Patents by Inventor Arthur J. Smaragdas

Arthur J. Smaragdas 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).

  • Fastening conversion system for a shoe
    Patent number: 5412852
    Abstract: A fastening conversion system is provided for a shoe having a throat with a set of spaced apart eyelets on each side of the throat, which consists of a closure member. A device is for securing the closure member to the first set of the spaced apart eyelets. A first portion of a releasing retainer is affixed to the closure member. A second portion of the releasing retainer is also provided. An apparatus is for securing the second portion of the releasing retainer to the second set of the spaced apart eyelets. When the closure member is placed in a closed position over the throat of the shoe, the first portion of the releasing retainer will engage with the second portion of the releasing retainer, to help keep the shoe on a foot of a person wearing the shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Inventor: Arthur J. Smaragdas