US2769979A - Non-removable collar stay - Google Patents

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Nov. 13, 1956 o. DRIESBACH 2,769,979

NON-REMOVABLE COLLAR STAY Filed Aug. 2 1954 4 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR.

ATTORNEY Nov. 13, 1956 Filed Aug. 2 1954 G; 0. DRIESBACH 2,769,979

NON-REMOVABLE COLLAR STAY 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR.

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2,769,979 NON-REMOVABLE COLLAR STAY Gilbert 0. Driesbach, Robesonia, Pa., assignor to Publix Shirt Corporation, New York, N. Y., a corporation of New York Application August 2, 1954, Serial No. 447,363

4 Claims. c1. zsz y The present invention relates to collars, and, more particularly, to novel collar constructions having means incorporated to maintain the collar ends in a non-curling condition.

In accordance with the present invention, a cushion means is provided for a stay. Both the stay and the cushion means are a permanent part of the collar structure. The cushion means of this invention is disclosed herein by way of several modifications.

The primary object of the present invention is to provide a novel collar construction having a permanently incorporated stiifening means.

Another object is to provide a novel stitfeningmeans having a cushion eflect to permit laundering without eX- posing the presence of the cushioning means.

A further object is to provide a novel stifiening means in which the stifiening effect is enhanced by fusing Certain of the collar parts together.

A still further object is to provide a novel stay pocket tor a collar composed of cushioning layers of material.

Other and more specific objects of the present invention, and advantages thereof, will, of course, become skilled in the art 'to which the invention is directed from a reading of the following specification in connection with the accompanying drawing in which: Fig. 1 is a view from the front of a shirt having a collar embodying features of the present inventionh .Fig. 2 is a view in plan representing one of the layers or plies of a collar constructed to embody the present invention; h f

Fig. 3 is a view in plan of a portion of the stay retaining cushion of this inventionin one illustrative form; Fig. 4 is a view inplan of another portion of the cushion to be used with the portion of Fig. 3; b

Fig. 5 is a viewin plan of a further portion of' the cushion to be used with the portion of Figs. 3 and 4; Fig. 6 is a view in plan illustrating a collar stay suitable for use with the presenti-nvention; Fig. 7 is a. view inplan of the assembled cushion; Fig. 8 is a view in plan of one of the layers or plies having assembled thereto the cushion of Fig. 7;

Fig. 9 is a view in plan of a collar, such as the collar in Fig. 1, showing at one end the unturned unfinished collar portion, and the other end-showing the finished re: sults; Fig. 10 is a view in section-a1 elevation of the collarof Fig. 9, the section being taken on line IO-10 as viewed in the direction of the arrows; a i

Fig. 1-1 isaview in plan, similar to Fig. 2, of a layer or ply for a modified form of the invention;

Fig. 12 is a view in modified form;

Figsd l3 to 16 show shown in 'Fig. 12; i

Fig. 17 is an assembled view of the-insert pieceof Fig. 12 in a stage of construction;

the parts of an insert piece also United States Patent 0 11 which converge plan, similar to Fig; 8 of the pronounced a showing of the Patented Nov. 13, 1956 Fig. 18 shows the completed insert piece of Fig. 17;

Fig. 19 is a view in cross section on line 19-l-9 of Fig. 12; i

Fig. 20 is a 'view similar to Fig. 9 of the modified form of the invention;

Fig. 21 is a view similar to Fig. 11 of a layer or ply for another and further modification of the invention;

Fig. 22 is a view in plan of a piece or strip to be secured to a collar layer; Fig. 23 is a view in plan of a suitable stayforuse with the further modification of the invention disclosed in Figs. 21 to 25;

Fig. 24 is a view similar to Fig. 12 showing parts sembled to a ply of Fig. 21;

Fig. 25 is a view similar to Fig. 20 and discloses a collar embodying the invention in its third disclosed form; and

Fig. 26 is a view in section on line 26-26 of Fig. 25. Referring for the present to Figs. 1 to 10 of the drawing, there is shown a shirt 1 (Fig. 1) having a collar 3 secured thereto in any suitable and known manner. The collar 3 includes the usual band 18. The shirt 1 is of usual construction. The collar 3 embodies the present invention in one form and the points thereof are permanently stilfened in a novel manner. The stiffening member or stay 14 (Fig. 6) is so mounted in or at each point of the collar 3 that there is a cushion effect. The stay is incorporated in such a way [that there is, in effect, a tapering oif of the collar insert,

insert. This promotes laundering so that the inner structure including the stay is substantially invisible after laundering.

Fig. 7 of the drawing shows the assembled cushion structure which retains the of the stay 14 may be nylon processed in sheet or strip form by extrusion. This material is washable and has non-breakable and no'n kinking features. The stay 14 is cut from the material and is ready for insertion in .the collar. 1

The cushion structure ismade up of one cloth fabric 8 (Fig. 3), material 10 (Fig. 4),

ply of soft one ply of regular shirting cloth and one ply of a tape 12 (Fig. 5) such as cotton tape. For a collar of the usual presently fashionable width the tape may be about nine-sixteenths of an inch wide. The parts 8, 10 and 1-2 are held together by two rows of stitching 5 and 7. These rows of stitching form achannel for the stay 14. The stay 14 is located between thetape 12 and the part '8. As shown the part 8 projects beyond the part 10. It will be understood ''that the stay may be inserted between any two layers or parts so long as concealment is obtained.

The cushion assembly with the stay-14 in place -is fiaste'ned to the bottom ply 4 of the collar as shown in Fig." 8, in proper position to support the point of the collar. It will be understood, and as shown, that two cushion assemblies are required. The cushion assembly is secured to the ply 4 by spaced rows of stitching 9 and at the point of the cushion assembly. Theseirows 9 and 1:1 follow the outline except at the top leaving a free edge for the part 8. The rlghthand end of Fig. 9 shows the collar strucof the part 110,

collar topline.

of the drawing. The entire collar as shown to the right of Fig. 9 is turned inside out, in elfect, so that the layer 2 is on top or next to the viewer as seen in Fig. 9 at the left. Next is the liner layer 6 of the stiffer material and then the layer 4. The layer 4 still' bears the cushion assembly which lies under the layer 6. A finishing stitch 211s run around the entire collar.

In the arrangement as described in connection with Figs. lto l0, a cushion is provided to give a better finish in pressing. It will be understood that the cushion effect can be obtained by employing various materials or the number of plies within the scope of the description. The projection of the portion 3 and the ply arrangement provide an off-set feature in combination.

'The cushion may embody more than two plies and the invention is not limited to the two plies.

Figs. 2 to 11 of the drawing show a modification in which certain of the parts are fused together. Fusing is accomplished by the use of a suitable solvent and application of heat and pressure in a suitable press.

' Fig. ll shows, in outline, the collar layers of the collar or collar top. These are 1192, the top ply of the collar; 104, the bottom ply of the collar; and 106, the lining of the collar. Figs. 13 to 16 show the parts of the insert piece which is to be mounted to the layer 104. Thisinsert piece comprises one ply of regular shirting 108 (Fig. 13); one ply of regular shirting 110, or piece of tape (Fig. 14); and one ply of lining material made up of cellulose acetate and cotton fibers 112 (Fig. 15). Fig; 16 shows the Nylon stay 114 which may be constructed as described above. These parts are stitched together to form a channel or pocket for the stay 114. The stay 114 lies on top of the part 112 as shown in Fig. The part 110 is folded to embrace the part 112. The assembly, as in Fig. 17, is fused as described above to provide the structure of Fig. 18. The piece 11Z -is secured in this manner to one folded course or side ofthe piece 111). A line of stitching 118 joins the parts in Fig. 18.

Fig. 12 shows the assembly of Fig. 18 joined to the layer 104. One assembly is joined to each end of this layer. Fig. 19 is a section showing the relationship of the parts. Big. 20 corresponds to Fig. 9 described above. In Fig. 20, the left hand end shows the unfinished and unturned collar top. The right hand end shows the finished and. turned collar top. in Fig. 20, stitches 122 and.123 join the assembly of Fig. 18 to the layer 104. The layers are joined by the stitches 126. At the right hand end, stitches 128 serve as the finish stitching. 9

