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Slip-resistant binding
Assignee: Excaliber Inc
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Filing: 1979-03-16
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Granted: 1981-02-03
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Expires: 1999-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A slip-resistant binding is formed by attaching male and female-type Velcro strips along opposite ends of a shoelace or other binding material. The two types of Velcro fasteners are arranged such that fasteners of opposite type automatically engage one another at every point where the lace or binding crosses. Alternatively, two strips of opposite-type Velcro material are joined back to back to form a slip-resistant binding.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter C. Swinton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:02
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C9/00; A43C1/00; A43C1/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27; Y10T24/2708; Y10T24/37; Y10T24/3726
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A slip resistant binding comprising a strip of material having first and second ends; a multiplicity of male, hook-shaped filamentary members distributed on opposite sides of said strip along a first substantial portion thereof adjacent the first end of said strip and a multiplicity of female, loop-shaped filamentary members distributed on opposite sides of said strip along a second substantial portion thereof adjacent the second end of said strip, said male filamentary members on said first strip portion and said female filamentary members on said second strip portion releasably interengaging each other at crossover points of said first and second strip portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A slip resistant binding comprising a strip of material having first and second ends; a multiplicity of male, hook-shaped filamentary members distributed on opposite sides of said strip along a first substantial portion thereof adjacent the first end of said strip and a multiplicity of female, loop-shaped filamentary members distributed on opposite sides of said strip along a second substantial portion thereof adjacent the second end of said strip, said male filamentary members on said first strip portion and said female filamentary members on said second strip portion releasably interengaging each other at crossover points of said first and second strip portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
148 words
A slip resistant binding comprising a first strip of material having first and second ends; second strips of material each having a substantially smooth back side and a front side formed with a multiplicity of male, hook-shaped filamentary members; third strips of material each having a substantially smooth back side and a front side formed with a multiplicity of female, loop-shaped filamentary members, said second and third strips of material being joined back to back to said first strip along a substantial portion thereof adjacent the first end of said first strip, said second and third strips of material being joined back to back to said first strip along a substantial portion thereof adjacent the second end of said first strip, said male filamentary members on said second strips releasably interengaging said female filamentary members on said third strips at crossover points of said second and third strips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
148 words
A slip resistant binding comprising a first strip of material having first and second ends; second strips of material each having a substantially smooth back side and a front side formed with a multiplicity of male, hook-shaped filamentary members; third strips of material each having a substantially smooth back side and a front side formed with a multiplicity of female, loop-shaped filamentary members, said second and third strips of material being joined back to back to said first strip along a substantial portion thereof adjacent the first end of said first strip, said second and third strips of material being joined back to back to said first strip along a substantial portion thereof adjacent the second end of said first strip, said male filamentary members on said second strips releasably interengaging said female filamentary members on said third strips at crossover points of said second and third strips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The binding of claim 13 or claim 2 wherein said male and female members are formed as discontinuous strips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The binding of claim 1 or claim 2 wherein said strip comprises a shoelace.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The binding of claim 4 including tips formed on the ends of said shoelace.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
75 words
A slip-resistant binding comprising a circular cross section cord having first and second ends, a multiplicity of male, hook-shaped filamentary members on a first portion of said cord adjacent the first end thereof; and a multiplicity of female, loop-shaped filamentary members on a second portion of said cord adjacent the second end thereof, the male members and female members releasably interengaging each other at crossover points adjacent the first and second ends of said cord.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
75 words
A slip-resistant binding comprising a circular cross section cord having first and second ends, a multiplicity of male, hook-shaped filamentary members on a first portion of said cord adjacent the first end thereof; and a multiplicity of female, loop-shaped filamentary members on a second portion of said cord adjacent the second end thereof, the male members and female members releasably interengaging each other at crossover points adjacent the first and second ends of said cord.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The binding of claim 6 wherein said male and female members respectively are arranged in a spiral around said first and second portions of said cord.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The binding of claim 6 wherein said male and female members are arranged laterally around said first and second portions of said cord.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
84 words
A slip resistant binding, comprising a strip of material having a multiplicity of male, hook-shaped filamentary members distributed throughout a substantial portion of one side of said strip and a multiplicity of female, loop-shaped filamentary members distributed throughout a substantial portion of an opposite side of said strip; said male filamentary members on said one side of said strip and said female filamentary members on said opposite side of said strip releasably interengaging each other at crossover points of opposite sides of said strip.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
84 words
A slip resistant binding, comprising a strip of material having a multiplicity of male, hook-shaped filamentary members distributed throughout a substantial portion of one side of said strip and a multiplicity of female, loop-shaped filamentary members distributed throughout a substantial portion of an opposite side of said strip; said male filamentary members on said one side of said strip and said female filamentary members on said opposite side of said strip releasably interengaging each other at crossover points of opposite sides of said strip.
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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) | 1984-02-03 | 1984-08-04 | 1985-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-03 | 1988-08-04 | 1989-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-03 | 1992-08-04 | 1993-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |