Patent ID: 6817068
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable length strap for use with an article, the strap comprising:at least one elastic cord having first and second ends; at least one cord lock cooperating with the elastic cord such that the elastic cord is slidable through the cord lock to selectively adjust the length of the strap, the first and second ends of the cord are connected to the article or to the cord lock, or the first end is connected to the cord lock and the second end is connected to the article such that substantially all sections of the cord are under tension during use of the strap; and at least one guide cooperating with the elastic cord, wherein at least a portion of the elastic cord slidably passes through the at least one guide, the at least one guide adapted to rest adjacent of a wearer of the wearer of the article; and wherein the at least one guide is flexible so as to conform to a wearer of the article.