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Footwear fastening aid

US8898936B1 · kind B1 · utility

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15References

6Claims

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Inventors

Jennifer Thompson-Boothe · South Bend, US
Christopher Johnson · Edina, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 8, 2011
Grant date	Dec 2, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 11, 2033

Classification

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

Abstract

A shoe having a sole and an upper extending from the sole. The upper having an eyelet which carries a strap. The strap extends between a first end and a second end. The second end is attached to the upper and the first end includes a catch. The catch is adapted for manipulation with a dressing stick, such that the dressing stick enables a user to fasten the shoe with the aid of the catch.

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