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Ornamental attachment for footwear and the like

US4597198A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1984
Grant dateJul 1, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 10, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24017
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An ornamental attachment for mounting on lacing-type footwear has a support member extends under at least a portion of the lace longitudinally along the lacing opening of the article of footwear and face member having a display surface thereon extends over at least a portion of the lace. The ends of the support member are secured to the face member to provide a transverse passage through which the lace crosses. Various types of ornamental attachment members can be utilized including decorative embroidered patches and removable decals.

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