Compass Diversified Holdings has been granted a patent for a reel-based closure device featuring a knob-operated tightening mechanism. The design includes a concealing portion to protect the mechanism during use, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics while preventing accidental adjustments, particularly in contact sports. GlobalData’s report on Compass Diversified Holdings gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Reel-based lace tightening mechanism for articles
The granted patent US12042018B2 describes a reel-based closure device designed for tightening articles, particularly in applications such as footwear. The device features a housing that contains a rotatable spool, which allows a tension member to be wound around it for tightening purposes. A rotation control component is integrated to facilitate the spool's rotation in one direction while preventing it from rotating in the opposite direction. Additionally, a knob is connected to the housing and the spool, enabling users to wind the tension member by turning the knob. A boss or bushing within the housing supports the rotation control component, allowing for controlled movement of the spool in both directions, thus enhancing the device's functionality.
Further claims detail the structural characteristics of the boss or bushing, including its radially outward extending feature, which can take various shapes, such as cylindrical or rhombus-like. This feature is designed to support the rotation control component in different axial positions, either raised or lowered, to facilitate or restrict the spool's rotation. The patent also mentions the use of resiliently compressible materials for the boss or bushing, and the inclusion of a spring component that interacts with the rotation control component. The device is particularly applicable in footwear, where it can effectively tension a member to secure the fit around a wearer's foot, demonstrating its practical utility in enhancing user experience and comfort.
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