(19)
(11) EP 3 086 673 B1

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION

(45) Mention of the grant of the patent:
16.05.2018 Bulletin 2018/20

(21) Application number: 14845040.6

(22) Date of filing: 23.12.2014
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
A41B 3/02(2006.01)
A44B 3/00(2006.01)
(86) International application number:
PCT/IT2014/000344
(87) International publication number:
WO 2015/097724 (02.07.2015 Gazette 2015/26)

(54)

ACCESSORY FOR SHIRTS

ZUBEHÖR FÜR HEMDEN

ACCESSOIRE POUR CHEMISES


(84) Designated Contracting States:
AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

(30) Priority: 23.12.2013 IT RM20130715

(43) Date of publication of application:
02.11.2016 Bulletin 2016/44

(73) Proprietor: Licenziato Monti, Roberto
00046 Grottaferrata (RM) (IT)

(72) Inventor:
  • Licenziato Monti, Roberto
    00046 Grottaferrata (RM) (IT)

(74) Representative: Herrero & Asociados, S.L. 
Cedaceros, 1
28014 Madrid
28014 Madrid (ES)


(56) References cited: : 
DE-C- 735 613
US-A- 477 349
US-A- 3 672 005
US-A1- 2012 005 862
GB-A- 213 497
US-A- 1 229 773
US-A- 6 070 434
   
       
    Note: Within nine months from the publication of the mention of the grant of the European patent, any person may give notice to the European Patent Office of opposition to the European patent granted. Notice of opposition shall be filed in a written reasoned statement. It shall not be deemed to have been filed until the opposition fee has been paid. (Art. 99(1) European Patent Convention).


    Description

    FIELD OF APPLICATION



    [0001] The object of the invention finds application in the field of clothing, and more precisely in the shirts with the neck prepared for the tie.

    CURRENT STATE



    [0002] Very often the shirt is worn informally, with open neck, either alone or with the jacket; especially in hot countries or in the summer season. US1229773 discloses an adjustable shirt collar fastening device.

    AESTHETIC RESULT



    [0003] In a short amount of time the shirt collar assumes an inelegant look, generating a feeling of disorder.

    THE NEED



    [0004] The idea, object of the invention is to solve the need for freedom of movement of the neck and at the same time to maintain a formal elegance.

    SUBJECT OF THE INVENTION



    [0005] The invention solves this need with an accessory applicable to the slot and the little button (stud) in the neck. The accessory is a visible link between the buttonhole and the stud, made by: a button (1), a flexible light cord turned to double back on itself (twisted pair) (2), two sliders (3).

    VARIANTS



    [0006] The choice of materials and their finishing have an aesthetic value, so connected to the world of fashion.

    THE SHAPE



    [0007] The function of the accessory and its use determine the shape and size of its components.The accessory is composed of elements made of rigid materials (metal, plastic, glass, natural or artificial stones, etc) connected to each other by an element made of flexible material (rubber, leather, nylon, plastic, etc.)

    List and amounts of the components



    [0008] 
    1. 1) Button (1) (one)
    2. 2) Pair (2) (one)
    3. 3) Sliders (3) (two)

    BUTTON (1)



    [0009] The button may be of various shapes whose dimensions are such as to prevent the passage of the button through the loop of the neck. The button is connected at both ends of the twisted pair. The connection with the twisted pair can be realized: in a definitive manner by means of solidification whether of molten materials or liquid; in a mechanical way by means of components which allow the connection (assembly) and revision (removal) of the accessory. The button connected to the pair realize the attachment to the neck slipping the loop from the inside of the slot until the button (4)

    PAIR (2)



    [0010] The pair (lanyard shot double back on itself) is the spacer between the loop and the little button of the shirt collar. Brings together the solid parts rigid: the button and the two cursors. The length of the lanyard is a function of the degree of openness that is desired between the slot and the stud of the neck. The loop connects two sliders, allowing it to slide in adherence to the right and to the left.

    [0011] The feature of the material of the cord is to be flexible and have a certain consistency. Precisely, taking the accessory with two fingers on the side of the button pair must maintain a horizontal position, even with the weight of the sliders.

    [0012] The commercial materials that match those requirements are: a) The elastic
    cables coated with glossy and matte metal wires (gold, silver, platinum, etc) or with textile threads in all colours and patterns. b) lanyards rubber, leather, nylon produced in all colours with gloss, matte, transparent finishing.

    SLIDERS (3)



    [0013] The sliders, along with the pair, are the visible elements, for this, the choice of materials, their shape, the finish have an aesthetic value related to the world of fashion.

