Abstract: Provided herein are shoe protectors, comprising: a first portion that is coupled to a second portion along a line that conforms to a topline of a medial collar of a shoe; wherein the first portion is configured to extend from the topline into an inside of the shoe; wherein the second portion is configured to extend from the topline to cover at least part of an outside of the shoe extending horizontally from a proximal phalanx region to a heel region; wherein the second portion comprises a plurality of eyelets in an eyestay region and an adhesive at a lower region of the second portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and of a method of preserving and protecting tassels. More particularly, the present invention relates to a tassel protector accommodating at least one tassel, particularly when undergoing high wear operations, such as, but not limited to, machine laundry. The invention is concerned with an apparatus to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the tassel by placing and holding a plurality of component strands of decorative tassels into their original conditions during high wear operations.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a decorative string holder device and its method of use. The device generally comprises an ornamental cover body and an attachment means. The attachment means is generally comprised of a tapered hole drilled into the ornamental cover body and a tapered helical spring secured into the hole. The string is secured into the decorative holder device generally using a twisting motion such that the tapered spring is able to expand into or contract onto the tip of the string.

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 aglet assembly for a shoelace includes a tubular member firmly mounted to a restriction tube fastening to the distal end of the shoelace. The first end of the tubular member is pressed to form a narrow section so as to tightly mount the tubular member onto the restriction tube. An end cap is threadedly connected the second end of the tubular member.

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: A laces tying device comprises a body (2) provided with one or more apertures (3) which receive the ends of a lace to be tied and with readily-releasable fastening means to fasten the ends of the lace in the apertures (3) of the body (2), and clip means (4) comprising a retaining arm mounted on a springloaded hinge provided on the surface of the body (2), the retaining arm serving to retain overlapped portions of the lace which, in use, extend from the apertures (3).

Abstract: A shoe lace includes a lace body having a first end provided with a first connecting member and a second end provided with a second connecting member, and a third connecting member mounted on the second connecting member and detachably combined with the first connecting member. Thus, the two ends of the shoe lace can be combined with each other, so that a user needs not to bind the shoe lace, thereby facilitating the user wearing the shoes by the shoe lace. In addition, the two ends of the shoe lace can be detached from each other easily and rapidly, thereby facilitating the user releasing the shoe lace.