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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2011
Jesse D. Cotterman, Evergreen, CO (US);
Sean T. Cavanagh, Golden, CO (US);
Michael J. Nickel, Golden, CO (US);
William F. O'dell, Evergreen, CO (US);
Jesse D. Cotterman, Evergreen, CO (US);
Sean T. Cavanagh, Golden, CO (US);
Michael J. Nickel, Golden, CO (US);
William F. O'Dell, Evergreen, CO (US);
Boa Technology, Inc., Denver, CO (US);
Abstract
Lacing systems can be used for tightening a shoe or other article. Some embodiments include a lace guide that includes a lace channel that is disposed below a portion of the shoe such that the lace channel is hidden from view, and an exposed end piece that is positioned on the exterior of the article such that the end piece is visible during use. The end piece can be generally bell-shaped and can provide a curved sliding surface for a lace to slide on when being tightened or loosened.