WO2021262721A1 - Lace adjuster - Google Patents
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- the present invention is directed to a lace adjuster for selectively adjusting and securing a shoelace of a shoe, the shoelace including a first lace end and a second lace end.
- the lace adjuster includes an adjuster body, and a lace end retainer.
- the lace end retainer is coupled to the adjuster body.
- the lace end retainer is configured to receive and retain the first lace end between the lace end retainer and a surface of the adjuster body.
- the first lace end of the shoelace is inhibited from being moved relative to the lace end retainer and the adjuster body when retained by the lace end retainer by a force generated by a contact pressure of the lace end retainer against the surface of the adjuster body.
- the lace end retainer is further configured to receive and retain the second lace end between the lace end retainer and the surface of the adjuster body.
- the second lace end of the shoelace is similarly inhibited from being moved relative to the lace end retainer and the adjuster body when retained by the lace end retainer by the force generated by the contact pressure of the lace end retainer against the surface of the adjuster body.
- the lace end retainer can be coupled to the adjuster body in any suitable manner.
- the lace end retainer includes a first coupling member and the adjuster body includes a second coupling member.
- the first coupling member engages the second coupling member so that the lace end retainer is coupled to the adjuster body.
- the lace end retainer includes a retainer body; the first coupling member is a coupling aperture that extends through the retainer body; the second coupling member is a coupling projection that extends away from the adjuster body; and the coupling aperture is positioned to engage the coupling projection so that the lace end retainer is coupled to the adjuster body.
- the lace end retainer is fixedly coupled to the adjuster body.
- the lace end retainer is removably coupled to the adjuster body.
- the lace end retainer extends partially around the adjuster body when the lace end retainer is coupled to the adjuster body. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the lace end retainer extends fully around the adjuster body when the lace end retainer is coupled to the adjuster body.
- the lace end retainer is formed from a resilient material that is stretched when coupled to the adjuster body so as to exert a force onto the surface of the adjuster body based on a contact pressure between the lace end retainer and the adjuster body.
- the lace end retainer includes a retainer body and a retainer aperture that extends through the retainer body.
- the first lace end extends through the retainer aperture before being retained between the lace end retainer and the adjuster body.
- the lace adjuster further includes a motion restrictor that is coupled to and cantilevers away from the adjuster body, at least a portion of the motion restrictor being configured to be positioned between the shoelace and the shoe body when the lace adjuster is being used to selectively adjust and secure the shoelace of the shoe.
- the lace adjuster further includes a GPS sensor that is coupled to the adjuster body, the GPS sensor being configured to provide locational information of a user of the lace adjuster.
- the present invention is also directed toward a shoe including a shoe body and a shoelace that is coupled to the shoe body; and wherein a lace adjuster such as described herein above is selectively coupled to the shoelace.
- the present invention is directed toward a method for selectively adjusting and securing a shoelace of a shoe, the shoelace including a first lace end and a second lace end, the method comprising the steps of: coupling a lace end retainer to an adjuster body; and receiving and retaining the first lace end between the lace end retainer and a surface of the adjuster body.
- the present invention is further directed toward (i) a method of providing a shoe including the steps of coupling a shoelace to a shoe body; and selectively adjusting and securing the shoelace utilizing the method described above; and (ii) a method for providing locational information of a user including the steps of providing an athletic field including at least one GPS beacon, the user wearing a shoe provided by the method as described above, and wherein the step of selectively adjusting and securing includes coupling a GPS sensor to the adjuster body.
- the present invention is also directed toward a lace adjuster for selectively adjusting and securing a shoelace of a shoe, the shoelace being coupled to a shoe body of the shoe, the shoelace including a first lace end and a second lace end, the lace adjuster including an adjuster body that is configured to be selectively coupled to the shoelace of the shoe; and a motion restrictor that is coupled to and cantilevers away from the adjuster body, at least a portion of the motion restrictor being configured to be positioned between the shoelace and the shoe body when the lace adjuster is being used to selectively adjust and secure the shoelace of the shoe.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a shoe including a shoe body and a shoelace, and an embodiment of a lace adjuster having features of the present invention that is selectively coupled to the shoelace;
- Figure 2A is a front perspective view of an embodiment of the lace adjuster, the lace adjuster being shown in an unlocked configuration
- Figure 2B is a front perspective view of a portion of the shoelace, and the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A, the lace adjuster being shown in a locked configuration;
- Figure 2B is a front perspective view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A, the lace adjuster being shown in an unlocked configuration;
- Figure 2C is a rear perspective view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A, the lace adjuster again being shown in the unlocked configuration;
- Figure 2D is a rear perspective view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A, the lace adjuster again being shown in the locked configuration;
- Figure 2E is a top view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A;
- Figure 2F is a cutaway view of the lace adjuster taken on line F-F in Figure 2E, the lace adjuster being shown in the unlocked configuration;
- Figure 2G is a sectional view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A, the lace adjuster being shown in the locked configuration;
- Figure 2H is a front perspective view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A;
- Figure 2I is another front perspective view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A;
- Figure 2J is still another front perspective view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A;
- Figure 2K is a rear perspective view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A;
- Figure 2L is another rear perspective view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A;
- Figure 2M is a bottom view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A;
- Figure 2N is another bottom view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A;
- Figure 20 is a side view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A;
- Figure 2P is a front view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A;
- Figure 2Q is another side view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A;
- Figure 2R is a rear view of the lace adjuster illustrated in Figure 2A.