    [0014] The sliders may be, whether of a such size to allow passage through the buttonhole of the shirt, or more large as suggested by aesthetic needs.

    [0015] The sliders run in adherence on the twisted pair and have the function to block the accessory towards the slot and towards the stud.

    FINISHING OF COMPONENTS



    [0016] The finish of the components depends on the function and location. The button placed in contact with the skin of the neck of the user, requires a smooth finish. The sliders placed on the outside of the neck of the shirt can be made with any type of material and have different finishes or process types (smooth, rough, glossy, matt).

    [0017] The pair made of various flexible materials, such as rubber, plastic, leather, textile lanyards, can have different finishing solutions: glossy, opaque, transparent, coloured.

    HOW TO USE



    [0018] The accessory, fully assembled with all its components, (1), (2), (3), is inserted in the slot of the neck of the shirt from the inside, for the entire length of the twisted pair, with or without the two cursors , until the button locks against the buttonhole. With the thumb and forefinger of his left hand takes the noose of the lanyard and engages around the stud of the neck, finally sliding the two sliders one at the right one to the left up to tighten them against the stud and against the slot (4) (5).

    P.S.



    [0019] For: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) see drawing.


    Claims

    1. Accessory for shirts , consisting of a button (1), a flexible twisted pair (2), two sliders (3), which allows to keep open the neck of a shirt at a certain distance, wherein the button is connected with the two ends of the twisted pair (1), wherein the loop of the twisted pair engages the collar-stud of the shirt (5) and wherein the two sliders tighten the accessory towards the stud (5) and towards a buttonhole (4) of the shirt.
     
    2. Accessory for shirts according to claim 1, characterized by the ability to engage the buttonhole (4) and the stud (5) of the collar of the shirt.
     
    3. Accessory for shirts according to claims 1-2 characterized by a button (1) of varying shape whose dimensions are such as to prevent the passage of the button through the buttonhole of his shirt.
     
    4. Accessory for shirts according to claims 1-2, characterized in that the twisted pair, of given length, acts as a spacer between the stud and the buttonhole of the neck.
     


    Ansprüche

    1. Zubehör für Hemden, bestehend aus einem Knopf (1), einem flexiblen gedrehten Paar (2), zwei Schiebern (3), welches das Offenhalten des Ausschnitts eines Hemds in einem bestimmten Abstand ermöglicht, wobei der Knopf mit den zwei Enden des gedrehten Paars (1) verbunden ist, wobei die Schleife des gedrehten Paars mit dem Kragenknopf des Hemds (5) ineinandergreift und wobei die zwei Schieber das Zubehör in Richtung des Kragenknopfs (5) und in Richtung eines Knopflochs (4) des Hemds spannen.
     
    2. Zubehör für Hemden nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet durch die Fähigkeit des Ineinandergreifens des Knopflochs (4) und des Kragenknopfs (5) des Hemdkragens.
     
    3. Zubehör für Hemden nach Anspruch 1 bis 2, gekennzeichnet durch einen Knopf (1) verschiedener Größe, dessen Ausmaße so sind, dass sie den Durchtritt des Knopfs durch das Knopfloch des Hemds verhindert.
     
    4. Zubehör für Hemden nach Anspruch 1 bis 2, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das gedrehte Paar gegebener Länge als ein Abstandhalter zwischen dem Kragenknopf und dem Knopfloch des Kragens tätig ist.
     


    Revendications

    1. Accessoire pour chemises, consistant en un bouton (1), une paire torsadée flexible (2), deux glissières (3), qui permet de garder l'encolure d'une chemise ouverte à une certaine distance, dans lequel le bouton est rattaché aux deux extrémités de la paire torsadée (1), dans lequel la boucle de la paire torsadée s'accroche au bouton du col de la chemise (5) et dans lequel les deux glissières serrent l'accessoire vers le bouton (5) et vers la boutonnière (4) de la chemise.
     
    2. Accessoire pour chemises selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par la capacité à s'accrocher à la boutonnière (4) et au bouton (5) du col de la chemise.
     
    3. Accessoire pour chemises selon les revendications 1-2 caractérisé par un bouton (1) de forme variable dont les dimensions sont susceptibles d'empêcher le passage du bouton par la boutonnière de sa chemise.
     
    4. Accessoire pour chemises selon les revendications 1-2, caractérisé en ce que la paire torsadée, de longueur déterminée, agit comme un séparateur entre le bouton et la boutonnière de l'encolure.
     




    Drawing








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