Patent ID: 8950014
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: A41B

Abstract:
1. An extendable collar stay for use with a garment having a collar and a pocket formed on the collar, the collar stay comprising: an elongated body having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface, the elongated body defining a size and shape complementary to the pocket so as to be insertable within the pocket and so as to define a first end portion with a tip and a second end portion distal from the first end portion; a head member pivotally connected to the upper surface of the first end portion of the elongated body and configured to pivot to a position such that the head member extends beyond a length of the elongated body to thereby extend a length of the collar stay; and a tail member pivotally connected to the upper surface of the second end portion of the elongated body and configured to pivot to a position such that the tail member extends beyond the length of the elongated body to thereby extend the length of the collar stay; wherein the head member and the tail member are pivotally connected to the elongated body so that a length of the collar stay can be adjusted by pivoting either or both of the head member and the tail member, and wherein at least one of the head member and the tail member is pivotable to a position that extends a length of the collar stay by at least ½ inch.