Article for fastening of eyelet shoes

Abstract

An article for the fastening of shoes having successive horizontal pairs of eyelets. includes an elongate, preferably elastic, cord having first and second ends, and substantially T-shaped elements or barbs secure each end of the cord. Each T-shaped element is proportioned for snap-fit passage through the eyelets of such shoes. One stop element is secured inwardly of each T-shaped element, and proximally to it, at each of end of the elongate cord. Each eyelet of the shoe is secured inwardly of one T-shaped element and outwardly of one stop element, and is in pressure contact with both. The elastic tension of the elongate cord, in combination with the above-described action of the T-shaped and stop elements relative to each eyelets, operates to fasten successive horizontal pairs of eyelets of a shoelace type shoe to effect the closure of the shoe.

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