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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7334353 | Stay Tie II The devices sole purpose is to keep the integrity of a knot once it is formed with the shoe lace to keep the shoe securely fastened about the foot. This will be accomplished by precluding the bows and excess laces on each side of the knot from movement or slippage i... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7152294 | Self-attaching female fastener element and method of installation A symmetrical self-attaching female fastener including a body having a bore, and identical integral tubular barrel portions extending from opposed ends of the body coaxially aligned with the bore. The installation method includes driving either barrel portion throug... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7100237 | Grommet A grommet through which a long member is passed and mounted on a fixing hole of a fixing plate, includes an outer member and an inner member. The outer member includes a cylindrical insertion portion, through which the long member is passed, a brim-shaped close cont... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7003903 | Pouch for concealing and containing shoelaces A shoe with improved lacing means includes a shoe, shoe laces (14) and a hook and loop element pouch (10). On the underside, the side making contact with the shoe, are two openings (16) that are used to slide the shoelaces through. With the pouc... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6826851 | Angled heel/shoes/low-friction coalescent dance shoes A heel for a shoe includes a first relatively flat surface for contacting the ground when one is walking while wearing a shoe having the heel and a second relatively flat surface for contacting the ground when one is dancing and wearing a shoe having the heel. A pai... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6779281 | Shoe with lace tightening assembly A lace tightening assembly is applied to a shoe body having eyelet tabs, and includes a mounting seat, a tightening member mounted pivotally in the mounting seat, and a pull cord for operating the tightening member to pivot between a shoe lace tightening position an... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6735829 | U-shaped lace buckle A structure of a U-shaped lace buckle is disclosed. The U-shaped lace buckle comprises a shallow trench located at a central region. A releasing hole and a fastening hole are disposed within the central hollow region. The dimension of the releasing hole is larger th... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6729000 | Lace tightening assembly A lace tightening assembly is adapted for use with a shoe body having eyelet tabs, and includes a mounting seat mounted on one of the eyelet tabs, a tightening member mounted pivotally in the mounting seat, and an operating member for operating the tightening member... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6701589 | Shoe fastening devices and methods of use The invention related to a shoe fastening device and methods for its use. The device comprises a double ended clip hook with a flattened, contoured c-shape hook at both its two ends. An elastomeric fastener is grasped at one hook end of the double ended c... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6662415 | Fastener for lace A fastener for lace includes an upper plate, a lower plate and first, second, third and fourth rods extending between the upper and lower plates. The upper and lower plates both include a front edge, a rear edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6622357 | Continual comfort adjusting fastener for a footwear article The present invention relates to a continual comfort adjusting fastener for a footwear article and provides an alternative to fasteners that necessitate periodic attention by the wearer in order to maintain a proper combination of support, fit and comfort... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6568103 | Speed lacing device A speed lacing device for an article of footwear having a rigid portion comprising a curved neck and a fastening tail that together define an almost-friction-free sliding surface for a lacing cord, the lacing cord being in contact with the sliding surface... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6536086 | Double-bow shoe lace device A double-bow shoe lace device for a shoe includes six lace sections, a clamp member, and a decorative knot. The lower ends of the first to fourth lace sections are anchored on the eyelet tabs. The upper ends of the first and second lace sections and those... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6513210 | Draw-tight elastic cordage A cordage for threading through an opening. An elastic cord is provided with an elongated shank component and at least one outwardly expandable component. When the cord is under tension, the expandable component shrinks to a diameter which is sufficient t... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6513211 | Double helix shoe lacing process A process for lacing shoes, for use with any shoe with lace-holes and any shoelace. The process results in shoelaces that follow a path that describes a double-helix, resulting in reduced friction and faster and easier tightening and loosening.... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6502286 | Device for immobilizing the ends shoe laces A device (1) for securing end portions (4) of ribbon (3), including a base (6), having at least two openings (17), a cap (5), including at least two openings (11), wherein cap (5) and base (6) are rotatable relative to one another wherein openings (17) co... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6473944 | One-way clutching methods between a ligature and a frame and their applications This invention discusses methods for forming an adjustable look between a ligature and a frame. Three methods of 2-Hole, 3-Hole and, Loop Turning along with their applications are discussed. Means for easy unlocking of the system are provided. Some of the... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6260246 | Stay tie The devices sole function is to aid the shoelace once tied in obtaining its ultimate purpose of securing the shoe about the foot. This is done by the device being placed on both sides of the knot and fastening the excess lace in a manner to alleviate slip... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6233782 | Fastener grommet A fastener grommet assembly has a combining function of a fastener and a grommet. The fastener grommet includes two flange members each having an axial opening, a fastening mechanism formed on an outer surface thereof, the fastening mechanism having a plu... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6223390 | Carpet sample board handle A handle for a carpet sample board is described comprising two grommets, each with an outer flange to cover the hole cut in the sample board, an arcuate section defining an ovular hand opening and thereby provide a comfortable grip while simultaneously pr... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6202261 | Swivelling anchor for storage net and method of installing same An anchor for securing a net cord to a base layer such as carpeting or a thin layer of plastic has a spiral-shaped flange at the end of the anchor which is disposed adjacent the rear surface of the base layer when the anchor is installed. The spiral flang... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6158096 | Shoe tongue positioner An assembly for use in connection with lace-type shoes to secure the tongues of such shoes in a stationary position, and to provide a base or foundation for mounting of ornamental displays on the upper surface of shoe tongues. A rigid upper member having ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6148489 | Positive lace zone isolation lock system and method A positive lace zone tension isolation device and method for use with laced footwear including a base, a opposed, pivotable cam for clamping interposed laces against the underlying base and isolating the selected lace tension against migration at that poi... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6119318 | Lacing aid A lacing aid is disclosed which quickly and surely guides and holds an elongated flexible member. The device includes a body, a plurality of fingers defining a slot between them and a fixation portion for fixation to a foot covering or other object to be ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6049955 | Lace substitute shoe fastening mechanism II This shoe fastening device particularly for conventional shoes such as sneakers and similar footwear comprises a pair of track members each longitudinally secured to a flap of an associated shoe, and a pair of corresponding slidable members each located w... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6047441 | Flexible sheet reinforcement apparatus and method A flexible sheet reinforcing apparatus (10) reinforces holes and tears in flexible sheets such as curtains, covers and tarpaulins. The reinforcing apparatus includes a first member (12) and a second member (14). Reinforcing is accomplished by inserting a ... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6006406 | Polymeric grommet A press machine for attachment of eyelets including a simple die configuration capable of allowing the user to easily carry out an eyelet attachment process on a table. The press machine includes a die having a rest room for receiving a washer fed from a ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6003214 | Shoelace binder This present invention relates to a shoelace binder 10 that is designed to prevent a tied shoelace from coming loose. The present invention is comprised of a cover 16 and a base 18. The cover has a body 20 that has a front face 22 and a rear face 24. Two ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5979028 | Shoe lace clip Laces of a shoe are secured against coming loose or untied in use by providing a simple clip through which the lace ends are easily threaded and then clamped. Each clip, formed as a thin plate, is carried atop a shoe, adjacent the knot which is tied conve... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5918352 | Device to contain shoelace knot and lace ends My invention is a device for preventing children from untying their shoelaces. It can be quickly and easily installed and removed by adults of any age. A snap-fit cap, attached to a well, forms the main body of the device. To install, the device (in an op... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5894640 | Shoe fastening device A shoe fastening device designed to replace the laces of a shoe, made up of an eyelet member and an insert member, both being attachable to the eyelet tabs of a shoe using locking nylon cable ties. The eyelet member further has a slotted aperture for rece... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5852857 | Jamming device for cord or tape fastener such as shoelaces The invention relates to a jamming device (1) for a cord or tape fastener (30), such as e.g. shoelaces (31), for shoes, jackets, trousers and other articles of clothing, comprising a ring lug (3) for looping the fastening means (30) and a rivet strap (2) ... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5822844 | Elastic closure component A fastener replacing the laces in a shoe. The fastener consists of an elastic substance having an intersection, with a plurality of appendages protruding outward, with a gusset and a half semicircle located at the end of the appendages.... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5778500 | Knot securing device A knot securing device of particular benefit in securing shoelace knots made from a flexible material with a region having hook elements, a region having loop elements and a pair of apertures in the flexible material for allowing the open ends of a shoela... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5761777 | Guide device for boot lace The guide device for boot lace is constituted by an outer framework (11) possessing mechanical strength properties and capable of being fastened to the boot upper, and by an insert (12) made of a material having a low coefficient of friction fastened insi... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5737811 | Article for fastening of eyelet shoes An article for the fastening of shoes having successive horizontal pairs of eyelets. includes an elongate, preferably elastic, cord having first and second ends, and substantially T-shaped elements or barbs secure each end of the cord. Each T-shaped eleme... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5692276 | Footwear fasteners A footwear fastener for fastening an item of footwear is disclosed. The fastener comprises a two-part clip (102) comprising a first part (104) and a second part (106) for fastening a shoe by interengagement of the two parts (104,106). Elongate connecting ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5647107 | Snap Grommet A data-tag system for enabling data-tags to be serially printed in a laser printer in a continuous manner having a polyester substrate coated with a receiving layer for receiving toner images and non-conducting, plastic snap-grommets for reinforcing the d... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5588191 | Anchoring eyelet for tarpaulins and similar coverings An anchoring eyelet for tarpaulins and similar coverings of a thermoplastic foil material is designed as a substantially annular disc (1) made of plastic. The eyelet has an eyelet opening (2) and is designed in its peripheral part with increased resilienc... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5412852 | Fastening conversion system for a shoe A fastening conversion system is provided for a shoe having a throat with a set of spaced apart eyelets on each side of the throat, which consists of a closure member. A device is for securing the closure member to the first set of the spaced apart eyelet... | 05/09/1995 |
