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US 5,630,259 AGranted
Neckerchief slide
OwnerE. Randall Rickettsinventor
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for retaining neckerchiefs scarves, handkerchiefs, bandannas, and/or other deformable items is disclosed. One embodiment of the invention is a neckerchief slide comprising a body having a cavity through it. A first post and a second post connect to the body on opposite sides of the cavity. The first and second posts are capable of securing an elastic band such that the elastic band extends across the cavity.
Claims20
A neckerchief slide, comprising:
- a body having a cavity therethrough, the cavity comprising a closed elongated opening,
- a first post and a second post, the first post and second post connected to the body on opposing sides of the cavity, wherein the first post and second post are operable to secure an elastic band such that the elastic band extends across the cavity, and
- a first elastic band secured to the body by the first post and second post, a first portion of the first elastic band extending across the cavity in opposed relation to a second portion of the first elastic band extending across the cavity.
A neckerchief slide, comprising:
- a body having a cavity therethrough, the cavity comprising a closed elongated opening,
- an elongated slot formed on and extending through a portion of the body and operable to secure an elastic band such that the elastic band extends across the cavity, and
- an elastic band secured by the slot, a first portion of the band extending across the cavity in opposed relation to a second portion of the band extending across the cavity.
A method for retaining a compressible item, comprising:
- forming a body having a cavity therethrough, the cavity comprising a closed elongated opening;
- forming an elongated slot adjacent to a portion of the body and operable to secure an elastic band such that the elastic band extends across the cavity;
- securing an elastic band across the cavity to form a loop, the elastic band secured by the slot;
- passing a portion of the compressible item through the cavity and through the loop.
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