US20160165980A1

US20160165980A1 - Magnetic garment attachment system

Info

Publication number: US20160165980A1
Application number: US14/568,862
Authority: US
Inventors: Rickey Harrison
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-12-12
Filing date: 2014-12-12
Publication date: 2016-06-16

Abstract

Implementations of a magnetic garment attachment system are provided. In some implementations, a magnetic garment attachment system may be used to secure and/or position a clothing accessory (e.g., a necktie) on an article of clothing (e.g., a shirt or coat). In some implementations, a magnetic garment attachment system comprises a clothing accessory having one or more attached magnets and complimentary loose magnet(s). In some implementations, the clothing accessory may be a necktie, a bow tie, a pocket square, a handkerchief, or a boutonniere.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates to implementations of a magnetic garment attachment system.

BACKGROUND

Neckties, bow ties, pockets squares, and handkerchiefs are popular clothing accessories. Conventionally, neckties and bow ties are secured about the neck using two opposite ends thereof to form either a knot or loops, respectively. This requires a level of dexterity and proficiently that may be difficult to learn or impossible for those who are disabled.
Handkerchiefs and pocket squares are typically stored in the front pocket of a jacket or shirt. Both handkerchiefs and pocket squares rely on friction to prevent them from falling down into the pocket. Oftentimes, there is not sufficient friction to prevent handkerchiefs and pocket squares from falling down into the pocket. As a result, the user may need to frequently adjust the handkerchief or pocket square to maintain optimal aesthetic appeal.
Still further, some clothing accessories (e.g., a boutonniere) use sharp objects such as a pin that have to penetrate an article of clothing to be secured thereto. This can damage the article of clothing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a first example implementation of a magnetic garment attachment system of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates a second example implementation of a magnetic garment attachment system of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 illustrates a third example implementation of a magnetic garment attachment system of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 illustrates a fourth example implementation of a magnetic garment attachment system of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 illustrates a fifth example implementation of a magnetic garment attachment system in accordance with the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Implementations of a magnetic garment attachment system are provided. In some implementations, the magnetic garment attachment system may be used to secure and/or position a clothing accessory on an article of clothing (e.g., a shirt, jacket lapel, etc.). In some implementations, the magnetic garment attachment system comprises a clothing accessory having one or more attached magnets and complimentary loose magnet(s). In some implementations, the clothing accessory may be a necktie, a bow tie, a pocket square, a handkerchief, or a boutonniere. In some implementations, a clothing accessory may be any suitable article of clothing for which attachment to another article of clothing is desirable.
FIGS. 1-4 illustrate implementations of magnetic garment attachment systems 100, 200, 300, 400 according to the present disclosure. In some implementations, a magnetic garment attachment system may be used to secure and/or position a clothing accessory (e.g., a necktie 115 (FIG. 1), a bow tie 225 (FIG. 2), a pocket square 335 (FIG. 3), or handkerchief 445 (FIG. 4)) on an article of clothing (e.g., a shirt or a coat). In some implementations, a magnetic garment attachment system according to the present disclosure may be used to secure and/or position any suitable article of clothing for which attachment to another article of clothing is desirable.
FIG. 1 illustrates a first example implementation of a magnetic garment attachment system 100 of the present disclosure. In some implementations, the attachment system 100 includes a necktie 115 having a pre-formed knot 116, a tongue 117 extending from the knot 116, and a neck portion comprised of two strips 118 a, 118 b extending from the knot 116. In some implementations, the two strips 118 a, 118 b may be configured to fit about a wearer's neck similarly to a conventional tie.
In some implementations, each strip 118 a, 118 b includes a magnet 105 a, 105 b (collectively 105), respectively, secured within the distal end of each strip 118 a, 118 b. In some implementations, the magnets 105 may be secured by stitching, by an adhesive, or by any other suitable means known to one of ordinary skill in the art. In some implementations, the magnets 105 may be secured within the interior of the strips such that they are not visible. In some implementations, the magnets 105 may be secured on the exterior of the strips. In some implementations, the magnets 105 may be secured on any suitable portion of the strips.
The magnetic garment attachment system 100 further comprises loose magnets 110 a, 110 b (collectively 110) that are used in conjunction with magnets 105 a, 105 b, respectively to secure the necktie 115 to an article of clothing. In some implementations, magnets 105 a, 105 b may have a polarity that is opposite in charge to a polarity of the loose magnet 110 a, 110 b, respectively. In some implementations, the magnetic connection between magnets 105 and 110 may be shearable. In some implementations, the magnets 105, 110 may be comprised of a ferromagnetic material. In some implementations, the magnets 105, 110 may be rare-earth magnets (e.g., samarium-cobalt or neodymium-iron-boron). In some implementations, the magnets 105, 110 may have a cylindrical shape. In some implementations, the magnets 105, 110 may have a rectangular shape. In some implementations, the magnets 105, 110 may be any suitable shape.
To secure a necktie 100 to an article of clothing (e.g., underneath a collar of a shirt), a first strip (e.g., strip 118 a) of the necktie 115 having a first magnet (e.g., magnet 105 a) secured in the distal end may be initially positioned to a first desired attachment location on the exterior of the shirt. Then, to secure the first strip to the shirt, a first loose magnet (e.g., magnet 110 a) may then be positioned at a first location on an interior side of the shirt to mate with the first magnet in the first strip.
Next, a second strip (e.g., strip 118 b) of the necktie 115 having a second magnet (e.g., magnet 105 b) secured in the distal end may be positioned to a second desired attachment location on the exterior of the shirt. Then, to secure the second strip to the shirt, a second loose magnet (e.g., magnet 110 b) may then be positioned at a second location on an interior side of the shirt to mate with second magnet in the second strip.
Using the attachment system 100 of the present disclosure with a necktie 115 may eliminate any visual clues that would indicate the necktie 115 is not a traditionally tied necktie.
FIG. 2 illustrates a second example implementation of a magnetic garment attachment system 200 of the present disclosure. In some implementations, the attachment system 200 includes a bow tie 225 having a pre-formed bow 227 and a neck portion comprised of two strips 229 a, 229 b extending from the bow 227.
In some implementations, each strip 229 a, 229 b includes a magnet 205 a, 205 b, respectively, secured within the distal end of each strip 229 a, 229 b.
The magnetic garment attachment system 200 further comprises loose magnets 210 a, 210 b that are used in conjunction with magnets 205 a, 205 b, respectively to secure the bow tie 225 to an article of clothing.
The magnetic garment attachment system 200 is similar to the magnetic garment attachment system 100 except that the clothing accessory is a bow tie instead of a necktie. The bow tie 225 may be secured to an article of clothing (e.g., underneath a collar of a shirt), in the same or similar manner as described with respect to the necktie 100 above.
FIG. 3 illustrates a third example implementation of a magnetic garment attachment system 300 of the present disclosure. In some implementations, the attachment system 300 includes a pocket square 335 having a body portion 337 and a pre-formed decorative portion 339.
In some implementations, the body portion 337 is configured to be placed in a pocket of an article of clothing (e.g., the pocket of a jacket or shirt). In some implementations, the body portion 337 and decorative portion 339 are configured such that the decorative portion 339 extends above the pocket of an article of clothing. In some implementations, the height of the body portion 337 may be less than the depth of the pocket in which it is to be placed.
In some implementations, the decorative portion 339 is configured to mimic a pocket square placed in a pocket in a conventional manner. In some implementations, the decorative portion 339 may comprise a piece of material similar to a handkerchief such as cotton, silk, or any synthetic, semi-synthetic, or natural fiber, or combination thereof, suitable for use as part of a handkerchief.
In some implementations, a magnet 305 may be secured within the interior of the body portion 337 of the pocket square 335 such that it is not visible. The magnet 305 may be secured in a similar manner to the magnets 105. In some implementations, the magnet 305 may be secured in or near the center of the body portion 337. In some implementations, the magnets 305 may be secured at any suitable position within the body portion 337.
The magnetic garment attachment system 300 further comprises a loose magnet 310 that may be used in conjunction with magnet 305 to secure the pocket square 335 to an article of clothing. In some implementations, magnets 305, 310 are similar to magnets 105, 110, respectively. In some implementations, the magnets 305, 310 may have a square or rectangular shape. In some implementations, the magnets 305, 310 may be any suitable shape. In some implementations, two or more magnets may be used in place of 305 and 310.
