Patent · US Expired

Shoe with adjustable closure system

US5467537A · kind A · utility

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43Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 1994
Grant dateNov 21, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 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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