Adjustable fastener for foot apparel

Details Adjustable fastener for foot apparel Adjustable fastener for foot apparel

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Sandy, Robert J (Department: 3677)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Strap tighteners

Accordion straps

C024S614000, C024S615000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07866008

ABSTRACT:
A latching mechanism for securing foot apparel to a user's foot. The latching mechanism comprises a first connecting member, a second connecting member, wherein the first connecting member is capable of mating, or interlocking, with the second connecting member. The first connecting member includes a receiving head having an aperture, and an arm, wherein the arm is adjacent the receiving head and the second connecting member includes a locking tongue and an arm, wherein the arm is adjacent the locking tongue. In some embodiments, the first connecting member and second connecting member include a fastener element. The arm of the first connecting member and the arm of the second connecting member further include an aperture that is capable of receiving a securing mechanism. Additional embodiments of the latching mechanism also include a buckle system including a base having complementary sections capable of mating and being laterally adjustable, a button which actuates a floating locking mechanism, and a dome.

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