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  Replacement fabric loop for a necktieUSPTO Application #: 20060090241Title: Replacement fabric loop for a necktie Abstract: The present invention is a replacement fabric loop for a necktie. The replacement fabric loop includes an elongated transverse member having anchor sections located on opposing ends of the transverse member. Each anchor section has a non-marring adhesive on the bottom side of the anchor section. The anchor sections are attached on to the backside of the main section of a necktie. The tail section of the necktie may then be restrained under the transverse member. The replacement fabric loop may be positioned anywhere on the necktie to accommodate neckties of various lengths. The replacement fabric loop may be reusable, disposable, and temporary. (end of abstract) Agent: Michael L. Diaz, P.C. - Piano, TX, US Inventor: Dale L. Pitts USPTO Applicaton #: 20060090241 - Class: 002144000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments, Neckties The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060090241. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to clothing accessories. Specifically, the present invention relates to a detachable replacement fabric loop for a necktie. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] The use of neckties with formal or business apparel is quite common. One of the most popular types of necktie worn by men is the "four-in-hand" necktie. A conventional four-in-hand necktie is tied about the neck with a knot at a shirt collar and generally has an outward facing main section passing down the shirt to conceal shirt buttons. In addition, a somewhat narrower tail section hangs down from the knot and is concealed by the outward facing section. It is quite common that a fabric loop is affixed to the inward side of the main section of the necktie. Typically, the tail section is inserted through the fabric loop to restraint the tail and allows the main section and tail section to hang as a unit. However, after frequent use of the necktie, it is common for the fabric loop to become unstitched on one end or tear off and become inadvertently removed from the tie. In addition, in many instances, the tail section is not long enough to fit within the fabric loop. A replacement fabric loop, which is attachable anywhere on the tie, is needed. [0005] Although there are no known prior art teachings of an apparatus such as that disclosed herein, prior art references that discuss subject matter that bears some relation to matters discussed herein are U.S. Pat. No. 4,920,579 to Swain (Swain), U.S. Pat. No. 5,815,836 to Jacobson (Jacobson), and U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2004/0133964 to Rudenko (Rudenko). [0006] Swain discloses a tie restraint apparatus for holding a tie tail portion of a four-in-hand necktie at the front portion of a shirt. The tie tail is an elongated end portion of a necktie and includes a transversely extending fabric strip secured at spaced apart distances to a back surface of the tail portion. The tie restraint apparatus includes an elongated plastic strip having an opening at each spaced apart location for support by attachment to spaced apart buttons on the front portion of the shirt. However, Swain does not teach or suggest a detachable replacement fabric loop for restraining the tail section of the tie. [0007] Jacobson discloses an apparatus for anchoring a tie to a wearer's shirt. The apparatus includes two parallel rails attached to the back of a tie, which provide support for a horizontal collar with a slot. The horizontal collar is configured to travel along the vertical rails. An elongated member is adapted for vertical movement inside the slot of the horizontal collar. However, Jacobson does not teach or suggest a detachable replacement fabric loop for restraining the tail section of a tie. [0008] Rudenko also discloses a retaining device for a necktie. The device includes a clip attached to a fabric loop. The tie is attached to a strap of the shirt by the clip, thereby restraining the tie against the shirt. However, Rudenko does not teach or suggest a detachable replacement fabric loop for restraining the tail section of a tie. [0009] The existing devices all include mechanisms for restraining the entire tie against a shirt. None of the existing devices shows a detachable fabric loop for restraining the tail of the tie against the main section of the tie. A mechanism is needed which provides a temporary or permanent replacement for a fabric loop which may be attachable and positioned anywhere on the tie. [0010] Thus, it would be a distinct advantage to have a replacement fabric loop which is attached to the tie for restraining the tail of the tie against the main section of the tie. It is an object of the present invention to provide such an apparatus. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0011] In one aspect, the present invention is a replacement fabric loop attachable to a necktie. The replacement fabric loop includes an elongated transverse member having two opposing ends. An anchor section is located on each end. In addition, each anchor section has an attachment section allowing attachment of the anchor section to a surface. Each anchor section is attached to the necktie. A tail section of the necktie is then inserted under the transverse member to restraint the tail section of the necktie. [0012] In another aspect, the present invention is a replacement fabric loop for attachment to a necktie having a main section and a tail section. The replacement fabric loop includes an elongated transverse member having two ends. Anchor sections are located on each end. Each anchor section has a non-marring adhesive substance on a bottom side of the anchor section allowing attachment and detachment from a surface. Each anchor section is attached to a backside of the main section of the necktie. The tail section of the necktie is then inserted under the transverse member to restraint the tail section. The replacement fabric loop may be constructed of any flexible material such as a cloth or paper-based material. [0013] In still another aspect, the present invention is a replacement fabric loop and necktie combination. The combination includes a necktie having a main section and a tail section. The replacement fabric loop includes an elongated transverse member having two ends. An anchor section is located on each end. Each anchor section has a non-marring adhesive substance on a bottom side of the anchor section allowing attachment and detachment to the necktie. Each anchor section is attached to a backside of the main section of the necktie. The tail section of the necktie is inserted under the transverse member to restraint the tail section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014] FIG. 1 (prior art) is a partial front perspective view of a conventional necktie attached to a shirt; [0015] FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of a replacement fabric loop in the preferred embodiment of the present invention; [0016] FIG. 3 is an enlarged bottom view of the replacement fabric loop of FIG. 2; [0017] FIG. 4 is a partial front perspective view of the necktie having an attached replacement fabric loop in the preferred embodiment of the present invention; [0018] FIG. 5 is an enlarged rear view of the main section of the necktie with the replacement fabric loop; and [0019] FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a cutting die diagram having a plurality of replacement fabric loops. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0020] A replacement fabric loop which is attached to a necktie is disclosed. FIG. 1 is a partial front perspective view of a conventional necktie 10 attached to a shirt 12. The necktie is wrapped around a shirt collar 14 and held against the front portion 16 of the collar by a knot 18. The necktie includes a front facing main section 20 and a tail section 22 held within a fabric loop 24. The main section conceals the tail section and shirt buttons 26 from view. To allow the necktie to hang as a unit, the tail section is restrained against the main section by inserting the tail into the fabric loop. The fabric loop is typically sewn upon a rear surface 28 of the main section. As discussed above, it is quite common for the fabric loop to become unstitched at one end or torn off from the main section, leaving an unsightly free hanging tail section. In addition, when the necktie is tied into a knot, the tail is often not long enough to be inserted into the original fabric loop. In both cases, the tail is allowed to hang freely, which is very undesirable for the fashion conscious individual. Continue reading... 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