US4258456A
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Shoelace holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-13
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1999-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A pair of devices mountable on a shoe for anchoring a center of a shoe lace, each device, in one design, including a leather pad affixed to the shoe and a removable cap being attached on top of it by means of a tongue and clamp securement, the shoe lace being laid across the clamp before the cap is attached.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay D. Thurston
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:03
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C7/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/37; Y10T24/3703; Y10T24/3713; Y10T24/3718; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44744; Y10T24/44752
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A shoelace holder, comprising in combination a cap and and anchor, said anchor including a clamp made of spring steel, said cap including a rubber button having a recess in its underside, a tongue molded in said button projecting into said recess for engaging said clamp, so that a shoelace extended across said clamp is secured in said holder, and said anchor being clipped or otherwise fastened to a shoe, wherein said anchor additionally includes a non-spring steel clip of generally U-shaped configuration for fitting around an edge of a shoe flap, said cap being secured at one end of said clip and said clamp being secured at its other end for engagement together after said clamp is inserted through a shoelace hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A shoelace holder, comprising in combination a cap and and anchor, said anchor including a clamp made of spring steel, said cap including a rubber button having a recess in its underside, a tongue molded in said button projecting into said recess for engaging said clamp, so that a shoelace extended across said clamp is secured in said holder, and said anchor being clipped or otherwise fastened to a shoe, wherein said anchor additionally includes a non-spring steel clip of generally U-shaped configuration for fitting around an edge of a shoe flap, said cap being secured at one end of said clip and said clamp being secured at its other end for engagement together after said clamp is inserted through a shoelace hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
A shoelace holder, comprising in combination a cap and anchor, said anchor including a clamp made of spring steel, said cap including a rubber button having a recess in its underside, a tongue molded in said button projecting into said recess for engaging said clamp, so that a shoelace extended across said clamp is secured in said holder, said anchor being clipped or otherwise fastened to a leather pad attached on the outer side of a shoe, wherein said cap is secured to said pad by a hinge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
A shoelace holder, comprising in combination a cap and anchor, said anchor including a clamp made of spring steel, said cap including a rubber button having a recess in its underside, a tongue molded in said button projecting into said recess for engaging said clamp, so that a shoelace extended across said clamp is secured in said holder, said anchor being clipped or otherwise fastened to a leather pad attached on the outer side of a shoe, wherein said cap is secured to said pad by a hinge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as in claim 2 wherein studs on said anchor snap fit in holes on said cap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination as in claim 3 wherein said pad is ornamentally shaped.
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) | 1984-03-30 | 1984-09-29 | 1985-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-09-29 | 1989-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-30 | 1992-09-29 | 1993-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |