Tension member guides of a lacing system
US10499709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C1/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tension member guide that is configured to direct or route a tension member about a path of an article includes a cover member and a guide member that is partially covered by the cover member. The cover member is attachable to the article and includes a pair of slits or incisions. The guide member is folded along a longitudinal length to form a loop or channel within which the tension member may be inserted. The guide member is positioned in relation to the cover member so that opposing end portions of the loop or channel are inserted through the slits or incisions such that the opposing end portions are positioned on an opposite side of the cover member from a remainder of the guide member.
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