To secure a pocket square 335 to an article of clothing (e.g., within the pocket of a jacket or shirt), the body portion 337 of the pocket square 335 may be initially inserted into and the magnet 305 positioned at a first position in a pocket. In some implementations, once the body portion 337 is inserted into a pocket, only the decorative portion 339 is readily visible. In this case, the magnets 305, 310 may be used to help prevent the pocket square 335 from moving. In some implementations, the height of the body portion 337 may be less than the depth of the pocket in which it is to be placed. In this case, the magnets 305, 310 may be used to help position and maintain the position of the pocket square 335 such that the decorative portion 339 is visible.
To secure the body portion 337 to the interior of a pocket, a loose magnet (e.g., magnet 310) may then be positioned at a first location on an interior side of the jacket or shirt to mate with the magnet 305 at a first position in the pocket. In this way, the pocket square 335 is prevented from falling down or inadvertently moving during use.
Using the attachment system 300 of the present disclosure with a pocket square 335 may eliminate any visual clues that would indicate the pocket square 335 is not a traditional pocket square.
FIG. 4 illustrates a fourth example implementation of a magnetic garment attachment system 400 of the present disclosure. In some implementations, the attachment system 400 includes a handkerchief 445 and a clip 455 having a magnet 405 attached thereto.
The magnetic garment attachment system 400 further comprises a loose magnet 410 that may be used in conjunction with magnet 405 to secure the handkerchief 445 to an article of clothing. In some implementations, magnets 405, 410 are similar to magnets 305, 310, respectively.
To secure a handkerchief 445 to an article of clothing (e.g., within the pocket of a jacket or shirt), in some implementations, the handkerchief 445 may be arranged in any desirable manner. The clip 445 is then secured about a portion of the handkerchief in a suitable location. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the clip is attached around the handkerchief 445 at an edge near the middle of the handkerchief.
The handkerchief 445 then may be inserted into, and the magnet 405 positioned at, a first position in a pocket. To secure the handkerchief 445 to the interior of a pocket, a loose magnet (e.g., magnet 410) may then be positioned at a first location on an interior side of the jacket or shirt to mate with the magnet 405 at a first position in the pocket. In this way, the handkerchief 445 is prevented from falling down or inadvertently moving during use.
FIG. 5 illustrates a fifth example implementation of the magnetic garment attachment system 500 of the present disclosure. In some implementations, the attachment system 500 includes a magnet 567 (e.g., a pin, stud, and/or nail) and a loose magnet 510 that may be used in conjunction with the magnet 567 to secure a clothing accessory to an article of clothing.
For example, in some implementations, as shown in FIG. 5, a magnet 567 may be inserted into a wrapping of a boutonniere 565 and then secured to an article of clothing through the use of the loose magnet 510. More specifically, the clothing accessory having a magnet 567 attached thereto (e.g., a boutonniere 565) is positioned at a first position on the exterior of an article of clothing (e.g., against the lapel of a jacket or tuxedo). A loose magnet (e.g., magnet 510) may then be positioned at a first location on an interior side of the article of clothing to mate with the magnet 567 at a first position on the exterior of the article of clothing. In this way, the clothing accessory is prevented from damaging the article of clothing during attachment.
In some implementations, magnet 567 may have a polarity that is opposite in charge to a polarity of the loose magnet 510. In some implementations, the magnetic connection between magnets 567 and 510 may be shearable. In some implementations, the magnets 567, 510 may be comprised of a ferromagnetic material. In some implementations, the magnets 567, 510 may be rare-earth magnets (e.g., samarium-cobalt or neodymium-iron-boron). In some implementations, the magnets 567, 510 may have a cylindrical shape. In some implementations, the magnets 567, 510 may have a rectangular shape. In some implementations, the magnets 567, 510 may be any suitable shape.
Reference throughout this specification to “an embodiment” or “an implementation” or words of similar import means that a particular described feature, structure, or characteristic is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the phrase “in an embodiment” or “an implementation” or a phrase of similar import in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these inventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings.
The described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the above description, numerous specific details are provided for a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that embodiments of the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations may not be shown or described in detail.

