SECURING MECHANISMS FOR ARTICLES
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1. A securing mechanism for an article, comprising:
- a first end;
a second end opposite the first end;
a center portion interconnecting the first end and the second end; and
at least one twistable portion that is configured to cause at least a portion of the securing mechanism to rotate around at least one axis from a first position to a second position, wherein the at least one twistable portion is positioned in at least one of the first end and the center portion.
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Abstract
Articles of footwear often have securing mechanisms that allow wearers to adjust the size of the ankle opening so that wearers may be able to easily insert and remove their foot. Such securing mechanisms may have various physical characteristics. Many wearers are interested in changing the appearance of the articles that they use and wear. The disclosed securing mechanism permits a wearer to change its physical or aesthetic appearance to suit the wearer'"'"'s changing fashion needs. Such changes in physical and aesthetic appearance may include changes to colors, logos, textures, images, and any other desirable physical or aesthetic characteristics.
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26 Claims
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1. A securing mechanism for an article, comprising:
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a first end; a second end opposite the first end; a center portion interconnecting the first end and the second end; and at least one twistable portion that is configured to cause at least a portion of the securing mechanism to rotate around at least one axis from a first position to a second position, wherein the at least one twistable portion is positioned in at least one of the first end and the center portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An upper for an article of footwear, comprising:
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one or more textile elements defining a foot-receiving opening; and a securing mechanism attached to at least one of the one or more textile elements at or near the foot-receiving opening, the securing mechanism comprising; a first end; a second end opposite the first end; a center portion interconnecting the first end and the second end; and at least one twistable portion that is configured to cause at least a portion of the securing mechanism to rotate around at least one axis from a first position to a second position, wherein the at least one twistable portion is positioned in at least one of the first end and the center portion. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. An article of footwear, comprising:
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an upper having a foot-receiving opening and a securing mechanism for selectively adjusting the size of the foot-receiving opening, the securing mechanism comprising; a first end; a second end; a center portion interconnecting the first end and the second end; and at least one twistable portion that is configured to cause at least a portion of the securing mechanism to rotate around at least one axis from a first position to a second position, wherein the at least one twistable portion is positioned in at least one of the first end and the center portion; and a sole structure attached to the upper. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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