Patent ID: 6560831
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: A43C,Y10T

Abstract:
A mechanical device to prevent shoelaces from becoming untied, comprising;means to encircle, common shoelace bow tie knot components consisting of two loops and two loose ends using an encircling restraining material, wherein; said encircling restraining material is selected from a group comprising; rope, cord, elastic cord, elastic rubber cord, or fabric; means to adjust the snugness of said encircling restraining material encircling any of said knot components, wherein; said means to adjust the snugness of said encircling restraining material is selected from a group comprising; a ripstop, or spring-loaded mechanical clamping devices; means to attach portions of said encircling restraining material to the shoe or shoelace, wherein; said means, to attach portions of said encircling restraining material to the shoe or shoelace is selected from a group consisting of a spring loaded mechanical clamping device or a carabiner clip, and; means to adjust the separation between said encircling restraining material and the point at which said means to attach said encircling restraining material is attached to the shoe or shoelace.