Neckerchief case

Abstract

A neckerchief case is presented. The neckerchief case provides a protective means for holding a decorative silk neckerchief, particularly those utilized as part of the Navy dress (a.k.a. a Crackerjack) uniform, in a formed and knotted state. The neckerchief case allows the silk neckerchief to be simply removed and worn while meeting all uniform inspection requirements. When not being worn, the neckerchief case protects the silk neckerchief from wrinkling, crumpling, stains, and other damage. In addition, the neckerchief case will protect the fragile silk neckerchief from getting marred (e.g. crushed, malformed, creased, etc.) during transit while travelling or on deployment.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A neckerchief case for providing a protective means for holding a neckerchief, the case comprising:
 a top lid;   a main body; and   wherein the top lid is coupled to the main body by one or more coupling devices, and wherein the coupling device is secured in a closed state by a clasp pin and a clasp clamp.   
     
     
         2 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the coupling devices are hinges. 
     
     
         3 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the case is made of a one-piece construction of injection molded ultraviolet resistant (UV resistant) plastic. 
     
     
         4 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the case has a thickness of one-eighth (⅛) inch. 
     
     
         5 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the case has a navy-blue color. 
     
     
         6 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the case further has a joining perimeter of the main body and the top lid forming a mating surface. 
     
     
         7 . The case according to  claim 6 , wherein the mating surface providing a sealed surface, wherein dust, dirt and other contaminants are prevented from entering the case. 
     
     
         8 . The case according to  claim 6 , wherein the mating surface is configured to form a catch lip. 
     
     
         9 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the main body comprising:
 an interior, the interior comprises:   an upper curved support; and   a knot support.   
     
     
         10 . The case according to  claim 9 , wherein the knot support is configured to hold a knot of the neckerchief. 
     
     
         11 . The case according to  claim 10 , wherein the main body further comprises:
 a medal and ribbon storage area, the medal and ribbon storage area is configured to be below and adjacent to the upper curved support.   
     
     
         12 . The case according to  claim 11 , wherein the medal and ribbon storage area stores ribbon and medals to be worn by a user. 
     
     
         13 . The case according to  claim 11 , wherein the medal and ribbon storage area comprising:
 a upper form insert coupled to a top of the top lid; and   a lower foam insert coupled to a bottom of the medal and ribbon storage area.   
     
     
         14 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the main body further comprising a stowable hanger, the stowable hanger coupled to the top of the case, wherein the case is hung by the stowable hanger when stored. 
     
     
         15 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the main body has one or more edges and a plurality of corners. 
     
     
         16 . The case according to  claim 15 , wherein the one or more edges of the main body are rounded. 
     
     
         17 . The case according to  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of corners of the main body are rounded. 
     
     
         18 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the case has a height of twenty-three (23) inches. 
     
     
         19 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein when the case is closed, the case has a width of seven (7) inches. 
     
     
         20 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the knot support is one square inch (1″ 2 ) and has upper chamfered corners.