Single pull and double pull fit adjustment systems for shoes
First Claim
1. A system for securing a shoe to a foot utilizing a longitudinal single-pull fit adjustment motion, the shoe having a length and a width, the system comprising:
- (a) a buckle component positioned in a generally centered location on a first side of the shoe;
(b) a first strap extending from a first attachment point on a front toe portion of the first side of the shoe, slidingly through a retainer on a second side of the shoe, back across the width of the shoe to the buckle component on the first side of the shoe;
(c) a second strap extending from a second attachment point on a middle portion of the first side of the shoe to the buckle component; and
(d) a variable length strap extending longitudinally from a third attachment point on a back upright heel portion of the first side of the shoe, slidingly throughout 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, the variable length strap longitudinally aligned and parallel with the length of the shoe.
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Abstract
Systems for securing shoes to the feet utilizing a one pull fit adjustment set of straps. The embodiments each utilize a number of straps, some fixed and 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 create a fit that tightens the shoe, preferably in both a horizontal and a vertical direction across the profile of the shoe. The systems use a variety of strong, but lightweight, nylon buckles, strips, anchor loops, and combinations thereof to permit the attachment and motion of the adjustment straps over the top and sides of the shoe. Three-point, as well as two-point attachment embodiments, most with a one pull adjustment are described. The systems are preferably on the medial side of the shoe.
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1. A system for securing a shoe to a foot utilizing a longitudinal single-pull fit adjustment motion, the shoe having a length and a width, the system comprising:
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(a) a buckle component positioned in a generally centered location on a first side of the shoe; (b) a first strap extending from a first attachment point on a front toe portion of the first side of the shoe, slidingly through a retainer on a second side of the shoe, back across the width of the shoe to the buckle component on the first side of the shoe; (c) a second strap extending from a second attachment point on a middle portion of the first side of the shoe to the buckle component; and (d) a variable length strap extending longitudinally from a third attachment point on a back upright heel portion of the first side of the shoe, slidingly throughout 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, the variable length strap longitudinally aligned and parallel with the length of the shoe. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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