Elastic lace and attachment system for shoes

a technology of elastic lace and attachment system, which is applied in the direction of shoe lace fastening, footwear, fastening, etc., can solve the problems of shoe that fits loose at the toes, strained across the instep, and most users do not properly loosen and tighten the laces all the way down the shoe each, so as to achieve the effect of permanently eliminating the need for tying a shoe, superior fit and comfort, and locking the tension in the la
US20070113388A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-24HARRISON TOM
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
HARRISON TOM
Publication Date
2007-05-24
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A resilient securing system for shoes. The securing system is comprised of an elastic shoelace threaded through the eyelets of a traditional, lace-up style shoe tensioned and secured by an adjustable tensioner converting a traditional lace-up style shoe into a slip-on style shoe. Optional end pieces may also be used to secure and prevent laces from flopping as well as add an attractive, finished look to the shoe.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention is directed toward a resilient securing system for shoes. In particular, the present invention provides a system to replace standard shoelaces, converting any lace-up style shoe to a slip-on style shoe. Furthermore, the present invention provides an attractive lacing system that holds firmly, yet self-adjusts without breaking under stress and shock.

[0003] 2. Background Information

[0004] Since the invention of well-fitting, lace-up style footwear, people have laced their footwear with stiff, rigid laces. Of course, rigid laces give the advantage of a secure, tight fit when perfectly tied; however, the problems associated with rigid laces are well documented. First, although rigid laces may give a secure tight fit when first laced and tied, most users do not properly loosen and tighten laces all the way down the shoe each and every time they put on or take off their shoe. The result, as all hav...

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