US3103725A
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Shoe lace fastener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-03
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Granted: 1963-09-17
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Expires: 1981-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Robb
- 👤 Melvin C Langer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:03
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C7/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/37; Y10T24/3703; Y10T24/3713; Y10T24/3724; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3969
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A SHOE LACE FASTENER FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH LACES ATTACHED TO A SHOE INCLUDING AN ENGAGING MEANS HAVING MEANS FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF LACES, SAID ENGAGING MEANS INCLUDING A PLATE PORTION HAVING INWARDLY OPPOSED CHANNEL-SHAPED SIDE MEMBERS ATTACHED TO THE MARGINAL EDGES OF SAID PLATE PORTION, A FLANGE PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY FORM ONE END OF SAID PLATE PORTION, SAID FLANGE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY BETWEEN SAID CHANNEL-SHAPED SIDE MEMBERS, A WEDGE SHAPED MEMBER INSERTABLY CONNECTABLE IN SAID ENGAGING MEANS, SAID WEDGE-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING APERTURES EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THROUGH SAID WEDGE-SHAPED MEMBER ADJACENT TO SAID REAR END THROUGH WHICH LACES ARE DESIGNED TO PASS, LACES EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURES ADJACENT TO SAID REAR END AND ATTACHED TO SAID ENGAGING MEANS, THE SAID WEDGE MEMBER INSERTABLY ENGAGED IN SAID ENGAGING MEANS, SAID LACES BEING FRICTIONALLY ENGAGED BETWEEN SAID WEDGE PORTION AND SAID ENGAGING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A SHOE LACE FASTENER FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH LACES ATTACHED TO A SHOE INCLUDING AN ENGAGING MEANS HAVING MEANS FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF LACES, SAID ENGAGING MEANS INCLUDING A PLATE PORTION HAVING INWARDLY OPPOSED CHANNEL-SHAPED SIDE MEMBERS ATTACHED TO THE MARGINAL EDGES OF SAID PLATE PORTION, A FLANGE PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY FORM ONE END OF SAID PLATE PORTION, SAID FLANGE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY BETWEEN SAID CHANNEL-SHAPED SIDE MEMBERS, A WEDGE SHAPED MEMBER INSERTABLY CONNECTABLE IN SAID ENGAGING MEANS, SAID WEDGE-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING APERTURES EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THROUGH SAID WEDGE-SHAPED MEMBER ADJACENT TO SAID REAR END THROUGH WHICH LACES ARE DESIGNED TO PASS, LACES EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURES ADJACENT TO SAID REAR END AND ATTACHED TO SAID ENGAGING MEANS, THE SAID WEDGE MEMBER INSERTABLY ENGAGED IN SAID ENGAGING MEANS, SAID LACES BEING FRICTIONALLY ENGAGED BETWEEN SAID WEDGE PORTION AND SAID ENGAGING MEANS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-09-16 | 1967-03-18 | 1967-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-16 | 1971-03-18 | 1971-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-16 | 1975-03-18 | 1975-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |