US2446412A - Steam tie shaper - Google Patents

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Aug. 3, 1948. UEL 2,446,412

STEAM TIE SHAPER Filed Feb. 23, 1946 2 Sheets-Sheet l INVENIDR JQBEPB Emmnum.

1948- J. EMMANUEL 46,412

STEAM TIE SHAPER Filed F eb. 23, 1946 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR Jessa-1 EMMANUEL Patented Aug. 3, 1948 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE STEAM TIE SHAPER I Joseph Emmanuel, New York, N. Y.

Application February 23, 1946, Serial No. 649,642

3 Claims. 1

This invention relates to a steam tie shaper fir shaping and reconditioning neckties and the li e.

It is an object of this invention to provide a device for shaping and reconditioning clothing and the like.

It is another object of this invention to provide a device for steaming and shaping neckties.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a stretcher for steaming and shaping neckties.

Additional objects of this invention as well as its construction, use, and operation will in part be obvious and will in part become apparent from the following disclosure.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the variousnovel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a perspective View of a device according to one form of this invention.

Fig. 2 is a cross section of the article shown in Fig, 1, taken along the line 2-2.

Fig. 3'is a fragmentary side cross section of the article of Fig. 1, taken along the line 33.

I Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a heater member according to one form of the invention.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a device comprising a frame member according to one form of the invention, and having a necktie positioned thereon.

Referring to the figures in detail, in Fig. 1 there is shown a necktie steamer and shaper Ill comprising generally a, frame member I l and a heater member [2 mounted thereon.

The frame member is of the general size and outline shape of a portion of an article of clothing such as, for example, the larger end of a four-in-hand necktie, having a combintion'eye and spring member I3 at the larger end thereof, and the heater member I2 is of a size and shape to fit within the frame member I I. I

The frame member II is a generally U-shaped wire member constructed of a relatively sturdy, flexible material such as, for example, a flexible metal or the like, having diverging sides It and I5 extending from the closed end 16, having finger grip members I! near the ends [8 thereof, and having integral end members I!) and 20 curved inwardly from the ends I8, said end members l9 and 20 crossing and being joined together through the combination eye and spring member 13. The entire frame member, including members l3 to 20 is optionally formed of one piece of wire or the like, and accordingly there is generally no sharp line of demarcation between the various portions thereof; on the contrary there will generally be a smooth intermelding therebetween.

Finger grip members I! comprise generally slight inward curves or indentations in the side members M and I5, providing recessed portions into which fingers fit to provide a more secure gripping position on the frame. Spring member l3 comprises at least one loop of wire joining end members It! and 20 together, whereby the position of the end members with respect to each other is springably movable.

Positioned within the frame member II is a tongue-shaped heater member l2, having an electric lead and plug l2a and extending slightly short of the length-of the frame and extending nearly across the width of the frame. A pair of heat-insulating holder members or clamps 2| at each end of theiheater interconnect it with the frame andfix its position therewithin.

The heater member [2 is shown in greater detail in Fig. 4, together with the sectional views in Figs. 2 and 3. The heater comprises a long tapered metallic strip 22 which is looped back on itself at its wider end, containing a heating unit 23 such as, for example, a conventionally insulated heating coil or the like. The heating unit is, accordingly, located only at the one end of the heating member.

The heating member is preferably constructed of agood thermal conductor, such as, for example, copper, silver, or the like; in this way an even distribution of heat along the entire length of the heating member can be readily obtained. However, it will be understood that other metals, such as, for example, iron, steel, aluminum and the like may be used.

Theentire surface of the heating member has a covering steaming layer such as, for example, a cloth or other fiber layer 24. This covering material is placed around the plate 22 and secured there by means of stitching, adhesive, or the like. The covering 24 serves the purposes of protecting the heating strip 22, preventing excess heat in the strip 22 from being transferred to a necktie and burning it, and indicating excess heat of the heater by scorching-the cloth layer 24 rather than scorching a neck tie.

Figs. 2 and 3 show the assembly of the heater member [2 on the frame II. It is noted that clamps 2| removably secure the heater member manufactured and sold frame member complete In either case its operation will be' ,-the:

in itself.

same.

The use and operation of the device will be sub stantially apparent from the figures-andthe foregoing description.

during at least the final stage of the insertion pro'cess; the frame is squeezed by pressure at the finger grip portions l]. When the frame is fully inserted, the frame is allowed to expand naturally, whereby the necktie'is-placed under tension.

Thistension removes the wrinkles and retains a the tie in a smooth condition. l

When frame Ha of Fig. 5 is used, stubborn wrinkles may lie-removed by holding the stretched necktie in a moist warm atmosphere suchas, for

example, in the escaping steam from a hot teakettle; The device shown in Figs. 1 to l has special Provision forremoval of stubborn wrinkles. Mildly stubborn wrinkles are removed by energizing heater element 2.3 and thereby heating the strip: 22, whereby the Wrinkles are removed by heat. In extreme cases, the cloth covering 24 on theheater strip is moistened; and the heater is'connec'ted to treat the necktie to a-moist, hot

atmosphere.

Inconnection with this last process-,-it is noted that the heater element 23 is located only at one end of the heater strip 22, so that the heater member I2 may be substantially'completely immerse'd in waterwithout damage thereto. Accordingly, an unobvious inter-relation of parts is obtained.

' In any of the cases, after the wrinkles are superficially removed the necktie is permitted to remain on the frame for at least a short period of'time to permit the cloth to dry thoroughlyand to cause the smoothness of the cloth to set firmly. The' d'evice according to this invention is adapted to be used conveniently and quickly; for example; in'the home. By the use of this device a= necktie is quickly reconditioned and subs'tantially all wrinkles are rapidlyremoved; In addition; the device retains the necktie in a stretched condition 'rendering' itxmore" easily cleaned by the application of a cleaning agent.

While I-have illustrated and described the pre-- ferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to' the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within'the scope of the invention'as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim" as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent, is:

1. A combination necktie stretcher and heater therefor comprising a flexible elongated ta- The device is inserted" within the appropriate portion of a necktie, and l pered frame adapted to fit with-in the end of a necktie, end members extending from the wider end of the frame and joined together through a spring loop whereby the end of the frame is urged to expand against a necktie positioned therearound, and finger grip members located on the frame member adjacent to the wider end thereof, and a heater member mounted within said frame and adapted to heat the necktie in the stretched condition, said heater com-prising a thermally conducting metallic stripshaped tent within the frame and having a small heater element at one end thereof.

ZJA COmbiIIB/tlOII necktie stretcher and heater therefor comprising a flexible elongated tapered fraiiie'a'daptedto fit within the end of a necktie, endmembers-extend-ing from the wider end of the frame and joined together through a spring leop' -wliereby the end of the frame is urged to expand against a necktie positioned therearound, andfinger grip members located on the frame member adjacent to the wider end thereof, and a heater member mounted within said frame and adapted to heat the necktie in the stretchedrcond-ition, said heater comprising a thermally conducting metallic strip shaped to fit within the frame and secured Within the frame by thermally insulating clamps, the end of thestrip ad jacent to the wider end of the-frame being looped back on itself to contain a small heater element.

3. A combination necktie stretcher and heater therefor comprising a; flexible elongated tapered frame adapted to fit within the end of a necktie, end members extending from the wider end of the frame and joined together through a spring loop whereby the end of the frame is urged'to expand against a necktie positioned therearound, and finger grip members located on the'frame member adjacent to-the wider end thereof, and a heater membermounted within said frame and adapted to heat the necktie in the stretched condition, said heater comprising a thermally conducting metallic strip shaped to fit within the frame and secured within the frame by thermally insulating clamps,- the end of the strip adjacent to the wider end ofzthe frame-being looped back on itself to contain a small heater element, and a steaming covering substantially surrounding said strip and adaptedto absorb and retain moisture in a position to be vaporized'by the heat irom'said strip.

JOSEPH ENMANUEL.

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