Patent ID: 8991018
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: A43B,A43C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A shoelace fastening system, comprising: a first member comprising a body structure having a lengthwise channel, and a first and second pair of widthwise channels; said lengthwise channel and said widthwise channels being substantially perpendicular to one another and said lengthwise channel substantially overlapping said widthwise channels; said first member adapted to be secured by a shoelace crossing a shoe tongue, wherein said first member lengthwise channel supports said shoelace crossing; said widthwise channels adapted to support shoelace ends; a sliding member comprising a body structure having a first and second shoelace channel therethrough and a sliding member pull handle; said first and second shoelace channel sized to accept shoelaces therethrough and draw said shoelaces together; said first and second shoelace channel of said sliding member each having a cross sectional area that is configured to prevent free sliding of a shoelace therethrough.