Reel based closure system
US7992261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3768
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is a closure system used in combination in any of a variety of applications including clothing, for example as a footwear lacing system comprising a lace attached to a tightening mechanism. The lace extends through a series of guide members positioned along two opposing footwear closure portions. The lace and guides preferably have low friction surfaces to facilitate sliding of the lace along the guide members so that the lace evenly distributes tension across the footwear member. The tightening mechanism allows incremental adjustment of the tension of the lace. The closure system allows a user to quickly loosen the lace and inhibits unintentional and/or accidental loosing of the lace.
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