US4081916A
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Quick lace tightener for shoes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-03
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Granted: 1978-04-04
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Expires: 1997-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A generally conventional shoe having flaps with eyelets therethrough has laces extending from the eyelets in one flap through the eyelets in the other. A patch of "Velcro" type fastener fabric is secured to a leather patch having eyelets receiving the laces outwardly of the other flap and may be pulled over the one flap to tighten all laces an then may be engaged with a second patch of the fabric to hold the laces in tightened but easily released condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Salisbury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:26
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43D; A43D999/00; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/008; A43C11/14; A43C11/1493; A43C11/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A quick lace tightener for shoes, a shoe having adjacent closure flaps, each provided with a plurality of eyelets, comprising: a shoe lace member laced through and extending from the eyelets of one flap and outwardly through the eyelets of the other flap; a first patch of fastener fabric secured to the outer ends of said shoe lace members; and a second path of complementary fastener fabric secured to the outer surface of said shoe adjacent to said one flap whereby said first patch may be pulled toward said second patch to tighten said lace and draw said flaps together and then engaged with said second patch to hold said lace in tensioned condition, said lace being threaded through eyelets in a leather patch having said first patch of said material secured thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A quick lace tightener for shoes, a shoe having adjacent closure flaps, each provided with a plurality of eyelets, comprising: a shoe lace member laced through and extending from the eyelets of one flap and outwardly through the eyelets of the other flap; a first patch of fastener fabric secured to the outer ends of said shoe lace members; and a second path of complementary fastener fabric secured to the outer surface of said shoe adjacent to said one flap whereby said first patch may be pulled toward said second patch to tighten said lace and draw said flaps together and then engaged with said second patch to hold said lace in tensioned condition, said lace being threaded through eyelets in a leather patch having said first patch of said material secured thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A lace tightener as defined in claim 1 wherein the ends of said lace are adjustably secured together adjacent said leather patch in position to be covered thereby when said first patch engages said second patch.
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) | 1981-04-03 | 1981-10-03 | 1982-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-03 | 1985-10-03 | 1986-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-03 | 1989-10-03 | 1990-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |