Abstract:
A scarf includes a scarf body including a rectangular portion having long sides and short sides and a right triangular portion having a base, a leg and a hypotenuse, wherein the base is integrally connected to the rectangular portion on one of the long sides, the leg extending from one of the short sides, and a hypotenuse extending from a free end to a midpoint of said one of the long sides; and a loop at the free end, wherein the loop receives at least a corner of the rectangular portion to secure the scarf.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    The present invention relates to articles of clothing, and more specifically to scarves to be worn around a neck, waist or a head of the user. 
         [0002]    Scarves or mufflers have long been used for both decorative and utilitarian purposes. Most often, a scarf comprises an elongated piece of woven cloth having a length substantially longer than the circumference of the wearer&#39;s neck, and a uniform width larger than the vertical extent of the neck. The scarf is knotted or wrapped about the neck, so as to cover the neck and protect it from inclement weather. 
         [0003]    Decorative scarves are usually constructed from substantially thinner material than are utilitarian scarves, but are similarly draped about the body. Known scarves are made from a very wide assortment of materials and are worn in a wide variety of styles, including conventional neck scarves, head wraps, head bows, shoulder wraps and as shawls or stoles. 
         [0004]    It has become fashionable in recent years to accessorize an outfit with a scarf. As a result, numerous scarves have been offered to the market made of various types of fabric, have a plethora of print design variations, and are of varying shapes from rectangular to square. However, some of the users find it difficult to tie the scarf in more than a few methods and find it entirely frustrating to attempt to tie a scarf to present a new look. Additionally, some of the methods of tying a scarf tends to prevent the scarf from being tied tightly, thus causing considerable annoyance to the user, who has to re-tie the scarf again, often in the absence of a mirror. Some also find it hard to remember the different ways to tie the scarf since some methods can be in complicated steps. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0005]    In a first aspect, a scarf includes a scarf body including a rectangular portion having long sides and short sides and a right triangular portion having a base, a leg and a hypotenuse, wherein the base is integrally connected to the rectangular portion on one of the long sides, the leg extending from one of the short sides, and a hypotenuse extending from a free end to a midpoint of said one of the long sides; and a loop at the free end, wherein the loop receives at least a corner of the rectangular portion to secure the scarf. 
         [0006]    In a second aspect, a method of tying a scarf includes providing a scarf body including a rectangular portion having long sides and short sides and a right triangular portion having a base, a leg and a hypotenuse, wherein the base is integrally connected to the rectangular portion on one of the long sides, the leg extending from one of the short sides, and a hypotenuse extending from a free end to a midpoint of said one of the long sides; providing said free end with a loop; and drawing at least a corner of the rectangular portion through the loop to secure the scarf. 
         [0007]    Yet another aspect provides for the use of a substantially elongated scarf body having a first generally rectangular portion, and a second generally triangular portion extending from one side of the rectangular portion. The first and second portions are integrally connected to each other, so that a portion of one side of the rectangular portion becomes one side of the rectangular portion. A free end of the triangular portion is folded over and stitched to the scarf body to form a loop or an opening. 
         [0008]    In operation, a corner of the rectangular portion is pulled through the loop or the opening allowing creation of various styles of tying the scarf. The scarf as tied can be worn on a neck, waist or head of a user, or to accessorize on a handbag. With different tying styles and adjusted positions, the wearer can create looks from fun to formal. To start, place the curved side against the backside of the wearer&#39;s neck, hugging the body with the looped open end on the left and hence the rectangular end on the right side of the body. 
         [0009]    Implementations of using the scarf can include one or more of the following methods. The methods include designating corner A as a corner along the longest side of the scarf, corner C as a corner diagonally across from corner A, and corner B is a corner between corners A and C. One method includes pulling corner C through the loop so that corner B is hidden within the loop. A second method uses corner B to pull the rectangular portion through the loop to form a tie as it hangs loose through the opening. A third method includes using corner B to pull the rectangular portion through the loop; lifting corner B so that corners A and C point downward; using corner B to wrap the scarf around the neck; pulling corner B back through the left side of the loop; and adjusting the scarf around so that it is placed in a desired position. A fourth method includes using corner B to pull the rectangular portion through the loop; flipping the rectangle so that corner A is now on a left side; pulling corner B through the loop; pulling a shared edge between corners A and B until corner A is through the loop; and forming a bow with corner A as the top edge of the bow, corner B as bottom edge of the bow (both on right side with respect to the person tying it) and corner C staying as the left bottom edge of bow. A fifth method includes drawing a middle section of the scarf through the loop stopping at half way or at a desired length, forming a bubbly round section on the left side and a ruffle look on the right side (with respect to the person). This method can also be modified by optionally lifting corner A through the loop with the middle section to create more dimensions on the bubbly round section of the left side. A sixth method involves lifting corner B so that corners A and C point downward and pulling corner B through the loops so that corner C is hidden within the loop. A seventh method includes pulling corner A through the loop until corners A and C are even at length. An eighth