Patents by Inventor Gerhard E. Gessner

Gerhard E. Gessner 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).

  • Shoelace securing system
    Patent number: 5158428
    Abstract: A shoelace retaining system for securing individual free ends of shoelaces after the shoelaces have been tightened on the shoe, with a quick and easy engagable and disengageable retaining means. The shoelace retaining means has an open slot on one side that allows insertion of the shoelace along its length into the retaining portion, for tightening of the shoelace by pulling the shoelace relative to the retaining device in one direction. Easy release of the shoelace is accomplished by merely pulling the shoelace outwardly through the slot and away from the retaining portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Inventors: Gerhard E. Gessner, Jeremiah S. Sullivan