- Figure 3 is a simplified top view of an athletic field that is usable by a user of the lace adjuster.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a shoe 10 including a shoe body 12 and a shoelace 14 that is coupled to the shoe body 12, and a lace adjuster 16 having features of the present invention that is selectively coupled to the shoelace 14 of the shoe 10.
- the shoe 10, including the shoe body 12 and the shoelace 14, can have any suitable design, shape and/or size to meet the specific desires and requirements of the user.
- the shoe 10 can be an athletic-type shoe that can be used by a user for running, walking, engaging in any of various athletic performances, or for any other chosen activity.
- the shoe 10 can be another type of shoe.
- the shoelace 14 includes a first lace end 18 having a first end tip 18A, and an opposed second lace end 20 having a second end tip 20A.
- the lace adjuster 16 can have any suitable design for purposes of enabling the user to quickly and easily adjust, tighten or loosen the shoelace 14 of the shoe 10.
- the lace adjuster 16 can be designed to include various features and limitations such as described in U.S. Patent Serial No. 8,181 ,320 B2 issued on May 22, 2012, and entitled “LACE ADJUSTER”, U.S. Patent Serial No. 10,512,304 B2 issued on December 24, 2019, and entitled “LACE ADJUSTER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE COVERS”, and/or U.S. Patent Serial No.
- the lace adjuster 16 can include an adjuster body 22 that is configured to be selectively coupled to the shoelace 14 of the shoe 10, and a lace end retainer 24 that is coupled to the adjuster body 22.
- the adjuster body 22 can include a first body member 26 and a second body member 28 that are movable relative to one another between an unlocked configuration wherein the lace adjuster 16 can effectively receive the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 of the shoelace 14, and a locked configuration wherein the lace adjuster 16 retains the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 so that the lace adjuster 16 is fixed in position and/or is inhibited from moving relative to the shoelace 14.
- the lace adjuster 16 can include more components or fewer components than those specifically illustrated in Figure 1 .
- the lace adjuster 16 is configured to be selectively coupled to the shoelace 14 when it is desired to quickly and easily adjust, tighten and/or loosen the shoelace 14 relative to the shoe body 12.
- the lace end retainer 24 is configured to selectively receive and securely retain the first lace end 18, e.g., at or near the first end tip 18A, and/or the second lace end 20, e.g., at or near the second end tip 20A, to inhibit the shoelace 14 from being a potential tripping hazard for the user or wearer of the shoe 10.
- the lace end retainer 24 is coupled to the adjuster body 22, e.g., to one of the first body member 26 and the second body member 28. Additionally, as provided herein, the lace end retainer 24 is configured to receive and securely retain the first lace end 18, e.g., at or near the first end tip 18A, and/or the second lace end 20, e.g., at or near the second end tip 20A, between the lace end retainer 24 and the adjuster body 22.
- the lace end retainer 24 is configured such that the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 are inhibited from being moved relative to the lace end retainer 24 and the adjuster body 22 when retained by the lace end retainer 24 by a force generated by a contact pressure of the lace end retainer 24 against a surface 22A of the adjuster body 22.
- the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 are inhibited from being moved relative to the lace end retainer 24 and the adjuster body 22 when retained by the lace end retainer 24 by effectively pinching the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 between the lace end retainer 24 and the surface 22A of the adjuster body 22.
- the lace end retainer 24 can be coupled to the adjuster body 22 in any suitable manner.
- the lace end retainer 24 is fixedly coupled to the adjuster body 22.
- the lace end retainer 24 is removably coupled to the adjuster body 22.
- the lace end retainer 24 can be configured such that the lace end retainer 24 extends partially around the adjuster body 22 when the lace end retainer 24 is coupled to the adjuster body 22.
- the lace end retainer 24 can be configured such that the lace end retainer 24 extends fully around the adjuster body 22 when the lace end retainer 24 is coupled to the adjuster body 22.
- the lace end retainer 24 can be formed from any suitable materials.
- the lace end retainer 24 is formed from a resilient material, e.g., rubber or another suitable elastic or resilient material.
- the lace end retainer 24 can be stretched at least slightly when the lace end retainer 24 is coupled to the adjuster body 22.
- the lace end retainer 24 is better able to exert a force onto the surface 22A of the adjuster body 22 based on a contact pressure between the lace end retainer 24 and the surface 22A of the adjuster body 22.
- the lace end retainer 24 is better able to pinch the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 between the lace end retainer 24 and the surface 22A of the adjuster body 22.
- the lace end retainer 24 can be formed from another suitable material.
- the lace end retainer 24 can have any suitable design for purposes of effectively receiving and retaining the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 between the lace end retainer 24 and the adjuster body 22.
- the lace end retainer 24 can include a retainer body 24A and a retainer aperture 24B that extends through the retainer body 24A.
- first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 can be retained between the lace end retainer 24 and the adjuster body 22 in any suitable manner and can be oriented in any suitable direction.
- first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 can extend through the retainer aperture 24B as the lace adjuster 16 is being initially coupled to the shoelace 14.
- first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 can again extend through the retainer aperture 24B before being retained between the lace end retainer 24 and the adjuster body 22.
- first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 can be positioned so as to extend fully under the retainer body 24A (i.e. and not back through the retainer aperture 24B) before being retained between the lace end retainer 24 and the adjuster body 22.
- first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 can extend and be retained between the lace end retainer 24 and the adjuster body 22 before the lace end 18, 20 extends in a generally outward direction through the retainer aperture 24B.
- the lace ends 18, 20 can extend between the lace end retainer 24 and the adjuster body 22 near or toward the top of the lace adjuster 16, near or toward the bottom of the lace adjuster 16, or near or toward both the top and the bottom of the lace adjuster 16.
- the lace end retainer 24 can be positioned such that the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 do not extend through the retainer aperture 24B as the lace adjuster 16 is being initially coupled to the shoelace 14.
- the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 can extend through the retainer aperture 24B before being retained between the lace end retainer 24 and the adjuster body 22, the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 can be positioned so as to extend fully under the retainer body 24A (i.e.
- the lace end retainer 24 can be designed without the retainer aperture 24B, and the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 can be positioned so as to extend at least partially, if not fully under the retainer body 24A while being retained between the lace end retainer 24 and the adjuster body 22.
- Figure 2A is a front perspective view of an embodiment of the lace adjuster 216.
- the lace adjuster 216 can be lightweight and water-resistant so that it is comfortable for the user and usable in various environments.
- the design of the lace adjuster 216 can be varied for purposes of enabling the user to quickly and easily adjust, tighten or loosen the shoelace 14 (illustrated in Figure 1) of the shoe 10 (illustrated in Figure 1 ). Additionally, the lace adjuster 216 can be further configured to inhibit the shoelace 14 from becoming a potential tripping hazard for the user or wearer of the shoe 10.
- the lace adjuster 216 includes an adjuster body 222 including a first body member 226 and a second body member 228, and a lace end retainer 224 that is coupled to the adjuster body 222.
- the adjuster body 222 i.e. the first body member 226 and the second body member 228, is movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the lace adjuster 216 can effectively receive the first lace end 18 (illustrated in Figure 1 ) and/or the second lace end 20 (illustrated in Figure 1 ) of the shoelace 14, and a locked configuration wherein the lace adjuster 216 retains the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 so that the lace adjuster 216 is fixed in position and/or is inhibited from moving relative to the shoelace 14.
- the adjuster body 222 can be configured such that the second body member 228 moves relative to the first body member 226 is a plunger-like manner as the adjuster body 222 is being moved between the unlocked configuration and the locked configuration.
- Figure 2A illustrates the lace adjuster 216 in the unlocked configuration.
- FIG. 2B is a front perspective view of a portion of the shoelace 14 (i.e. a portion of the first lace end 18 and the second lace end 20), and the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A. As shown in Figure 2B, the lace adjuster 216 is in the locked configuration.
- the second body member 228 has been moved relative to the first body member 226 such that the first lace end 18 and the second lace end 20 of the shoelace 14 can be effectively retained by the adjuster body 222, i.e. such that movement of the shoelace 14 is inhibited relative to the adjuster body 222.
- Figure 2C is a rear perspective view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A, the lace adjuster 216 again being shown in the unlocked configuration; and
- Figure 2D is a rear perspective view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A, the lace adjuster 216 again being shown in the locked configuration.
- the first body member 226 includes one or more front apertures 230 (two are illustrated, for example, in Figure 2A) and one or more rear apertures 232 (two are illustrated, for example, in Figure 2C), and the second body member 228 includes second apertures 234 (two are illustrated more clearly, for example, in Figure 2B).
- the adjuster body 222 and/or the body members 226, 228 are positioned in the unlocked configuration.
- the front apertures 230 and the rear apertures 232 of the first body member 226 are substantially aligned with and concentric with the second apertures 234 of the second body member 228.
- the first lace end 18 can be positioned to extend through one of the front apertures 230 of the first body member 226, through one of the second apertures 234 of the second body member 228, and through one of the rear apertures 232 of the first body member 226.
- the second lace end 20 can also be positioned to extend through one of the front apertures 230 of the first body member 226, through one of the second apertures 234 of the second body member 228, and through one of the rear apertures 232 of the first body member 226.
- the second body member 228 extends somewhat away from the first body member 226, and the front apertures 230 and the rear apertures 232 of the first body member 226 are not substantially aligned with or concentric with the second apertures 234 of the second body member 228.
- the first lace end 18 (illustrated in Figure 2B) and the second lace end 20 (illustrated in Figure 2B) of the shoe lace 14 can be effectively retained within the lace adjuster 216, i.e. such that the first lace end 18 and the second lace end 20 of the shoelace 14 are inhibited from moving relative to the adjuster body 222.
- the second body member 228 fits partly within and moves up and down (i.e. when the lace adjuster 216 is oriented vertically) relative to the first body member 226 in a plunger-like manner as the adjuster body 222 is moved between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration.
