Mendy Kay Hassen is the proud owner of a United States Patent as of July 29, 2008. One, Two, Tie My Shoe's proudly worn Patent Number is 7,404,583. The journey to getting the patent, however, was not the easiest. Filed in May 2005, Mendy endured a rejection and 3 years of working with the system.

To view One, Two, Tie My Shoe's  competition in the realm of patents, see here. As one can see, the competition and red tape to climb through was tough. Other US patents include a bow tying learning device, non-slip shoelaces, shoelace and method for easy tying, aid for teaching children to tie shoelaces and so on. The toughest competition and reason for the initial rejection was because of a patent that also happened to use a device that pulled over shoelaces.

The One, Two, Tie My Shoe Abstract reads:

"A shoe tying device or apparatus comprising a ring and a method of using same to facilitate the tying of laces in lace-up shoes and also a method of using same. The shoe tying device is lightweight and unobtrusive, allowing the shoe to often stay tied longer than typical without the device while generally maintaining a normal "bow" appearance. Further, the device is economical and reusable. The shoe tying device is particularly helpful for children, the visually impaired, and the mentally and physically handicapped."

The patent also contains eleven detailed drawings of the steps that outline the One, Two, Tie My Shoe method (like the one on our FAQ page).

One, Two, Tie My Shoe is proud to boast originality and intuitiveness through the design of the kit. The concept of teaching over aiding or helping a child tie shoelaces is what sets the concept apart.

To view the One, Two, Tie My Shoe patent and to learn more about the design and intent of the kit, visit this site.