US4291439A
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Knot securing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-18
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Granted: 1981-09-29
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Expires: 1999-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A knot-securing device for the laces of shoes and other laced articles comprises a strap having adjoining surfaces of hook and loop elements. The strap is positioned to surround and contact the knot when the hook surface is brought into contact with the loop surface. An anchoring element may be fixed to the device to secure it to a lace.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred A. Riti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:00
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C7/00; A43C7/04; A43B; A43B1/00; A43B1/0081; A43C7/005; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/10; F16G11/101; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27; Y10T24/2708; Y10T24/37; Y10T24/3703; Y10T24/3705
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for securing bow-knots comprising, a strap of flexible material, said strap having on one side thereof regions of hook and loop elements, a first of said regions extending from one end of said strap toward the middle thereof, comprising a field of hook elements, a second said regions, extending from the other end of said strap toward the middle thereof, comprising a field of loop elements, said first and second regions being adopted to be brought into fastening contact with each other by folding said strap about the middle thereof and an anchoring element provided at about the middle of said strap and fixed thereto, said anchoring element extending outwardly in the plane of said strap and having a perforation therein to receive a lace.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for securing bow-knots comprising, a strap of flexible material, said strap having on one side thereof regions of hook and loop elements, a first of said regions extending from one end of said strap toward the middle thereof, comprising a field of hook elements, a second said regions, extending from the other end of said strap toward the middle thereof, comprising a field of loop elements, said first and second regions being adopted to be brought into fastening contact with each other by folding said strap about the middle thereof and an anchoring element provided at about the middle of said strap and fixed thereto, said anchoring element extending outwardly in the plane of said strap and having a perforation therein to receive a lace.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device for securing bow-knots as set forth in claim 1 wherein said anchoring element is formed of a flexible material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device for securing bow-knots as set forth in claim 1 wherein said anchoring element is secured to said first and second regions at about the middle of said strap.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
143 words
A device for securing bow-knots comprising a strap of flexible material having on one side thereof regions of hook and loop elements, a fold zone on said strap between said regions, a first of said regions comprising a field of hook elements extending from one end of said strap toward the fold zone, a second of said regions comprising a field of loop elements extending from the other end of said strap toward said fold zone, said strap being foldable at said fold zone to bring said first and second regions into fastening contact with each other, a bow-knot receiving strap portion proximate said fold zone, said strap having an anchoring element extending outwardly in the plane of said strap adjacent said fold zone, said anchoring element being formed of a flexible material and having a perforation therein to receive a single lace.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
143 words
A device for securing bow-knots comprising a strap of flexible material having on one side thereof regions of hook and loop elements, a fold zone on said strap between said regions, a first of said regions comprising a field of hook elements extending from one end of said strap toward the fold zone, a second of said regions comprising a field of loop elements extending from the other end of said strap toward said fold zone, said strap being foldable at said fold zone to bring said first and second regions into fastening contact with each other, a bow-knot receiving strap portion proximate said fold zone, said strap having an anchoring element extending outwardly in the plane of said strap adjacent said fold zone, said anchoring element being formed of a flexible material and having a perforation therein to receive a single lace.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-09-28 | 1985-03-30 | 1985-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-28 | 1989-03-30 | 1989-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-28 | 1993-03-30 | 1993-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |