Self-tie bow tie made with no fabric fasteners, hooks or pile fasteners.

Abstract

Herein is described an invention comprising a customized bow tie of 2 basic parts: a bow strip and a neck band. The bow strip may be pre-tied or otherwise, and is held in shape by a tubular bow loop, located in the center of the tied bow strip. The neck band portion has an unrestricted path through the bow strip. The neck band is not adjustable. It is customized to the size of wearer and does not employ hook and pile fabric fasteners. The absences of any fasteners, means no need to employ dexterity needed to adjust fasteners and hooks and also eliminates bulk in shirt collar.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION[0001]I have been a regular wearer of bow ties for many years and have personally noted each of the above disadvantages. I am well aware of the effective use of pile type fabric fasteners for apparel such as belt, shoes and jackets. These are often called by the trademark “VELCRO” fasteners.[0002]It occurred to me that some of the problems of bow tie construction might be solved if pile type fasteners were somehow combined with a bow tie. Unfortunately, pile fasteners themselves often unsightly, provide bulges themselves and often are not reliable. They provide a degree of adjustability but in the process usually have a length of unwanted overhang.[0003]In occurred to me that a pile fastener could be compatible with a bow tie if it provided adjustability with concealment under the bow tie itself without much bulge showing and with some provision for concealment of any overhang length of the pile fastener. However, the challenge of poor dexterity and...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a bow tie that doesn't have fabric fasteners or pile type fasteners, which makes it easier for people with poor dexterity or motor skills to wear. It also eliminates the bulges around the collar caused by the fasteners. The bow tie is washable and can be reused, reducing carbon footprint and energy consumption. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more accessible and comfortable bow tie while also being environmentally friendly.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, pile fasteners themselves often unsightly, provide bulges themselves and often are not reliable.

They provide a degree of adjustability but in the process usually have a length of unwanted overhang.

However, the challenge of poor dexterity and motor skills still poses a challenge for bow ties with fabric fasteners and pile type fasteners.

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