Patent ID: 6513203
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: A44B,Y10T

Abstract:
A tie clip for fastening a tie having two opposite sides, including:at least one first tie fastener and at least one second tie fastener separated by a separation, for fastening the opposite sides of the tie; and a connector immediate of and connecting the first and second tie fasteners, positioned behind a tie in use and having a recess for accommodating a narrow end of the tie, wherein the connector is substantially Y-shaped and includes two first tie fasteners to engage a first side of the tie and one second tie fastener to engage a second side of the tie or the connector is substantially X-shaped and includes two tie fasteners to engage a first side of the tie and two second tie fasteners to engage a second side of the tie, wherein the tie fasteners are movably connected to the connector such that the fasteners can be moved from an open position to a closed position for fastening the tie, and the tie fasteners are positioned in front of the tie in the closed position during use.