WO2008041874A1 - Dispositif permettant de maintenir un nœud de lacet de chaussure - Google Patents

Dispositif permettant de maintenir un nœud de lacet de chaussure Download PDF

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WO2008041874A1
WO2008041874A1 PCT/PH2007/000002 PH2007000002W WO2008041874A1 WO 2008041874 A1 WO2008041874 A1 WO 2008041874A1 PH 2007000002 W PH2007000002 W PH 2007000002W WO 2008041874 A1 WO2008041874 A1 WO 2008041874A1
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shoelace
flexible strap
securing device
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knot
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Jose Owen R. Diaz
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C7/00—Holding-devices for laces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B1/00—Footwear characterised by the material
    • A43B1/0081—Footwear characterised by the material made at least partially of hook-and-loop type material 
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C7/00—Holding-devices for laces
    • A43C7/005—Holding-devices for laces the devices having means to hold the traditional knots or part of it tightened

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  • This utility model relates to a securing device for securing the bow-knots used to tie shoelaces on footwear.
  • Shoes, sneakers and other footwear which utilize a lace to securely fasten the footwear on the foot of the wearer often present the annoyance of bow-knots which loosen or become untied at inconvenient and sometimes hazardous times.
  • the unfastening which occurs through normal use of the footwear, creates a safety hazard because the wearer might trip by unknowingly stepping on the unfastened shoelace.
  • the safety hazard is particular acute for young children, the elderly, and athletes.
  • Another object of this utility model is to provide a shoelace knot securing device that is simple enough particularly for a child to use.
  • a further object of this utility model is to provide a shoelace knot securing device which is very effective in its intended purposes.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present utility model for a shoelace knot securing device
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the present utility model shown during the first step of placement of the flexible strap on the shoelace of footwear;
  • Figure 3 is another perspective view of the present utility model illustrating the placement of the securing device to a user's shoelace similar to the step as shown in Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the present utility model illustrating the second step where the securing device is behind the shoelace knot
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of the present utility model illustrating the last step in the placement of the securing device to a user's shoelaces, namely that of folding the flexible strap over the knot to be secured.
  • the shoelace knot securing device 10 comprises a flexible strap 11 having a front surface 12 and rear surface 13.
  • the front surface 12 is covered with a field of hook and loop elements 14 while the rear surface 13 does have any hook and loop elements.
  • the flexible strap 11 includes a circular lower portion 15 extending from the flexible strap 11 with a perforation 16 is provided on the circular lower portion 15 adapted to receive the shoelace 17 of a shoe or footwear 18.
  • the circular lower portion 15 has a field of hook and loop elements 19 on its front surface adapted to mate with the hook and loop elements 14 of the front surface 12 when folding the flexible strap 11 about the middle thereof.
  • Figures 2-5 illustrate the securing device 10 and the method for applying the securing device 10 to the user's shoelace 17. In Figure 2, the securing device 10 is positioned on a shoe 18 where the crossing portion 20 of the shoelace 17 is received in the perforation 16 of the circular lower portion 15 to secure the position of the securing device 10.
  • the remaining section of the shoelace 17 is continuously inserted in the eyelets 21 of the shoe 18 in crossing manner where the securing device 10 is positioned over the crossing manner shoelace 17.
  • the shoe 18 is shown having the shoelaces 17 and a knot 22 that has been tied forming a bow 23.
  • the securing device 10 is positioned behind the knot 22.
  • the flexible strap 11 of the securing device 10 is folded downwardly onto the circular lower portion 15. This places the hook and loop elements 14 of the flexible strap 11 mated with the hook and loop elements 19 of the circular lower portion 15 and grips the knot 22.
  • the flexible strap 11 encircles the shoelace knot 22 when folding onto the circular lower portion 15.
  • the flexible strap 11 is provided with a slit opening 24 at the middle portion thereof adapted for better wrapping and grasping of the knot 22 where the knot 22 can be positioned or placed in the slit opening 24 at the desire of the user.
  • the securing device 10 of the present utility model is conveniently illustrated in the context shoelace securing device.
  • Those skilled in the art will recognize the description that the illustrated securing device according to the utility model may be utilized to secure a variety of tied strings, cords and strips of material.
  • the present utility model has been described in conjunction with preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that modifications and variations may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Such modifications and variations are considered to be within the purview and scope of the utility model and appended claims.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif permettant de maintenir un nœud de lacet de chaussure comportant une sangle flexible ayant une partie inférieure circulaire s'étendant en provenance de la sangle flexible. La sangle flexible comprenant la partie inférieure circulaire dispose d'un champ d'éléments d'accouplement à boucles et à crochets adaptés pour attacher le dispositif au niveau de la partie nouée du lacet de chaussure. Une ouverture à fente est mise en œuvre au niveau de la partie intermédiaire de la sangle flexible adaptée pour un meilleur recouvrement et une meilleure préhension de la partie nouée du lacet de chaussure. La partie inférieure circulaire de la sangle flexible est mise en œuvre pour recevoir une partie de croisement du lacet de chaussure.
PCT/PH2007/000002 2006-10-04 2007-01-15 Dispositif permettant de maintenir un nœud de lacet de chaussure Ceased WO2008041874A1 (fr)

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Cited By (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102009009870A1 (de) * 2009-02-20 2010-09-02 Stefan Eckstein Knotenlöser
WO2014078464A1 (fr) * 2012-11-16 2014-05-22 Nike International Ltd. Système d'attache de lacets

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US4571854A (en) * 1983-04-22 1986-02-25 Her Investments Knot latch device
US6295704B1 (en) * 1999-03-05 2001-10-02 Juan Rivas Apparatus for securing laces on footwear
JP2002058505A (ja) * 2000-08-21 2002-02-26 Natuko Senju 靴ひも及び靴ひもの挿し通し方法
KR200369624Y1 (ko) * 2004-08-25 2004-12-09 민덕기 운동화 끈 조임구

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4571854A (en) * 1983-04-22 1986-02-25 Her Investments Knot latch device
US6295704B1 (en) * 1999-03-05 2001-10-02 Juan Rivas Apparatus for securing laces on footwear
JP2002058505A (ja) * 2000-08-21 2002-02-26 Natuko Senju 靴ひも及び靴ひもの挿し通し方法
KR200369624Y1 (ko) * 2004-08-25 2004-12-09 민덕기 운동화 끈 조임구

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102009009870A1 (de) * 2009-02-20 2010-09-02 Stefan Eckstein Knotenlöser
WO2014078464A1 (fr) * 2012-11-16 2014-05-22 Nike International Ltd. Système d'attache de lacets
US9642417B2 (en) 2012-11-16 2017-05-09 Nike, Inc. Lace-tying system

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