Shoelace retainer

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2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

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

Includes separate device for holding drawn portion of lacing

C024S712200, C024S306000, C036S136000

Reexamination Certificate

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06988298

ABSTRACT:
A footwear lace retainer includes a first fabric sheet having a pair of spaced-apart openings for passage of the lace therethrough and a second fabric sheet secured to the first fabric sheet to form a pocket sized and shaped for receiving ends of the lace therein and having an open end facing toward the openings. A portion of the first fabric sheet forms a closure selectively foldable between a closing position wherein the open end of the pocket is closed and an opening position wherein the open end of the pocket is open. The openings are located between a fold line of the first fabric sheet and the open end of the pocket. A hook and loop fastener releasably secures the closure in the closing position. An attachment on the first fabric sheet opposite the pocket secures the first fabric sheet to the lace.

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