US4210983A
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Eyelet clamp for shoes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-05
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Granted: 1980-07-08
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Expires: 1999-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A resilient securing, fastening or gripping means for eyelets of shoes for men, women and children replacing ordinary shoe laces.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Green
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:57
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/37; Y10T24/3726; Y10T24/3729; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/45021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A shoe fastener for extending between cooperating pairs of eyelets of the shoe comprising: a flat resilient elongated member, a pair of gripping members one covering substantially a different end of only one common surface of said resilient member and being bonded thereto along only terminal end parts of their lengths, the second parts of the lengths of said gripping members comprising an unbonded tab portions juxtapositioned to each other along the length of said resilient member, the ends of said resilient member including the gripping members when moved through an eyelet of a shoe causing said resilient member to separate from the associated gripping member along the unbonded portion thereof to form clamps for engaging the periphery of the associated eyelets of the shoe between said resilient member and the said second parts of the gripping members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A shoe fastener for extending between cooperating pairs of eyelets of the shoe comprising: a flat resilient elongated member, a pair of gripping members one covering substantially a different end of only one common surface of said resilient member and being bonded thereto along only terminal end parts of their lengths, the second parts of the lengths of said gripping members comprising an unbonded tab portions juxtapositioned to each other along the length of said resilient member, the ends of said resilient member including the gripping members when moved through an eyelet of a shoe causing said resilient member to separate from the associated gripping member along the unbonded portion thereof to form clamps for engaging the periphery of the associated eyelets of the shoe between said resilient member and the said second parts of the gripping members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shoe fastener set forth in claim 1 wherein: each gripping member is formed of a metallic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shoe fastener set forth in claim 1 wherein: each gripping member is formed of a plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The shoe fastener set forth in claim 1 wherein: said second parts of each of said gripping members comprises a bifurcated configuration extending outwardly of said common surface and forming an acute angle therewith,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
said bifurcated configuration forming a pair of resilient legs which are biased toward each other when passed through the associated eyelet of the shoe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
said bifurcated configuration forming a pair of resilient legs which are biased toward each other when passed through the associated eyelet of the shoe.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-07-08 | 1984-01-07 | 1984-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-08 | 1988-01-07 | 1988-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-08 | 1992-01-07 | 1992-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |