Snowboard boot power lacing configuration
US6119372A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C11/008
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to a shoe lacing configuration where short straps attached to sides of an article of footwear are formed with loops. A secondary lacing strap includes loops through which a lace extends. The lace extends through lacing means formed on opposite sides of a boot and further extends through the loops in the secondary lacing strap. The secondary lacing strap has the effect of doubling the force applied to the lace on the opposite sides of the boot in a manner similar to that of a block and tackle thus improving the lace tightening characteristics of the article of footwear.
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