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Fastener for lace

US6662415B1 · kind B1 · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 2003
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 10, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/3916
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A fastener for lace includes an upper plate, a lower plate and first, second, third and fourth rods extending between the upper and lower plates. The upper and lower plates both include a front edge, a rear edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The first and second rods extend between the first lateral edge of the upper plate and the first lateral edge of the lower plate. The third and fourth rods extend between the second lateral edge of the upper plate and the second lateral edge of the lower plate. A first length of lace is wound about the first rod and directed past the second rod. A second length of lace is wound about the third rod and directed past the fourth rod.

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