US3345707A
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Decorative shoe lace keeper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-16
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1984-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert M Rita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:52
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C7/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/37; Y10T24/3703; Y10T24/3705; Y10T24/3713; Y10T24/3716; Y10T24/3718
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A KEEPER FOR SHOE LACES COMPRISING A BOTTOM MEMBER WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH A BOTTOM WALL AND A BOUNDING EDGE DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE THERETO WHICH IS ADAPTED TO FIT ON AND INTO THE SAID BOTTOM MEMBER, SAID BOTTOM MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH LACE RECEIVING OPENINGS IN ITS BOTTOM WALL AND A TOP MEMBER HAVING LACE RECEIVING SLOTS IN THE TOP WALL THEREOF WHICH EXTEND INTO THE BOUNDING EDGE THEREOF SO AS TO PERMIT THE LACES TO BE EXTENDED THROUGH SAID BOTTOM MEMBER AND TIED IN A HOLDING KNOT ABOVE THE TOP MEMBER, SAID TOP MEMBER HAVING A SPRING LATCHING ARM PIVOTED THERETO, THE SAID ARM BEING ADAPTED TO EXTEND OVER AND AGAINST THE SAID LACES WHEN TIED WITH SAID HOLDING KNOT, AND SAID TOP MEMBER BEING FURTHER PROVIDED WITH A KEEPER ELEMENT TO HOLD SAID PIVOTED LATCH IN PRESSURE RELATION TO THE TIED LACES WHEN SAID LATCHING ARM IS SWUNG THEREAGAINST.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |