Shoe with adjustable closure system
US5467537A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3703
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A shoe having a closure system is disclosed. The shoe has an upper and a sole attached to the upper. A first strap member is attached to the medial side of the shoe at two longitudinal locations. A second strap member is attached to the lateral side of the shoe at two longitudinal locations. A first adjusting member is slidably coupled to both the first and second strap members. The first adjusting member is slidable along the first and second strap members towards the front of the foot to tighten the upper about the forefoot of the foot. A second strap member is slidably coupled to both the first and second strap members. The second adjusting member is slidable along the first and second strap members toward the rear of the foot to tighten the upper about the ankle and heel of the foot.
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