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Adjustable and Interchangeable Shoe Fastening Device and Methods of Use

a shoelace and adjustable technology, applied in the direction of fastenings, uppers, bootlegs, etc., can solve the problems of compromising user comfort, safety, performance, and time-consuming constant tightening and retiling of shoelaces, and prone to repeated untying and requiring retying of laces

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-06-22
MERAZ ROSANA
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The present invention is a shoe fastening device that allows users to customize the tightness of the shoe fastening by using an adjusting device. The device consists of an elastic cord that is affixed together by a knot or clamp, with a removable or non-removable holding device attached to it. The holding device can be a one-piece, two-piece, or multiple-piece device. The device can be used to fasten footwear by inserting a hole in the shoe and attaching it to the holding device. The adjusting device allows users to create a customizable and perfect shoe fit by sliding the adjusting device up or down. This invention offers the user the power to create their own comfortable, convenient, secure, stylish, interchangeable, adjustable, and customizable perfect shoe fit.

Problems solved by technology

However, it is well known that prior art conventional shoelaces are prone to repeatedly becoming untied and requiring retying of the laces.
The constant need to tighten and retie the shoelaces is very time consuming and can be a challenge for children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
Furthermore, conventional shoelaces might be too tight or too loose for the user, thus compromising the user's comfort, support, safety, and performance.
Additionally, a user that steps on an untied or loose shoelace can fall and suffer from a serious injury.
However, I have found that prior art shoelaces and shoe fastening devices do not provide the user with the ability to customize the shoe fastening device to the user's own preferred shoe fit, proper fit, level of support, comfort, style and safety.
Furthermore, with the use of prior art shoelaces, the user is limited to the fit that the prior art shoelace company manufactured, without keeping in mind that users have different sizes, shapes, and types of feet (wide feet, narrow heel, shallow instep, narrow feet), and do not offer the user an adjustable solution to their unique type of foot, footwear, or activity that they will partake in.
Additionally, prior art shoe fastening devices lack the ability to properly adjust the shoelace to create the user's perfect shoe fit.

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[0033]The description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter and is not intended to represent the only embodiments in which the disclosed subject matter may be practiced. The description includes specific details for the purpose of providing a thorough understanding of the disclosed subject matter. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the disclosed subject matter may be practiced without these specific details.

[0034]One embodiment of the shoe fastening device is illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 4B.

[0035]Referring now to FIGS. 1-4B, which show an embodiment of a shoe fastening device 100 according to the present invention, the shoe fastening device 100 can have an elongated one-piece elastic cord 110 with first and second ends 112 and 114, that are affixed together by a knot 118, thus forming a loop 116 on the elastic cord 110 which is then threaded through the...

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Abstract

An adjustable, interchangeable, and customizable shoe fastening device and its methods of use, to be used in articles of footwear designed for shoelaces, but not limited to such. The shoe fastening devices are comprised of an elongated looped cord with a removable one-piece holding device or a non-removable one-piece or two-part holding device, and an adjusting device to cater to different types of feet, footwear, and activity. The shoe fastening device offers users the ability to customize, interchange, decorate, and adjust the user's shoe fit to make it “just right.” The shoe fastening devices come as a set, package, pre-assembled kit, or a do-it-yourself kit. The shoe fastening and holding devices can be decorated with paint, nail polish, stickers, glitter, or the like, and can be easily removed, replaced or swapped with family and friends.

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CROSS-REFERENCE RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent No. 62 / 282,160 filed on Jul. 28, 2015 by the present inventor, which is incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to shoe fastening devices and its methods of use for fastening various types of footwear that are designed for lacing.[0004]2. Prior Art[0005]For centuries, people of all ages have been fastening their shoes with conventional shoelaces. However, it is well known that prior art conventional shoelaces are prone to repeatedly becoming untied and requiring retying of the laces. The constant need to tighten and retie the shoelaces is very time consuming and can be a challenge for children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, conventional shoelaces might be too tight or too loose for the user, thus compromising the user's comfort, support, safety, and performance. Addition...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43C11/24A43C1/06A43C7/08A43C1/02A43C1/04
CPCA43C11/24A43C1/02A43C1/06A43C7/08A43C1/04A43B3/0078A43B23/24A43C1/003A43C11/22
Inventor MERAZ, ROSANA
Owner MERAZ ROSANA
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