Patents by Inventor Jennifer Kopcienski

Jennifer Kopcienski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Shoe lace fastener and system
    Patent number: 9642418
    Abstract: A lace fastener for an article of footwear has at least an upper and a lower half attached by a spring, screw or similar mechanism. The lace fastener has at least one display face that may have the name, color, logo, etc. of the user's choosing. The lace fastener is adhered to the outer portion of the article of footwear, preferably near the top of the article of footwear. Once the article of footwear is laced, the laces are pulled through the lace fastener and the upper half is closed securing the laces in place. The laces may then be pulled through lace holders around the article of footwear in order to hold the laces neatly in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Inventor: Jennifer Kopcienski
  • Shoe Lace Fastener and System
    Publication number: 20150089780
    Abstract: A lace fastener for an article of footwear has at least an upper and a lower half attached by a spring, screw or similar mechanism. The lace fastener has at least one display face that may have the name, color, logo, etc. of the user's choosing. The lace fastener is adhered to the outer portion of the article of footwear, preferably near the top of the article of footwear. Once the article of footwear is laced, the laces are pulled through the lace fastener and the upper half is closed securing the laces in place. The laces may then be pulled through lace holders around the article of footwear in order to hold the laces neatly in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Jennifer Kopcienski