Figs. 21 to disclose a further modification. In this form, all cushioning is provided from the collar lining. Fig. 21 shows the collar top layers 202, 204 and 206 in outline. Fig. 22 shows the tape 212 to be secured, to the ply 204. Securing is accomplished by stitching 218 as shown inFig. 24. Figs. 25 and 26 show the finished collar top in the manner described above. The left hand end of Fig 25 shows the finished collar top with'the finished stitch 222. The right hand end shows the stitch 224 to join the layers 202, 204 and 206. The :stay 214 (Fig. 23) is as described above. From what has gone before, the functioning of thecollar of Fig. 25 will be apparent. In this modification, the lin ing layer'206 provides the cushion against laundering effects. Also, the stay 214 lies in a position as shown to give maximum support without being obtrusive inout- What is claimed is: v

-1. 'A collar construction comprising a bottom ply, cushion means secured to said bottom ply at each end of said collar, each of said cushion means comprising a soft cloth fabric piece seated against said bottom ply andconfrjrming to. said end configuration, a piece of regular shirting of lesser area than the soft cloth fabric piec'elnext adjacent said soft :cloth fabric piece, .and said cushion means also comprising a strip of tape secured to said soft cloth fabric piece opposite said piece of regular shirting, spaced lines of stitching joining said strip of tape to said soft cloth fabric piece to provide a stay receiving pocket, and lines of stitching securing said assembly to said bottom ply.

2. A collar construction having a selected configuration at each end comprising a top ply, a bottom ply, and a liner ply of stiffer material, cushion means secured to said bottom ply at each end of said collar, each of said cushion means comprising a soft cloth fabric piece seated against said bottom ply and conforming to said end configuration, a piece of regular shirting of lesser area than the soft cloth fabric piece next adjacent said soft cloth fabric piece, and said cushion means also comprising a strip of tape secured to said soft cloth fabric piece opposite said piece of regular shirting, spaced lines of stitching joining said strip of tape to said soft cloth fabric piece to provide a stay receiving pocket, and lines of stitching joining said cushion assembly to said bottom ply, said lines of stitching converging and following the outline of said piece of regular shirting except at the top to leave a free edge for the soft cloth fabric piece inwardly of the end of said collar.

3. A collar construction having a selected configuration at each end comprising a top ply, a bottom ply, and a liner ply of cellulose acetate and cotton fibers, cushion means secured to said bottom ply at each end of said collar, each of said cushion means comprising a soft cloth fabric piece seated against said bottom ply and conforming to said end configuration, a piece of regular shirting of lesser area than the soft cloth fabric piece next adjacent said soft cloth fabric piece, and said cushion means also comprising a strip of tape secured to said soft cloth fabric piece opposite said piece of regularshirting, spaced lines of stitching joining said strip of tape tosaid soft cloth fabric piece to provide a stay receiving pocket, and lines of stitching joining said cushion assembly to said bottom ply, said lines of stitching converging and following the outline of said piece of regular shirting except at the top to leave a free edge for the soft'cloth fabric piece inwardly of the end of said collar.

4. A collar construction having a selected configuration at each end comprising a top ply, a bottom ply, and a liner ply of stifier materia cushion means secured to said bottomply at each end of said collar, each of said cushion means comprising seated against said bottom ply and conforming to said end configuration, a piece of regular shirting of lesser area than the soft cloth fabric piece next adjacent said soft cloth fabric piece, and said cushion means also comprising a strip of tape secured to said soft cloth fabric piece opposite said piece of regular shirting, spaced lines of stitching joining said strip of tape to said soft cloth fa'bric piece to provide a stay receiving pocket, lines of stitching joining said cushion assembly to saidbottom ply, said lines of stitching converging and following the outline of the piece of regular shirting except at the top to leave a free edge for the soft cloth fabric piece inwardly of the end of said collar, stitching securing said top ply, gether, .and finishing stitching collar except at the top thereof to facilitate securingof said;.c.ollar to a shirt.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS ;1,,814,8;18 Bard; July 14, 1931 1,816,119 Kurtz ;Ju1y28, 1931 1,332,930 --Gray et-al. 1 Nov. 24, 1931 2,186,356 Bihaly Jan. 9, 1940 .,2,47z,43 0 -Logan June 7, 1949 a soft cloth fabric piece bottom plyand liner to-' .around the edge of said

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