Abstract: A deployable corral system for any upright wall, including a wall of a transport trailer, provides a readily deployable corral along the trailer, and is readily stowable along the trailer in a retracted configuration for travel. The corral includes a pair of spaced-apart and extendable corral rails with a pivoting cross-rail extending from the distal end of each extendable corral rail. When the extendable corral rails are extended the cross-rails are spaced from an exterior side of the livestock trailer, and when the extendable corral rails are retracted the cross-rail is positioned near an upright wall of the trailer. The deployable corral system optionally includes a manual deployment assist system to assist a user during deployment and stowage of the corral. Additional features may include a deployable shade awning, a deployable trough, and extendable vertical support stands.

Abstract: A multicolored aglet connected to a shoelace has a unit slice, a pattern layer, and a white background layer. The unit slice is formed into two aglet bodies that are respectively sheathed on two ends of the shoelace, and has a mounting portion. The mounting portion of the unit slice is stuck to an outer side of the unit slice. The pattern layer is printed on and covers the inner side of the unit slice excluding the mounting portion, and is located between the unit slice and the shoelace. The white background layer is printed on the pattern layer and is located between the pattern layer and the shoelace. A method for producing the multicolored aglet is also provided.

Abstract: A shoelace includes a cord having two ends, two aglets, one at each end of the cord, and two or more magnets integrated within the shoelace.

Abstract: A slip-resistant shoelace is provided. The shoelace includes an external tube and a core. The external tube is woven with textiles and formed with a cavity and has a substantially constant outer diameter. The core is disposed in the cavity and woven with textile threads including at least one first textile thread and second textile threads. The at least one first textile thread includes combining sections and interval sections arranged axially at intervals, and the second textile threads are woven and entangled with each combining sections to form an enlarged portion, wherein the outer diameter of each enlarged portion is larger than that of each interval section, and the outer diameter of each enlarged portion is smaller than the inner diameter of the external tube. Therefore, because of the enlarged portions, it can prevent knot slipping and maintain smooth appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoelace which passes through the eyelets formed on a shoe and both ends of which are knotted after such passage, wherein the portions of the shoelace that need to be drawn during shoelace tying or after the shoelace has been knotted, in order to tighten the knot which might otherwise become loose, can be visually checked.

Abstract: A fastening apparatus designed to provide a simple, fast and yet inexpensive way to tying two objects together is disclosed. The fastening apparatus comprises a coupling device with at least one fringe extended outwardly from its outer surface, a frame having a cavity for receiving the coupling device and a retaining ring with plurality of protruding teeth at the inner edge. The retaining ring is fittingly supported by an inner rim of the frame. Thereby when, during operation, the outwardly extended fringe of the coupling device interacts with the protruding teeth of the retaining ring, the coupling device is firmly latched onto the frame.

Abstract: This invention is a shoelace retainer ring, ball, clamp, and/or shell device of any desired shape, material and color which is fitted onto a shoelace and permits the user to enjoy fast and secure tying of shoelaces and expedient unknotting. Thus, this invention: (1) enables adults and children to tie shoelaces in a manner that allows knot-free tied shoelaces through a knot-free enablement device and (2) enables adults to locate missing children and handicapped persons using the invention through an included GPS device. The invention can be built directly onto the shoelace or be a separate device that clamps onto the shoelace. Said device can be made from any appropriate material (such as high-quality plastics), and formed to any desired shape, color, and decorum, and allows for reflective qualities or to be lit for safety. Additionally, it can but does not necessarily require an included electronic GPS device.

Abstract: The invention relates to the joining together of laces and laces with detachable applications and, in particular, to lace systems (100) for exchanging laces, joining parts especially suitable for this purpose and the attachment of applications to such an exchangeable lace. Such a lace system allows guided laces to be exchanged and comprises a device (110) with a lace guide (112), wherein the device is at least part of a shoe (182), a garment (184), a rucksack (186) or a bag (188). Furthermore, such a lace system comprises a first lace (120), which is guided in the lace guide and has a joining part (122), and a second lace (140), which has a joining part (142), wherein the first and second laces can be joined by means of the joining parts and the joining parts have a diameter that is not substantially any greater than the diameter of the first lace or the lace guide, such that the laces joined by means of the joining parts can be pulled through the lace guide together with the joined joining parts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved shoe lace comprised of a plurality of bendable support elements permanently held within a limp material at each of the two end tips by a sleeve, whereby the lace enables children, and persons with physical disabilities, to more easily tie their shoes, as well as staying tied while wearing the improved shoe laces.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a lace tip includes: A glue layer, a pattern layer and a transparent layer are stacked in sequence on a predetermined location of a lace body. A surface of the pattern layer includes a plurality of first portions and a plurality of second portions which are alternately arranged on the pattern layer. The glue layer, the pattern layer and the transparent layer are fixed in sequence on the predetermined location of the lace body by thermal pressing. A plurality of concave portions and a plurality of convex portions are formed on a surface of the transparent layer which are alternately arranged on the surface of the transparent layer, so that the concave portions or the convex portions can refract light through the first portions and the second portions in accordance with changes of user's view angle.

Abstract: A lace tip for connecting on an end of a lace, and the lace tip includes a lace holding portion and an elastic portion. The lace holding portion is made of hard plastic and includes a sidewall, a closed end and an open end, wherein the sidewall defines an inner channel between the closed end and the open end, and the inner channel communicates with the open end through which the end of the lace is held in the inner channel. The elastic portion is made of soft rubber and is connected to the lace holding portion by an engaging effect to cover at least a segment of the lace holding portion.

Abstract: An enhanced aglet that can be attached to original aglets, or used as a replacement aglet. The enhanced aglet can be in the shape of an animal, cartoon character, symbol or logo. Attractive characters and rounded shapes make seeing and grasping the ends of a shoelace with the present invention easier, especially for older and younger hands. An attachment means within the enhanced aglet is designed to latch onto the original aglet of the shoelace, and allow for pulling and tugging of the shoelace. The attachment means also allows the enhanced aglet to be attached to shoelaces that no longer have their original aglets.

Abstract: An end piece for the end of a lace, string, filament or the like flexible article. The end piece includes a tube into which the end of the lace or the like is installed. A pin passes through and across the tube and pierces or traps the end of the flexible article in the tube. A decoration may be applied on the pin. A decoration support may be supported on the pin. The decoration support may have the form of a pivotable bridle attached on the ends of the pin. The bridle is supported to the tube by pintles. The pin passes through one pintle and into the other arm of the bridle.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an improved shoelace ornamental apparatus is provided having a first substantially permanent apparatus attached to the tip of the shoelace and the ornamental device with an attachment means designed to engage the first permanent apparatus. The attachment means preferable consists of a screw means, but alternately can consist of a magnetic or press-fit means, snap clip or other retaining means. The body of the shoelace ornamental apparatus can be shaped as desired, such as the shape of an object or the face of a cartoon character. Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a lace decorating device which can be readily applied to and removed from the tip or ends of a shoelace. Another object of the invention is to provide a lace decorating device that permits the manufacture in a variety of shapes and configurations and readily interchangeably mounted on the tip of the shoelaces.

Abstract: An end piece for the end of a lace, string, filament or the like flexible article. The end piece includes a tube into which the end of the lace or the like is installed. A pin passes through and across the tube and pierces or traps the end of the flexible article in the tube. A decoration may be applied on the pin. A decoration support may be supported on the pin. The decoration support may have the form of a pivotable bridle attached on the ends of the pin. The bridle is supported to the tube by pintles. The pin passes through one pintle and into the other arm of the bridle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ornamental shoelace accessory for decorating shoes and sneakers Ornaments and charms can be securely and removably attached to the shoelace tip while has been adapted to receive the removable and interchangeable charms and ornaments. The accessory device of the present invention enables the removable and interchangeable charms to be also added to a standard shoelace.

Abstract: A device for attachment of an end part (2) of a shoelace comprises an elongated member (3) having therein a passageway (4) through which the shoelace can be inserted. Said elongated member (3) comprises an opening (5) in an end for receiving the end part (2) of the shoelace, wherein the passageway (4) for the shoelace extends over said opening (5) and is arranged so that when the shoelace has been inserted in the passageway (4) and the end part (2) of the inserted shoelace has been folded back and inserted in said opening (5), the shoelace can be pulled to tighten a part (6) of the shoelace in the passageway (4) over the opening (5) such that said part (6) of the shoelace is held firmly against the end part (2) of the shoelace in said opening (5).

