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Lace securing apparatus

  • US 9,901,140 B1
  • Filed: 12/01/2014
  • Issued: 02/27/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for securing a lace on footwear, comprising:

  • a base portion having a top surface, first and second ends, and first and second sides;

    a hook portion extending from the top surface of the base portion adjacent to the first end of the base portion and overlying the top surface of the base portion; and

    side walls extending upwardly from the top surface of the base portion adjacent to the first and second sides of the base portion;

    wherein the side walls are not contiguous with the hook portion, forming a gap along the top surface of the base portion between the side walls and the hook portion;

    wherein the top surface of the base portion, the hook portion and the side walls form a channel into which the lace can be inserted and securely held; and

    wherein the base portion includes an eyelet configured to serve as an attachment point for securing the apparatus to the footwear.

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