Lace tightening device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lace tightening device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is an opposite, inverted side view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a lace tightening device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D758061
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 8, 2014
Date of Patent: Jun 7, 2016
Assignee: Boa Technology, Inc. (Denver, CO)
Inventor: Eric Whewell (Denver, CO)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth J Oswecki
Application Number: 29/501,747
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D2/978