Patents by Inventor Luck Nwoko

Luck Nwoko 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).

  • Spring actuated fastening device with width/tension adjustment capacity
    Patent number: 5050915
    Abstract: A fastening device for bags, luggages and other receptacles with width/tension adjustment capacity incorporated within the engagement structure of the fastener is disclosed. The fastening device comprises a u-shaped casing and pairs of opposing spring actuated catches which engage with a rigid depressant member of a keeper unit in a coupling or locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Inventor: Luck Nwoko
  • Hook-type speed fastening device with optional integrated, adjustable width, adjustable tension, eyelet capacity
    Patent number: 4970763
    Abstract: An improved hook-type speed fastening device with an optional, integrated, adjustable width, adjustable tension capacity is disclosed. In the main, the fastening device includes an inner eyelet-bearing head with a novel communicating outer loop, and a lace receiving slot. In an additional embodiment, a substantial linear format with serialized eyelets is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Inventor: Luck Nwoko
  • Enhanced speed lacing device with an integrated adjustable width, adjustable tension system
    Patent number: 4916833
    Abstract: An athletic shoe with an adjustable width, adjustable tension lacing device incorporated within a speedlace format is disclosed. The fastening device includes an eyelet-bearing body with two integrated eyelets, two communicating V-shaped notches which provides a unique mode of lace introduction, and oblique, upward placed guide grooves on the wide shoelace openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Inventor: Luck Nwoko