Shoe tying aid and method

Details Shoe tying aid and method Shoe tying aid and method

2009-04-24

2011-11-15

Jayne, Darnell (Department: 3637)

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Uppers

Closure

C036S050500, C024S712100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056265

ABSTRACT:
A shoe can be tied using only one hand if provided with a tying aid in the form of a generally T-shaped unit comprising a leg having two laterally extending ears. The leg is secured between rows of eyelets on the opposed flaps of the shoe by one or more of the lengths of lace extending across the gap between the flaps. The lengths of shoelace that would otherwise be tied in a bow are instead wrapped around the ears of the tying aid in alternating fashion, preferably twice around each ear, in a manner similar to the manner in which a mooring line is secured to the cleat of a boat.

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