JP2022540005A - shoe accessories - Google Patents

Abstract

A lace-up shoe accessory comprising a main body (1) having a storage part (1A) and a fixing part (1B), wherein a pocket (1T) having a predetermined width is formed in the storage part (1A), and the fixing part (1B) is adapted to be fixed to a lace-up shoe, said fixing part (1B) comprising stable but reversible fixing means to the shoelace (L), whereby said body ( An accessory for laced-up shoes, characterized in that 1) can be fixed to said laced-up shoes only by a shoelace. [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to a shoe accessory having a closure system involving the use of shoe laces.

Traditional lace-up shoes are known to have significant drawbacks associated with the use of laces to close them. In fact, the excess portion of the shoelace, which is the portion of the shoelace that remains loose after tying the knot, is free to move, annoying the user, tangling, unfastening, staining, and easily degrading. I have something to do.

Shoes are available with pockets in the upper tongue portion suitable for receiving extra laces used to close the shoe.

US Pat. No. 5,300,000 discloses a shoe with a shoelace pocket fixed to the upper tongue portion.

One of the main drawbacks of the shoe resides in the fact that the pocket is inside the upper tongue portion and is therefore integrated into the shoe itself and is not removable, which leads to higher manufacturing costs and products. It is a drawback with respect to both reliability.

US 2016/0353842 A1

A main object of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks mentioned above.

According to the invention, this object has been achieved by adopting the idea of producing a detachable shoelace accessory having the features indicated in claim 1 . Other features of the invention are subject matter of the dependent claims.

As further emphasized in the description below, the following advantages can be enumerated among the advantages provided by the present invention:
Versatility and adaptability (because it remains irreversibly bound to the shoe as long as it is removable and can also be used in combination with an additional closure system, for example a so-called shoelace closure) it can be applied to any type of lace-up shoe without being present and without compromising its integrity);
Possibility to customize the accessory with logos, decorations, designs or badges etc. and in any color and different shapes and materials according to the specific shoe to which the accessory is applied and to make it more comfortable Reproducibility.

Further advantages of the present invention are found in the following points:
From the point of view of health and hygiene, the trailing end portion of the shoelace, which is stored in the pocket and normally handled by the user, does not come into contact with the ground, mud, snow, etc., and from the point of safety, the shoelace is for the same reason. , does not snag shrubs and bushes, making its use preferred by sportsmen, runners, trekkers, hikers, trail runners, etc.;
In terms of durability, keeping the laces together using this system has the advantage of allowing the laces to remain intact.

These and further advantages and features of the present invention will be understood by those skilled in the art from the following description, given as a practical example of the invention and with the aid of the accompanying drawings, which should not be considered in a limiting sense. will be better understood.

1 is a top view of an open outer surface of a shoe accessory according to the present invention; FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an open inner surface of a shoe accessory according to the present invention; FIG. Fig. 3 is a side view of the shoe accessory of Figs. 1 and 2 in a closed state; 1 is a first perspective view of a shoe accessory in combination with a system for closing a shoelace of the type that includes a lace lock; FIG. Fig. 2 is a second perspective view of a shoe accessory in combination with a system for closing a shoelace of the type that includes a lace lock; Fig. 3 is a third perspective view of a shoe accessory in combination with a system for closing a shoelace of the type that includes a lace lock; Fig. 4 is a fourth perspective view of a shoe accessory in combination with a system for closing a shoelace of the type that includes a lace lock; Fig. 10 is a fifth perspective view of a shoe accessory in combination with a system for closing a shoelace of the type that includes a lace lock; Fig. 10 is a sixth perspective view of a shoe accessory in combination with a system for closing a shoelace of the type that includes a lace lock; FIG. 10 is a top view of the outer surface of a shoe accessory according to a further embodiment; FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the outer surface of a shoe accessory according to a further embodiment; 1 is a first drawing showing a further embodiment of a shoe accessory according to the invention; FIG. Fig. 2 is a second drawing showing a further embodiment of a shoe accessory according to the invention; Figure 3 shows a third drawing of a further embodiment of a shoe accessory according to the invention; Figure 4 is a fourth drawing showing a further embodiment of a shoe accessory according to the invention; Fig. 5 is a fifth drawing showing a further embodiment of a shoe accessory according to the invention; Figure 6 is a sixth drawing showing a further embodiment of a shoe accessory according to the invention; 1 is a perspective view of an accessory according to the invention in a closed configuration and secured to a shoelace; FIG.

Deformed to its essential structure and with reference to the accompanying drawings, a laced shoe accessory according to the present invention comprises a body (1) having a first portion (1A) for accommodating excess shoelace; and a second portion (1B) that serves to secure (1) to the lace (L).

The storage part (1A) of the main body (1) is formed with a pocket (1T) adapted to receive an extra shoelace therein.

In the context of this specification, excess lace means that portion of the lace that remains loose after tying a knot.

Said housing (1A) of said main body (1) in the example shown in Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from above.

Said second part (1B) of said body (1) is joined to said first part (1A). In the example shown in Figures 1 and 2, said second portion (1B) also has a substantially trapezoidal shape, but is more elongated and narrower than said first portion (1A). Said portions (1A, 1B) are joined together at their respective larger bases.

Said second part (1B) is adapted to bind said body (1) to a shoelace (L) used to close a shoe (C), thus as explained further below. Secondly, it performs the function of fixing said body (1) to said shoe.

The fixed part (1B) of said body (1) has, in the example shown in FIG. Facilitate its sliding under said shoelace (L) during application of the accessory. Said reinforcing surface is on the outside (11B) of the fixed part (1B).

Both parts (1A, 1B) have inner and outer sides indicated by reference numerals (10A, 11A, 10B, 11B) in FIGS. 1 and 2 respectively.

For said inner side (10B) of said part (1B), referring to the example shown in figures 1 and 2, connecting means, e.g. first and second Velcro strips ( V1, V2). On said inner side (10A) of said part (1A) there is a third Velcro strip (V3). Furthermore, on said outside (11B) of said part (1B) there is a fourth Velcro strip (V4).

The Velcro strip ( V1, V2, V3 and V4) allow attachment of the accessory to the lace, as further explained below.

Said portion (1B) of said body (1) is made to pass under the lace (L) of said shoe, and the inner side of the free end (F) of said portion (1B) is a fold line (PB). so that said first Velcro strip (V1) comes into contact with said second Velcro strip (V2), thus folding line (PB) A reversible connection of the accessory is provided to the lace which remains between the Velcro strips (V1) and (V2) correspondingly.

A knot is made to close the lace (L) of the shoe, the knot occurring on the body (1) corresponding to the fold line (PA). Upon tying the knot, the excess portion of the lace is inserted into the pocket (1T) provided by the storage (1A), and the inner side (10A) of the portion (1A) is inserted into the portion (1B). so that the third Velcro strip (V3) comes into contact with the fourth Velcro strip (V4), thus allowing the accessory to Closed. FIG. 3 shows the accessory in closed form.

Figures 4-9 show the procedure for locking the shoelace (L) using a shoelace lock (BL) instead of a knot. For example, the lace lock (BL) may be of the type described in PCT/IT2019/050027.

It is envisioned that different systems for securing the present invention to the shoelace can be used without the use of Velcro strips, for example by using snap closures.

According to a further embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 10 and 11, said housing (1A) of said body (1) forms said pocket (1T) for collecting excess laces. It consists of the inner surface of the main body itself. In this case, said fixed part (1B) of said main body (1) consists of two holes (S) formed on said storage part (1A) and mirrored to each other, between said holes, said pocket (1T ) there is a slot (1S) that constitutes access to the

Said hole (S) allows the fixation of said body (1) to the shoelace, through the passage of the shoelace through said hole itself, and through the formation of a knot, or like the aforementioned shoelace lock. Subsequent closure is possible through the aid of an alternative locking system. 12-17 illustrate possible ways of using the accessories shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. Also in this case, the internal pocket (1T) is used to receive the lace lock (BL) and excess lace, ie the portion of the lace that protrudes from the lace lock.

Generally, the laced-up shoe accessory according to the invention is made of a relatively soft material, preferably a textile material, such as cloth, in order to make it easier to insert the excess lace into the pocket (1T).

Thus, according to the present invention, a shoe accessory with a shoelace closure system comprises a body (1) having a storage portion (1A) and a fixing portion (1B), said storage portion (1A) having a predetermined is formed with a pocket (1T) having a width of , the fixing part (1B) is formed to be fixed to the shoe, and the fixing part is provided with fixing means for fixing to the shoelace, Said body (1) can be fixed to the shoe only by the shoelace.

According to the method of assembly described above, said fixing means consist of said second portion (1B), which is an extension of said first portion (1A) and which is self-supporting around the shoelace. Foldable.

Further, said first part (1A) and second part (1B) can have a substantially trapezoidal shape and can be joined together at a larger base.

As mentioned above, said second part (1B) may comprise fastening means adapted to reversibly fasten together the free parts of said first and second parts.

According to a further embodiment, said fixing means can consist of a passage formed, for example, by two through-holes (S), through which two different end portions of said shoelace can extend. passes through and is formed on the side of said pocket (1T).

Said pocket (1T) has a size suitable to accommodate said free portion of the lace and/or the lace locking device.

In the examples shown in Figures 1, 9 and 18 for the outside of said first portion (1A), a logo ("NBS") is shown.

The invention is not limited to what has been described and illustrated, but rather covers a wide range with respect to individual details, properties and arrangements of the materials used without departing from the scope of protection defined by the appended claims. It is understood that it can be changed to

Claims (8)

An accessory for laced-up shoes including a main body (1) having a storage part (1A) and a fixing part (1B),
A pocket (1T) having a predetermined width is formed in the storage portion (1A),
wherein said fixing part (1B) is adapted to be fixed to a lace-up shoe,
The fixing part (1B) comprises a stable but reversible fixing means to the lace (L) of the shoe, so that the body (1) can be fixed to the lace-up shoe only by the lace. An accessory for lace-up shoes characterized by: 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that said fixing means are constituted by said fixing part (1B) which is an extension of said storage part (1A) and which is foldable on itself around said shoelace. accessories for lace-up shoes. 3. For a lace-up shoe according to claim 2, characterized in that said storage part (1A) and said fixing part (1B) have a substantially trapezoidal shape and are joined to each other at their larger bases. accessory. Lace-up shoe accessory according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that said fastening part (1B) comprises fastening means adapted to reversibly fasten said storage part and the free part of said fastening part to each other. 5. Lace-up shoe accessory according to claim 4, characterized in that said fastening means are of the Velcro type. 2. The fixing means according to claim 1, characterized in that said fastening means are constituted by passages (S) formed in the sides of said pocket (1T) through which two different end portions of said shoelace pass. Accessories for lace-up shoes. Lace-up accessory according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said pocket (1T) is adapted to contain said free part of the lace and/or a lace locking device. . Lace-up shoe accessory according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said fixing part (1B) comprises a reinforcing surface (I).

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