Year: 1888

page_text: I, WILLIAM ROCKLIFFE, of 7 Sutton Street, Durham, in the county of Durham,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in or connected with neckties and has for its
object their economical manufacture by arranging the material forming the tie or scarf
on or in a frame which may take a variety of forms according to the form of necktie,
scarf or cravat required.
I will now proceed to explain the details of my invention having reference to the
accompanying drawings and throughout this description similar letters of reference in
the specification and in the drawings designate corresponding parts.
According to one arrangement I construct a frame-similar to that shown in fig. 1
which represents a front elevation of a frame made according to my arrangement ;
fig. 2 shows a plan of the same, and fig. 3 a section on line a b in fig. 1.
Fig. 4 represents a front elevation of another form of frame adapted to meet another
design or form of pin scarf or cravat, fig. 5 being a plan of the same and fig. 6 a section
on line a b in fig. 4.
Fig. 7 represents a front elevation, fig. 8 a back elevation, fig. 9 a plan, and fig. 10
a sectional elevation of another form of frame constructed according to my invention
adapted to form the "Sailor's Knot" type of necktie or scarf.
In any or all of these designs the frame may be constructed of sheet tin or brass or
other material as equally adapted therefor or a wire frame may be made or a com-
bination of sheet metal and wire may be used, each and all of which effect the desired
purpose.
Referring to fig. 1 A is a wire hoop soldered or otherwise connected at B¹ to the
plate B which is provided with a slot C, the lower extremity D of the latter being
enlarged as shown in the drawing for the purpose of allowing the head of a collar
stud E to pass through it. The silk or other material forming the tie or scarf is
arranged on the frame by passing one end thereof through the opening or slit F from
the front or convex towards the back or concave side of the frame (see fig. 2). The
end must then be brought up and over the top of the hoop A and down the front or
convex side of the frame when the two ends may be brought together into the clasp H
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page_text: which is mounted, opened, and shut-in the ordinary-manner. By a little dexterity, the
material of the tie can then be neatly arranged, and any unevennesses or ruffles removed.
To fit the same the wearer slips the head of the collar stud through hole D and pulls
the frame downwards so that the neck of the stud slides up to the top of the slot C.
Hitherto the difficulty has been to construct the frames of the ties so as to render them
easily adjustable to the varying types of shirts and to the varying classes of collar used
or worn with the shirt, but by my invention I overcome this difficulty by the use of
the wire hoop A which can be compressed or extended, as shown in dotted lines (fig. 1)
at will by the wearer. Though flexible the wire retains sufficient rigidity to prevent
any ordinary displacement of its form and the wearer can readily affect this before
putting the tie on without fear of its becoming distorted during wear.
Figs. 4, 5, 6 as already set forth show how the modifications of type of neck or
breast-pin tie can be met by corresponding modifications in the arrangement of tie-frame
the wire hoop A being used in all cases for the adjustment of the tie to the form or fit
of the wearer.
In figs. 3, and 6, and 10 the thick dotted line represents one method or direction in
which the material forming the tie may be arranged so as to practically carry out my
invention to the best effect.
Referring to figs. 7, 8, 0, and 10, M is a frame of sheet tin or other suitable material
traversed by a wire bridge N. To attach the material to make a tie drop the two ends
of the material down through the spaces O, O' on either side of the bridge N. Then
take the end on that side of the bridge nearest the intended front of the tie and pass it
up the front of the frame, over its top-and down that side (0) of the frame furthest
from the intended front of the tie. Draw the material tight tucking in any irregularities
at the back and the tie is ready for use with the exception of the usual-neck-straps
which can be attached in any suitable known manner, or instead of neck straps a slot
may be formed in the back of the plate for the reception of a stud substantially as shown
and described with reference to fige.1, 2, 3,4, 5, and 6. By another method I can dispense
with the use of the bridge N by pressing or stamping the frame M so that the material
forming the tie is secured between the opposite sides of the frame by the stamping or
pressing, or the frame M may be made of vulcanised rubber neatly adorned so as to
form by its flexibility or elasticity a clasp to the tie as well as a tie front and it is
obvious that the particular design of knot capable of being used on the frames herein
before described is more or less subject to the faney of the wearer.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1. declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The use in combination with neck tie frames substantially such as are herein-
"before described and illustrate: in figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of a flexible hoop or bridge
for the adjustment of the tie arranged and operating substantially in the manner and
for the purposes hereinbefore set forth.
2. In the manufacture of neckties the use of a frame such as is illustrated in
figs. 7, 8, 0, and 10, arranged, adapted, and operating, substantially as hereinbefore set
forth.
..:
A. CRAWHALL CHAPMAN,
2, St. Nicholas' Buildings, Newcastle-on-Tyne,
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Patent Agent for Applicant.

