GUIDES FOR LACING SYSTEMS

Lacing systems are disclosed for use with footwear or other articles. The lacing system can include flexible webbing lace guides. A lace guide can include a first lace guide element and a second lace guide element. The lace can pass through the first and second lace guides consecutively on the first...

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Main Authors KERNS, Mark, AUELL, Adam, SODERBERG, Mark
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 01.04.2020
Subjects
CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR
FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR
FOOTWEAR
HUMAN NECESSITIES
LACES IN GENERAL
PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
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Summary:Lacing systems are disclosed for use with footwear or other articles. The lacing system can include flexible webbing lace guides. A lace guide can include a first lace guide element and a second lace guide element. The lace can pass through the first and second lace guides consecutively on the first side of the article before crossing to the opposing side of the article. The first and second lace guide elements can be angled towards each other to reduce the occurrence of sharp turns in the lace path through the lace guide elements. The lace guide can have a central portion that is less flexible than the end portions so as to reduce the occurrence of sharp turns in the lace path through the lace guide when tension is applied to the lace.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20110735278