Patent Application
20170251737
The technical field relates in general to making ties, and more specifically to making a clip-on bowtie.
Numerous types and styles of bowties are known to the prior art. U.S. Pat. No. 2,394,024 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,361,413 and US Patent Application No US 2015/0216243A1 describe premade bowties. D534,333 S described addition of a second material to a bowtie. The present invention is distinguished from the prior art in providing a crisp, precise aesthetically pleasing but durable bowtie that can be inexpensively made but may also be easily varied in manufacture to please many tastes.
Accordingly, one or more embodiments provide for making crisp clip-on bowties that are composed of multiple layers. The first and second layer are made in a similar manner but are usually a different color material to provide interest. Basically an interfacing having at least horizontal and vertical fold lines and two boxes is secured to a first bowtie material. The boxes identified on the interfacing are layered with additional material that aids in stiffening the bowtie and giving it a crisp look. The material/interfacing combination is then folded along the horizontal lines, and secured with adhesive followed by a fold on the vertical fold lines and securing with adhesive. Each layer of the bowtie has a clean side and a folded side. The folded side of each layer are joined together with adhesive. A bowtie clip is secured to the clean side of the second layer. The two layers are then folded inward toward the center around the clip and then the edges of the horizontal folds are folded back. A rubber band is then used to secure the bowtie in folded form. The vertical edges are then straightened. Additional adhesive is added at the vertical edges between the two layers. A cover is placed over the rubber band at the center and around the two layers and the clip to finish the bowtie.
There are numerous variations to the first layer of the bowtie that can be implemented. For example a center cutout may be cut out of the first bowtie material and then, covered with a material that complements the material of the second bowtie layer. Similarly, rectangular bars and picture cutouts provide numerous color combinations and variations to the tie.
Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.
The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements and which together with the detailed description below are incorporated in and form part of the specification, serve to further illustrate various exemplary embodiments and to explain various principles and advantages in accordance with the embodiments.
In overview, the present disclosure concerns a method of making bowties. More particularly, various inventive concepts and principles are embodiments in systems, devices, and methods therein for multiple layer crisp preform clip on bowties.
The instant disclosure is provided to further explain in an enabling fashion the best modes of performing one or more embodiments. The disclosure is further offered to enhance an understanding and appreciation for the inventive principles and advantages thereof, rather than to limit in any manner the invention. The invention is defined solely by the appended claims including any amendments made during the pendency of this application and all equivalents of those claims as issued.
It is further understood that the use of relational terms such as first and second, and the like, if any, are used solely to distinguish one from another entity, item, or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities, items or actions. It is noted that some embodiments may include a plurality of processes or steps, which can be performed in any order, unless expressly and necessarily limited to a particular order; i.e., processes or steps that are not so limited may be performed in any order.
As further discussed herein below, various inventive principles and combinations thereof are advantageously employed to reduce time and cost of bowtie production
Basic Bowtie
A first basic bowtie pattern (
Making the First Wing (First Layer):
Pattern shown in
Iron or otherwise secure adhesive and non marked side of interface to the wrong side of the first bowtie material (first wing) so marked pattern on interfacing is visible. Place the material side down and the marked interfacing side up so that it is visible.
There are two boxes on interfacing pattern, one defined by intersection of lines 1, 2, 3, and 4 and the second defined by the intersection of lines 1, 2, 5, 6. To the two boxes three layers of material are added. The added material is cut so as to fit exactly in the box. The three layers fit exactly on top of each other. The three layers may be a tape, interfacing, or any materials that will permit a three layered piece that fit exactly in the boxes as defined above and also three layers that will adhere to each other and the interfacing.
The interfacing/material combination is folded up along line 7 so that the material side is partially visible. The interfacing/material is also folded up along line 8. Adhesive is applied to keep the flaps created by the folds along lines 7 and 8 closed. The project is then turned over so that the material side is facing up and the interfacing is on the bottom. Check to make sure the project measures the same the along the length. Iron. Fold material/interfacing inward along axis defined by line 3 and also fold the opposite end of project inward along axis defined by line 6. Make sure edges defined by line 7 and line 8 fold remain identical. There should be no excess material where the material/interfacing of the line 3 and line 6 folds meet at the center of the project. Glue or adhesive is added from each end of the bowtie to the box area. The material is then folded and ironed. At this point there is a side of the project, named the folded side, where the two folds (line 3 and line 6 folds) meet and an opposite clean side. And the first layer or wing is complete
Making a Second Wing (Second Layer)
Paragraphs [0015]-[0018] are repeated to make a second wing nearly identical in size and shape to the first wing.
To the second wing, on the side of the project that does not contain the folded ends, a bowtie clip is added. Any type of clip may be used. The fabric of the project may be cut or otherwise modified to adhere the clip to the project or so a portion of the clip can be inserted into the second wing itself. The clip should be centered on the back of the project both horizontally and vertically. Then flip project over so that the side containing the folds along line 3 and 6 are facing up. In a preferred embodiment, the clip if further modified with tubes (preferably rubber) that slip onto each side the clip and help to keep bowtie in place when it is worn. The function of the tubes is to keep bowtie in place. Preferably the tubes are made of a material that will prevent movement of the bowtie when placed on a collar, such as rubber. Preferably the tubes fit on the ends of the clip. The size, color, shape and material of the tubes may obviously be varied by the user and still encompassed by the present invention.