Abstract: A stretchable string (100) having a first cross sectional diameter at rest and a second smaller cross sectional diameter when stretched. An aglet (200) positioned on the string. The aglet has an inner cross sectional diameter that is smaller than the cross sectional diameter of the string at rest and approximate to the cross sectional diameter of the string when it is sufficiently elongated. The aglet is moved along the string when the string is sufficiently elongated. The aglet can be repositioned along the string by stretching the string such that the diameter of the string is approximate to the inner diameter of the aglet. Excess string can then be removed.

Abstract: A clasp particularly for a cord or lace. The clasp can be used in connection with shoe laces or tightening cords for various garments, for example. The clasp has a male portion and a female portion having mutual connecting structures. Each of the male and female portions has a structure for connecting to an associated end of the cord/lace, and the male and female portions have complementary guiding structures so as to facilitate their engagement/disengagement.

Abstract: Enhanced lace tightening system including a plurality of apertures extending through the main body of a shoelace and smoothly finished end caps allowing unimpeded passage therethrough. A process includes a finishing step whereby end caps are generated without frayed edges to facilitate passage of the same through apertures to position appropriate aspects of the laces rapidly in a position from whence little tension loss occurs when properly disposed. Products by the process incorporate silicone, metallic elements, and related enhancements providing specifically improved shoelaces for any number of applications for a stated goal of drawing and fixing together two opposite edges.

Abstract: An article of clothing includes flexible clothing sheet material having first and second sheet material ends which separate to pass a portion of a wearer body into and out of the article of clothing; and first and second magnetic fasteners which are magnetically attracted to each other and are secured to respective first and second sheet material ends for releasibly securing the sheet material ends together and thus securing the article of clothing around a portion of the wearer body.

Abstract: A clasp particularly for a cord or lace. The clasp can be used in connection with shoe laces or tightening cords for various garments, for example. The clasp has a male portion and a female portion having mutual connecting structures. Each of the male and female portions has a structure for connecting to an associated end of the cord/lace, and the male and female portions have complementary guiding structures so as to facilitate their engagement/disengagement.

Abstract: A stretchable string (100) having a first cross sectional diameter at rest and a second smaller cross sectional diameter when stretched. An aglet (200) positioned on the string. The aglet has an inner cross sectional diameter that is smaller than the cross sectional diameter of the string at rest and approximate to the cross sectional diameter of the string when it is sufficiently elongated. The aglet is moved along the string when the string is sufficiently elongated. The aglet can be repositioned along the string by stretching the string such that the diameter of the string is approximate to the inner diameter of the aglet. Excess string can then be removed.

Abstract: A shoelace anglet having a front opening at one end thereof, a rounded head at an opposite end thereof, an end slot in the rounded head, a split extended between the end slot and the front opening, at least one protruding portion disposed at a first side of the split, and at least one recessed portion disposed at a second side of the split and adapted to receive the at least one protruding portion respectively.

Abstract: A material is used to form a stop at the end of a lashing string. The material is made of a plastic material and takes the form of a long strap, which is rolled up and is provided in two long sides with a plurality of ridges and grooves. The ridges and the grooves are alternately arranged to form a plurality of lashing portions, with each being adhered to the end of the lashing string to form the stop serving to prevent the lashing string from slipping out of a string hole of the paper bag and the like.

Abstract: A light reflecting tag for use on ends of a shoelace is made up of a transparent plastic plate, a light reflecting plate and a thin transparent film. The light reflecting plate has one side provided with faceful bead protrusions and the other side with adhesive glue. The side with bead protrusions is first adhered to an inner face of the transparent plastic plate and then the thin transparent film is stuck to the light reflecting on the side with adhesive glue and also to the inner face of the transparent plastic plate. Such an assembly produces a light reflecting tag plate which is then wrapped around ends of a shoelace, making a wearer of wearing a pair of shoes with shoelaces provided with light reflecting plates better protective from accidents when moving outdoors in the dark.