Convertible scarf

Abstract

The present invention relates to an article of clothing to be worn particularly, but not exclusively, about a person's neck. Specifically, the article is comprised of sections that, in some embodiments, appear to be traditional neckties and a means for removably attaching the two pieces.

1 . A convertible scarf comprising at least two sections, each section having a connecting end, each connecting end comprising a connector for removably connecting the sections to each other. 
     
     
         2 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein each section is shaped to resemble a necktie. 
     
     
         3 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein said connector comprises a loop. 
     
     
         4 . The convertible scarf of  claim 3  wherein the scarf further comprises at least one of a bolt snap, trigger snap, spring hook, snap hook openable ring, or carabiner attached to at least one loop. 
     
     
         5 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein said connector comprises a loop and the scarf further comprises a mating buckle having a first and second half, with the first half connected to the connecting end of a first section and the second half connected to the connecting end of a second section. 
     
     
         6 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein at least one connector comprises an openable and recloseable loop forming an integral part of the connecting end of the section. 
     
     
         7 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein at least one connector comprises an openable and recloseable loop attached to at least one loop. 
     
     
         8 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  further comprising at least one additional connector removably attached to at least one of the connectors comprising the connecting ends of the sections of the convertible scarf. 
     
     
         9 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the connectors is configured to facilitate gripping by the user whilst the sections are waved in the air. 
     
     
         10 . The convertible scarf of  claim 8  wherein at least one additional connector is configured to facilitate gripping by the user whilst the sections are waved in the air. 
     
     
         11 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein the scarf is configurable for use as a streamer. 
     
     
         12 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein there are two sections that are alike in appearance. 
     
     
         13 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein there are two sections that are different in appearance. 
     
     
         14 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein at least one section is configured to display indicia. 
     
     
         15 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein the scarf is configured to resemble suspenders. 
     
     
         16 . The convertible scarf of  claim 15  wherein an end opposite the connecting end of each section further comprises at least one of loops, buttons, or clips. 
     
     
         17 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1  wherein the scarf is configurable for wearing as bodywear at a user's waist, around a user's waist, or around a user's head, around a user's shoulders. 
     
     
         18 . A convertible scarf comprising at least two sections, each section having a connecting end, each connecting end comprising a connector for removably connecting the sections to each other, at least one section being configured to display indicia. 
     
     
         19 . A convertible scarf comprising at least two sections, each section having a connecting end, each connecting end comprising a connector for removably connecting the sections to each other, the convertible scarf being alternatively configurable for use as bodywear and as a streamer.