Patent ID: 7954204
Filing Date: 2011-06-07
Classification: A43B,A43C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A footwear lacing system configured for use with a footwear member including first and second opposing sides configured to fit around a foot, comprising: at least a first and second opposing lace guide members configured to be coupled to the opposing first and second sides; a lace guided by the lace guide members and rotationally linked to a spool; and a tightening mechanism configured to be attached to the footwear member and including a rigid housing wherein the spool is substantially contained within the housing, the tightening mechanism including a knob for manually winding a length of the lace around the spool to tighten the footwear member, wherein the housing further includes a plurality of engagement teeth and said knob further includes at least one pawl integrally formed with the knob on an inner surface thereof to selectively engage said teeth of said housing.