US3176362A
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Protective clasp to prevent untying shoelaces
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-09
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1983-12-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tames Esther
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:15
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C7/00; A43C7/005; A43C7/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/37; Y10T24/3703; Y10T24/3705; Y10T24/3713; Y10T24/3716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A CLASP FOR PREVENTING A TIED SHOELACE FROM UNTYING, COMPRISING A FIRST FRAME MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED HOLES NEAR OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF FOR PASSING ENDS OF THE SHOELACE THERETHROUGH, A SECOND FRAME MEMBER HINGED TO AN EDGE OF THE FIRST FRAME MEMBER FOR CLOSING THEREOVER, SAID SECOND FRAME MEMBER HAVING A CENTRAL APERTURE FOR RECEIVING A KNOT TIED IN THE ENDS OF THE SHOELACE AND HAVING ARCUATE END PORTIONS FOR PASSING ENDS OF THE SHOELACE BEYOND THE KNOT AND OUTSIDE OF THE SECOND FRAME MEMBER, WHEREBY THE KNOT IS PREVENTED FROM LOSSENING AND UNTYING WHEN THE SECOND FROME MEMBER IS CLOSED OVER THE FIRST FRAME MEMBER, INNER EDGES OF SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A CLASP FOR PREVENTING A TIED SHOELACE FROM UNTYING, COMPRISING A FIRST FRAME MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED HOLES NEAR OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF FOR PASSING ENDS OF THE SHOELACE THERETHROUGH, A SECOND FRAME MEMBER HINGED TO AN EDGE OF THE FIRST FRAME MEMBER FOR CLOSING THEREOVER, SAID SECOND FRAME MEMBER HAVING A CENTRAL APERTURE FOR RECEIVING A KNOT TIED IN THE ENDS OF THE SHOELACE AND HAVING ARCUATE END PORTIONS FOR PASSING ENDS OF THE SHOELACE BEYOND THE KNOT AND OUTSIDE OF THE SECOND FRAME MEMBER, WHEREBY THE KNOT IS PREVENTED FROM LOSSENING AND UNTYING WHEN THE SECOND FROME MEMBER IS CLOSED OVER THE FIRST FRAME MEMBER, INNER EDGES OF SAID
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |