| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 024712100 |
Includes separate device for holding drawn portion of lacing
| 60 |
| 024715400 |
Having means covering tip of lacing
| 12 |
| 024713000 |
With holding means fixedly mounted on lacing
| 11 |
| 024713600 |
Having eyelet type directing means
| 7 |
| 024713200 |
Includes lacing holding structure within directing means therefor | 5 |
| 20100251524 | String securing device - A string securing device includes a base having a central post extending centrally therefrom. A shaft extends through the passage in the central post so as to be connected to the cap mounted to the base by a bolt which extends through the cap from a top of the cap. A ring and a spool are located between the base and the cap, wherein the spool is rotated with the cap by engagement of first and second teeth on the spool and the cap respectively. The ring has multiple ratchet teeth which are removably engaged with third teeth on the cap so as to allow the cap to rotate in one direction. The ring includes flexible members which are deformed to lower the ring and provides straight and upward force to the cap. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100306977 | Lace Adjuster - A lace adjuster includes a longitudinal hollow body and two stop members. The hollow body defines a longitudinal passage, and has longitudinally opposite first and second ends, and an operating opening disposed between the first and second ends and communicated with the longitudinal passage. The longitudinal passage has first and second openings at the first and second ends, respectively. The stop members are pivotally and transversely mounted in the longitudinal passage and are respectively proximate to the first and second openings of the longitudinal passage. Each of the stop members has a lace-engaging portion, and a handle portion connected to the lace-engaging portion, and is operable so as to adjust the lengths of lace segments. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110191992 | STEPLESS FASTENING DEVICE - A stepless fastening device includes a cap having a driving gear and multiple one-direction teeth connected to an underside thereof. The driving gear is engaged with a spool located in the base so that the strip or shoelace is wrapped to the spool. An operation unit is located beneath the cap and rotatable in a first direction for fastening and a second direction for loosening the strip or shoelace. An operation ring of the operation unit is connected to the underside of the cap and pushes an activation ring away from the cap when the operation ring is rotated in the second direction. An engaging member includes inclined teeth and pushed by the activation ring so that the inclined teeth are disengaged from the one-direction teeth of the cap when the operation ring is rotated in the second direction. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20120023717 | STEPLESS FASTENING DEVICE - A stepless fastening device includes a cap having a driving gear and multiple one-direction teeth connected to an underside thereof. The driving gear is engaged with a spool located in the base so that the strip or shoelace is wrapped to the spool. An operation unit is located beneath the cap and rotatable in a first direction for fastening and a second direction for loosening the strip or shoelace. An operation ring of the operation unit is connected to the underside of the cap and pushes an activation ring away from the cap when the operation ring is rotated in the second direction. An engaging member includes inclined teeth and pushed by the activation ring so that the inclined teeth are disengaged from the one-direction teeth of the cap when the operation ring is rotated in the second direction. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20130097829 | LACE JOINING AND EXCHANGING SYSTEM - The invention relates to the joining together of laces and laces with detachable applications and, in particular, to lace systems ( | 04-25-2013 |
| 024715300 |
Having elastic segment in lacing | 4 |
| 20110131773 | SHOELACE STRUCTURE - A shoelace structure includes an elastic shoelace having two end sections on two ends thereof and a mediate section is located between the two end sections. Two end pieces are connected to the two end sections and each have a securing section and an engaging section which extends along a longitudinal direction from the securing section. The securing sections are respectively mounted to the end sections and the engaging sections extend toward the mediate section. The shoelace is free from the engaging sections which contact against the shoe to keep the shoelace to be tightened by the elasticity of the shoelace. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20120144631 | Multiple Material Tying Lace - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a tying lace constructed of an outer braided cover having a first thread type and a second thread type. The second thread type is formed from a different material and/or has a different cross-sectional area than the first thread type. In an exemplary embodiment, the cross-sectional area is at least twice that of the first thread type. Additionally, the second thread type may be of a material having higher elastic properties and/or a greater coefficient of friction than the first thread type. Further, in an exemplary embodiment, the tying lace is constructed with an elastic core extending the length of the tying lace. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20130255045 | ELASTIC CORD HAVING TAPERED PROTRUDING PORTIONS - An elastic cord having at least one tapered protruding portion along its length, wherein the extent of protrusion is reduced when the cord is axially stretched, and returns to its original size when the cord is relaxed, is described. One embodiment includes an elastic core about which a flexible sheath is fitted, wherein chosen axially spaced-apart portions of the sheath form tapered isolates or knots in accordance with selected patterns for protrusions therein when the elastic core is in its relaxed state. Such knots are formed when the sheath is cause to bunch up at these axial locations. Sheath patterns may be achieved by employing a woven structure for the sheath. The protruding portions or knots reversibly resist movement of the elastic cord through an opening having a chosen size, such as an eyelet of a shoe. When a unidirectional force is applied to the cord whereby the cord is stretched, the extent of the protruding portion or knot may be sufficiently reduced to enable the cord to be drawn through the opening. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130255046 | SINGLE EYELET LACES WITH INTERLOCKING AGLETS AND METHODS OF LACING THE SAME - A kit including (a) an article having a plurality of pairs of opposing eyelets, including a first pair of opposing eyelets near a top of the article and a second pair of opposing eyelets disposed beneath the first pair of opposing eyelets; (b) a first lace that is threadable through respective eyelets of the first pair of opposing eyelets and fixable at insides of the eyelets, said first lace having (i) a first elastic body; and (ii) one of a stop or openable stop on one end of the first body; and (iii) an openable stop on an opposite end of the first body; and (c) a second lace that is threadable through respective eyelets of the second pair of opposing eyelets and fixable at insides of the eyelets, said second lace having (i) a second elastic body; and (ii) one of a stop or openable stop on one end of the second body; and (iii) an openable stop on an opposite end of the second body; and wherein at least the openable stop on the opposite end of the first body can interlock with the openable stop on the opposite end of the second body with the first and second laces threaded through the first and second pair of eyelets respectively. Also, a method for using the kit. | 10-03-2013 |
| 024713900 |
Having hook shaped directing means | 3 |
| 20100257709 | Shoe lace knot retainer - A knot retainer ( | 10-14-2010 |
| 20130291354 | HIGH LOAD RELEASE DEVICE - A high load release device includes a line having a first portion and a second portion, a rope having a rope loop, a first ring coupled to the line and a second ring coupled to the rope, the second ring coupled to the first ring and the rope loop coupled to the first ring. The high load release device also includes a curved pin coupled to the second portion of the line, the curved pin coupled to the second ring with the rope loop thereby coupling the line to the rope. The high load release device also includes a pair of release handles disposed on the second portion of the line and the second end of the rope, the pair of release handles when pulled releases the coupled curved pin from the rope loop thereby releasing the coupled rope from the line. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140325806 | DECORATIVE SHOE LACE CINCHER - The present disclosure relates to a decorative cincher comprising a decorative element, a cincher, and a post, the cincher being useful in securing one or more shoe laces. | 11-06-2014 |
| 024714600 |
Having loop or sleeve shaped directing means | 3 |
| 20140366341 | SELF-TENSIONING GIRT - Described are self-tensioning girt assemblies with one or more straps that form loops that extend around opposing sides of an inflatable structure. The one or more strips are configured to apply multi-directional forces such that the girt assembly is self-tensioning. The self-tensioning girt assemblies may comprise at least two sleeves coupled to the inflatable structure and that receive the straps in a way that permits the straps to rotate around the inflatable structure. In some embodiments, the straps are attached to a panel that extends between the straps. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20160031537 | ADJUSTABLE CIRCUMFERENTIAL SEAL - An adjustable circumference seal includes an envelope having an outer layer and an inner layer, with the inner layer defining a sealing surface. A circumferential closure is provided for constricting the inner layer of the envelope and thereby adjusting a circumference of the inner layer of the envelope. The closure includes a band having a first end and a second end, with a first cord guide at the first end and a second cord guide at the second end. A cord is threaded from the outer layer through a cord channel in the envelope, through the first cord guide of the band, through the second cord guide of the band and back through the cord channel. By pulling the cord, the circumference of the inner layer of the envelope is reduced until the sealing surface is brought into a sealing engagement. A cord lock far maintains the cord in a selected position. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20150289609 | ACCESSORY CINCHING DEVICE - An accessory cinching device for jewelry and footwear is disclosed. Jewelry device includes first cylindrical stationary housing with side wall, two pairs of side line holes, base collar, and bottom core hole. Each pair of side line holes is disposed on opposing sides of stationary housing. A second cylindrical rotating housing has at least two top line holes, top screw hole, top collar, and top core with at least two top core notches. A retaining nut has bottom core with at least two bottom core notches, bottom lip, and internal thread. Bottom core of retaining nut is adapted to be inserted up through bottom core hole of stationary housing. A screw is adapted to secure rotating housing to retaining nut. Base collar and bottom lip are adapted to maintain joined rotating housing, retaining nut, and screw, in alignment while allowing device to rotate relative to stationary housing when adjusting length of jewelry chain. | 10-15-2015 |
| 024713500 |
Includes lacing guiding roller within directing means | 2 |
| 20120246897 | LOOP FOR SHOELACE UTILIZING ASYMMETRIC PULLEY - A loop for a shoelace utilizing an asymmetric pulley, including: a plurality of shoelace loops mounted to each of eyelet tabs of a shoe using respective rivets, wherein each of the shoelace loops includes: an asymmetric pulley having a pulley groove for guiding a shoelace without allowing the shoelace to be removed therefrom by itself and opposite circular side surfaces provided on opposite sides of the pulley groove, in which a diameter of a first one of the opposite side surfaces is larger than a diameter of a second one; a pulley holder having a structure suitable for sitting the pulley therein; and a rotating pin rotatably mounting the pulley to the pulley holder. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20140290016 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR RETROFITTING FOOTWEAR TO INCLUDE A REEL BASED CLOSURE SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, a removable tightening device is described. The tensioning mechanism is removably coupleable with an article without damaging the article so that upon removal, the coupling of the tensioning mechanism with the article is unrecognizable or not readily detectable. The tensioning mechanism is operable with a tension member to maintain a tension of the tension member and thereby maintain a tightness of the article. The tension member is guided along a path about the article, via one or more guide members, and is tensionable, via the tensioning mechanism, to tighten the article. | 10-02-2014 |
| 024713400 |
Having lacing directing means in particular pattern | 2 |
| 20110113606 | Shoelace Tying Device - A device for tying a shoelace includes a planar-shaped body member including a first opening, a second opening, a third opening, and a fourth opening. Each of the openings is configured to allow the shoelace to be inserted there through. The first, second, third and fourth openings may be arranged in a two-by-two array, wherein the first and second openings form a first row of the array, and wherein the third and fourth openings form a second row of the array. The first and fourth openings may be coupled to one another by a first slit, and the second and third openings may be coupled to one another by a second slit. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20150026937 | Lace Fitting Structure - A lace fitting structure for fitting an upper | 01-29-2015 |
| 024713300 |
Having diverse shaped directing means for lacing | 1 |
| 20110302752 | FASTENER FOR A LACE - A fastener includes a pull unit having first and second pull-lace portions, and an intermediate part connected between the pull-lace portions. A tightening unit includes first and second lace holders connected pivotally to each other, and two clamps connected slidably and respectively to the lace holders. The first lace holder has two first rod sections, two hook-connecting rings, and two first pull-lace connectors connected to the first pull-lace portion. The second lace holder has two second rod sections, two hook portions extending respectively through the hook-connecting rings and fixed to the intermediate part, and two second pull-lace connectors connected to the second pull-lace portion. Each clamp has two ends attached slidably to the respective first or second rod sections such that each clamp divides a space between the first or second rod sections into a lace entry hole and a lace exit hole. | 12-15-2011 |
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| 20080229562 | Shoelace pull tab for facilitating and teaching lace tying - A shoelace pull tab device for facilitating and teaching lace tying. The shoelace pull tab comprises a small flat beadlike device having two spaced apertures therethrough which are tapered and angled. The lace end of a lace member is threaded up through a first aperture and down through a second aperture to create a gripping pull tab which will not slide/move its position at the newly created apex of the loop in the lace. The pull tab provides a grip or pull tab for children to manipulate the laces into a bow. Indicia on the pull tabs are used as action characters or objects in a story-telling teaching method for learning shoelace tying wherein the action characters or objects engage in activities directly related to the actions necessary for tying a shoelace. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080271299 | MAGNETIC SHOE LACE - A magnetic shoe lace includes a flexible magnetic member or material of a size and configuration to be laced through conventional shoe eyelets of a shoe, wherein at least part of a first half of the member is charged of a first polarity and at least part a second half of the member is charged with an opposite polarity. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090049668 | Multi-function drawstring - A multi-function drawstring that may be used on various containers and for various purposes comprising a drawstring that is slidably enclosed in a flexible cover which encloses substantially the entire length of the drawstring. The flexible cover may have perforations or openings at various positions to enable the drawstring to be exposed and pulled. An adhesive means may be applied to one or more sides of the flexible cover to enable the multi-function drawstring to be affixed to various surfaces and at various positions. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090144953 | Lace having a Lower Cost of Fabrication - A lace includes an inner foam layer, and an outer weaving layer covering the inner foam layer. Thus, the inner foam layer of the lace is made of a soft foamable material, so that the inner foam layer of the lace has a lower price, thereby decreasing the costs of fabrication. In addition, the inner foam layer of the lace can be broken and crashed when the lace is disposed of, so that the inner foam layer of the lace is recycled to satisfy the requirement of environmental protection. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100107379 | FASTENING SYSTEM FOR SHOES - Fastening system for shoes which are fastened by way of fastening laces. An insert opening has interengaging tabs which have end-mounted deflection elements for guiding the shoelace. The laces are organized so that no crossover or overlapping shoe laces are present in the instep and ball region of the foot. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100192337 | SHOE LACE PROTECTOR - The present invention provides a unique and simple device to protect shoelaces. According to the present invention, a shoelace protector provides a protective cover over shoelaces where the shoelace protector includes: an upper portion wherein upper portion includes a means for attaching said upper portion to a shoelace configuration; and a lower portion wherein the lower portion includes a means for attaching said lower portion to the shoelace configuration and the lower portion abuts the upper portion. The shoelace protector effectively and substantially covers the shoelace configuration by using the upper portion and lower portion. The means for attaching includes at least one opening in the upper portion and at least one opening in the lower portion. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110239420 | IMPROVED LACES FOR USE WITH FOOTWEAR, SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND THE LIKE - Laces for footwear or sporting equipment comprised of yarns made from liquid crystal polymer (LCP) fibers. The laces may comprise 100% liquid crystal polymer, or may comprise between about 30% to 99% liquid crystal polymer fibers and a portion of other fibers. The laces may be solid braid construction. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120159752 | FASTENING TOOL FOR STRING BODY - In a fastening tool, a male member is combined to a female member such that the male member can be pushed to at least a predetermined position of the female position against urging force. The fastening tool is fastened to the string body that is inserted through a side through-hole of the male member and a side through-hole of the female member that communicate with each other at the predetermined position by releasing the push-in state of the male member. The male member includes an attaching portion of an operating elongated member, and the operating elongated member is operated to move the male member to the predetermined position against the urging force. A positioning device to a fitting object is formed on the female member. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20130205553 | SLIP-RESISTENT SHOELACE - A slip-resistant shoelace of the present invention includes a body having an external tube. The external tube is manufactured by weaving. Each of Pluralities of sections of a cavity of the external tube is filled with a center core respectively. The center cores are arranged at intervals to be discontinuous. Thus, sections having the center core are solid, and sections without the center core are hollow. The hollow sections can be used to be disposed in a shoelace hole stably or to be tied and knotted tightly. Thereby, the slip-resistant shoelace of the present invention can prevent the knot from slipping. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20140165345 | DISPLAY LACES - A design lace is provided for insertion into an object. The design lace includes a plurality of image sections for forming a unified image. Each image section forms a part of the unified image. All of the design lace is formed so as to be continuous and unbroken. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20150052713 | DECORATIVE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND PROCESS THEREOF - A decorative device adapted for securing to a shoe lace attached to a shoe, wherein the device includes: a body selected from the following group shapes when viewed from a top view: ovoid, kidney bean, cigar, square, or circular; wherein the device includes at least an upper surface joined a lower surface wherein the lower surface is relatively flat and adapted to engage an upper contacting surface of the shoe, when in use; and wherein the device includes a bore in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the device. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150359297 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BRAID TIP AND A BRAID - A method for manufacturing a braid tip includes a first weaving step, a second weaving step and a heat cutting step. In the first weaving step, a plurality of yarns are woven in a loose manner so as to form a braid body. in the second weaving step, the yarns are woven in a tight manner so as to form a dense braid part connected to the braid body, wherein a cross-sectional area of the dense braid part is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the braid body, and the braid body and the dense braid part are integrally connected. In the heat cutting step, the dense braid part is heat cut so as to form the braid tip, wherein the yarns are fixed in a heat cutting end of the braid tip. | 12-17-2015 |
