Convertible scarf
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US Β· United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FLEMING EDWARD J
- Publication Date
- 2012-05-17
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable Β· inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Neckwear has been popular for centuries, originally as protection from the cold and later evolving into fashion accessories. In the fifteenth century, Parisians admired the traditional small, knotted neckerchiefs of Croatian mercenaries. These neckerchiefs, which came to be known as βcravats,β began a fashion craze in Europe.
[0002] Around the time of the industrial revolution, there became a need for neckwear that was easy to put on, comfortable, and would last an entire workday. The long tie, or four-in-hand necktie, was created to the answer this need. Since then, neckties have become an almost required apparel item for men's dress attire in both Western and non-Western societies, particularly when dressing for business.
[0003] In the early twentieth century, working in an office became more and more common. Many men, and even some women, were required to wear neckties to work. In the late 1960s, ties, seen as constricting and too traditional, fell ou...