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US4115905A
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Fastener for shoes
Assignee: Skischuhfabrik Dynafit GmbH
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Filing: 1977-05-23
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Granted: 1978-09-26
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Expires: 1997-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A retaining plate has at least two succeeding female detent means for receiving one end of a strap, which is received and retained at its other end in female detent means of a buckle. The female detent means in the retaining plate are covered by a cap, which consists of extensible material and is provided at opposite ends with pockets, which are fitted around raised edge portions of the retaining plate so that the cap is under initial tension.
Inventors
- 👤 Sigurd Seidel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:52
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/14; A43C11/1406; A43C11/142; A43C11/144; A43C11/146; A43C11/1473; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2102; Y10T24/2104; Y10T24/2106; Y10T24/2142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A fastener for a shoe, particularly for a sports shoe, comprising a strap having connection means at each end for connecting the strap, a buckle formed with female detent means for receiving and retaining the connection means of one end of the strap, a retaining plate having at least two succeeding female detent means for releasably receiving the connection means of the other end of the strap, and covering means for covering the female detent means in the retaining plate, the covering means having a cap formed of extensible material formed with pockets at opposite ends, the retaining plate having raised edge portions for receiving the pockets in such manner that the cap is under initial stress.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A fastener for a shoe, particularly for a sports shoe, comprising a strap having connection means at each end for connecting the strap, a buckle formed with female detent means for receiving and retaining the connection means of one end of the strap, a retaining plate having at least two succeeding female detent means for releasably receiving the connection means of the other end of the strap, and covering means for covering the female detent means in the retaining plate, the covering means having a cap formed of extensible material formed with pockets at opposite ends, the retaining plate having raised edge portions for receiving the pockets in such manner that the cap is under initial stress.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A fastener as set forth in claim 1, wherein the connection means of the strap received by the female detent means of the retaining plate comprises a roller and wherein the retaining plate has upturned side edges forming the female detent means of the retaining plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
A fastener as set forth in claim 1, wherein the retaining plate has an end which faces the strap and said end is formed with a slot, which extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the strap and is adapted to receive fixing means for fixing the retaining plate to a shoe in such manner that the end with the slot can move with respect to the shoe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fastener as set forth in claim 2, wherein said cap covers said upturned side edges of said retaining plate.
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) | 1981-09-25 | 1982-03-27 | 1982-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-25 | 1986-03-27 | 1986-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-25 | 1990-03-27 | 1990-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |