A soft embossable alget for shoelaces or drawcords contains: a soft body and a rope element connected with the soft body, wherein the soft body is formed in a column shape and includes an extension on which multiple embossing patterns are embossed. The soft body is flexible and bendable to receive an object. The soft body is made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with various colors. The extension of the soft body is pressed by a high frequency mold, and the multiple embossing patterns are embossed on the extension of the body by using a metal mold based on using requirements.

A soft embossable alget for shoelaces or drawcords contains: a soft body and a rope element connected with the soft body, wherein the soft body is formed in a column shape and includes an extension on which multiple embossing patterns are embossed. The soft body is flexible and bendable to receive an object. The soft body is made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with various colors. The extension of the soft body is pressed by a high frequency mold, and the multiple embossing patterns are embossed on the extension of the body by using a metal mold based on using requirements.

The invention is intended to provide silicone elastomer laces that are improved in terms of branding and/or ornamentation and/or tear strength and/or additional novel functions other than the mechanical properties and external appearance thereof, as well as a novel lacing solution. For this purpose, the invention relates first to a lace (1) for a shoe (2) equipped with a lace passage (3), the two edges (4, 5) of said passage having through-holes (7). The lace (1) essentially comprises at least one silicone elastomer that is at least partially cross-linked and includes one or more silicone polymers and fillers and, optionally, at least one of the following compounds: catalyst(s), cross-linking agent(s), pigment(s), parting agent(s), plasticiser(s), adhesion promoter(s). The lace is characterised in that it comprises, in the middle portion thereof, an identification zone (9) which is integral with the lace (1) and which, once the lace (1) has been passed through the through-holes (7, 7i) of the shoe (2), is intended to appear on the instep of the shoe (2), between the two lower through-holes (7i) located on either side, and at the base of, the lace passage (3) on the shoe (2). The invention also relates to a lace intended to be locked in place on the shoe (2) using a so-called BlocKnot plate (30) that is provided with multiple passages (20) for holding the lace (1) in place when the free ends of the strands (81) and (82) of the lace are interlaced through the passages (20) and gripped, preferably by passing the free ends of the strands (81) and (82) through the passages (20) in an alternating manner on the front and rear of the plate (30).

Exemplary embodiments are directed to a drawstring for drawing together a material, and a method for making the drawstring. In some aspects, the drawstring includes at least one flexible elongate cord having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes a first aglet and the second end includes a second aglet, a first connector having a base end and a top end, the base end including a first cavity for receiving the first aglet, and the top end including a first male fastener, a second connector including a rotating element and a fixed element, the rotating element coupled to the fixed element via a swivel, the rotating element including a first female fastener configured to be removably attached to the first male fastener, and the fixed element having a second cavity for receiving the second aglet, wherein the first aglet is enclosed within the first cavity such that the opening to the first cavity is crimped to prevent removal of the first aglet from the first cavity, and wherein the second aglet is enclosed within the second cavity such that the opening to the second cavity is crimped to prevent removal of the second aglet from the second cavity.

This art disclosed here is relevant to a conventional head covering, typically known as a hood, having a closed top, back and sides and open in the front for the wearers face. A hood is typically attached to a garment.

Specifically, this invention is a device, preferably a rust-resistant wire or wire/plastic combination, which is inserted into the front facial drawstring opening of a hood and runs the full length of the front edge, or a portion of, as desired. The ends of the device are coated with plastic, latex, paint, felt or tape to guard against damaging the material of the hood as the device is inserted. However, the coating is optional for the device to be used as intended.

When the device is inserted into the drawstring opening of a hood, it creates an improved hood with a stabilized front edge that assists in shielding the wearers face from wind, rain or snow when the hood is positioned on the wearer's head. The device also keeps the wearer's field of vision from being obstructed by the edge of the hood sagging down in front of the wearer's eyes. The device also allows the hood to be shaped to the wearer's preference.

An additional advantage of the device is that it alleviates close contact of the hood on the wearer's hair thus minimizing damage to a hairstyle.

A further advantage is the device is easy for a consumer to insert into most hood garments with a drawstring opening.

This art disclosed here is relevant to a conventional head covering, typically known as a hood, having a closed top, back and sides and open in the front for the wearers face. A hood is typically attached to a garment.

Specifically, this invention is a device, preferably a rust-resistant wire or wire/plastic combination, which is inserted into the front facial drawstring opening of a hood and runs the full length of the front edge, or a portion of, as desired. The ends of the device are coated with plastic, latex, paint, felt or tape to guard against damaging the material of the hood as the device is inserted. However, the coating is optional for the device to be used as intended.

When the device is inserted into the drawstring opening of a hood, it creates an improved hood with a stabilized front edge that assists in shielding the wearers face from wind, rain or snow when the hood is positioned on the wearer's head. The device also keeps the wearer's field of vision from being obstructed by the edge of the hood sagging down in front of the wearer's eyes. The device also allows the hood to be shaped to the wearer's preference.

An additional advantage of the device is that it alleviates close contact of the hood on the wearer's hair thus minimizing damage to a hairstyle.

A further advantage is the device is easy for a consumer to insert into most hood garments with a drawstring opening.

The present invention extends to removable shoe securing straps. A strap includes one or more portions of hook material on an end and/or on a side of the strap. The strap also includes one or more portions of loop material on another end and/or on another side of the strap. The strap can be inserted through eyelets on both sides of a shoe. The one or more hook portions can then be placed in contact with (e.g., folded over onto) the one or more loop portions to hold the strap in position. Thus, the strap secures the shoe onto the human foot. When secure, a human wearer is essentially prevented from walking out of the shoe. Accordingly, a human wearer can secure shoes to their feet in a more efficient manner.

The present invention extends to removable shoe securing straps. A strap includes one or more portions of hook material on an end and/or on a side of the strap. The strap also includes one or more portions of loop material on another end and/or on another side of the strap. The strap can be inserted through eyelets on both sides of a shoe. The one or more hook portions can then be placed in contact with (e.g., folded over onto) the one or more loop portions to hold the strap in position. Thus, the strap secures the shoe onto the human foot. When secure, a human wearer is essentially prevented from walking out of the shoe. Accordingly, a human wearer can secure shoes to their feet in a more efficient manner.

An intelligent digital shoelace end wrapping machine for processing a strap and a plastic roll into a plurality of shoelaces includes a material supply unit including a material feeding roller assembly for conveying the strap and having a strap guiding pulley for the strap to pass therethrough and then naturally falls down, a plastic roll feeding assembly for conveying the plastic roll, and a material supply drive assembly for driving the material feeding roller assembly and the plastic roll feeding assembly. A shoelace end wrapping unit is operable to soften and tighten a portion of the plastic roll around a portion of the strap, and then to cut the tightened portion of the strap to thereby form a shoelace. A control unit is signally connected to the material supply drive assembly and the shoelace end wrapping unit.

An intelligent digital shoelace end wrapping machine for processing a strap and a plastic roll into a plurality of shoelaces includes a material supply unit including a material feeding roller assembly for conveying the strap and having a strap guiding pulley for the strap to pass therethrough and then naturally falls down, a plastic roll feeding assembly for conveying the plastic roll, and a material supply drive assembly for driving the material feeding roller assembly and the plastic roll feeding assembly. A shoelace end wrapping unit is operable to soften and tighten a portion of the plastic roll around a portion of the strap, and then to cut the tightened portion of the strap to thereby form a shoelace. A control unit is signally connected to the material supply drive assembly and the shoelace end wrapping unit.