Claims

1. A necktie comprising:

a knot portion comprising a pre-formed knot,

a tongue portion extending downwardly from the knot, and

a neck portion comprised of a first strip and a second strip, wherein each strip extends from the knot portion, wherein the first strip includes a first strip magnet attached to the first strip, and wherein the second strip includes a second strip magnet attached to the second strip; and

a first loose magnet and second loose magnet, wherein each of the first and second loose magnets have a polarity that is opposite in charge to a polarity of each of the first and second strip magnets, respectively.

2. The necktie of claim 1 wherein the first strip magnet and the second strip magnet are secured within the interior of the first strip and second strip respectively, such that they are not visible.

3. The necktie of claim 1 wherein the first strip magnet and the second strip magnet are attached on the exterior of the first strip and second strip respectively.

4. The necktie of claim 1 wherein the first strip magnet and the second strip magnet are attached at the distal end of the first strip and second strip, respectively.

5. A method of securing the necktie of claim 1 to an article of clothing, the method comprising:

positioning the first strip having the first strip magnet at a first desired attachment location on an exterior side of the article of clothing;

positioning the first loose magnet at a first location on an interior side of the article of clothing such that the first loose magnet mates with the first strip magnet in the first strip to secure the first strip to the article of clothing;

positioning the second strip having the second strip magnet at a second desired attachment location on the exterior side of the article of clothing; and

positioning the second loose magnet at a first location on an interior side of the article of clothing such that the second loose magnet mates with the second strip magnet in the second strip to secure the second strip to the article of clothing.

6. A bow tie comprising:

a bow portion comprising a pre-formed bow,

a neck portion comprised of a first strip and a second strip, wherein each strip extends from the bow portion, wherein the first strip includes a first strip magnet attached to the first strip, and wherein the second strip includes a second strip magnet attached to the second strip; and

7. The bow tie of claim 6 wherein the first strip magnet and the second strip magnet are secured within the interior of the first strip and second strip respectively, such that they are not visible.

8. The bow tie of claim 6 wherein the first strip magnet and the second strip magnet are attached on the exterior of the first strip and second strip respectively.

9. The bow tie of claim 6 wherein the first strip magnet and the second strip magnet are attached at the distal end of the first strip and second strip, respectively.

10. A method of securing the bow tie of claim 6 to an article of clothing, the method comprising:

11. A pocket square comprising:

a body portion configured to be placed in a pocket;

a pre-formed portion extending from the body portion;

a first magnet attached to the body portion; and

a second magnet wherein the second magnet has a polarity that is opposite in charge to a polarity of the first magnet.

12. A method of securing the pocket square of claim 11 within a pocket of an article of clothing, the method comprising:

inserting the body portion into a pocket and positioning the first magnet at a first position in the pocket; and

positioning the second magnet at a first location on an interior side of the article of clothing such that the second magnet mates with the first magnet on the body portion to secure the pocket square within the pocket;

13. A method of claim 12 wherein the height of the body portion is less than the depth of the pocket, wherein positioning the first magnet at a first position in the pocket comprises positioning the first magnet at a first position in the pocket such that the a portion of the pre-formed portion extends above the pocket of the article of clothing.

14. A boutonniere comprising:

one or more flowers;

a wrapping encasing the one or more stems of the one or more flowers;

a first magnet located in the wrapping; and

15. A method of securing the boutonniere of claim 14 to an article of clothing, the method comprising:

positioning the first magnet at a first position on the exterior of an article of clothing; and

positioning the second magnet at a first location on an interior side of the article of clothing such that the second magnet mates with the first magnet to secure the boutonniere to the article of clothing.