Method and apparatus for keeping a shirt collar aligned and secured, magnetically, against a shirt front, with a decorative collar link assembly

a collar link and magnetic technology, applied in the direction of garments, clothing, etc., can solve the problems of inability to keep a shirt collar properly aligned and positioned against a shirt front, no disclosure of a capability, and ongoing problems

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-12-18
PULSIFER KIRK ANDREW
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[0005]A method and apparatus for keeping a shirt collar aligned and secured, magnetically, with a deco...

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The inability to keep a shirt collar properly aligned and positioned against a shirt front, has been an ongoing problem.
A shortcoming of said design is that multiple magnets are required for holding each collar, which makes the...

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[0020]Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like parts, FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 illustrate various embodiments of apparatus of the invention, required for practice of methods of the invention. More particularly, FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a decorative collar link assembly 20 of the invention, positioned in one location on the outside surface of a shirt collar 32 of a shirt 34.

[0021]FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of one embodiment of a decorative collar link assembly 20 of the invention comprising one embodiment of a decorative cap 21 assembled with one embodiment of a single base magnet 22, shown with dotted lines. The decorative cap 21 can be comprised of any size, shape, finish, or design and any material such as, but not limited to, metal, plastic, composite, fabric, rock, mineral, jewel, gem, and / or wood. The single base magnet 22 assembled under the decorative cap 21 forms the decorative collar link assembly 20 positioned on the outside ...

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A method and apparatus for securing a shirt collar in a desired position and orientation, magnetically, against a shirt front, using a decorative collar link assembly. The decorative collar link apparatus is an assembly that includes a decorative cap assembled to a single base magnet thereby attachable to an outside surface of a shirt collar, aligned opposite a separate single magnet placed against the inside surface of a shirt, wherein the decorative collar link assembly on the outside of a shirt is magnetically attachable to the inside magnet through the shirt material, for securing the shirt collar in the selected position and orientation. There are no pins or other interlocking devices as the collar links are held in place strictly via opposing magnet forces of attraction. The decorative collar link cap surface can be any material, design pattern, insignia, logo, emblem, or finish that would be typically construed as visually appealing and thereby add to the fashionable sense of the aligned and magnetically secured shirt collar.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]This invention relates to a method and apparatus for keeping a shirt collar properly aligned and secured, magnetically, with a decorative collar link assembly.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The inability to keep a shirt collar properly aligned and positioned against a shirt front, has been an ongoing problem. Solutions to this problem involving magnetic devices have been attempted. Reference in this regard, Boos U.S. Pat. No. 8,108,948 entitled Method and Apparatus for Keeping a Shirt Collar Aligned and Fastened, Magnetically, which utilizes an elongated stainless steel strip inserted into the collar and held in place with a magnet. A shortcoming is that the said collar stay is concealed and without an outward displayed decorative element offers no additional visual appeal to the aligned and fastened shirt collar. Barnes U.S. Pat. No. 6,748,602 entitled Decorative Magnetic Collar Link, utilizes a decorative, detachable / attachable outwardly visible magnetic top...

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IPC IPC(8): A41B3/04
CPCA41B3/04A41F1/002A44C25/008A44D2203/00
Inventor PULSIFER, KIRK ANDREW
Owner PULSIFER KIRK ANDREW
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