Decorative re-usable zip-tie shoelaces

Abstract

A shoe fastening device for use with lace-up shoes is disclosed. The device comprises a locking head having an aperture through a first side and a locking tab extending from the first side and below the aperture. The locking tab further comprises a plurality of locking ridges on a top surface. An elongated tie extending from a second side of the locking head has a tapered end. The elongated tie further comprises a plurality of locking ridges on a bottom surface. The device comprises a removable badge having a pair of slits near a pair of opposing edges for inserting the elongated tie. The tapered end of the elongated tie is inserted through the aperture of the locking head and pulled to engage the plurality of locking ridges of the locking tab with the plurality of locking ridges of the elongated tie thereby keeping the device in a locked position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A shoe fastening device for use with a lace-up shoe, the shoe fastening device comprising:
 a locking head having an aperture through a first side;   a locking tab extending from the first side of the locking head and below the aperture;   an elongated tie extending from a second side of the locking head and having a tapered end; and   a removable badge having a pair of slits near a pair of opposing edges;   whereby, the elongated tie being inserted through the aperture of the locking head and pulled to releasably fasten the device on the shoe.   
     
     
         2 . The shoe fastening device of  claim 1  wherein the locking tab further comprises a plurality of locking ridges on a top surface. 
     
     
         3 . The shoe fastening device of  claim 1  wherein the elongated tie further comprises a plurality of locking ridges on a bottom surface. 
     
     
         4 . The shoe fastening device of  claim 1  wherein the tapered end of the elongated tie is inserted through the aperture of the locking head and pulled to fasten the device. 
     
     
         5 . The shoe fastening device of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of locking ridges of the locking tab engages with the plurality of locking ridges of the elongated tie to keep the device in a locked position. 
     
     
         6 . The shoe fastening device of  claim 1  wherein the locking tab is pressed down to release the elongated tie from the locked position. 
     
     
         7 . The shoe fastening device of  claim 1  wherein the elongated tie is inserted through the pair of slits of the removable badge for securing the badge to the device. 
     
     
         8 . The shoe fastening device of  claim 1  wherein the elongated tie is inserted through a pair of eyelets of a shoe for fastening the shoe. 
     
     
         9 . The shoe fastening device of  claim 1  is adaptable to use with different sizes of shoe. 
     
     
         10 . The shoe fastening device of  claim 1  is reusable. 
     
     
         11 . The shoe fastening device of  claim 1  is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). 
     
     
         12 . A shoe fastening device for use with a lace-up shoe, the shoe fastening device comprising:
 a locking head having an aperture through a first side;   a locking tab extending from the first side of the locking head and below the aperture, the locking tab further comprising a plurality of locking ridges on a top surface;   an elongated tie extending from a second side of the locking head and having a tapered end, the elongated tie further comprising a plurality of locking ridges on a bottom surface; and   a removable badge having a pair of slits near a pair of opposing edges for inserting the elongated tie;   whereby the tapered end of the elongated tie being inserted through the aperture of the locking head and pulled to engage the plurality of locking ridges of the locking tab with the plurality of locking ridges of the elongated tie thereby keeping the device in a locked position.   
     
     
         13 . The shoe fastening device of  claim 12  may be released from the locked position by pressing down the locking tab and releasing the elongated tie from the locking head. 
     
     
         14 . A method of fastening a lace-up shoe utilizing a shoe fastening device, the method comprising the steps of:
 a) providing a shoe fastening device to a user;   b) wearing the shoe by the user;   c) inserting a tapered end of an elongated tie of the device through a pair of eyelets of the shoe;   d) pulling the elongated tie through the pair of eyelets with a bottom surface of the elongated tie having a plurality of locking ridges facing upwards;   e) turning back the tapered end of the elongated tie and inserting the end horizontally through an aperture of a locking head of the device;   f) pulling the elongated tie through the locking head to engage the plurality of locking ridges on the elongated tie with a plurality of locking ridges on a top surface of a locking tab on the locking head to secure the device in a locked position;   g) tightening the device to ensure a proper fit of the shoe on the foot of the user; and   h) cutting off a portion of the tapered end of the elongated tie for comfort.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14  wherein the shoe fastening device may be released from the locked position by pressing down the locking tab and releasing the elongated tie from the locking head. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14  wherein a pair of shoe fastening devices is used for fastening a pair of eyelets of a bigger shoe.