US20200329827A1 - Improved zipper slider system - Google Patents

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US20200329827A1
US20200329827A1 US16/070,637 US201616070637A US2020329827A1 US 20200329827 A1 US20200329827 A1 US 20200329827A1 US 201616070637 A US201616070637 A US 201616070637A US 2020329827 A1 US2020329827 A1 US 2020329827A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B19/00—Slide fasteners
    • A44B19/10—Slide fasteners with a one-piece interlocking member on each stringer tape
    • A44B19/16—Interlocking member having uniform section throughout the length of the stringer
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44D—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES OR SLIDE FASTENERS, AND TO JEWELLERY, BRACELETS OR OTHER PERSONAL ADORNMENTS
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  • the present invention generally relates to a zipper system, and specifically, to flexible closure strips.
  • Fastening devices typically include two flexible elongated components having teeth or coils that are forced to interlock and separate by moving a zipper slider along the components.
  • fasteners of this variety include a pair of flexible closure strips, each extruded from a polymeric resin material in continuous lengths and having an interlocking rib and groove structure. Such structures on each of the pair of flexible closure strips may be similar to one another, locking together in an interference fit.
  • one of the pair of flexible closure strips may have a male interlocking member, while the other of the pair may have a female interlocking member into which the male interlocking member may be snapped in an interference fit.
  • Non-similar strips have one male strip and one female strip. Similar strips are each both male and female/androgynous but not always exactly alike.
  • Resilient fasteners of either of these two of the flexible closure strips may be opened and closed with a zipper slider when pulled in one direction, and separating them when being pulled in the opposite direction.
  • a zipper system characterized by at least a first zipper strip having a profile/interconnection portion and tape extending the length of the zipper strip.
  • the at least a first strip is constructed of more than one material selected from the group comprising materials that are rigid, semi-rigid, flexible, and semi-flexible.
  • the zipper system comprises at least a first strip having at least a second strip similar to it.
  • FIGs. The figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Certain elements in some of the figures may be omitted, or illustrated not-to-scale, for illustrative clarity.
  • the cross-sectional views may be in the form of “slices”, or “near-sighted” cross-sectional views, omitting certain background lines which would otherwise be visible in a “true” cross-sectional view, for illustrative clarity.
  • FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional front view of mutually engaged improved zipper strips mounted on separate pieces of material, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional back perspective view of the core of the strip of zipper, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional back perspective view of a core embedded within a core covering forming a portion of the strip of zipper, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional, cross-sectional front perspective view of a length of one portion of the strip of zipper, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional top view of the two portions of the strip of zipper after they have been engaged and removably attached to each other, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a side, three-dimensional perspective view of the two portions of the strip of zipper aligned therein to engage or disengage, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of an alternative manner in which the strips of zipper may be interlocked, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a top view of the strips of zipper formed of the integral generally U-shaped body and webbing embedded within a covering. They are interlocked, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a top view of an alternative manner in which the strips of zipper may be interlocked, in accordance with the present invention. Note that the two zipper tapes are aligned in the same direction.
  • exemplary dimensions may be presented for an illustrative embodiment of the invention.
  • the dimensions should not be interpreted as limiting. They are included to provide a sense of proportion. Generally speaking, it is the relationship between various elements, where they are located, their contrasting compositions, and sometimes their relative sizes that is of significance.
  • a traditional zipper is typically composed of a tracking base or tape made of substantially equal size portions of material, such as a fabric type material on either side, a series of teeth or coils that interlock upon closing and unlock upon opening that is attached to the tracking base, and a sliding means for opening and closing the interlocking teeth that are attached to each track that contains the interlocking teeth.
  • the improved zipper system 10 strip 12 utilizes a novel orientation and attachment of two zipper tapes 14 a and 14 b and profile/interconnection mechanisms 11 forming in combination a length of a zipper strip 12 .
  • the two tapes 14 a and 14 b of zipper strip 12 are mounted to separate portions of material, such as a fabric type material 15 a and 15 b , respectively.
  • the orientation of the two strips 12 of zipper redirects the forces on the zipper system 10 out of the plane of the zipper strip 12 , so that the zipper system is stressed and pulled in a different force component than it is interlocked and unlocked thereby causing less wear and breaks than the typical prior art zipper systems.
  • Each of the strips 12 may or may not be provided independently of the other.
  • the improved zipper 10 is designed to operate smoothly and reduce the friction commonly found with traditional zippers.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an improved zipper system 10 mounted to separate portions of material, such as a fabric type material 15 a and 15 b , such as a garment or a suitcase.
  • the improved zipper system 10 is a structure consisting of two strips 12 that may or may not be interconnected to seal the zipper system into a closed condition, as shown in FIG. 5 .
  • the strips 12 are similar to one another because they are each both male and female strips.
  • the improved zipper system 10 is configured such that the two strips 12 may or may not be opened and closed to form the sealed zipper.
  • the core 18 is comprised of one or more generally U-shaped bodies 16 that may or may not be interconnected to each other. It is also within the scope of the invention to include a wire carrier, a section of webbing 17 or to dispense the wire carrier with a section of webbing 17 to reinforce the tape and profile of the two strips 12 .
  • the generally U-shaped bodies 16 have two side walls 16 a and 16 b , and a connecting bottom wall 16 c .
  • the generally U-shaped bodies 16 are typically constructed of metal and may have any desirable dimensions. There may be any desirable number of individual generally U-shaped bodies 16 , generally determined by the length of zipper strip 12 . It is within the terms of the embodiment that the generally U-shaped bodies 16 be made of wire that is not segmented. Further, it should be noted that the two strips 12 needn't incorporate a generally U-shaped core or a webbing.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a detailed view of the core 18 of the strip 12 .
  • strip 12 is illustrated, it should be noted that the two strips 12 are similar because both have the same generally U-shape which is an androgynous shape.
  • the generally U-shaped bodies 16 are connected, although they may or may not be adapted to be easily removable or broken away from each other. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , upon each of the first and second side walls 16 a and 16 b is disposed one or more protruding connectors 18 a and 18 b , respectively, which is linked to one or more protruding connectors 18 a and 18 b of an adjacent generally U-shaped body.
  • the connectors 18 a on each generally U-shaped body 16 are attached to the connector 18 a on an adjacent connector and the connectors 18 b protruding from each generally U-shaped body are attached to the connectors 18 b protruding from an adjacent generally U-shaped body.
  • the section of webbing 17 project outward from the two strips 12 and are attached to the separate portions of material, such as a fabric type material 15 a and 15 b , as shown for example in FIG. 1 , adjacent to the location where the two strips 12 are to be opened or closed.
  • the webbing portion 17 and core covering 24 are attached to the material by either a mechanical attachment method such as stitching or a heat attachment method such as a welding method or a chemical attachment method such as applying an adhesive.
  • Webbing 17 includes a plurality of parallel rows 20 a , 20 b , 20 c , and 20 d , ( 20 a - 20 d ) of adjacent but unconnected grooves 22 . There may be any desirable number of grooves 22 in the webbing 17 .
  • the upper ends 16 d of the first and second side walls 16 a and 16 b are designed to be disposed within each of the grooves 22 , thereby freely mounting the interconnecting generally U-shaped bodies 16 to a desired row 20 d of the grooves.
  • row 20 d of the grooves is illustrated as being engaged to the interconnecting generally U-shaped bodies 16 , any of the desired rows 20 a - 20 d may be secured to the interconnecting generally U-shaped bodies 16 .
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a detailed, cross-sectional view of the interconnecting portion 11 including core 18 covered by the core covering 24 of the strip of zipper 12 .
  • the core covering 24 extends over and encases the core 18 to form the strips of zipper 12 .
  • the arrow to the core 18 indicates that the webbing 17 is part of the core 18 just as FIG. 2 shows the generally U-shaped body 16 is part of the core 18 .
  • the core covering 24 may be constructed of any suitable material, such as a temperature resistant material, such as a high temperature resistant film, a polymeric or elastomeric material, a woven material, and/or a non-woven material.
  • the core covering/ may have a coating comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of polymer such as a laminate, film, paint, print, or fabric.
  • the core covering 24 extends over both the interconnecting generally U-shaped bodies 16 , and the portion of webbing 17 .
  • the core covering portion 26 envelops the interior and exterior of the generally U-shaped bodies 16 .
  • the interior slot 26 a of the core covering portion 26 forms an interlocking portion 28 that is typically formed two ribs 27 a and 27 b projecting towards sidewall 16 b and opposite facing ribs 27 c and 27 d projecting towards sidewall 16 a of the two side walls 16 a and 16 b of each generally U-shaped body 16 .
  • the interlocking portion 28 is formed within the two side walls 26 a and 26 b and the connecting bottom wall 26 c .
  • the interlocking portion 28 is designed to allow the two strips of zipper 12 to engage to one another as seen in FIG. 5 . There may be any number of ribs and channels including zero ribs and channels.
  • the interlocking portion 28 of sidewall 16 a includes first and second, solid form-retaining continuous longitudinally extending ribs 27 a and 27 b , respectively, extending outward from the first side wall 16 a and first and second solid form-retaining continuous longitudinally extending ribs 27 c and 27 d extending outward from the second side wall 16 b of strip 12 .
  • a curved, bottom interior wall 26 c extends from ribs 27 b to 27 d .
  • the continuous longitudinally extending ribs 27 a , 27 b , 27 c , and 27 d are inclined inwardly towards the interior wall 26 c .
  • a first longitudinal channel 34 is formed between the two solid form-retaining continuous longitudinally extending ribs 27 a and 27 b
  • a second longitudinal channel 35 is formed between the second solid form-retaining continuous longitudinally extending ribs 27 b and the bottom wall 16 c
  • a first longitudinal channel 36 is formed between the two solid form-retaining continuous longitudinally extending ribs 27 c and 27 d
  • a second longitudinal channel 37 is formed between the second solid form-retaining continuous longitudinally extending ribs 27 d and the bottom wall 16 c.
  • the ribs 27 a and 27 b are located on within the longitudinal channels 37 and 36 , respectively, of the first zipper strip 12 .
  • the longitudinal channel 34 of the first improved zipper strip 12 is aligned with the rib 27 d of the second zipper strip 12 so that the two strips 12 are interconnected as shown in FIG. 5 .
  • the rib 27 c is disposed within the longitudinal channel 35 .
  • the core covering portion 24 extends over the webbing 17 .
  • the core covering portion 24 is attached to the separate portions of material, such as a fabric type material 15 a and 15 b by either a mechanical attachment method such as stitching or a chemical attachment method such as applying an adhesive to the core covering portion and then attaching the core covering portion 24 covering the webbing 17 to the separate portions of fabric 15 a and 15 b to be closed or by a heat attachment method such as heating the core covering to heat weld/bond the core covering to materials.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a three dimensional, front perspective view of the strip 12 .
  • the interconnecting generally U-shaped bodies 16 , and a portion of webbing 17 is enveloped by the core covering 24 .
  • the strips 12 are engaged and removably attached to each other, as illustrated in cross-sectional view in FIG. 5 .
  • the strips 12 may lock together, as shown in FIG. 5 , in an interference fit by the engagement of the longitudinal channels 34 , 35 , 36 , and 37 and the four solid form-retaining continuous longitudinally extending ribs 27 a - 27 d .
  • the ribs 27 a - 27 d prevent the first strip 12 from being easily disengaged from the second strip 12 once they are joined.
  • each of the side walls 16 a of the generally U-shaped bodies 16 of a first strip 12 extend into the interlocking portions 28 of the generally U-shaped bodies 16 of a second strip 12 .
  • the first continuous longitudinally extending rib 27 a is lodged within the second longitudinal channel 37
  • the second continuous longitudinally extending rib 27 b is lodged within the first longitudinal channel 36 .
  • each of the side walls 16 b of the generally U-shaped bodies 16 of a first strip 12 extend into the interlocking portions 28 of the generally U-shaped bodies 16 of a second strip 12 .
  • the first continuous longitudinally extending rib 27 c is aligned with the second longitudinal channel 35
  • the second continuous longitudinally extending rib 27 d is lodged within the first longitudinal channel 34 .
  • the sliding means is the element that controls the action for opening and closing the zipper system 10 by making the pair of two strips 12 engage with and separate from each other. As shown in FIG. 6 the sliding means transverses in a first direction from the distal ends 21 a and 21 b of the strips 12 , respectively, to the proximal ends 23 a and 23 b of the strips of zipper, the interlocking portion 28 formed within the two side walls 26 a and 26 b and the connecting bottom wall 26 c of each of the strips are forced into engagement with one another as seen in FIG. 5 to secure the two strips together.
  • the sliding means is moved in a second opposite direction so as to transverses the strips from the proximal ends 23 a and 23 b to the distal ends, 21 a and 21 b whereby each of the strips are forced to disengage from each other.
  • the distal ends may or may not be secured together by a bottom stop 29 , as shown in FIG. 1 .
  • the strips 12 may lock together, as shown in FIG. 5 , in an interference fit by the engagement of the longitudinal channels 34 , 35 , 36 , and 37 and the solid form-retaining continuous longitudinally extending ribs 27 a - 27 d .
  • the ribs 27 a - 27 b engaged within the channels 36 and 37 , and the ribs 27 c and 27 d engaged with the channels 34 and 35 prevent the first strip 12 from being easily disengaged from the second strip 12 once they are joined.
  • FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional side view of the two portions of the strip of zipper 12 aligned therein to engage or disengage, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of an alternative manner in which the strips of zipper 12 may be interlocked by the generally U-shaped bodies 300 a and 300 b.
  • FIG. 8 is a top view of an alternative manner in which the strips of zipper 12 each formed with a generally U-shaped body 402 a and 402 b and integral webbing 404 a and 404 b as a core embedded within a covering 406 a and 406 b being interlocked.
  • FIG. 9 is a top view of an alternative manner in which the strips 12 may be interlocked by the generally U-shaped bodies 500 a and 500 b . In this embodiment, both strips 12 extend in the same direction.

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