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GB2463718A - Clip for laces - Google Patents

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GB2463718A
GB2463718A GB0817559A GB0817559A GB2463718A GB 2463718 A GB2463718 A GB 2463718A GB 0817559 A GB0817559 A GB 0817559A GB 0817559 A GB0817559 A GB 0817559A GB 2463718 A GB2463718 A GB 2463718A
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shoe
clip
knot
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Victor Mtutu
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43CFASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C7/00Holding-devices for laces
    • A43C7/04Hinged devices

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Abstract

A clip for securing shoe lace knots, comprising two plates connected via a sprung hinge. The two plates may be brought together around a knot to enclose it. Preferably the plates are lined with felt to provide a cushioned surface. The plates may have a locking mechanism to fasten the plates together, along with interlocking studs to prevent movement of the lace within the clip.

Description

LACE LOCK CLIP.
Introduction:
The lace lock clip illustrated on the following pages is designed to stop shoe laces from becoming undone and endangering the user by accidentally stepping on the laces and falling over. It can also be used on children's shoes to stop them undoing their laces for the same reasons or losing their shoes. Its advantages over the existing lace locks systems are -: it is easy to use -enabling the user to install and uninstall in no more time than it takes to tie the shoes.
-It is of a fashionable design that may enhance the appeal of the shoe.
-It can be used on any lace.
-It does not wear out the lace.
-It maintains the lace's classic ioop knot that gives the shoe character.
Description
The Lace-Lock Clip consists of two fish. shaped plates joined by two hinges as shown.
They are also spring loaded so that they swing open as soon as the small locking mechanism is pressed. Inside the two plates are lined with felt providing a firm cushioned surface. There are also studs which interlock like a crocodile's teeth when the two plates shut as illustrated in fig 2B Operation: The Lace lock Clip is placed on a shoe while it is open and the lace is tied as shown in figure 3A. After the knot is secured, the upper plate is shut, pressed and locked in place by means of the lock as in Fig 3B.
The felt bedding on the inside of the plates hold the knot firmly in place to stop it from undoing while the interlocking studs restrict movement of the lace while the shoe is in use, further reducing the likelihood of the lace becoming undone.
Removal.
To remove the Lace lock clip, the user simply presses the release lock and the Lace Lock clip swings open due to the spring action -giving instant access to the lace for untying.
Fig 1.
Shows the outward appearance of the Lace Lock Clip.
Fig 2 A. Shows the working parts of the Lace-Lock clip.
Fig 2B Shows the cross section of the Lace Lock Clip. It shows how the felt inner surfaces and the interlocking studs hold the lace in place. Fig3A
Shows the Lace lock Clip Open with lace knot in place. Fig3B
Shows the Lace Lock Clip closed to secure the knot Fig 4 Shows is a transparent illustration of the Lace Lock-Clip in place. Note the under-arm that locks it in place -secured under one of the lace strands. Fig 5
Shows the appearance of a pair of trainers with the Lace Lock Clips in place securing the laces to stop them untying.

Claims (3)

  1. CLAIMS1 A shoe lace restraining device that prevents the shoe lace knot from becoming loose and undoing itself while the shoe is in use.
  2. 2 A shoe lace restraining device that is easily and quickly put into place and removed in no more time than it would take to tie and untie the shoe lace.
  3. 3 A shoe lace restraining device that allows the use of the classic knot and loops' of the shoe lace. A shoe-lace restraining device that uses cushioned surfaces to hold the knot in place.The cushioned surfaces prevent damage to the laces.
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Citations (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB135431A (en) * 1919-05-15 1919-11-27 Mary Dane Improvements in and connected with Devices for Use in Securing the Laces of Boots, Shoes and the like.
US3176362A (en) * 1963-12-09 1965-04-06 Tames Esther Protective clasp to prevent untying shoelaces
US3473198A (en) * 1967-09-18 1969-10-21 Ernest Meier Shoe tie retainer
US4715094A (en) * 1986-06-03 1987-12-29 Herdman Charles W Shoe lace knot retainer
US5022127A (en) * 1989-12-20 1991-06-11 Hope Industries, Inc. Shoelace locking device
BE1010889A7 (en) * 1997-01-31 1999-02-02 Renterghem Danny Van Footwear accessories for footwear with shoelaces
US5918352A (en) * 1998-07-03 1999-07-06 Galbreath; John A. Device to contain shoelace knot and lace ends
US6000111A (en) * 1998-10-13 1999-12-14 Deskins; R. Timothy Device for containing, concealing, and protecting footwear fasteners
WO2001019212A1 (en) * 1999-09-13 2001-03-22 Lediagon Brignol Marieke Device for maintaining fixed the knot of a shoelace end
WO2002000053A1 (en) * 2000-06-26 2002-01-03 Seong Kyun Lee Shoes lace clip
JP2005218813A (en) * 2004-02-06 2005-08-18 Yuji Wada Shoelace stopper
US7404242B1 (en) * 2006-01-17 2008-07-29 Janelle Perler Lace securing apparatus

Patent Citations (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB135431A (en) * 1919-05-15 1919-11-27 Mary Dane Improvements in and connected with Devices for Use in Securing the Laces of Boots, Shoes and the like.
US3176362A (en) * 1963-12-09 1965-04-06 Tames Esther Protective clasp to prevent untying shoelaces
US3473198A (en) * 1967-09-18 1969-10-21 Ernest Meier Shoe tie retainer
US4715094A (en) * 1986-06-03 1987-12-29 Herdman Charles W Shoe lace knot retainer
US5022127A (en) * 1989-12-20 1991-06-11 Hope Industries, Inc. Shoelace locking device
BE1010889A7 (en) * 1997-01-31 1999-02-02 Renterghem Danny Van Footwear accessories for footwear with shoelaces
US5918352A (en) * 1998-07-03 1999-07-06 Galbreath; John A. Device to contain shoelace knot and lace ends
US6000111A (en) * 1998-10-13 1999-12-14 Deskins; R. Timothy Device for containing, concealing, and protecting footwear fasteners
WO2001019212A1 (en) * 1999-09-13 2001-03-22 Lediagon Brignol Marieke Device for maintaining fixed the knot of a shoelace end
WO2002000053A1 (en) * 2000-06-26 2002-01-03 Seong Kyun Lee Shoes lace clip
JP2005218813A (en) * 2004-02-06 2005-08-18 Yuji Wada Shoelace stopper
US7404242B1 (en) * 2006-01-17 2008-07-29 Janelle Perler Lace securing apparatus

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