Retainer assembly for a knot
OwnerLawrence Skolnikinventor
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Abstract
A retainer assembly for securing a knot defined by a pair of shoelaces of a shoe includes a base member, a clamping member, and a clip member. The clamping member is engaged with the base member and telescopically moves relative to the base member between an extended position and a retracted position. The clamping member includes a clasp. Moreover, the clip member is pivotally coupled to the base member and is adapted to engage with the clasp when the clamping member is arranged in the retracted position to secure the knot between the clip member and the clamping member.
Claims19
A retainer assembly for securing a knot defined by a pair of shoelaces of a shoe, the retainer assembly comprising:
- a base member, wherein the base member includes a plate;
- a clamping member engaged with the base member and adapted to telescopically move relative to the base member between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein the clamping member includes a clasp, a base plate, and a pair of wings extending outwardly of the base plate in a lateral direction, wherein each wing defines an elongated channel extending in a longitudinal direction to slidably receive the base member, and wherein the plate is supported by the wings and extending through the elongated channels;
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- a clip member pivotally coupled to the base member and adapted to engage with the clasp when the clamping member is arranged in the retracted position to secure the knot between the clip member and the clamping member.
A retainer assembly for securing a knot defined by a pair of shoelaces of a shoe, the retainer assembly comprising:
- a base member including a plate and at least one engagement structure defining a laterally extending hole;
- a clamping member engaged with the base member and adapted to telescopically move relative to the base member between an extended position and a retracted position, the clamping member includes
- a base plate,
- a pair of wings extending outwardly of the base plate in a lateral direction, wherein each wing defines an elongated channel extending in a longitudinal direction to slidably receive the plate and supports the plate, and
- a clasp connected to the base plate;
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- a clip member pivotally coupled to the base member and including
- a pair of pins arranged inside the hole to facilitate the pivotal coupling of the clip member relative to the base member, and
- an arm adapted to engage with the clasp when the clamping member is arranged in the retracted position to secure the knot between the clip member and the clamping member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.