Apparel – Body garments – Neckties
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-14
2001-01-09
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Body garments
Neckties
C002S144000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06170085
ABSTRACT:
RELATED APPLICATIONS
The present invention was first described in Disclosure Document Number 459,119 filed on Jul. 19, 1999. There are no previously filed, nor currently any co-pending applications, anywhere in the world.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to both lint brush devices and neckties and, more particularly, to a combination lint brush and necktie.
2. Description of the Related Art
In the related art, many devices are known that disclose the design and function of a lint removal brush. These include U.S. Pat. No. 5,148,571 issued in the name of Brazis et al. Also, U.S. Pat. No. D 362,965 issued in the name of Tastanis, U.S. Pat. No. D 324,779 issued in the name of Ueda, U.S. Pat. No. D 313,509 issued in the name of Ueda, U.S. Pat. No. D 309,378 issued in the name of Kiesz, U.S. Pat. No. D 309,376 issued in the name of Kiesz, and U.S. Pat. No. D 281,291 issued in the name of Schuler, III.
Other art is also generally known. U.S. Pat. No. 4,642,835 issued in the name of Schmitz describes a combination lint brush and shoe polishing brush. U.S. Pat. No. D 313,088 issued in the name of Her discloses the ornamental design of a combination lint brush, comb, and shoehorn.
However, nowhere in the art is an apparatus that provides the functions of a conventional necktie and incorporates a built in lint brush for removing lint, hair and similar undesired items from one's clothing.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention, when outwardly viewed, appears identical to that of a conventional necktie. It can be made from any material that is used to make conventional neckties, including silk, and synthetic blends. The invention is routed around the wearer's neck and tied in any conventional manner. It can be secured with a tie clip or clasp also. The invention includes a small triangular shaped piece of material with short bristles on the rear side of the front tip of the tie. The material is identical in nature to that used on common lint removal brushes. When one wishes to remove lint or similar substances from their shirt or clothing, one simply takes the tie and brushes it over the offending object. The lint or similar item, is then removed.
The use of the present invention provides individuals one device that serves two functions that can be worn regardless of clothing style.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3842436 (1974-10-01), Hirschson
patent: 5285312 (1994-02-01), Mastro
patent: 5745918 (1998-05-01), Shukla et al.
Calvert John J.
Gugliotta John D.
Hoey Alissa L.
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