FASTENING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF

摘要

Fastening devices and systems and methods thereof. Fastening devices and systems and methods thereof can include a unitary or one-piece body having first and second ends configured and operative to be coupled together or to be coupled to their respective complement in another of said fastening devices. The first end can include a ring or annular portion and a projection that are sized and shaped to fit around an anchor and in an orifice, respectively, of the second end. Fastening devices and systems and methods thereof according to embodiments may be used with items, including footwear, apparel, luggage, a backpack, a bag, a purse, a boxing glove, a punching bag, football or lacrosse shoulder pads, or the like.

主权项

1. A flexible fastening device for fastening a first hole, eyelet, loop, or hook on an article of footwear or apparel and a second hole, eyelet, loop, or hook on the article of footwear or apparel, the fastening device having a body comprising:
first means for coupling, said first means for coupling including a first end portion; second means for coupling, said second means for coupling including a second end portion; and adjoining means for adjoining said first and second means for coupling, said adjoining means including a body portion between said first end portion and said second end portion, wherein the body portion is flexible and is configured and operative to flex such that said first and second end portions can be removably coupled together or such that said first end portion can be removably coupled to the first hole, eyelet, loop, or hook on an article of footwear or apparel and said second end portion can be removably coupled to the second hole, eyelet, loop, or hook on the article of footwear or apparel.