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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2002
Dodd H. Grande, Seattle, WA (US);
Darrin J. Haugen, Seattle, WA (US);
Mark S. Williams, Renton, WA (US);
John E. Svensson, Vashon, WA (US);
K-2 Corporation, Vashon, WA (US);
Abstract
A skate upper ( ) of the type having an elongate vamp ( ) with lace keepers ( ) and a tongue ( ) disposed generally in the vamp is provided with an attached lace locker. The lace locker ( ) fixedly attached near the top of the upper, preferably to an upper portion of the tongue. A lace ( ) is retained by the lace keepers and releasably engaged by the lace locker. A strap assembly ( ) is provided below the lace locker. A lace guide ( ) is attached to the tongue, below the lace locker and below the strap assembly. The invention positions the lace locker more conveniently above the strap assembly, and permits the user to tighten and loosen the lace with one hand.