page_text: I, WILLIAM ROCKLIFFE, of 7 Sutton Street, Durham; in the county of Durham,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in or connected with neckties and has for its
object their economical manufacture by arranging the material forming the tie or scarf
on or in a frame which may take a variety of forms according to the form of necktie,
scarf or cravat required.
I will now proceed to explain the details of my invention having reference to the
accompanying drawings and throughout this description similar letters of reference in
the specification and in the drawings designate corresponding parts.
According to one arrangement I construct a frame--similar to that shown in fig. 1
which represents a front elevation of a frame made according to my arrangement ;
fig. 2 shows a plan of the same, and fig. 3 a section on line ab in fig. 1.
Fig. 4 represents a front elevation of another form of frame adapted to meet another
design or form of pin scarf or cravat, fig. 5 being a plan of the same and fig. 6 a section
on line a b in fig. 1.
Fig. 7 represents a front elevation; fig. 8 a back elevation, fig. 9 a plan, and fig. 10
a sectional elevation of another form of frame constructed according to my invention
adapted to form the "Sailor's Knot" type of necktie or scarf.
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In any or all of these designs the frame may be constructed of sheet tin or brass or
other material as equally adapted therefor or a wire frame may be made or a com-
bination of sheet metal and wire may be used, each and all of which effect the desired
purpose.
Referring to fig. 1 A is a wire hoop soldered or otherwise connected at B¹ to the
plate B which is provided with a slot C, the lower extremity D of the latter being
enlarged as shown in the drawing for the purpose of allowing the head of a collar
stud E to pass through it. The silk or other material forming the tie or scarf is
arranged on the frame by passing one end thereof through the opening or slit F from
the front or convex towards the back or concave side of the frame (see fig. 2). The
end must then be brought up and over the top of the hoop A and down the front or
convex side of the frame when the two ends may be brought together into the clasp H

page_text: which is mounted, opened, and shut in the ordinary manner. By a little dexterity, the
material of the tie can then be neatly arranged, and any unevennesses or ruffles removed.
To fit the same the wearer slips the head of the collar stud through hole D and pulls
the frame downwards so that the neck of the stud slides up to the top of the slot C.
Hitherto the difficulty has been to construct the frames of the ties so as to render them
easily adjustable to the varying types of shirts and to the varying classes of collar used
or worn with the shirt, but by my invention I overcome this difficulty by the use of
the wire hoop A which can be compressed or extended, as shown in dotted lines (fig. 1)
at will by the wearer. Though flexible the wire retains sufficient rigidity to prevent
any ordinary displacement of its form and the wearer can readily affect this before
putting the tie on without fear of its becoming distorted during wear.
Figs. 4, 5, 6 as already set forth show how the modifications of type of neck or
breast-pin tie can be met by corresponding modifications in the arrangement of tie-frame
the wire hoop A being used in all cases for the adjustment of the tie to the form or fit
of the wearer.
In figs. 3, 6, and 10 the thick dotted line represents one method or direction in
which the material forming the tie may be arranged so as to practically carry out my
invention to the best effect.
Referring to figs. 7, 8, 9, and 10, M is a frame of sheet tin or other suitable material
traversed by a wire bridge N. To attach the material to make a tie drop the two ends
of the material down through the spaces 0, 0¹ on either side of the bridge N. Then
take the end on that side of the bridge nearest the intended front of the tie and pass it
up the front of the frame, over its top and down that side (O) of the frame furthest
from the intended front of the tie. Draw the.material tight tucking in any irregularities
at the back and the tie is ready for use with the exception of the usual neck straps
which can be attached in any suitable known manner, or instead of neck straps a slot
may be formed in the back of the plate for the reception of a stud substantially as shown
and described with reference to figs. 1,2,3,4,5, and 6. By another method I can dispense
with the use of the bridge N by pressing or stamping the frame M so that the material
forming the tie is secured between the opposite sides of the frame by the stamping or
pressing, or the frame M may be made of vulcanised rubber neatly adorned so as to
form by its flexibility or elasticity a clasp to the tie as well as a tie front and it is
obvious that the particular design of knot capable of being used on the frames herein-
before described is more or less subject to the fancy of the wearer.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The use in combination with neck tie frames substantially such as are herein-
before described and illustrated in figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of a flexible hoop or bridge
for the adjustment of the tie arranged and operating substantially in the manner and
for the purposes hereinbefore set forth.
2. In the manufacture of neckties the use of a frame such as is illustrated in
figs. 7, 8, 9, and 10, arranged, adapted, and operating, substantially as herein before set
forth.