Patent ID: 6578746
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: A43B,A43C,A63B,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus, comprising:a first portion having a first elongated surface that ends at a substantial change in contour; a second portion having a second elongated surface, said second elongated surface being spaced-apart from and facing toward said first elongated surface, said first and second elongated surfaces thereby forming a slot therebetween, said second portion exhibiting a curved area, wherein said curved area substantially forms at least two rounded corners, and wherein said curved area bounds at least a portion of said slot; said slot being sufficiently wide to allow a shoe lace to transit therethrough, said slot including a receiving area proximal to said substantial change in contour of said first elongated surface, said receiving area being of a size to allow said shoe lace to be received therein; and said second portion having an outer surface that contains a receptacle structure, wherein said receptacle structure is capable of receiving and at least temporarily retaining a golf ball marker.