Tightening mechanisms and applications including the same

This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening...

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Main Authors Irwin, Eric C, Nickel, Michael J, Lovett, Kristopher C, Soderberg, Mark S, Hammerslag, Gary R, Burns, Robert E
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 11.09.2018
Subjects
FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR
FOOTWEAR
HUMAN NECESSITIES
LACES IN GENERAL
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Summary:This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening mechanism, such as the knob. The concealing portion can be configured to prevent unintentional actuation of the tightening mechanism, such as during contact sports. The concealing portion can be configured to hide the tightening mechanism from view to improve the visual appearance of the article. The concealing portion can be collapsible such that a user can press the concealing portion down to expose the knob of the tightening mechanism.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201615231562