Mountable securing mechanism for lace type footgear and method of using thereof

Abstract

A mountable securing device temporarily affixed to existing lace type footgear providing an alternative easy and secure means for engagement and disengagement.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A mountable securing device for fastening footwear, comprising: 
 (a) at least two opposing surfaces on said footwear, whereby each surface having a plurality of openings, said openings having a front and back surface;    (b) a pair of fastening assemblies having a housing member and a engaging device;    (c) a base having at least two complementary openings to said footwear surface openings;    (d) said base having a securing means;    (e) said housing member adapted to complementary fit to the back of said footwear surface opening; and    (f) said engaging device adapted to complementary fit to said front surface of said footwear surface opening;    (g) whereby when said housing member engages said engaging device said securing means of said base is enabled fastening said footwear.    
     
     
         1 . A mountable securing device of  claim 1 , whereby said engaging device of said fastening assembly is a receiving screw.  
     
     
         2 . A mountable securing device of  claim 1 , whereby said footwear further comprising lace-type footwear.  
     
     
         3 . A mountable securing device of  claim 1 , whereby said fastening assembly is selected from a group consisting of a nut, rivet, pin, screw and hook.  
     
     
         4 . A mountable securing device of  claim 1 , whereby said securing means of said base is one continuous surface adapted for engagement.  
     
     
         5 . A mountable securing device of  claim 1 , whereby said securing means of said base having at least two surfaces adapted for engagement.  
     
     
         6 . A mountable securing device of  claim 5 , whereby said continuous surface overlaps securing engagement.  
     
     
         7 . A mountable securing device of  claim 1 , wherein said base further comprises a locking member pivotally connected between said footwear surfaces.