Universal Shoe Fastener System

Abstract

Universal shoe fastening systems in accordance with embodiments of the invention are provided. In one embodiment, a shoe fastening system for a shoe includes an anchoring strap-clip configured to attach to a first pair of eyelets of the shoe, an adjustment strap-clip configured to attach to a second pair of eyelets of the shoe, and a strap closure that includes an anchoring end portion configured to attach the anchoring strap-clip, an adjustable end portion configured to traverse under a bar region of the adjustment strap-clip that allows for the shoe to be fasten, and a fastening portion configured to connect the anchoring end portion with the adjustable end portion.

What we claim is: 
     
         1 . A shoe fastening system for a shoe comprising:
 an anchoring strap-clip configured to attach to a first pair of eyelets of the shoe comprising:
 two parallel regions configured to be positioned inside the shoe under the first pair of eyelets; 
 a bar region configured to traverse the first pair of eyelets on the outside of the shoe; and 
 two curved regions connecting the parallel regions to the bar region, wherein the two curved regions traverse through the first pair of eyelets; 
   an adjustment strap-clip configured to attach to a second pair of eyelets of the shoe comprising:
 two parallel regions configured to be positioned inside the shoe under the second pair of eyelets; 
 a bar region configured to traverse the second pair of eyelets on the outside of the shoe; and 
 two curved regions connecting the parallel regions to the bar region, wherein the two curved regions traverse through the second pair of eyelets; and 
   a strap closure comprising:
 an anchoring end portion configured to attach to the bar region of the anchoring strap-clip; 
 an adjustable end portion configured to traverse under the bar region of the adjustment strap-clip that allows for the shoe to be fasten; and 
 a fastening portion configured to connect the anchoring end portion with the adjustable end portion. 
   
     
     
         2 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustment strap-clip further comprises a second bar region configured to traverse the second pair of eyelets on the outside of the shoe that is parallel to the bar region. 
     
     
         3 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 1 , wherein the bar region is separable into a first and second split bar region. 
     
     
         4 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 3 , wherein the first split bar region comprises a female threaded end and the second split bar region comprises an extended male thread that engages the female threaded end. 
     
     
         5 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 3 , wherein the bar region further comprises an engagement portion comprising a left-hand female thread on one end and a right-hand female thread on the other end. 
     
     
         6 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 5 , wherein the engagement portion has a circular profile and longitudinal raised striations on the outside surface around the circumference of the engagement portion. 
     
     
         7 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 5 , wherein the engagement portion has a hexagonal profile having six flat surfaces around the circumference of the engagement portion. 
     
     
         8 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the first split bar region includes a right-hand male thread that mates with the engagement portion's right-hand female thread; and   the second split bar region includes a left-hand male thread that mates with the engagement portion's left-hand female thread.   
     
     
         9 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 1 , wherein the anchoring strap-clip further comprises a hook element for securing the anchoring strap-clip in the first pair of eyelets. 
     
     
         10 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustment strap-clip further comprises a hook element for securing the adjustment strap-clip in the second pair of eyelets. 
     
     
         11 . A shoe fastening system for a shoe comprising:
 an anchoring strap-clip configured to attach to a first pair of eyelets of the shoe comprising:
 a bar region configured to traverse the first pair of eyelets on the outside of the shoe; 
 two curved regions connecting the parallel regions to the bar region, wherein the two curved regions traverse through the first pair of eyelets; and 
 two threaded regions extending from the two parallel regions, wherein the two threaded regions are configured to receive two threaded knobs to keep the anchoring strap-clip attached to the first pair of eyelets; 
   an adjustment strap-clip configured to attach to a second pair of eyelets of the shoe comprising:
 a bar region configured to traverse the second pair of eyelets on the outside of the shoe; 
 two curved regions connecting the parallel regions to the bar region, wherein the two curved regions traverse through the second pair of eyelets; and 
 two threaded regions extending from the two parallel regions, wherein the two threaded regions are configured to receive two threaded knobs to keep the adjustment strap-clip attached to the second pair of eyelets; 
   a strap closure comprising:
 an anchoring end portion configured to attach to the bar region of the anchoring strap-clip; 
 an adjustable end portion configured to traverse under the bar region of the adjustment strap-clip that allows for the shoe to be fasten; and 
 a fastening portion configured to connect the anchoring end portion with the adjustable end portion. 
   
     
     
         12 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 11 , wherein the adjustment strap-clip further comprises a second bar region configured to traverse the second pair of eyelets on the outside of the shoe that is parallel to the bar region. 
     
     
         13 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 11 , wherein the bar region is separable into a first and second split bar region. 
     
     
         14 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 13 , wherein the first split bar region comprises a female threaded end and the second split bar region comprises an extended male thread that engages the female threaded end. 
     
     
         15 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 13 , wherein the bar region further comprises an engagement portion with a right-hand female thread and a left-hand female thread. 
     
     
         16 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 15 , wherein the engagement portion has a circular profile. 
     
     
         17 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 15 , wherein the engagement portion has a hexagonal profile. 
     
     
         18 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 15 , wherein:
 the first split bar region includes a right-hand male thread that mates with the engagement portion's right-hand female thread; and   the second split bar region includes a left-hand male thread that mates with the engagement portion's left-hand female thread.   
     
     
         19 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 11 , wherein the anchoring strap-clip further comprises a hook element for securing the anchoring strap-clip in the first pair of eyelets. 
     
     
         20 . The shoe fastening system of  claim 11 , wherein the adjustment strap-clip further comprises a hook element for securing the adjustment strap-clip in the second pair of eyelets.