Necktie tying aid

Abstract

A neck tie tying aid and a related method is disclosed. The device has a length gauge to allow proper length of the necktie to be achieved, while also having a removably secured section for threading, wrapping and tying the necktie to effect a perfect knot. Elements of the retractable gauge cooperate to also provide the means for releasably securing the device to the necktie. In a related method, the device is used in a one-handed method for tying a necktie.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A device for tying a necktie comprising:
 a substantially tubular wrap ring having means for wrapping and threading a necktie therethrough to effect a knot.   
     
     
         2 . The device as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising means for removing said device after said necktie is wrapped and threaded. 
     
     
         3 . The device as set forth in  claim 2  wherein said means for removing further comprises a tapered wrap ring having a smaller cross-section at a top and a larger cross-section at a bottom end. 
     
     
         4 . The device as set forth in  claim 3  wherein said means for wrapping and threading further comprises at least one slot extending along said wrap ring. 
     
     
         5 . The device as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said means for wrapping and threading further comprises at least one wrap assist wings extending substantially parallel to said wrap ring positioned substantially relative to said wrap ring. 
     
     
         6 . The device is set forth in  claim 5  wherein said at least one wrap assist wing comprises at least  2  wrap assist wings extending substantially parallel to said wrapped ring position substantially diametrically opposed from each other. 
     
     
         7 . The device as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising means for temporarily and releasably securing said wrap ring to said necktie. 
     
     
         8 . The device as set forth in  claim 7  further comprising means for removing said device after the necktie is wrapped and threaded. 
     
     
         9 . The device as set forth in  claim 8  wherein said means for removing further comprises a tapered wrap ring and at least one slot extending along said wrap ring. 
     
     
         10 . The device as set forth in claim one further comprising a length gauge secured to said wrap ring. 
     
     
         11 . The device as set forth in  claim 10  wherein said length gauge is collapsible. 
     
     
         12 . The device as set forth in  claim 11  further comprising means for temporarily and releasably securing said wrap ring to said necktie. 
     
     
         13 . The device as set forth in  claim 12  wherein said means for temporarily and releasably securing said wrap ring to said necktie comprising cooperating structural members that pinch the necktie between said members. 
     
     
         14 . The device as set forth in playing  13  wherein said collapsible length gauge comprises folding structural members. 
     
     
         15 . The device as set forth in  claim 14  wherein said folding structural members of said length gauge further comprise said cooperating structural members that pinch the necktie between said members. 
     
     
         16 . A method for tying a necktie comprising the steps of:
 Draping a necktie around a wearers neck allowing both ends to dangle freely;   Providing a device for tying a necktie having a substantially tubular wrap ring, a collapsible gauge and means for releasably securing the device to the necktie;   Placing and holding said device under the wearers chin;   Extending said length gauge to provide a position for the final desired location of the knot;   Pulling the wide end of the necktie down such that the knot location is positioned at the bottom of the gauge;   Crossing the wide end of the necktie over the narrow end of the necktie;   Retracting the collapsible gauge and securing the device to the necktie such that said wrap ring is at chest level;   Wrapping the wide end of the neck tie around the substantially tubular wrap ring and thread the wide and down through the wrap ring;   Loosely gathering the neck tie around the wrap ring;   Detaching the device from the necktie;   Tightening the knot; and   Adjusting the length by pulling on the narrow end of the necktie.