Combine the First and Second Wings (Layers)
Double sided adhesive tape or another adhesive is added along the folds/edges formed by line 7 and 8 at the center of each where the both edges formed by the folds along line 3 and 6 meet are both held securely closed. The first wing is then placed on top of this second wing. In this manner the side of the first wing that has the line 3 and line 6 folds that meet at the middle is attached to side of the second wing that has the line 3 and line 6 folds that meet at the middle. In this manner all of the rough edges of bowtie construction are hidden within the center of the bowtie.
With the clip at the bottom, the two wings are folded to form a bowtie shape. In particular, holding the project by the clip in the back, the two wings are first folded or pinched inward toward the center and then the outside edges formed by lines 7 and 8 are folded back. The fold is secured by a rubber band (or other securing device) that goes around the clip and the two wings in the pinched form in the center. Then the edges formed by the lines 3 and 6 are folded back. In this way, nice crisp straight edges will be formed along lines 3 and 6 and a deep fold that gives the tie and aesthetically pleasing look to the tie is formed. Ideally this pinching, folding and forming are completed while the adhesive used in paragraph [0018] is still malleable making sure the user can adjust the bowtie as desired.
A covering that may be a fabric strip is then added around the center of the bowtie covering the rubber band and going around the center of the clip and finishing the look of the bowtie. This can be formed from a strip of fabric or other appropriate material. It may be attached to the bowtie by any appropriate means, including double sided adhesive tape, glue, thread, interfacing, or other means.
Glue can be added in between the two wings at the edges formed by lines 3 and 6 to add to the crispness and shape of the tie and secure the two wings together.
There are several variations of the bowtie that can be added to the basic bowtie demonstrated in
Bowtie with Center Cut Out
Making the First Wing (First Layer)
To make the bowtie shown in
Proceed with procedure outlined in [0015] for placing additional material in boxes. A second bowtie material about the size of the rectangle formed by lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 is placed on top of the boxes formed by the three layers and covering the first rectangle cut out is added. Usually this second material is identical to the material used to form the second wing of the bowtie, but the material selected is up to the user. The process of folding, and gluing described in [0018] then takes place. Bowtie completion proceeds as described in [0019]-[0024].
Bowtie with Bars Cut Out
Making the First Wing (First Layer)
To make the bowtie shown in
Bowtie with Center and Bars Cut Out
To make the bowtie shown in
Bowtie with Picture Windows.
To make the bowtie pictured in
The present invention also covers the bowties made by the above described methods and as shown in the Figures.
Obviously, any thickness of material can be used to make the bowties of the present invention. Particularly with respect to the interfacing, bowtie material, center cover. Further any color or pattern of material can be used.
Obviously the size of the bowtie may be varied. Bowties suitable for infants, children, adults, and animals are encompassed by the present invention. The bowties of the present invention are also suitable for home décor and the like.
By interfacing it is meant any material that can be marked with a pattern and will also adhere to a fabric. Typically it will be two-sided, with one side containing an adhesive and one side markable. Typically the interfacing is infused with an adhesive that upon application of heat from an iron or other heat source will adhere the interface material to a fabric. Any strength or type of adhesive used with interfacing is workable in the bowties of the present invention.
An additional material is added to the boxes identified on the interfacing. This material may be tape, interfacing or any other material that meets the criteria of adhering to itself and the interfacing.
The term glue is meant to be same as adhesive and double sided adhesive. Any type of adhesive may be used at any step of bowtie manufacture, it is the preference of the user as to whether a liquid, a tape or other means of glue deliver are to be used.
By fabric, or bowtie material we mean any material. It may be cotton, silk, wool, rayon, polyester, lycra or other materials or a blend of materials. It may include ribbon, lace or other decorative materials.
Term bowtie is equivalent to bow-tie. Clip-on is same as clip on or clamp or any means that permit the bowtie to be attached to the second bowtie layer.
The term project is used when interfacing and at least one material are combined into something that will eventually become a bowtie.
Iron refers to any means of applying heat to cloth and interfacing material. It would also encompass a blower or other device. Iron also refers to the action word of using an iron or pressing. Any means of delivering heat to activate the adhesive is encompassed by the present invention. Further, if an adhesive that does not response to heat but rather another element such as light or cold is used in the bowtie construction methods outlined in this specification, than the activation means of that adhesive is also usable with the claimed methods of making bowties.
The bowties of the present invention may be customized to the individual consumer in terms of fabric choice but also size and shape.
More than two layers or more than two types of fabrics may be used.
The bowties of the present invention have the advantage that no part of the construction is exposed and there is not subject to wear that may cause the tie to fall apart. Further since both layers of the bowtie are glued together, less fraying or sagging of the tie is possible.
Terms used in the claims are intended to be interpreted, first, as would be understood by one of skill in clothing manufacturing; and if not thus interpretable, in accordance with a scientific dictionary related to such field; and then if not thus interpretable, a general dictionary may be used
This disclosure is intended to explain how to fashion and use various embodiments in accordance with the invention rather than to limit the true, intended, and fair scope and spirit thereof. The invention is defined solely by the appended claims, as they may be amended during the pendency of this application for patent, and all equivalents thereof. The foregoing description is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiment(s) was chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended claims, as may be amended during the pendency of this application for patent, and all equivalents thereof, when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are fairly, legally, and equitably entitled.