method continues from method seven, pulling corner A through the loop until corners A and C are even at length, by turning the inside of the scarf outward until corner B appears on the front of the right side and adjusting so that a distance between corner B and the loop is equidistant with the other side. A ninth method includes bringing corners A and C together and pulling the corners through the loop until there are equal parts on the sides of the loop, creating an even bow. Method ten continues on the ninth method by pulling corners A and C through the loop even further so that there is only about one inch or one and a half inches of material left on the right side; turning the scarf ninety degrees so that corners A and C are pointing downward (right side with corner B now becomes the top side) and twisting the top side with corner B inwards towards the user from right to left into a tulip or rose-like flower. An eleventh method involves pulling corners B and C through the loop, so that the side with corner B and C has equal material as the side with corner A, creating a big bow look that can be worn in front or optionally draping the scarf over a shoulder half way. A twelfth method involves pulling corners B and C through the loop so that there is about two inches of material left on the side with corner A creating a ruffle on this side; and letting corner B and C hang. A thirteenth method involves pulling corners B and C through the loop so there are equal parts on both sides; then bringing corners B and C back through the loop once more; stopping half way to create a bow look; and adjusting the left and right sides to match in size. For a different look, instead of pulling both corners B and C back through the loop, a single corner can be pulled back through. A fourteenth method involves pulling the rectangular portion through the loop using corner B; holding corner B outward so that corners A and C drop downward; using a finger to the left of the loop, wrap the scarf around the finger and around itself to create a rose-like flower; and pulling and inch of the remaining end of corner B through the backside of the flower where the finger used to be. 
         [0010]    The scarf can have a curved transition between the rectangular portion and the triangular portion. The short side can be 0.72 of the long side, and the side with the integral short side and leg extending therefrom can be twice the long side. 
         [0011]    Advantages of the preferred embodiment may include one or more of the following. The scarf allows the user to vary the methods of tying the scarf with one basic scarf, continuously changing the resulting looks. A user can securely tie a scarf and retain the scarf in the tied manner regardless of movements of the user or exterior conditions, such as wind, rain. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0012]      FIGS. 1-2  are top views of one embodiment of a scarf. 
           [0013]      FIGS. 3-16  illustrate various methods by which the scarf can be tied. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
       [0014]    Reference will now be made to the drawings, wherein like numerals designate like parts, and wherein numeral  10  designates a scarf in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. As can be seen in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , the scarf comprises a scarf body  11  having a first portion  12  and a second portion  14  integrally connected to the portion  12 . The portion  12  has a first end  16 , a second end  18  and sides  20  and  22 , respectively. The portion  14  is essentially a right angle with a leg or side  30 , a leg or base  26  integral and adjacent with the side  22  of the portion  12 , and a hypotenuse or side  28  curvedly extending from the side  22  of portion  12  and having a free end  24 . The free end  24  of portion  14  is folded over, towards the portion  12  and is secured, such as by stitching along a line to the scarf body. As a result, a loop  32  is formed in the end  24  of portion  14 . 
         [0015]    The length of the rectangular portion can vary, depending on applications, as well as the width of the rectangular portion and dimensions of the triangular portion. In one embodiment shown in  FIG. 2 , the side D and height E are equal in one embodiment and is about 3.5 cm. The first end  16  is denominated as X and is 72% of the side  20  which is denominated as Y. The combined second end  18  and side  30  form Z, which equals 2(Y). 
         [0016]    The portion  12  has a generally square shape, while the portion  14  is generally triangular. A place of connection at side  18  and  30  is straight, while a place of connection  28  is preferably rounded, forming an arc of 83° between the end  18  and side  28 . This arc is created with its center at ½ of the length of side  20  and 5.5 cm perpendicular from side  22  (in the direction away from side  20 ). The most distant part of end  24  is preferably cut at an angle of −7° if the base were perpendicular and to the left of side  24 . In other words, the end of the arc can be connected to the base of side  24  to form the hypotenuse of portion  14 . 
         [0017]    The scarf is a uniquely designed accessory that can be used in many ways. With different tying styles and positions, a user can create looks from fun to formal. For an ease of understanding of the methods of tying the scarf, the corners of portions the scarf will be designated by letters A, B and C as shown in the drawings. Corner A is the corner along the longest side of the scarf, corner C is diagonally across from corner A, and corner B is the free corner between corners A and C. To start, place the curved side against the neck, with the looped end on the left and the rectangular end on the right. 
         [0018]      FIG. 3  shows one way to tie the scarf. In this method, the user places corner C through the loop so that corner B in within the loop. 
         [0019]      FIG. 4  shows another way to tie the scarf. The wearer can use corner B to pull the whole rectangle through the loop. The wearer can then neatly tuck in corners A and C to make a ‘tie’. 
         [0020]      FIG. 5  shows a third way to tie the scarf. The wearer can:
       use corner B to pull the whole rectangle through the loop;   lift corner B so that corners A and C point downward;   use B to wrap the scarf around your neck.   pull corner B back through the left side of the loop; and   turn the whole scarf around so that the loop is placed in back, or to your desired liking.       
 
