Restraining device to inhibit removal of footwear
OwnerDarren Itskowitzinventor
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Abstract
A restraining device configured to inhibit the removal of an article of footwear to which the restraining device is attached is provided. The restraining device will prevent footwear from being removed regardless of the type of fastening means used to secure the footwear to the foot of a wearer and whether the fastening means are fastened. In some embodiments, the restraining device is configured to be permanently attached to an article of footwear. In other embodiments, the restraining device is configured to be removably attached to an article of footwear. In some embodiments, the restraining device generally includes a ring-shaped member, a tightening means, and a locking mechanism. In other embodiments, the restraining device generally includes a restraining strap and a unique locking mechanism.
Claims4
An article of footwear comprising:
- an upper having an outer portion and an inner portion;
- a lower;
- a collar;
- a tongue;
- a fastening means;
- and
- a restraining device;
- the restraining device comprising a restraining strap having a first end and a second end, and a locking mechanism configured to operate separately and independently from the fastening means;
- wherein the first end and the second end of the restraining strap are each configured to be placed through the collar;
- wherein the first end and the second end of the restraining strap are each configured to be placed through the locking mechanism, and
- wherein the locking mechanism is configured to lock the restraining strap in a locked configuration.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.