Single Pull and Double Pull Fit Adjustment System for Shoes
First Claim
1. A system for securing a shoe to a foot utilizing a single-pull fit adjustment motion, the system comprising:
- a movable, multi-connection, buckle component positioned in a generally centered location on a first side of the shoe;
a first fixed length strap extending from a first fixed attachment point on a toe portion of the first side of the shoe, slidingly through a fixed retainer on a second side of the shoe, back to the buckle component on the first side of the shoe;
a second fixed length strap extending from a second fixed attachment point on a middle portion of the first side the shoe to the buckle component; and
a variable length strap extending from a third fixed attachment point on the first side of the shoe, slidingly through the buckle component, to an adjustment mechanism fixed on the first side of the shoe, the adjustment mechanism alternately releasing and securing the variable length strap along its length.
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Abstract
A system for securing shoes to the feet utilizing a one or two pull fit adjustment set of straps. The embodiments utilize a number of straps, some variable in length, positioned at select points across and around the top and sides of the shoe. At least one strap in the system provides an adjustable length whereby all straps may be drawn together to tighten the shoe, preferably in both a horizontal and a vertical direction across the profile of the shoe. The system utilizes a variety of strong, lightweight, nylon buckles, strips, anchor loops, permitting attachment and motion of the adjustment straps over the top and sides of the shoe. Included are three-point attachment embodiments, as well as two-point attachment embodiments, most with a one pull adjustment structure. Most embodiments are on the medial side of the shoe although some may be implemented on the lateral side.
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1. A system for securing a shoe to a foot utilizing a single-pull fit adjustment motion, the system comprising:
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a movable, multi-connection, buckle component positioned in a generally centered location on a first side of the shoe; a first fixed length strap extending from a first fixed attachment point on a toe portion of the first side of the shoe, slidingly through a fixed retainer on a second side of the shoe, back to the buckle component on the first side of the shoe; a second fixed length strap extending from a second fixed attachment point on a middle portion of the first side the shoe to the buckle component; and a variable length strap extending from a third fixed attachment point on the first side of the shoe, slidingly through the buckle component, to an adjustment mechanism fixed on the first side of the shoe, the adjustment mechanism alternately releasing and securing the variable length strap along its length. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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