Lace blocking device
US7231699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3976
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for blocking at least one strand of a lace or other filiform element, the device including a rotatable blocking member and a hollow body, the hollow body having a cavity for housing the blocking member. The blocking member is circular, freely rotatable, and elastically biased in the direction of blocking the strand(s). The device further includes an unblocking member. The unblocking member has a gripping portion located at a distance from the hollow body.
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