A lacing aid which assists in lacing two elements tightly together comprises a first open portion that is easily threaded and engages a lace with reduced friction, and a second portion for frictional restraint of the threaded lace. Such lacing aids of the invention may be formed by bending smooth and...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6219891?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6219891 - Lacing aid and connector
