Article of footwear with linkage-tightening device

Details Article of footwear with linkage-tightening device Article of footwear with linkage-tightening device

2006-05-31

2008-08-12

Kavanaugh, Ted (Department: 3728)

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Uppers

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Reexamination Certificate

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07409781

ABSTRACT:
A lace-up device for tightening an article of footwear, providing for the tieing of the lacing without causing discomfort to the user's hands, as well as to the article of footwear equipped with such device. The lace-up device includes a gripping mechanism arranged on the linkage in the area of a loop formed by the lacing outside the tightening zone. The gripping device includes a rigid frame, making it possible to distribute the tension of the lacing over the hand of the user.

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