Invisible magnetic tie clip and related methods and systems

Abstract

A tie clip system including a tie including a front blade, wherein the front blade includes a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the front portion includes a front rear face, wherein the rear portion includes a front face and back rear face, a rear blade; and a tie clip including a first arm located between the front rear face and the front face, a second arm connected to the first arm at a hinge, wherein the second arm is located between the back rear face and the rear blade, a biasing element biasing the first arm towards contact with the second arm, a first magnetic element connected to the second arm, and a second magnetic element magnetically securing the rear blade between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application incorporates by reference and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 929,286 filed Jan. 20, 2014.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present subject matter relates generally to tie clips and tie retainers for tied ties. More specifically, the present invention relates to tie clips for securing the rear blade of a tie to the front blade and for securing the tie to a shirt.[0003]A common problem with men's ties, especially for taller men and for men who prefer a double Windsor knot is that the back or “tail” of the tie is usually too short to go through the keeper on the back of the front blade of the tie. This results in the tail hanging out from behind the tie, looking very sloppy.[0004]Previous tie clips were not able to resolve this issue as they were designed to attach to the lower part of the front blade of the tie and then to the shirt. Others have pins or points that pierce the material on...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent provides tied tie and tie clip systems that allow the tie clip to be invisible when worn. The tie clip includes a clip portion with a first member and a second member that can be removably inserted into the rear seam of the tied tie. A biasing element biases the first member towards contact with the second member, and a magnetic element magnetically secures the tie to the clip. The tie clip system also includes a connector and an anchor member for securing the tie to a shirt or other garment. The technical effects of the invention include preventing the rear blade of a tie from becoming visible and providing a fashionable way to secure a tie to the body when worn.

Problems solved by technology

A common problem with men's ties, especially for taller men and for men who prefer a double Windsor knot is that the back or “tail” of the tie is usually too short to go through the keeper on the back of the front blade of the tie.

This results in the tail hanging out from behind the tie, looking very sloppy.

Previous tie clips were not able to resolve this issue as they were designed to attach to the lower part of the front blade of the tie and then to the shirt.

Others have pins or points that pierce the material on the back of the tie, potentially damaging it, or creating a point from which damage can proceed.

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