Closure devices including incremental release mechanisms and methods therefor

    公开(公告)号:US10251451B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-09

    申请号:US15478091

    申请日:2017-04-03

    摘要: According to an embodiment, a device for tightening an article includes a housing, a spool rotatably positioned within the housing, a knob operably coupled with the spool to cause the spool to rotate within the housing, and a stop mechanism. The device is configured so that incremental rotation of the knob in a first direction causes a corresponding incremental rotation of the spool within the housing that incrementally tensions a tension member and thereby tightens the article. The device is also configured so that incremental rotation of the knob in a second direction causes a corresponding incremental rotation of the spool that incrementally loosens the tension member's tension. The stop mechanism is configured to prevent rotation of the spool in the second direction when the tension member's tension achieves or falls below a tension threshold.

    DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE FIT OF BOOTS AND OTHER FOOTWEAR

    公开(公告)号:US20200046080A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-13

    申请号:US16655073

    申请日:2019-10-16

    IPC分类号: A43C11/16 A45F5/02

    摘要: A closure system for a boot or other footwear includes a tension member that is disposed within the boot and routed or guided about a path within the boot via one or more guides. The closure system also includes an adjustment member that is disposed within the boot and operably coupled with the tension member. The closure system further includes a reel based closure device having a knob that is operable to tension the tension member and to release tension from the tension member. Tensioning of the tension member adjusts a fit of the adjustment member about a foot within the boot to secure the foot within the boot and loosening of the tension member adjusts the fit of the adjustment member about the foot to allow the foot to be more easily removed from the boot.

    Methods and devices for providing automatic closure of prosthetics and orthotics

    公开(公告)号:US09872790B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-23

    申请号:US14546883

    申请日:2014-11-18

    IPC分类号: A61F5/01

    摘要: According to an embodiment, a lacing system for opening and closing an article includes a tensioning device having a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, a first tension member that is coupled with the tensioning device and tensionable thereby, and a second tension member that is coupled with the tensioning device and tensionable thereby. The tensioning device is configured to: effect tensioning of the first tension member to close and tighten the article upon operation of the tensioning device in the first mode of operation and effect tensioning of the second tension member to loosen and open the article upon operation of the tensioning device in the second mode of operation.

    CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GOLF SHOES
    5.
    发明申请
    CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GOLF SHOES 审中-公开
    关闭装置和高尔夫鞋的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150237962A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-27

    申请号:US14630301

    申请日:2015-02-24

    IPC分类号: A43C7/04 A43C11/12

    摘要: An article of footwear having a tension member that is guided or directed about a path of the footwear via one or more guides that are coupled to the footwear. A tightening mechanism is operationally coupled with the tension member to effect a first tensioning of the tension member and a first tightening of the footwear upon operation of the tightening mechanism. A tension adjustment component is positioned along the path of the tension member and is also operationally coupled with the tension member to effect a second tensioning of the tension member and a second tightening of the footwear upon a movement of the tension adjustment component between a first position and a second position. The tension adjustment component effects the second tensioning of the tension member and the second tightening of the footwear without requiring operation of or interaction with the tightening mechanism.

    摘要翻译: 一种鞋类物品,其具有经由一个或多个联接到所述鞋类的引导件引导或引导所述鞋类的路径的张力构件。 紧固机构与张力构件可操作地联接,以在紧固机构操作时实现张紧构件的第一张紧和鞋类的第一紧固。 张力调节部件沿着张力构件的路径定位,并且还与张紧构件可操作地联接以实现张紧构件的第二张紧,并且当张力调节部件在第一位置 和第二个位置。 张力调节部件不需要操作或与紧固机构相互作用,就可以实现张紧部件的第二张紧和鞋子的第二紧固。

    CLOSURE METHODS AND DEVICES FOR HEAD RESTRAINTS AND MASKS
    6.
    发明申请
    CLOSURE METHODS AND DEVICES FOR HEAD RESTRAINTS AND MASKS 审中-公开
    封闭方法和用于头部限制和掩蔽的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150151070A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-04

    申请号:US14561100

    申请日:2014-12-04

    IPC分类号: A61M16/06

    摘要: A system for securing a mask about a user's face includes a mask that is configured to fit about the user's face, a padded member that is postionable on the back of the user's head, and at least one strap that extends from the padded member toward the mask. The system also includes a closure system that is coupled with the mask and with the strap. The closure system includes a tension member, a guide that routes the tension member about the mask and/or the strap, and a tensioning device that is operable to tension the tension member and thereby pull the strap and padded member toward the mask to secure and/or tighten the mask about the user's face.

    摘要翻译: 用于将面具固定在使用者的脸部上的系统包括配置成适合使用者脸部的面罩,可在使用者头部的背面放置的衬垫部件,以及至少一个从衬垫部件朝向 面具。 该系统还包括与面罩和带子相结合的封闭系统。 闭合系统包括张力构件,使张紧构件围绕掩模和/或带条引导的引导件,以及张紧装置,其可操作以张紧张紧构件,从而将带和衬垫构件拉向面罩以固定和 /或收紧使用者脸部的面具。

    DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF A MOTORIZED CLOSURE SYSTEM
    10.
    发明申请
    DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF A MOTORIZED CLOSURE SYSTEM 审中-公开
    用于远程控制电动关闭系统的装置,方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160157561A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-09

    申请号:US14877755

    申请日:2015-10-07

    IPC分类号: A43C11/16 A43B5/14

    摘要: According to one aspect, a mechanism for wirelessly adjusting tension of an article includes a tension input component that is coupleable with a vehicle in an area that is easily accessible to a user. The tension input component is configured to receive input from the user corresponding to an adjustment of a motorized tensioning device that is attached to the article and that is configured to adjust a tension of a tension member. The tension input component is configured to wirelessly transmit the received input to the motorized tensioning device. Adjustment of the tension member tightens or loosens the article in accordance with the input received from the tension input component.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个方面,一种用于无线调节制品张力的机构包括张紧输入部件,该张力输入部件可在用户容易接近的区域中与车辆耦合。 张力输入部件被配置为接收来自用户的输入,该输入对应于连接到物品的电动张紧装置的调整,并且被构造成调节张力构件的张力。 张力输入部件被配置为将接收到的输入无线地传送到电动张紧装置。 张紧构件的调整根据从张力输入部件接收到的输入而拧紧或松开物品。