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Ornamental apparatus with securing means for attachment to the tip of shoelaces

a technology of ornamental devices and attachment means, which is applied in the direction of shoelace fastenings, footwear, shoelace fastenings, etc., can solve the problems of cumbersome and difficult execution of arrangements by young children, and none of the prior art arrangements satisfy the need for shoelace decorating or ornamental devices, and achieves convenient interchangeability and application. easy

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-03-26
QUIROZ EDWARD +1
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[0007]Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a lace decorating device which can be readily applied to and removed from the ends of a tipped lace.
[0008]Another object of the invention is to provide a lace decorating device that permits the manufacture a variety of shapes and configurations and readily interchangeably mounted on the tip of the shoelaces.

Problems solved by technology

This arrangement is cumbersome and difficult for young child to execute.
None of the prior art arrangements satisfy the need for a shoelace decorating or ornamental device suitable for attaching only the tips of the laces and which are readily applied and removed by a screw, magnetic or press fit means.

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[0015]Now referring to FIG. 1, shoe 10 is provided with a lace 12 formed with a knot 14 and having a shoelace ornamental apparatus 20a and 20b secured to each tip 16 end of each lace 12. The ornamental apparatuses 20a and 20b may be in any desired shape, preferably an ornamental shape which is suitable for decoration or has play view to a child or teenage user. By way of example, ornamental apparatus 20a has the configuration and design of a four leaf clover and 20b has the configuration and design of a dice. In addition, it is contemplated by Applicant that the ornamental apparatuses shown in FIGS. 1-3, can also include, but not limited to, the face and / or body of a character, such as a cartoon character, having facial features formed in or painted on the surface, a vehicle (such as a skate board, motorcycle, car), a symbol which conveys a message, letters or names in various fonts and colors, light emitting devices, or any other application ornamental apparatus. The examples and d...

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Abstract

In accordance with the present invention, an improved shoelace ornamental apparatus is provided having a first substantially permanent apparatus attached to the tip of the shoelace and the ornamental device with an attachment means designed to engage the first permanent apparatus. The attachment means preferable consists of a screw means, but alternately can consist of a magnetic or press-fit means, snap clip or other retaining means. The body of the shoelace ornamental apparatus can be shaped as desired, such as the shape of an object or the face of a cartoon character. Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a lace decorating device which can be readily applied to and removed from the tip or ends of a shoelace. Another object of the invention is to provide a lace decorating device that permits the manufacture in a variety of shapes and configurations and readily interchangeably mounted on the tip of the shoelaces. A further object of the invention is to provide a shoelace ornamental apparatus which is securely retained on a tipped lace yet is readily removed there from when desired.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is directed to an ornamental apparatus for removable attachment to the tip of shoelaces. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a series of ornamental apparatus that can be removably attached to the tip either one or the pair of shoelaces.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A number of devices have been developed which create decorative and / or functional aspects to shoelaces. Over the ages, it has been common to decorate shoes with various devices, in particular, attached to the central region of a shoe and retained by the shoelace. These devices typically take the form of famous cartoon characters or comic book characters or children's heroes and are predominately ornamental, although functional aspects are included. Such devices are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 1,446,663 (C. J. Sandberg), U.S. Pat. No. 2,035,174 (W. H. McIlhenny), U.S. Pat. No. 3,066,370, (Epstein) U.S. Pat. No. 3,132,394 (D. P. Russell), U.S. Pat. No. ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43C9/00
CPCA43C9/02Y10T24/3795Y10T24/3789A43C9/06
Inventor QUIROZ, EDWARDGODOY, MERCEDES RICARDO
Owner QUIROZ EDWARD
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