Patent Application
20160165980
This disclosure relates to implementations of a magnetic garment attachment system.
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.
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.
In some implementations, each strip 118a, 118b includes a magnet 105a, 105b (collectively 105), respectively, secured within the distal end of each strip 118a, 118b. 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 110a, 110b (collectively 110) that are used in conjunction with magnets 105a, 105b, respectively to secure the necktie 115 to an article of clothing. In some implementations, magnets 105a, 105b may have a polarity that is opposite in charge to a polarity of the loose magnet 110a, 110b, 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 118a) of the necktie 115 having a first magnet (e.g., magnet 105a) 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 110a) 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 118b) of the necktie 115 having a second magnet (e.g., magnet 105b) 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 110b) 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.
In some implementations, each strip 229a, 229b includes a magnet 205a, 205b, respectively, secured within the distal end of each strip 229a, 229b.
The magnetic garment attachment system 200 further comprises loose magnets 210a, 210b that are used in conjunction with magnets 205a, 205b, 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.
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.
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
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.
For example, in some implementations, as shown in
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.
