Detachable attaching member for a knotted necktie

Abstract

A detachable attaching member may be used to securely attach a knotted necktie to a collar of a shirt or other apparel. The detachable attaching member may include an insert-ring portion, a connector portion, and a fitting portion. The insert-ring portion of the detachable attaching member may be fitted through an outer portion and an inner portion of a necktie to be positioned between an outer knot portion and an inner knot portion of a knotted necktie. The connector portion may extend towards the inner knot portion and the fitting portion may be securely attached to a neck portion of a shirt or other apparel. The detachable attaching member may further include a shaping portion for maintaining a desired shape of the knot of the knotted necktie.

1 . A detachable attaching member for attaching a knotted necktie to a neck portion of a shirt, comprising: 
 an insert-ring portion positioned between an outer knot portion of the knotted necktie and an inner knot portion of the knotted necktie;    a connector portion having a first end connected to the insert-ring portion, the connector portion extending towards the inner knot portion of the knotted necktie; and    a fitting portion connected to a second end of the connector portion, the fitting portion securely attaching the knotted necktie to the neck portion of the shirt.    
     
     
         2 . The member of  claim 1 , further comprising a hinge portion for connecting the fitting portion to the second end of the connector portion.  
     
     
         3 . The member of  claim 2 , wherein the hinge portion comprises a plurality of indentations for elastically engaging the fitting portion and the connector portion.  
     
     
         4 . The member of  claim 2 , wherein the fitting portion is pivoted about the hinge portion for securely attaching to the neck portion.  
     
     
         5 . The member of  claim 1 , further comprising a shaping portion attached to the insert-ring portion, the shaping portion supporting the inner knot portion in a substantially V-shaped position.  
     
     
         6 . The member of  claim 5 , wherein the shaping portion is adjustable.  
     
     
         7 . The member of  claim 1 , wherein the attaching member comprises synthetic resin.