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US 6,412,118 B1Granted
Pocket handkerchief
OwnerGarland R. Shanklininventor
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Abstract
A pocket handkerchief is arranged to be displayed from a pocket, such as a breast pocket of a business suit. The pocket handkerchief is woven entirely of fabric and stitched such that an ornamental part of the handkerchief is visible when deposited in the pocket. The pocket handkerchief may be useful as a handkerchief, when needed. After use, the pocket handkerchief may be returned to the pocket and thereafter maintain its stylish quality.
Claims9
A pocket handkerchief comprising:
- a base portion comprising fabric arranged in a contiguous unfolded area to be received into a pocket, wherein the base portion is independent of a stiffening means;
- and
- a display portion coupled to the base portion, wherein the display portion is visible once the base portion is in the pocket.
A method of arranging a handkerchief for display from a pocket, comprising:
- gathering a first fabric portion to be visible;
- assembling a second fabric portion to fit in the pocket, wherein the second fabric portion comprises a contiguous unfolded area independent of a support material;
- and
- securing the first fabric portion to the second fabric portion.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.