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Multi-purpose pocket tieRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments, NecktiesMulti-purpose pocket tie description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070124846, Multi-purpose pocket tie. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The necessity of having a safe storage and ready access to eyeglasses and cell phones is of obvious importance. Eyeglasses must be protected from inadvertent abuse, and it is not always sensible to store the eyeglasses in a hard case or pocket. This is particularly true when the eyeglasses are used frequently. [0002] Cell phones have reached a reduced size that was not present until fairly recently, with regard to thickness and overall dimensions. There are times when it is not proper to have a cell phone emit an audible ring tone, but instead the phone must be placed on a vibration mode. A problem with this feature, is that unless the phone is in contact with the wearer directly, the fact that it is vibrating may be missed. [0003] The above problems have a joint solution, in which a necktie may supply the necessary means to hold and store either glasses or cell phones. The necktie provides ready access, it is against the wearer's body, and can be considered a rather protected zone, as compared to other areas of the body. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] This invention is intended to provide an ordinary necktie, in which various modifications are available so that the tie can support and hold a pair of glasses, a typical cell phone, or combination of both. This is accomplished through the use of a pocket, which may be located on either the front or back strap portion of the tie, and where the glasses may be either contained within a pocket, or where the ear rest portion may be inserted through a small aperture or defined hole in the front of the tie. [0005] The front strap portion of the tie may provide a small aperture or hole, that is reinforced, and is able to accept the earpiece portion of the glasses. The earpiece portion is pushed through the aperture or hole, with the earpiece portion remaining inserted in between the layers of the front strap portion of the tie, while the rest of the glasses remains on the outside of the tie. The earpiece may be pushed through a portion of the front strap, the entire front strap, or both the front and back strap portion of the tie. Simple gravitational effects, will cause the eyeglasses to remain secured in relation to the necktie. [0006] In addition to the aperture on the front strap portion, a pocket may be provided on either the rear side of the back strap or front strap portion of the necktie. The eyeglasses may be folded and placed within the pocket. [0007] Said pocket may also receive and store a cell phone. A pocket may also be provided with a small opening to allow any external ear piece cord or electrical wire to be placed through it. [0008] Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide a necktie that allows a secure storage means for a pair of eyeglasses, cell phone, or both. [0009] It is a further object of his invention to provide a necktie that is capable of storing eyeglasses or a cell phone so that said eyeglasses or cell phone are readily accessible, conveniently accessible, and easily protected by the wearer. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES [0010] FIG. 1 is a front view of the improved tie, in which the front strap portion is shown, where said front strap defines a small opening or hole into the interior of the front strap portion, and where a pair of glasses is shown adjacent to and inserted into the opening. [0011] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the front strap portion of the tie, in which a pair of glasses is inserted into the front panel of the front strap portion. [0012] FIG. 3 is a view of the aperture or hole on the front strap of the necktie. [0013] FIG. 4 depicts the two strap portions of a typical necktie, with a pair of glasses placed into a pocket defined on the rear strap portion. [0014] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the pocket portion of FIG. 4, as seen from above. [0015] FIG. 6 is a side view of the tie, in which the front strap is shown with the eyeglass ear rest placed through the opening or hole. A pocket is also shown on the back strap portion. [0016] FIG. 7 is a side view the tie shown in FIG. 6, in which the ear rest has been inserted through a hole defined in both the front strap and back strap. [0017] FIG. 8 is a view of the backside of the front strap portion of a neck tie, showing a pocket in which a cell phone has been placed within said pocket. The bottom area of the pocket defines an opening through which an electrical cord may be placed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0018] Referring now to figure one, a front strap portion 40 of a necktie 10 is shown, as viewed from the front side, so that the front panel portion 45 of the front strap 40 is visible. Typical eyeglasses 20 are also shown, where said eyeglasses 20 have an elongated earpiece 21, as is found on most eyeglasses. The earpiece 21 has a defined peripheral end 51, which is able to be inserted through a hole 30 defined on the front panel of the front strap portion 40 of the tie 10. Moving the peripheral end 51 through opening 30, the entire length of the earpiece 21 will also moves through the hole 30, until the entire length of the earpiece 21 is inserted through the hole 30, and where the earpiece 21 has been moved so that the peripheral end 51 is adjacent to the rest of the glasses 20. The defined edge of the hole 30 will be against the hinge portion 52 of the glasses 20, the hinge portion 52 allows movement of the earpiece 21 in a rotational manner around the hinge 52 in relation to the frame portion 53, in an action commonly known as "folding" eyeglasses. Thus, when the earpiece 21 has been inserted through the opening 30, virtually all of the mass of eyeglasses 20 will be below the hole 30, thereby allowing gravitational forces to maintain the position of the eyeglasses 20 so that they descend downward from the hole 30. This allows eyeglasses 20 to be stored securely in relation to the tie 10. Said eyeglasses 20 are easily retrievable and removable from the tie 10 by simply grasping the frame portion 53 and polling the ear piece 21 back out through the hole 30. [0019] Referring now also to FIG. 2, the front strap portion 40 of the tie 10 is shown, in which a front panel 45 and back panel 46 define a small cavity 43 between them. One manner of securing the eyeglasses 20 is where the hole 30 is defined only through the front panel 45 of the front strap portion 40. The ear piece 21 is inserted through the hole 30 so that it moves into the cavity 43. As is also shown in FIG. 2, the hole 30 may have a reinforced area such as increased stitching which defines the peripheral edge of the hole 30. The hole 30 may have various ornamental shapes and configurations to allow it to blend in with the patterns of the tie 10. Further, the hole 30, may comprise an opening or a simple slit that allows it to be unnoticeable when not in use. [0020] Referring now also to FIG. 3, two examples of opening variations regarding holes 30 are shown. The hole 30 may comprise a rounded or oval shape, which is defined by the reinforced stitching 31, such as the hole 30 depicted on top in relation to the second hole 30'. Hole 30' is an example of a slit, in which the reinforced stitching 31' allows the physical opening of the hole 30' to remain closed until needed, by having the reinforced stitching 31' to come together when not in use. It should also be understood that other types of openings may be provided, with regard to shades and ornamental features. In addition, there may be more than one hole 30 defined on a tie 10 so as to allow storage of multiple eyeglasses 20 or at the insertion of the ear piece 21 through first one hole 30 and then back out of the tie 10 through hole 30'. Continue reading about Multi-purpose pocket tie... Full patent description for Multi-purpose pocket tie Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Multi-purpose pocket tie patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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