Method and apparatus for keeping a shirt collar aligned and secured, magnetically, against a shirt front, with a decorative collar link assembly

Abstract

A method and apparatus for securing a shirt collar in a desired position and orientation, magnetically, against a shirt front, using a decorative collar link assembly. The decorative collar link apparatus is an assembly that includes a decorative cap assembled to a single base magnet thereby attachable to an outside surface of a shirt collar, aligned opposite a separate single magnet placed against the inside surface of a shirt, wherein the decorative collar link assembly on the outside of a shirt is magnetically attachable to the inside magnet through the shirt material, for securing the shirt collar in the selected position and orientation. There are no pins or other interlocking devices as the collar links are held in place strictly via opposing magnet forces of attraction. The decorative collar link cap surface can be any material, design pattern, insignia, logo, emblem, or finish that would be typically construed as visually appealing and thereby add to the fashionable sense of the aligned and magnetically secured shirt collar.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]This invention relates to a method and apparatus for keeping a shirt collar properly aligned and secured, magnetically, with a decorative collar link assembly.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The inability to keep a shirt collar properly aligned and positioned against a shirt front, has been an ongoing problem. Solutions to this problem involving magnetic devices have been attempted. Reference in this regard, Boos U.S. Pat. No. 8,108,948 entitled Method and Apparatus for Keeping a Shirt Collar Aligned and Fastened, Magnetically, which utilizes an elongated stainless steel strip inserted into the collar and held in place with a magnet. A shortcoming is that the said collar stay is concealed and without an outward displayed decorative element offers no additional visual appeal to the aligned and fastened shirt collar. Barnes U.S. Pat. No. 6,748,602 entitled Decorative Magnetic Collar Link, utilizes a decorative, detachable / attachable outwardly visible magnetic top...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a method and apparatus for keeping a shirt collar aligned and secured, magnetically, with a decorative collar link assembly. The technical effects of this invention include overcoming shortcomings and limitations of previous methods, such as difficulty in keeping the collar aligned and securing it in place, and providing a more symmetrical and fashionable appearance with both sides of the collar secured in place. The method involves positioning a single disc magnet to the inside shirt surface and aligning a decorative collar link assembly with the magnet on the outside surface of the collar, allowing the magnetic forces to attract and attach them together. The final position and orientation of the collar can be adjusted simultaneously on both sides of the collar.

Problems solved by technology

The inability to keep a shirt collar properly aligned and positioned against a shirt front, has been an ongoing problem.

A shortcoming of said design is that multiple magnets are required for holding each collar, which makes the device hefty as well as weighty.

However, the parts are both simple disc shaped members, there is no decorative component, and there is no disclosure of a capability thereof for retaining the shape and / or alignment of a shirt collar.

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