         [0026]      FIG. 6  shows a fourth way to tie the scarf:
       use corner B to pull the whole rectangle through the loop;   turn the rectangle so that A is now on the left side;   pull corner B through the loop, and gently pull the edge it shares with corner A;   do this until corner A is through the loop;   adjust as necessary so that a ‘bow’ is formed.       
 
         [0032]      FIG. 7  shows a fifth method to tie the scarf by grabbing a middle of the scarf, and pulling the middle through the loop. 
         [0033]      FIG. 8  shows a sixth method to tie the scarf by: lifting corner B so that corners A and C point downward; and pulling corner B through the loops so that corner C is within the loop. This can also be draped over the shoulder. 
         [0034]      FIG. 9  shows a seventh method to tie the scarf by: pulling corner A through the loop until corners A and C are even. 
         [0035]      FIG. 10  shows an eighth method to tie the scarf by:
       pulling corner A through the loop until corners A and C are even;   gently turning up the inside of the scarf until corner B appears;   adjusting so that the distance between corner B and the loop is equidistant with the other side.       
 
         [0039]      FIG. 11  shows a ninth method to tie the scarf by: bringing corners A and C together and pulling them through the loop. 
         [0040]      FIG. 12  shows a tenth method to tie the scarf by:
       bringing corners A and C together;   pulling the corners through the loop;   turning the scarf  90  degrees so that corners A and C are pointing downward; and gently twisting the side with corner B into a ‘flower’.       
 
         [0044]      FIG. 13  shows method  11  to tie the scarf by pulling corners B and C through the loop and adjusting as necessary. The scarf may be draped over the shoulder. 
         [0045]      FIG. 14  shows method  12  to tie the scarf by pulling corners B and C through the loop and letting them drape downwards, adjusting as necessary. 
         [0046]      FIG. 15  shows method  13  to tie the scarf. This can be done by pulling corners B and C through the loop; bringing corners B and C together and pull them back through the loop; and adjusting the tie so that the left and right sides match in size. 
         [0047]      FIG. 16  shows method  14  to tie the scarf. This can be done by:
       using corner B to pull the whole rectangle through the loop;   holding corner B outwards so that corners A and C point downward;   wrapping the remaining scarf around a finger placed left of the loop to make a flower;   tucking corner B through the backside of the flower where the finger has been.       
 
         [0052]    As can be seen from the drawings, multiple variations of the modes of tying the scarf can be achieved with the same basic scarf structure, making the scarf of the present invention a practically universal scarf. 
         [0053]    As can be easily appreciated, the design on the fabric itself, the fabric from which the scarf is made, as well as dimensions of the triangular and rectangular portions, depending on the taste and intentions of the user, can be changed indefinitely. 
         [0054]    The present disclosure includes that contained in the appended claims, as well as that of the foregoing description. Although this invention has been described in its preferred form with a certain degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure of the preferred form has been made only by way of example and that numerous changes in the details of construction and the combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.