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Knot latch device
Assignee: HER INVESTMENTS A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
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Filing: 1983-04-22
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Granted: 1986-02-25
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Expires: 2003-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A knot latch device for footwear is disclosed having structure readily adapted to receive a shoelace. The shoelace is then bowed about a portion of the knot latch device, and the knot latch device then folded about the bowed lace. The knot latch device includes a plurality of mating hook and loop elements to fasten the device securely about the bowed lace. Structure is included to mask at least a portion of the knot latch device when the device is secured about a bowed lace of the footwear.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B. Edens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:04
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C7/00; A43B; A43B1/00; A43B1/0081; A43C7/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/37; Y10T24/3703; Y10T24/3705; Y10T24/3708; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A knot latch device adapted to secure a lace member, comprising: a flexible upper member having first and second ends and first and second faces; a flexible lower member having first and second ends and first and second faces, said first and second ends of said lower member being connected to said first and second ends of said upper member, respectively, said second faces of said upper and lower members being adjacently disposed and defining structure adapted to receive said lace member; first releasable locking structure included on at least a portion of said first face of said upper member; and second releasable locking structure included on at least a portion of the first face of said lower member and adapted to mate with said first releasable locking structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A knot latch device adapted to secure a lace member, comprising: a flexible upper member having first and second ends and first and second faces; a flexible lower member having first and second ends and first and second faces, said first and second ends of said lower member being connected to said first and second ends of said upper member, respectively, said second faces of said upper and lower members being adjacently disposed and defining structure adapted to receive said lace member; first releasable locking structure included on at least a portion of said first face of said upper member; and second releasable locking structure included on at least a portion of the first face of said lower member and adapted to mate with said first releasable locking structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The knot latch device according to claim 1 wherein one of said first and second releasable locking structures includes a plurality of loop elements, and the other of said first and second releasable locking structures includes a plurality of hook elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The knot latch device of claim 1 further comprising structure included on at least a portion of the first face of said lower member to mask at least a portion of said first face when said first and second releasable locking structures are mated.
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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) | 1989-02-24 | 1989-08-26 | 1990-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-24 | 1993-08-26 | 1994-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-24 | 1997-08-26 | 1998-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |