Patents by Inventor Philippe Kleinmann

Philippe Kleinmann 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).

  • Device for retaining and/or blocking shoelaces in particular for sport shoes
    Patent number: 6338186
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for retaining and/or blocking shoelaces, for sport shoes in particular. The device is in the shape of a tube portion (10), with two parts (11, 12) articulated about a hinge (13), that can be locked in the closed position and unlocked to allow for the insertion or removal of the shoelace in the shape of a bundle. The device is fastened by at least one fastening means to a part integral with the shoe, for instance to a shoelace passing through at least two holes (15, 16, 17, 18) formed in at least one (12) of the two parts of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Inventor: Philippe Kleinmann