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Footwear with replaceable eyelet extenders

US6240657A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 1999
Grant dateJun 5, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/3774
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Footwear comprising a sole, an upper, and a lace-binding system comprising a plurality of replaceable eyelet extenders. Replacing eyelet extenders, or components thereof, with others of a different color facilitates switching footwear from one color pattern to another. Replacing eyelet extenders, or components thereof, with others of a different length, flexibility, or elasticity facilitates modifying flexibility between eyelets and lace.

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