Magnetic tie clip
OwnerRay C. Bates, Robert Alleninventors
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Abstract
A magnetic tie clip is provided, which includes a first component that is fastened with a button on a shirt and a second component which is fastened on a tie. The second component includes a magnet which is magnetically coupled with the first component in order to secure the tie to the shirt. The first component further includes a button fastener which attaches with the button, a magnetic member which is magnetically coupled with the second component, and a connector which flexibly connects the button fastener and the magnetic member. The connector may be set to a length which provides for flexible movement of the magnetic member relative to the button fastener, such that the tie is secured close to the shirt but is permitted to move as the wearer moves.
Claims19
A magnetic tie clip, comprising:
- a first component which is fastened with a button on a shirt;
- a second component which is fastened with a tie;
- and
- a magnet disposed on the second component, wherein the first component is magnetically coupled with the magnet on the second component.
A magnetic tie clip, comprising:
- a first component which is fastened with a button on a shirt;
- a second component which is fastened with a tie;
- and
- a magnet disposed on the first component, wherein the first component is magnetically coupled with the magnet on the second component.
A method of securing a tie to a shirt, comprising:
- fastening a first component with a button on a shirt;
- fastenining a second component with a tie;
- and
- coupling the first component with the second component using a magnet disposed on the second component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.