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Shoelace locking device
Assignee: HOPE INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1989-12-20
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Granted: 1991-06-11
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Expires: 2009-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A shoelace locking device has a base with holes through which shoelaces can be threaded to attach it to a shoe. The base has a first well in which the knot can rest, and a plurality of serrated projections for retaining the laces. The base has a flexible elastic sheath integral with an elastic hinge and cover. The cover has a matching second well for receiving part of the knot. An elastic latch on the cover can be pulled over a catch on the base to lock the assembly closed and prevent the knot from untying.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Ang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:07
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C7/00; A43C7/005; A43C7/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/37; Y10T24/3703; Y10T24/3705; Y10T24/3708; Y10T24/3713; Y10T24/3716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A device for securing a shoelace knot of a shoe, comprising: a base, said base having means for securing it to said shoelace and upwardly facing means for receiving said knot; a separable foundation embedded in said base for providing rigidity therefor; an elastic hinge affixed to said base; a cover affixed to said hinge for overlapping said base and concealing said knot within said upwardly facing receiving means; and latching means for securing said cover to said base.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
A device for securing a shoelace knot of a shoe, comprising: a base, said base having means for securing it to said shoelace and upwardly facing means for receiving said knot; a separable foundation embedded in said base for providing rigidity therefor; an elastic hinge affixed to said base; a cover affixed to said hinge for overlapping said base and concealing said knot within said upwardly facing receiving means; and latching means for securing said cover to said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said cover is elastic and is integral with said hinge.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
116 words
A device for preventing the shoelace knot on a tied shoe from untying, comprising: a first rigid foundation, said foundation having means for securing said foundation to said shoelace, and a catch projecting outwardly from said foundation; a sheath affixed to said foundation, said sheath having a first well for receiving the lower part of said knot; an elastic hinge integral with said sheath; and a cover integral with said hinge and said sheath, said cover having a second well in communication with said first well for receiving the upper part of said knot when said cover is closed over said sheath, said cover further having an elastic latch for securing said cover to said catch.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
116 words
A device for preventing the shoelace knot on a tied shoe from untying, comprising: a first rigid foundation, said foundation having means for securing said foundation to said shoelace, and a catch projecting outwardly from said foundation; a sheath affixed to said foundation, said sheath having a first well for receiving the lower part of said knot; an elastic hinge integral with said sheath; and a cover integral with said hinge and said sheath, said cover having a second well in communication with said first well for receiving the upper part of said knot when said cover is closed over said sheath, said cover further having an elastic latch for securing said cover to said catch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said foundation has an interior surface circumscribed by a side wall and a first ledge extending upwardly from said side wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said foundation has a plurality of projections extending upwardly from said interior surface and transversely to said first ledge, said projections protruding through openings in said sheath.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said sheath has a second ledge spaced apart from and extending parallel to said first ledge and above said projections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said sheath overlays said interior surface, side wall, and first ledge.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-06-10 | 1994-12-10 | 1995-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-06-10 | 1998-12-10 | 1999-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-06-10 | 2002-12-10 | 2003-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |