Method For Preventing A Shoe Tongue From Decentralizing

Abstract

The present invention provides for an anchoring member configured for a user to securely affix to a shoe eyelet or exterior wall of a shoe for the purpose of preventing the tongue of the shoe from moving laterally or longitudinally (e.g., decentralizing). The present invention is manufactured from a lightweight, comfortable and inexpensive material, thereby providing users with optimum comfort during use and providing manufacturers the ability to inexpensively mass produce the product.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for preventing a shoe tongue from decentralizing and moving laterally, comprising:
 providing an anchoring member forming a first member, second member and a terminal member;   wherein said anchoring member is further configured to securely affix to at least one shoe eyelet or the exterior wall of a user's shoe;   wherein said first member is aligned vertically along the interior wall of the user's shoe;   wherein said second member is parallel to said first member; and   wherein said terminal member extends horizontally behind the shoe tongue.   
     
     
         2 . The anchoring member of  claim 1  wherein the anchoring member is manufactured from a material that possesses a high coefficient of friction. 
     
     
         3 . The anchoring member of  claim 2  wherein the anchoring member is manufactured from ethylene-vinyl acetate. 
     
     
         4 . The anchoring member of  claim 2 , wherein the anchoring member is manufactured from silicone based compositions. 
     
     
         5 . The anchoring member of  claim 2 , wherein the anchoring member is manufactured from plastic. 
     
     
         6 . The anchoring member of  claim 2 , wherein the anchoring member is manufactured from rubber. 
     
     
         7 . The anchoring member of  claim 2 , wherein the anchoring member is manufactured from a foam-like material. 
     
     
         8 . The anchoring member of  claim 1  further comprising teeth-like structures to securely affix the anchoring member to the eyelet or wall of the user's shoe and prevent movement of said anchoring member during use. 
     
     
         9 . The anchoring member of  claim 1  wherein the first member extends to an adjustable joint, the second member which extends to second adjustable joint and extends to an adjustable terminal member. 
     
     
         10 . The second member of  claim 1  further comprising a concave shape to conform to the outer shape of a user's foot when positioned inside of shoe, thereby enhancing the overall comfort to the user. 
     
     
         11 . The terminal member of  claim 1  further comprising teeth-like structures on the posterior surface of said terminal member. 
     
     
         12 . The teeth-like structures of  claim 11  wherein said teeth-like structures are manufactured from a material similar to the composition of the anchoring member. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the anchoring member is further configured to slide along the horizontal axis of the exterior eyelet tab to prevent the shoe tongue from moving laterally. 
     
     
         14 . The anchoring member of  claim 1  further comprising a telescopic first member, wherein said telescopic member permits a user to customize the dimensions of said anchoring member to their liking. 
     
     
         15 . The anchoring member of  claim 1  further comprising a telescopic terminal member, wherein said telescopic member permits a user to customize the dimensions of said anchoring member to their liking.