Title:
Methods and equipment for retrofitting footwear to include a reel-based closure system
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP6302996
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, a removable tightening device is described. The tensioning mechanism is removably coupleable with an article without damaging the article so that upon removal, the coupling of the tensioning mechanism with the article is unrecognizable or not readily detectable. The tensioning mechanism is operable with a tension member to maintain a tension of the tension member and thereby maintain a tightness of the article. The tension member is guided along a path about the article, via one or more guide members, and is tensionable, via the tensioning mechanism, to tighten the article.
Inventors:
Labette Christopher C.
Converse Christopher H.
Morgan Clark
Nickel Michael Jay.
Converse Christopher H.
Morgan Clark
Nickel Michael Jay.
Application Number:
JP2016506572A
Publication Date:
March 28, 2018
Filing Date:
April 01, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Bore Technology, Incorporated
International Classes:
A43C11/16; A43B23/02
Domestic Patent References:
| JP11514899A | ||||
| JP4505404A | ||||
| JP5501980A |
Foreign References:
| WO2011137405A2 | ||||
| US20100269373 | ||||
| US6240657 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Noriaki Okabe
Jin Aiba
Jin Aiba