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Strap system with integrated eyelet

US8522455B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2007
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43C11/1493
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of footwear including two fastening systems is disclosed. The article of footwear includes a strap and a lacing system. The strap and the lacing system may all be configured to adjust or tighten the article of footwear to a wearer's foot along different regions. The strap and the lacing system are linked to improve the conformability of the article of footwear to a wearer's foot. Additionally, the link provides more control on the degree of tightening applied to a wearer's foot.

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