Decorative device for attachment to and securing of shoelaces

Details Decorative device for attachment to and securing of shoelaces Decorative device for attachment to and securing of shoelaces

1996-07-10

1997-07-22

Brittain, James R.

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Drawstring, laced-fastener, or separate essential...

Includes separate device for holding drawn portion of lacing

A43C 700

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056493428

ABSTRACT:
The present invention device for securing shoelaces includes a base, a cover and an attachment mechanism for hingedly connecting the base and cover. The base has at least a bottom, a front and a back. The bottom has side cutouts adapted to allow a shoelace to pass therethrough. A pair of opposing slits extend from the side cutouts towards the center, but do not overlap. The opposing slits are formed so that the shoelace may pass easily from the side cutouts to the opposing slits. Each slit is sized and shaped such that it frictionally engages the shoelaces when they are pulled through it. In a further embodiment, the present invention has a support structure which can be attached to the footwear and then coupled with the base. In this embodiment, the base and support have complementary attachment mechanisms.

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