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the magnet is magnetized to about Grade N35.
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