Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Drawstring – laced-fastener – or separate essential... – Includes separate device for holding drawn portion of lacing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-21
2009-10-06
Brittain, James R (Department: 3677)
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Drawstring, laced-fastener, or separate essential...
Includes separate device for holding drawn portion of lacing
C024S130000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07596838
ABSTRACT:
A lace lock for releasably securing an end of a lace on an article. The lace lock may be mounted to the article and have least one channel for releasably securing a free end portion of the lace.
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Sample of prototype “Lace-Lock” device sent with references DA, DC and DE.
Sample of a prior art Clamcleat rope cleat device with hang tag, in public use and on sale in the U.S. more than one year prior to Dec. 21, 2007.
Brittain James R
Moravan Gregory W.
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