US4094029A
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Shoe fastener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-14
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1997-04-14
Abstract
Abstract An integrally molded fastener for a shoe includes a pair of elongated carrier members hinged together at the bottom ends thereof and which can be releaseably secured together. Flexible string-like members extend from carrier members for passing through the eyelets of the shoe. Each of the string-like members has one or more protrusions for interlocking with apertures formed in the carriers.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred E. Carlile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:20
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/48; Y10T24/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A fastener for a shoe which has opposite flaps with eyelets therein, the fastener comprising a pair of elongated carriers, hinge means connecting one ends of the pair of carriers together, means for releasably securing the carriers together, the pair of carriers having respective apertures, flexible string-like members joined to each of the carriers for passing through the eyelets of the shoe and for being received in the respective apertures, and said flexible string-like members each having a protrusion for interlocking with the respective carrier at the respective aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A fastener for a shoe which has opposite flaps with eyelets therein, the fastener comprising a pair of elongated carriers, hinge means connecting one ends of the pair of carriers together, means for releasably securing the carriers together, the pair of carriers having respective apertures, flexible string-like members joined to each of the carriers for passing through the eyelets of the shoe and for being received in the respective apertures, and said flexible string-like members each having a protrusion for interlocking with the respective carrier at the respective aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said flexible string-like members have a plurality of spaced protrusions for selectively interlocking with the respective carrier at the respective aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of the protrusions for interlocking with the respective carrier is tapered with the smaller end extending toward the free end of the respective string-like member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 2 wherein each of the spaced protrusions on each of the flexible string-like members are tapered with the smaller end thereof facing the free end of the respective string-like member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of the apertures have an upper portion with a substantially larger diameter for receiving the locking projection so as to recess the locking projection relative to the surface of the respective carrier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 1 wherein the hinge means includes an arcuate flexible band extending between the outer edge portions of the lower ends of the carriers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 6 wherein the band is formed with a bias toward the open position of the carriers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fastener is formed from a molded integral plastic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for releaseably securing the carriers includes an extension on one carrier over the top of the other carrier, a locking projection extending from the extension, and a recess formed in the other carrier to receive and interlock with the locking projection.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 9 wherein the extension has an end portion which extends past the other carrier to form an overhang which can be lifted to enable opening of the shoe fastener.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 1 including a pair of raised finger grips on the upper ends of the respective carriers.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 1 wherein the apertures include slot portions extending to the inner edges of the carriers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
A fastener for a shoe as claimed in claim 12 wherein the apertures include round hole portions, and the slot portions have a width less than the round hole portions to retain the string-like members in the round hole portions.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |