Neckties with internal, free-moving magnets for universal securing of any necktie

Abstract

Use of internal free moving magnets for universal securing of any necktie, particularly reversible neckties is disclosed. The neckties described eliminate the need for any additional loop, clip, pin or mechanism to secure and retain the necktie tail in place. Lost or broken magnets and or any other necktie clipping devices are avoided. The consumer can have control of magnet location and necktie tail location behind the necktie, optimal to a wearer's body type. This can provide a premium, smooth, fashionable presentation of a necktie, regardless of the wearer's physique. In addition, an all-in-one contained solution for securing the necktie tail of a reversible two sided necktie is provided by the neckties described herein.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a necktie comprising a tail end, a display end, a first side and a second side;   a first magnet disposed within the tail end of the necktie, the first magnet configured to move freely within a first space defined in the tail end of the necktie; and   a magnetically attractive material disposed within the display end of the necktie, the magnetically attractive material to interact with the first magnet to maintain the tail end against the display end.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the magnetically attractive material includes a second magnet. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the first magnet is a rare earth magnet. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the first side of the necktie includes a first design pattern. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus in accordance with  claim 4 , wherein the second side of the necktie includes a second design pattern that is different than the first design pattern. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the magnetically attractive material includes a metallic fabric. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the first space defined in the tail end of the necktie is defined by stitching around a periphery of the first space. 
     
     
         8 . A necktie comprising:
 an elongated piece of fabric having a first side, a second side, a tail end and a display end, the first side having a first design pattern and the second side having a second design pattern that is different than the first design pattern;   a first magnet disposed within the tail end of the elongated piece of fabric, the first magnet configured to move freely within a first space defined in the tail end of the elongated piece of fabric; and   a magnetically attractive material disposed within the display end of the elongated piece of fabric, the magnetically attractive material to interact with the first magnet to maintain the tail end against the display end when the necktie is tied in a knot.   
     
     
         9 . The necktie in accordance with  claim 8 , wherein the magnetically attractive material includes a second magnet. 
     
     
         10 . The necktie in accordance with  claim 8 , wherein the first magnet is a rare earth magnet. 
     
     
         11 . The necktie in accordance with  claim 8 , wherein the magnetically attractive material includes a metallic fabric. 
     
     
         12 . The necktie in accordance with  claim 8 , wherein the first space defined in the tail end of the necktie is defined by stitching around a periphery of the first space. 
     
     
         13 . The necktie in accordance with  claim 8 , wherein the elongated piece of fabric is made of silk. 
     
     
         14 . A method comprising:
 providing a necktie comprising a tail end, a display end, a first side and a second side;   defining a first space defined in the tail end of the necktie   disposing a first magnet within the first space defined in the tail end of the necktie, such that the first magnet moves freely within the first space; and   disposing a magnetically attractive material within the display end of the necktie, the magnetically attractive material to interact with the first magnet to maintain the tail end against the display end when the necktie is tied in a tie knot.   
     
     
         15 . The necktie in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein the magnetically attractive material includes a second magnet. 
     
     
         16 . The necktie in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein the first magnet is a rare earth magnet. 
     
     
         17 . The necktie in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein the magnetically attractive material includes a metallic fabric. 
     
     
         18 . The necktie in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein the first space defined in the tail end of the necktie is defined by stitching around a periphery of the first space.