US3418733A
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Shoelace anchor
Assignee: CYRIL M TYRRELL JR
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Filing: 1964-06-19
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Granted: 1968-12-31
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Expires: 1984-06-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr Cyril M Tyrrell
- 👤 Jr Cyril M Tyrrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:56
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C7/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/37; Y10T24/3703; Y10T24/3705
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
IN COMBINATION, A SHOE HAVING A TONGUE AND LATERALLY SPACED VAMP SECTIONS FORMED WITH LACE RECEIVING EYELETS INCLUDING LOWERMOST EYELETS, A LACE HAVING FREE FLIGHTS PASSED UPWARDLY THROUGH THE LOWERMOST EYELETS AND A MIDDLE PORTION EXTENDING ACROSS AND ABOVE THE TONGUE AND BENEATH THE VAMP PORTIONS, AT LEAST ONE LACE ANCHOR APPLIED TO SAID MIDDLE PORTION AND SECURED BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UNDERSIDE OF ONE VAMP SECTION, SAID ANCHOR COMPRISING A THIN, FLAT LOWER SECTION HAVING A PERIPHERAL EDGE AND LYING IN A SINGLE PLANE, A THIN, UPPER PAN-SHAPED SECTION HAVING A TOP WALL AND A FLEXIBLE SHALLOW SIDEWALL OF A HEIGHT SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID SIDEWALL BEING ADAPTED TO BE SNAPPED OVER AND GRIP THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE LOWER SECTION, SAID LOWER SECTION HAVING A JAW ON ITS UPPE SURFACE, SAID UPPER SECTION HAVING A COMPLEMENTARY JAW ON THE UNDERSURFACE OF ITS TOP WALL, ONE OF SAID JAWS BEING RECESSED WITHIN ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE AND SAID JAWS BEING NORMALLY ALIGNED AND REGISTERED TO INTERFIT WITH EACH OTHER FOR GRIPPING A LACE THEREBETWEEN WHEN THE SECTIONS ARE ASSEMBLED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
IN COMBINATION, A SHOE HAVING A TONGUE AND LATERALLY SPACED VAMP SECTIONS FORMED WITH LACE RECEIVING EYELETS INCLUDING LOWERMOST EYELETS, A LACE HAVING FREE FLIGHTS PASSED UPWARDLY THROUGH THE LOWERMOST EYELETS AND A MIDDLE PORTION EXTENDING ACROSS AND ABOVE THE TONGUE AND BENEATH THE VAMP PORTIONS, AT LEAST ONE LACE ANCHOR APPLIED TO SAID MIDDLE PORTION AND SECURED BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UNDERSIDE OF ONE VAMP SECTION, SAID ANCHOR COMPRISING A THIN, FLAT LOWER SECTION HAVING A PERIPHERAL EDGE AND LYING IN A SINGLE PLANE, A THIN, UPPER PAN-SHAPED SECTION HAVING A TOP WALL AND A FLEXIBLE SHALLOW SIDEWALL OF A HEIGHT SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID SIDEWALL BEING ADAPTED TO BE SNAPPED OVER AND GRIP THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE LOWER SECTION, SAID LOWER SECTION HAVING A JAW ON ITS UPPE SURFACE, SAID UPPER SECTION HAVING A COMPLEMENTARY JAW ON THE UNDERSURFACE OF ITS TOP WALL, ONE OF SAID JAWS BEING RECESSED WITHIN ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE AND SAID JAWS BEING NORMALLY ALIGNED AND REGISTERED TO INTERFIT WITH EACH OTHER FOR GRIPPING A LACE THEREBETWEEN WHEN THE SECTIONS ARE ASSEMBLED.
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) | 1971-12-31 | 1972-07-01 | 1972-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-31 | 1976-07-01 | 1976-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-31 | 1980-07-01 | 1980-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |