Closure system for braces, protective wear and similar articles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8277401
APP PUB NO 20080066272A1
SERIAL NO

11854522

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A closure system for braces, protective wear and similar articles is disclosed. The closure system includes a plurality of opposing lace guide members and a tightening mechanism. The closure system further includes a lace extending through the guide members and coupled to the tightening mechanism. In some embodiments, a quick release apparatus 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.

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  • BOA TECHNOLOGY INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Capra, James Steamboat Springs, US 18 1147
Hammerslag, Gary R Steamboat Springs, US 35 8162

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