- the first body member 226 is open along a top and into an upper portion 226U of the first body member 226 and, as such, is designed to receive at least a portion of the second body member 228 within such open upper portion 226U and to allow the second body member 228 to move up and down over a movement range relative to and/or at least partially within the first body member 226, i.e. such that the first body member 226 and the second body member 228 and/or the adjuster body 222 as a whole can move between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration.
- the shape of the front apertures 230, the rear apertures 232, and the second apertures 234 can be varied as desired.
- the front apertures 230, the rear apertures 232, and/or the second apertures 234 can include one or more tooth-shaped projections 235 (see, for example, in Figure 2F) that can be utilized to more effectively retain the shoelace 14 when the lace adjuster 216 is in the locked configuration.
- the front apertures 230, the rear apertures 232, and/or the second apertures 234 can have another suitable design.
- the lace end retainer 224 is coupled to the adjuster body 222. Additionally, as provided herein, the lace end retainer 224 is specifically configured to inhibit the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 from being a potential tripping hazard by inhibiting the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 from being moved relative to the lace end retainer 224 and the adjuster body 222 when retained by the lace end retainer by a force generated by a contact pressure of the lace end retainer 224 against a surface 222A of the adjuster body 222.
- the lace end retainer 224 can have any suitable design and can be coupled to the adjuster body 222 in any suitable manner.
- the lace end retainer 224 can include a retainer body 224A and a retainer aperture 224B that extends through the retainer body 224A.
- the lace end retainer 224 can be positioned such that the retainer aperture 224B is substantially aligned with the front apertures 330 and the rear apertures 332 formed in the first body member 226 of the adjuster body 222 (and also substantially aligned with the second apertures 234 of the second body member 228 when the adjuster body 222 is in the unlocked configuration).
- the lace ends 18, 20 could also easily extend through the retainer aperture 224B.
- the first lace end 18 and/or the second lace end 20 can be positioned back through the retainer aperture 224B before being retained, e.g., pinched, between the retainer body 224A and the surface 222A of the adjuster body 222.
- the lace end retainer 224 can further include at least one first coupling member 224C, e.g., a coupling aperture that extends through retainer body 224A, with each of the at least one first coupling member 224C being configured to engage a second coupling member 236 of the adjuster body 222, e.g., a coupling projection that extends away from the adjuster body 222.
- the lace end retainer 224 can be configured to extend partially about the adjuster body 222 when the lace end retainer 224 is coupled to the adjuster body 222.
- the retainer body 224A can include two coupling apertures 224C, with each of the two coupling apertures 224C being positioned about a different second coupling member 236 that extends or projects away from the adjuster body 222.
- the lace end retainer 224 can be configured to extend fully about the adjuster body 222 when the lace end retainer 224 is coupled to the adjuster body 222.
- the retainer body 224A can include two coupling apertures 224C, with each of the two coupling apertures 224C being positioned about a single second coupling member 236 that extends or projects away from the adjuster body 222.
- the lace end retainer 224 can be configured to extend fully about the adjuster body 222 with a general loop-type design, such that the retainer body 224A does not need any coupling apertures 224C and there are no coupling members that extend or project away from the adjuster body 222. Yet alternatively, the lace end retainer 224 can be coupled to the adjuster body 222 in another suitable manner.
- the lace end retainer 224 can be removably coupled to the adjuster body 222, or the lace end retainer 224 can be fixedly coupled to the adjuster body 222.
- the lace end retainer 224 can be formed from any suitable materials.
- the lace end retainer 224 can be formed from a resilient material, e.g., rubber or another suitable elastic or resilient material.
- the lace end retainer 224 can be stretched at least slightly when the lace end retainer 224 is coupled to the adjuster body 222.
- the lace end retainer 224 is better able to exert a force onto the surface 222A of the adjuster body 222 based on a contact pressure between the lace end retainer 224 and the surface 222A of the adjuster body 222.
- the lace end retainer 224 can be formed from another suitable material.
- the lace adjuster 216 can further include a motion restrictor 238 that is coupled to and cantilevers away from the adjuster body 222.
- the motion restrictor 238 includes a first restrictor end 238A that is secured to the first body member 226 and a second restrictor end 238B that is spaced apart from and/or is not directly secured to the first body member 226.
- the motion restrictor 238 is designed similar to a spring-type clip, which is configured to extend underneath at least a portion of the shoelace 14 (illustrated in Figure 2B) so that at least a portion of the motion restrictor 238 is positioned substantially directly between the shoelace 14 and the shoe body 12 (illustrated in Figure 1 ) of the shoe 10 (illustrated in Figure 1 ).
- the lace adjuster 216 is inhibited from bouncing around and is held more firmly in position when coupled to the shoelace 14 and when the user is engaging in various types of activities.
- Figure 2E is a top view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A. Additionally, Figure 2F is a cutaway view of the lace adjuster 216 taken on line F-F in Figure 2E, the lace adjuster 216 being shown in the unlocked configuration; and Figure 2G is a comparable sectional view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A, the lace adjuster 216 being shown in the locked configuration. As shown, Figures 2E-2G illustrate certain additional features or components that can be included in certain embodiments of the lace adjuster 216.
- Figures 2F and 2G illustrate certain additional aspects of the movement of the lace adjuster 216, i.e. the relative movement of the first body member 226 and the second body member 228 of the adjuster body 222, between the unlocked configuration and the locked configuration.
- the first body member 226 and the second body member 228 are resiliently coupled to one another with one or more resilient members 240 (only one is illustrated in this example).
- the resilient member 240 is connected to and extends between the first body member 226 and the second body member 228 to enable the adjuster body 222 to resiliently move between the unlocked configuration and the locked configuration.
- each of the first body member 226 and the second body member 228 can include a member receiver (not shown) that is adapted to receive and retain a portion of the resilient member 240 in order to secure the resilient member 240 to the first body member 226 and the second body member 228, respectively.
- the resilient member 240 can be connected to the first body member 226 and/or the second body member 228 in another suitable manner.
- the design of the resilient member 240 can be varied depending on the requirements of the lace adjuster 216.
- the resilient member 240 is a spring.
- the resilient member 240 is a stiff spring that can hold the first body member 226 and the second body member 228 substantially straight relative to one another to ease the movement of the body members 226, 228 between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration.
- the resilient member 240 can be another piece of resilient material.
- the resilient member 240 urges the second body member 228 up and/or away relative to the first body member 226 so that the adjuster body 222 is urged and/or biased toward the locked configuration.
- the resilient member 240 can be designed to urge the second body member 228 within the first body member 226 so that the adjuster body 222 is urged and/or biased toward the unlocked configuration.
- the lace adjuster 216 would further require a locking mechanism (not illustrated) that would maintain the first body member 226 and the second body member 228 in the locked configuration.
- the resilient member 240 is either extended or compressed as the first body member 226 and the second body member 228 are moved between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration.
- the lace adjuster 216 can further include a stop (not shown) that inhibits and/or stops relative movement between the body members 226, 228 so that the body members 226, 228 are inhibited from moving beyond the desired positioning for the body members 226, 228 when in the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration. It is appreciated that in such embodiments the stop can be positioned in different manners depending on in which direction the resilient member 240 is biased.
- the lace adjuster 216 can further include a guide system (not shown) that guides relative movement between the first body member 226 and the second body member 228 as the adjuster body 222 is moved between the unlocked configuration and the locked configuration.
- the guide system can have any suitable design that enables controlled relative movement between the first body member 226 and the second body member 228 as the adjuster body 222 is moved between the unlocked configuration and the locked configuration.
- the lace adjuster 216 can be designed without a specific guide system.
- the relative movement between the body members 226, 228 can be guided through use of the stiff spring as the resilient member 240.
- the lace adjuster 216 can further include a feedback assembly 242, e.g., including a sensor assembly 244 and/or an image capturing assembly 246, that is coupled to the adjuster body 222.
- the feedback assembly 242 is positioned substantially within a body cavity 248 that is formed within the adjuster body 222.
- the body cavity 248 can be provided in the form of a sealed and/or water-resistant chamber that can be utilized to provide greater protection from the surrounding environment for the feedback assembly 242.
- the body cavity 248 can be formed, at least in part, within and/or adjacent to the first body member 226.
- the body cavity 248 can be formed, at least in part, between the first body member 226 and the second body member 228 of the adjuster body 222.
- the feedback assembly 242 can be positioned on, coupled to and/or incorporated within the lace adjuster 216 in another suitable manner.
- the adjuster body 222 can further include a separator 229, e.g., a separation wall, that can be used to isolate the body cavity 248, within which the feedback assembly 242 is retained, from the open upper portion 226U of the first body member 226, within which the second body member 228 moves during movement between the unlocked configuration and the locked configuration.
- a separator 229 e.g., a separation wall
- the feedback assembly 242 is usable by the user to provide statistical data and/or images of the user, e.g., during an athletic performance, in order to effectively gauge various aspects of their athletic performance.
- the lace adjuster 216 that includes such a feedback assembly 242 can be designed such as is illustrated and described in U.S. Patent Serial No. 10,595,581 B2 issued on March 24, 2020, and entitled “LACE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING FEEDBACK ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN VISUALIZING AND MEASURING ATFILETIC PERFORMANCE”, which has, to the extent allowable, been incorporated herein in its entirety. More specifically, in some embodiments, the feedback assembly 242 can be substantially similar in design and function to the feedback assembly that is incorporated within the lace adjuster illustrated and described in U.S. Patent Serial No. 10,595,581 B2.
- the sensor assembly 244 can be uniquely designed to sense various performance characteristics, which can be subsequently utilized to provide an athlete or user who is using the sensor assembly 244, i.e. in conjunction with the lace adjuster 216, with statistical data and/or performance measurables that enable the athlete to effectively gauge various aspects of their athletic performance.
- the sensor assembly 244 can include one or more sensors 244A that can be effectively utilized to sense various performance characteristics of the user, which can be subsequently utilized to generate usable statistical data and/or performance measurables for the user.
- the one or more sensors 244A can include one or more two-axis accelerometers, a three-axis accelerometer, a gyrometer (or gyroscope) and/or another type of rate sensor, and/or a magnetometer. Additionally and/or alternatively, the one or more sensors 244A can include additional appropriate sensor types.
- the sensor assembly 244 can provide statistical data that relates to substantially horizontal movements of the athlete, substantially vertical movements of the athlete, angular and/or rotational movements of the athlete, and/or energy and force expenditures by the athlete during the performance of an athletic activity.
- the sensor assembly 244 can provide the athlete with statistical data related to number of steps taken, total distance traveled, distance traveled per step (i.e. stride length), speed of travel, horizontal burst (i.e.
- the sensor assembly 244 can further provide the athlete with other desired statistical data. Further, the statistical data that is provided by the sensor assembly 244 can be subsequently utilized by the athlete to tailor their training programs and schedules with the goal of ultimately improving their athletic performance. Moreover, the athlete can further compare the statistical data gathered during different and/or subsequent athletic performances to better evaluate any changes of performance measurables.
- any and all of the performance characteristics measured and/or sensed by the one or more sensors 244A can be combined in any suitable manner to enable the generation of various statistical data and/or performance measurables for the athlete during the performance of an athletic activity or event.
- the athlete may desire to provide certain input information, such as the height and weight of the athlete.
- the athlete may manually input such information as height and weight into the sensor assembly 244 via a remote device 249 (illustrated as a box that is not to scale), such as a smartphone, a smart watch, a tablet, a computer, and/or any other suitable computing device.
- information such as the height and weight of the athlete can be provided to the sensor assembly 244 in another suitable manner. This information can further be utilized to see the effects of people’s height and weight on the performance data. Additionally, it is appreciated that any statistical data related to energy expended and/or force expended can require information such as the weight of the athlete in order for such statistical data to be accurately generated.
- the sensor assembly 244 can additionally and/or alternatively include one or more locational sensors 244B, e.g., GPS sensors, for providing accurate and precise locational information that can be used by the individual wearing the lace adjuster 216.
- locational sensors 244B e.g., GPS sensors
- the GPS sensors 244B can be utilized for purposes of navigation and/or the GPS sensors 244B can be utilized for purposes of tracking movements of the user. With such applications, the individual wearing the lace adjuster 216 always knows where he or she is, as well as where he or she needs to go to reach any desired destination.
- the GPS sensors 244B can be utilized to inhibit the person wearing the lace adjuster 216 from getting lost and/or to enable the wearer to follow a prescribed trail, e.g., during an adventure race or when exploring the wilderness.
- the GPS sensors 244B can offer a sense of security for someone, e.g., a parent or guardian, who is charged with care for and/or monitoring of the individual wearing the lace adjuster 216.
- the locational information from the GPS sensors 244B can be wirelessly transmitted to the remote device 249 so that the user and/or the parent or guardian can always have the accurate and precise locational information of the person wearing the lace adjuster 216.
- the GPS sensors 244B can be used to track the movement of the user. For example, the route ran or biked can be recorded and stored for future analysis. Other information, such as time and altitude can also be recorded and stored for future analysis.
- the GPS sensors 244B can be utilized in conjunction with additional GPS sensors or beacons that are positioned remotely from the lace adjuster 216, e.g., that are positioned on or near an athletic field or court, to more precisely and accurately provide locational information for the user.
- the image capturing assembly 246, such as a digital camera in some embodiments, can be configured and/or positioned to provide the user with unique viewpoints from which the user is able to visualize and/or evaluate various aspects of their athletic performance. For example, in different embodiments, depending upon the specific positioning and orientation of the image capturing assembly 246 during use, the user is able to effectively capture, review and analyze images (e.g., still images and/or video images) of themselves demonstrating unique perspectives and angles of their athletic performance.
- the image capturing assembly 246 can provide low resolution or high resolution images or video (and sound).
- the images or video can be transmitted via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB port. In certain embodiments, the images or video can be transmitted for a TV broadcast during a performance or game.
- the image capturing assembly 246 can be controlled by a button on the lace adjuster 216 or it can be remotely controlled.
- the image capturing assembly 246 can be directed in a generally upward or outward direction from the shoe 10 (illustrated in Figure 1) to capture the desired images or video. With such design, the user may be able to gather unique insights into their athletic performance, which would not otherwise be available from remote positioning of an image capturing assembly. Alternatively, the image capturing assembly 246 can be directed in a different direction. In certain embodiments, the direction of where the image capturing assembly 246 is directed can be controlled and/or adjusted by the user, and/or can be controlled remotely by another individual. [0084] Additionally, in some embodiments, the adjuster body 222 can include an imaging aperture 250 (illustrated in Figure 2A) through which the image capturing assembly 246 is able to capture images of the user during use.
- the feedback assembly 242 is able to provide more precise, accurate and clear sensed information from the sensor assembly 244 and images from the image capturing assembly 246.
- any information from the feedback assembly 242, i.e. from the sensor assembly 244 and/or the image capturing assembly 246, can be downloaded or transmitted into the remote device 249 in any suitable manner.
- the information from the feedback assembly 242, i.e. from the sensor assembly 244 and/or the image capturing assembly 246, can be downloaded or transmitted into the remote device 249 via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or another suitable connection.
- any such information from the feedback assembly 242 can be downloaded or transmitted to the remote device 249 wirelessly or via a wired connection.
- the remote device 249 can include a receiver 249A (illustrated as a box), a transmitter 249B (illustrated as a box), a controller 249C (illustrated as a box), a storage device 249D (illustrated as a box), and a lace adjuster application 249E (illustrated as a box) that allows the remote device 249 to interact with, receive information from, update, and/or control the lace adjuster 216 remotely.
- the user can view any associated data that was generated during the athletic performance from any of the components of the feedback assembly 242.
- the feedback assembly 242 can also include one or more of a storage device 242A (illustrated as a box in phantom, and which is used for storing the data sensed and/or captured by the feedback assembly 242), a transmitter 242B (illustrated as a box in phantom, and which is used for transmitting the data sensed and/or captured by the feedback assembly 242 to the remote device 249), a receiver 242C (illustrated as a box in phantom, and which is used for receiving data), and a controller 242D (illustrated as a box in phantom, and which is used for processing the data sensed and/or captured by the feedback assembly 242).
- a storage device 242A illustrated as a box in phantom, and which is used for storing the data sensed and/or captured by the feedback assembly 242
- a transmitter 242B illustrated as a box in phantom, and which is used for transmitting the data sensed and/or captured by the feedback assembly 242 to
- the controller 242D can include one or more program algorithms that can be effectively utilized to convert the performance characteristics as measured and/or sensed by the one or more sensors 244A into usable statistical data for the athlete.
- the controller 242D can include one or more circuits and/or processors.
- the program algorithms can be varied depending on the particular statistical data that is desired.
- the controller 242D can be alternatively or additionally included within the remote device 249.
- a separate storage device, transmitter and controller can be included for and/or within each of the sensor assembly 244 and the image capturing assembly 246.
- a common storage device, transmitter and controller can be included for both of the sensor assembly 244 and the image capturing assembly 246.
- a power source 242E (illustrated as a box in phantom) can be included to provide necessary power for both the sensor assembly 244 and the image capturing assembly 246 of the feedback assembly 242; or a separate power source can be included for each of the sensor assembly 244 and the image capturing assembly 246 of the feedback assembly 242.
- the power source 242E can include one or more batteries.
- the one or more batteries can be selectively recharged via a connector port 252 (illustrated in Figure 2I). Additionally, or in the alternative, the connector port 252 can be used for other suitable purposes.
- Figure 2H is a front perspective view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A.
- FIG. 2I is another front perspective view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A.
- the lace adjuster 216 includes a port cover 254 that is coupled to the adjuster body 222, and that can be selectively opened to reveal the connector port 252 that is usable for charging the power source 242E (illustrated, for example, in Figure 2F), or for transmitting information from the feedback assembly 242 (illustrated, for example, in Figure 2F) to the remote device 249 (illustrated, for example, in Figure 2F), such as a smartphone, a smart watch, a tablet, a computer, and/or any other suitable computing device.
- the power source 242E illustrated, for example, in Figure 2F
- the remote device 249 illustrated, for example, in Figure 2F
- a smartphone such as a smartphone, a smart watch, a tablet, a computer, and/or any other suitable computing device.
- Figure 2J is still another front perspective view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A.
- Figure 2J illustrates an additional feature of the lace adjuster 216, i.e. the selective coupling of an adjuster cover plate 256 to the first body member 226 so as to form a portion of the adjuster body 222.
- the adjuster cover plate 256 can include a design so as to give the lace adjuster 216 a more interesting appearance.
- the adjuster cover plate 256 can be interchangeable with other alternative adjuster cover plates so that the lace adjuster 216 can have any desired design as included within the adjuster cover plate 256.
- the adjuster cover plate 256 can be selectively attached to and detached from the first body member 226 and/or the adjuster body 222 in any suitable manner.
- the adjuster cover plate 256 can include a first attachment member 258 that is configured to selectively engage a second attachment member 260 that is coupled to and/or included within the first body member 226 or another portion of the adjuster body 222.
- the first attachment member 258 can include a hook-type element that is configured to engage a groove-type element of the second attachment member 260.
- the first attachment member 258 can include a groove-type member that is configured to be engaged by a hook-type member of the second attachment member 260.
- the first attachment member 258 and/or the second attachment member 260 can have another suitable design.
- the adjuster cover plate 256 can include two first attachment members 258 and the first body member 226 (or other portion of the adjuster body 222) can include two second attachment members 260 so that the adjuster cover plate 256 is selectively attachable to the first body member 226 and/or the adjuster body 222 on two spaced apart locations, e.g., on opposing sides of the adjuster body 222. Additionally, it is further appreciated that the adjuster cover plate 256 can be attached to the adjuster body 222, e.g., to the first body member 226, at more than one place on each side of the adjuster body 222.
- the adjuster cover plate 256 can be attached to the first body member 226 at one place on one side of the adjuster body 222, and the adjuster cover plate 256 can be attached to the first body member 226 at two spaced apart places on the other side of the adjuster body 222.
- the adjuster cover plate 256 can be hingedly coupled to the adjuster body 222 on one side of the adjuster cover plate 256.
- the adjuster cover plate 256 can be moved relative to the adjuster body 222, e.g., similar to the opening of a door, to provide access to the feedback assembly 242 (illustrated in Figure 2F) that is positioned substantially within the body cavity 248 (illustrated in Figure 2F), and which in certain embodiments can be defined between the first body member 226 and the adjuster cover plate 256.
- the feedback assembly 242 can be coupled to, or positioned on and/or substantially adjacent to the adjuster cover plate 256.
- the lace adjuster 216 that includes such interchangeable adjuster cover plates 256 can be designed such as is illustrated and described in U.S. Patent Serial No. 10,512,304 B2 issued on December 24, 2019, and entitled “LACE ADJUSTER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE COVERS”, which has, to the extent allowable, been incorporated herein in its entirety.
- the lace adjuster 216 can further include a light assembly (not shown) including one or more lights (not shown), e.g., LED lights, that can be mounted on and/or positioned substantially adjacent to the adjuster cover plate 256 or another component of the lace adjuster 216.
- the lights can be coupled to the adjuster cover plate 256 and/or can be positioned such that the lights can shine and/or extend through one or more light apertures (not shown) in the adjuster cover plate 256.
- Such lights can also be positioned so as to more effectively and dramatically draw attention to the design on the adjuster cover plate 256 and/or to provide desired lighting for someone using the lace adjuster 216 in less favorable lighting situations, e.g., at night. Additionally and/or alternatively, the light assembly, i.e. the lights, can be positioned in a different area of the lace adjuster 216.
- Figures 2K-2R illustrate certain additional views of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A, and thus provide different vantage points of various features and components of the lace adjuster 216.
- Figure 2K is a rear perspective view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A
- Figure 2L is another rear perspective view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A
- Figure 2M is a bottom view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A
- Figure 2N is another bottom view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A
- Figure 20 is a side view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A
- Figure 2P is a front view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A
- Figure 2Q is another side view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A
- Figure 2R is a rear view of the lace adjuster 216 illustrated in Figure 2A.
- FIG 3 is a simplified top view of an area 370 that is usable by a user of the lace adjuster 216 (illustrated in Figure 2A).
- the lace adjuster 216 can include a feedback assembly 242 (illustrated in Figure 2F) that can include a locational sensor such as a GPS sensor within a sensor assembly 244 (illustrated in Figure 2F) in order to provide locational and/or tracking information for the user.
- a locational sensor such as a GPS sensor within a sensor assembly 244 (illustrated in Figure 2F)
- it can be desired to include more than one or more additional sensors 372, e.g., two, three, or four sensors, that are spaced apart from one another and positioned near the area 370. In such arrangement, the overall system is better able to determine and track the actual precise location of the lace adjuster 216.
- the type of area 370 can vary.
- the area 370 can be an athletic field such as a football or soccer field; a court such as a tennis or basketball court; or another type of area 370.
- the user of the lace adjuster 216 can be participating in an event in the area 370, and the one or more sensor 372 can be used to improve the locational information of the lace adjuster 216.
- the area 370 can include two additional sensors 372.
- the lace adjuster 216 can include a GPS sensor.
- each additional sensor 372 can include a GPS sensor to determine the location of these additional sensors 372.
- the GPS information from these sensor(s) 372 can be relayed to the lace adjuster 216 and/or to the remote device 249 to improve the measurement information of the lace adjuster 216.
- the lace adjuster 216 can be electrically connected via WI-FI or Bluetooth to the additional sensors 372.
- the additional sensors 372 can be used to monitor the relative position of the lace adjuster 216 over time.
- the additional sensors 372 can include one or more systems that monitor the relative position of the lace adjuster 216 over time, or generate signals that can be used by the lace adjuster 216 to monitor position.
- the additional sensors 372 can generate GPS signals which can be utilized by the lace adjuster 216 to provide more accurate and precise locational and tracking information for the user of the lace adjuster 216. It is appreciated that the sensors 372 can be positioned in any suitable manner relative to the athletic field, e.g., on and/or near the athletic field 370, in order to provide such information for the user. Additionally, as shown, the sensors 372 will typically be provided in fixed positions relative to the athletic field 370. Thus, during use, each of the sensors 372 can provide precise, locational and/or tracking information. The sensors 372 can also be electronically linked to one another and/or can communicate with one another, e.g., wirelessly or with a wired connection.
- each of the sensor(s) 372 can communicate, i.e. wirelessly in any suitable manner, with the locational sensor, e.g., the GPS sensor, within the sensor assembly 244 and/or the feedback assembly 242 as the user moves on or about the athletic field 370.
- the locational sensor e.g., the GPS sensor
- the GPS sensor within the sensor assembly 244 and/or the feedback assembly 242 of the lace adjuster 216 on the shoelace 14 (illustrated in Figure 1 ) of the shoe 10 (illustrated in Figure 1 ) of the user
- precise locational and/or tracking information of the user can be known at all times when the user is using the athletic field 370.
- the user can obtain desired information regarding statistical data, e.g., during an athletic performance, in order to effective gauge various aspects of their athletic performance.
- statistical data e.g., during an athletic performance
- one or more features of any one embodiment can be combined with one or more features of one or more of the other embodiments, provided that such combination satisfies the intent of the present invention.
- a number of exemplary aspects and embodiments of a lace adjuster 16 have been shown and disclosed herein above, those of skill in the art will recognize certain modifications, permutations, additions and sub-combinations thereof. It is therefore intended that the lace adjuster assembly 12 shall be interpreted to include all such modifications, permutations, additions and sub-combinations as are within their true spirit and scope, and no limitations are intended to the details of construction or design herein shown.
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