WO2019173883A1

WO2019173883A1 - System for closing shoes using velcro strips instead of the original shoelaces

Info

Publication number: WO2019173883A1
Application number: PCT/BR2018/000012
Authority: WO
Inventors: Carla DE OLIVEIRA ALVES E SILVA
Original assignee: De Oliveira Alves E Silva Carla
Priority date: 2018-03-16
Filing date: 2018-03-16
Publication date: 2019-09-19

Abstract

The present application ideates a system for fastening shoes, pertaining to the field of articles of personal and domestic use, the prior art of which comprises a shoelace laced through eyelets embedded in the top structure of the shoe, which proves to be a system that is dated and impractical; in order to solve these drawbacks, a quick and practical fastening system was developed using velcro strips instead of the original shoelaces (1), said system comprising a short, flexible, double strip of velcro (2), divided into two parts, with a male part and a female part, each part being provided with an eyelet (3) at one of the ends thereof, wherein the eyelets (3) integrated into each strip of velcro (2) allow a screw stud (4) or coaxial press stud to be coupled thereto, said stud being formed of male and female elements, wherein the male and female elements of the screw stud (4) can also be coupled to each other by pressure; optionally, the male and female parts of the strips of velcro (2) can be directly linked to each other via the screw stud (4) or press stud, to form a fastening belt (5) for other purposes, such as to tie curtains and bundles of fibres.

Description

"SYSTEM FOR CLOSING FOOTWEAR THROUGH VELCRO RIBBONS REPLACING ORIGINAL SHOES"

Camoo of the invention

[001] The present invention patent is a practical and innovative flexible closure system, which belongs to the field of personal and household goods, consisting of velcro-type lamellae, which are joined by means of tangles of male and female yarn, which are fitted with through-hooks so that snap-on or threaded buttons can be attached, and can then be attached to shoe eyelets to close them in place of the laces and to which the original was given constructive layout, with a view to improving their use and performance compared to other models of similar fasteners commonly found on the market.

[002] The grommet system consisting of eyelets, press studs or threaded fasteners and velcro covers, both lends itself to closing shoes in place of laces and is suitable for other purposes such as folding curtains to nest them, closing boxes. , wrap bundles, bundle bales, wire bundles, etc.

Thus, in the patent application in question, there is a closure consisting of male and female velcro lamellae each with a spike, a through eyelet, in which a snap button or button with a male and female thread or male-female fitting in order to secure the assembly in shoe eyelet holes where original shoelaces have been removed, specially designed and developed for great practicality and great advantages both in its use and its manufacture.

It is also, the purpose of this application, to present a shoe closure system, with low costs for its industrial feasibility, but allied to the requirements of robustness, safety and utility practicality that offers the consumer public an additional option in the market. Unlike other shoe closure systems, it offers numerous possibilities and benefits to its users, making it a widely accepted product in the consumer market.

State of the Art

US5907912A, entitled "Tandem Shoe Closure System" discloses a shoe closure system capable of operating in two modes. One is a conventional mode in which the closure is fixed in a conventional manner using a knotted and tied loop. The other is a quick fastening mode in which the fastener can be secured using a hook and loop fastener, wherein the shoe can be opened without unlocking the loop member of the loop bars. A removable tie bar is provided with eyelets and a hook and loop closure so that it can be removably attached to one of the other tie bars. In the first closure mode, the removable tie bar and one of the conventional tie bars act as a single tie bar with the other conventional tie bar. In snap fastening mode, the loop member is tied only through the removable tie bar and one of the conventional tie bars, so that the removable tie bar can be selectively attached to the other conventional tie bar. US4879787A, entitled "Shoe Loop Attachment Device" discloses a shoe knot fastener comprising a body, a pair of straps, each of two ends, wherein one end of each strap is permanently attached to one end of said body and the other end of each strip is free, said strips extend outwardly from said end of said body which is provided with a clamping device adapted to interact with a zipper. each of said loops for detachably engaging the free end of each of the straps for said body, each of which loops is provided with a securing device adapted to interact with a lock on said body for securely joining. said free ends of said handles are detachable to said body.

US5412852A, entitled "Shoe Fastening Conversion System" discloses a fastening conversion system, which is provided for a shoe with a set of spaced eyelets on either side of the throat consisting of a closing element. A device is for securing the closure member to the first set of spaced eyelets. A first portion of a release retainer is affixed to the closure member. A second portion of the release retainer is also provided. An apparatus is for securing the second portion of the release retainer to the second set of spaced eyelets. When the closure element is placed in a closed position over the throat of the shoe, the first portion of the release retainer will abut the second portion of the release retainer to help maintain the release. shoe on the foot of a person who wears the shoe.

US4907352A entitled "Footwear Loop Replacement and Shoe Attachment Device" comprises a pair of eyelet members, each member having a pair of spaced fasteners for securing an eyelet member to adjacent edges. along one side of the upper portion of the shoe after removal of its laces and to secure the other eyelet member to the adjacent eyelet along the other side of the upper portion of the shoe. An elongated strap of Velcro-like material is secured to the eyelet elements and adapted to extend removably to itself, the shoe being attached without conventional laces.

US6588078B2, entitled "Shoelace Tying Device" discloses a shoelace tying device that includes a body member having an elongated closure and a closure member. The elongate closure includes a first end coupled to the closure member and a second free end. The elongate closure further includes structure for securing the elongate closure to the shoe laces. The closure member includes a first free end and a second end coupled to the first end of the elongate closure. The first end of the closure element and the second end of the closure element are provided respectively with coupling connection elements, so that the closure element can be folded along a central section to contact the element. connecting the first end of the closure member of the second end connecting element of the closure element, to selectively couple to the first end of the closure member to the second end of the closure member to form a housing in which the laces may be retained. In use, the elongate closure is coupled to the loops between shoe eyelets to securely engage the shoelace lashing device, the loops are conventionally tied adjacent to the central section of the closure element and the closure element is folded whereby the first end of the closure element is selectively coupled to the second end of the closure element enclosing the loops connected within the space defined by the folded closure element. A method for tying shoelaces to prevent the loop from becoming untied is also disclosed.

[010] US7640640B1 entitled "Cord Restraint Device" discloses a braid restraint device for protecting the laces after tying a sports shoe. A flexible body member defines a loop retention pouch with a closure tab thereon. Several shoe hitch straps adjustably secure the retaining pocket over the lace portion of a sports shoe.

[011] The patent document

US20040003516A1 entitled "Cord and Shoe Closure" discloses a shoe closure assembly and method comprising a plurality of eyelets and at least one pair of slits disposed in said shoe, a strap received by the eyelets and at least one strap received through the slots, each loop with latches at each end disposed on opposite surfaces of said ends. Closure is achieved by using only the cord, only the strap, or both, or that is, the cords and straps in combination.

US4414761A entitled "Adjustable Closure Footwear Article" discloses an article having a closure which, in a preferred embodiment, takes the form of flap means incorporating a loop. The flaps are attached at one end to the upper and extend through an access opening at the front of the shoe and can be affordably attached to the upper side adjacent to its distal end by velcro-like fabrics protected between the bottom of the flap and the superior.

Poor points of the prior art

As will be appreciated, none of these known prior art patent documents exhibit the characteristics of the product object of the present patent application.

[014] The traditional forms of shoe tying are quite effective, however there is a need almost regularly to replace shoelaces when they spoil, a solution that is not always immediate, as it is not common to store such spare parts. not easy to find in regional trades.

[015] Giving footwear a new look and performance is not simple either, given that very little can be done to get footwear to look new.

[016] In addition to the above assumptions we must also consider the transient or permanent impossibility of the user to handle shoelaces. Innovation

[017] For such issues commented above it was certainly necessary to develop the new game display system capable of replacing the shoelaces of those originally fitted with them or equipping new shoes in their production. For this, the lashing eyelets of the footwear are used to add the new lashing set.

[018] The new Velcro shoe lashing system differs from conventional Velcro lacing systems, as they are not sewn into the shoe back structure and as spare parts, can be detached or attached at any time with simple the procedure of tying snap or thread buttons on the velcro covers, next to the eyelets on the shoe frame.

[019] It is thus to be understood that the innovative shoe lashing system is extremely simple in its constructivity and therefore easily achievable, but excellent practical and functional results are obtained, offering innovative constructiveness over lashing systems. of known shoes.

[020] The device is designed with innovative design, which results in a harmonic set, very peculiar and, above all, characteristic, and in addition to the constructive aspect, the product stands out for its versatility and convenience of use.

Brief Description of the Invention Drawings

Complementing the present description in order to obtain a better understanding of the features of the present invention and according to a preferred embodiment. In practice, the accompanying description accompanies a set of drawings, in which, by way of example, but not limitation, the following was represented:

[022] The F1G. 1 Shows a bottom perspective view of the eyelet counterparts fitted with eyelets at their ends and the threaded buttons that integrate the shoe closure system by means of velcro straps in place of the original laces.

[023] FIG. 2 - Shows a top perspective view of the velcro lamella counterparts equipped with eyelets at their ends and the threaded buttons, which integrate the system for closing shoes through velcro ribbons in place of the original shoelaces.

[024] FIG. 3 - Shows a top perspective view of a shoe being equipped with the shoe closure system by means of velcro straps in place of the original laces.

[025] FIG. 4 - Shows a top view of a shoe equipped with the system for closing shoes through vehicle ribbons in place of the original laces.

[026] FIG. 5 - Shows a top perspective view of a velcro section, where its parts are being joined in series.

[027] FIG. 6 - Shows a view of the velcro lamella parts joined in series, forming a lashing strap, for other purposes of use, such as wrapping curtains, closing boxes, attaching coils of wire, etc ...

[028] FIG. 7 - Shows a front view of a curtain using the lashing strap, formed from of velcro straps.

Detailed Description of the Invention

[029] As illustrated by the above figures, the "Patent Shoe Closure System Replacing the Original Shoelaces", which is the subject of the present patent, provides a system for replacing the shoe shoelace with shoe covers. velcro, which are installed in the original eyelets or holes of the shoe, whose integration of the velcro lamellae is made by means of threaded or snap buttons.

[030] The velcro used in the present invention has the function of closing the shoes in place of the original shoelaces, using the shoe eyelets to which they are attached, closure buttons or thread joined together with the velcro lamellae.

[031] The proposed Velcro fastening system is intended for fastening shoes, but can also be used for other purposes, such as in the form of a tie collar for nesting bales, curtains, bobbins or even as a closure of boxes, folders, tops, among other types of application in which the technique can be engaged.

[032] A passing eyelet is nailed to the end of each velcro coverslip so that the pushbutton or thread can pass through it in succession to the shoe eyelets and subsequently nailed to the other half of the button in question and thus, attach the velcro system to each eyelet in the back structure of the shoe.

[033] The system for closing shoes through velcro straps in place of laces (1) is comprised of a flexible, split and short double velcro lamella (2) with male part (2A) and female part (2B), each part of which is fitted with an eyelet (3) in one of their ends.

Through eyelets (3) integrated into each velcro lamella (2) allow the coupling of a threaded knob (4) in coaxial, consisting of the male (4A) and female (4B) elements, and the threaded knob (4). 4), can be replaced by pushbutton, also comprised of male and female pressure-coupled female elements.

[035] The threaded button (4) or pushbutton parts are positioned together under and over the shoe holes (6) or eyelets, intermingling the respective part of the velcro cover (2) together.

[036] The velcro coverslips (2A) and (2B) after being joined to the holes (6) or eyelets, paired, by the threaded buttons (4) or snap, are joined together to promote attachment or closing the shoe by connecting the vehicle.

[037] Optionally the male and female velcro (2A) lamellae parts (2B) can be joined in series directly by the threaded knob (4) or snap to form a lashing strap (5) to other purposes of use, such as wrapping curtains, closing boxes, attaching bobbins, etc. In this case the two straps (with the male and female connectors) that make up the velcro tape (2) are positioned in series with the respective eyelets (3) overlapped in coaxial and joined at this point by a threaded (4) or pushbutton, thus forming a single strap, and after being mutually joined, are positioned on the around the object to be attached, and its ends are overlapped and connected.

Admittedly, when the present invention is put into practice, modifications may be made with regard to certain details without implying departing from the fundamental principles which are clearly substantiated in the claim framework, thus it is understood that The terminology employed was for description rather than limitation.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1 - “FOOTWEAR CLOSING SYSTEM THROUGH VELCRO RIBBONS REPLACING ORIGINAL SHOES”, designs a shoe fastening system, the state of the art of which entails a loop interlaced with passing eyelets embedded in the shoe's back structure. The subject-matter of the present patent application comprises a system comprised of a two-part, flexible, split vehicle (2) double lamella with a male part and a female part, wherein each part is characterized by being fitted with an eyelet (3) in one of its portions. each eyelet (3) is coupled to the hole (6) or paired eyelet of the shoe by means of threaded or snap-on buttons so that the contact faces of the vehicle strap counterparts are in agreement with vehicle after being attached to the holes (6) or eyelets of the footwear by means of the threaded (4) or snap buttons, are reciprocally joined to promote the fastening of the footwear by means of of the vehicle technique.

"CLOSING SYSTEM THROUGH VELCRO RIBBONS" according to claim 1, characterized in that optionally the parts of the male (2) (2A) and female (2B) veins can be joined directly in series by the threaded knob. (4) or pressure to form a lashing strap (5) for other purposes such as closing boxes, interweaving curtains (7), wadding, etc.