IP Library Granted Patent US 12,714,204
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US 12,714,204 · App. 18/368,383 · Granted Aug 25, 2026

Footwear closure system

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Patent No.
US 12,714,204
App. No.
18/368,383
Granted
Aug 25, 2026
Kind
B2
Continuity (4)
Division 15336094 · Oct 27, 2016
Provisional Application 62298712 · Feb 23, 2016
Provisional Application 62246742 · Oct 27, 2015
Related Publication 20240000191A1 · Jan 4, 2024
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