CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR BRACES, PROTECTIVE WEAR AND SIMILAR ARTICLES

摘要

A closure system for braces (220), protective wear and similar articles is disclosed. The closure system includes a plurality of opposing lace guide members (250) and a tightening mechanism (225). The closure system further includes a lace (223) extending through the guide members and coupled to the tightening mechanism. A quick release apparatus (242) is included to facilitate opening of the closure system. The tightening.mechanism in some embodiments includes a control for winding the lace into a housing to place tension- on the lace thereby tightening the closure system.