Shaping frame

Abstract

A neck tie knot shaping frame is disclosed. The frame is formed with interconnecting round members with an open back allowing the fabric of the tie to form over and pass through the frame. The frame alters the shape of the knot from shapes ranging from ball or egg shape to square, triangular or other shapes. The frame provides for a variety of different appearances for the knot of the tie. The frame is installed entirely within the knot portion of the tie allowing it to alter the width, length and appearance of the tie knot.

1 . A tie shaping frame comprising;
 a frame structure configured for placement completely behind the exposed outer fabric fold of a knotted neck tie such that the structure alters the shape of the exposed outer fabric fold of the knot portion of the tie to essentially conform the exposed knot fabric portion of the tie to the shape of the frame structure placed; wherein   the frame structure is an open backed frame structure to provide clearance for at least some of the knot of the necktie:   an upper clearance area for clearance of both neck tie members that wrap around the neck of a user:   a lower clearance area for clearance of the free ends of the necktie.   
   
   
       2 . (canceled) 
   
   
       3 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the frame is formed from an open cage. 
   
   
       4 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the frame is made from a molded or casting process. 
   
   
       5 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the shape of the frame structure is spherical shaped to make the exposed outer fabric fold of the knotted tie have a spherical shape. 
   
   
       6 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the shape of the frame is diamond shaped to make the exposed outer fabric fold of the knotted tie have a diamond shape. 
   
   
       7 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the shape of the frame is pyramid shaped to make the exposed outer fabric fold of the knotted tie have a pyramid shape. 
   
   
       8 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the shape of the frame is egg shaped to make the exposed outer fabric fold of the knotted tie have an egg shape. 
   
   
       9 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the shape of the frame is square shaped to make the exposed outer fabric fold of the knotted tie have a square shape. 
   
   
       10 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the shape of the frame is rectangular shaped to make the exposed outer fabric fold of the knotted tie have a rectangular shape. 
   
   
       11 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the vertical and horizontal interconnecting members are round members. 
   
   
       12 - 14 . (canceled) 
   
   
       15 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the frame is formed from a plurality of members that are essentially round in cross section. 
   
   
       16 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the frame structure wraps with an open angle of between 135 and 359 degrees. 
   
   
       17 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the frame structure wraps with an open angle of between 160 and 225 degrees. 
   
   
       18 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the frame is made from plastic. 
   
   
       19 . The tie shaping frame according to  claim 1  wherein the frame is made from metal. 
   
   
       20 . (canceled)