US20240122308A1

US20240122308A1 - Zipper Assist Device

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Publication number: US20240122308A1
Application number: US18/379,898
Authority: US
Inventors: Shannon McKeown
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2022-10-14
Filing date: 2023-10-13
Publication date: 2024-04-18
Also published as: WO2024079529A1

Abstract

Example embodiments relate to a zipper assist device. An example embodiment includes a removable zipper assist device for attaching to a zipper component. Other example embodiments include a permanent zipper assist device for replacing a zipper tab.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to provisional U.S. Application No. 63/416,134 filed Oct. 14, 2022, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND

Zippers are a common fastening mechanism on many types of products, including on clothing, luggage, purses, and shoes as non-limiting examples. For the most part, zippers are readily accessible, for example, on the front of coats and jackets and the fly of pants and slacks. However, some zippers are used in less readily accessible areas on the back of clothing, such as on the back of women's dresses and the back of costumes.
Accordingly, there is a need for zipper assist devices to aid a user in zipping and unzipping a clothing garment that includes a zipper this is not readily accessible. It would be convenient for the user if that zipper assist device was portable and could be universally applied to many different types of existing zipper structures. It would also be convenient if the piece of clothing had a zipping mechanism that inherently and permanently incorporated a zipper assist device.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure relates to a zipper assist zipper tab that has a built-in functionality to enable a user to easily zip a garment both up and down. The built-in functionality of the zipper tab allows for a tether to be readily attached to and separated from the zipper tab. The zipper can be pulled up (zipped) or pulled down (unzipped) by the tether. For instance, a zipper tab with the built-in functionality to attach to the tether may allow for the functionality of assisting a zipper to be pulled up or pulled down that differentiates from the functionalities of existing zipper tabs. The tether cannot be attached to an ordinary zipper tab but requires a direct connection to the zipper tab with the built-in functionality in order to assist in pulling the zipper up and down.
In some embodiments, a removable zipper assist device for attaching to an existing zipper component includes a base member having a first side comprising a receiving slot and a second side comprising an at least one hinge joint and a hinged member having a first leg, a second leg, and a cover portion such that the first leg and the second leg extend perpendicular from the cover portion, the first leg further comprises a key configured to engage with the receiving slot when in a closed position, and the second leg further comprises a hinge such that the at least one hinge joint is configured to attach to the hinged member at the hinge of the second leg. The removable zipper assist device also includes a coupling mechanism attached to an upper edge of the base member positioned between the base member and the hinged member when in the closed position and is designed to couple with a loop in the existing zipper component. Also included is a protrusion portion extending through the base member towards the hinged member such that the protrusion portion is hollow from an outer side of the base member having a first magnetic component and a detachable tether having an elongated flexible element and an attaching mechanism comprising a second magnetic component configured to be coupled to the first magnetic component of the protrusion portion.
In some embodiments, a permanent zipper assist device for replacing an existing zipper tab includes a fastening member, a base member having a front side and a back side such that the back side of the base member comprises a depression having a first magnetic component, and a detachable tether having an elongated flexible element and an attaching mechanism comprising a second magnetic component configured to be coupled to the first magnetic component of the depression in the back side of the base member.
In some embodiments, a zipper assist device includes a base member having a coupling mechanism designed to couple with a zipper component. The zipper assist device also includes a detachable tether having an elongated flexible element and an attaching mechanism. The zipper assist device includes a coupling interface configured to secure the detachable tether to the base member.
These as well as other aspects, advantages, and alternatives will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art by reading the following detailed description, with reference, where appropriate, to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C illustrate a removable zipper assist zipper tab, in accordance with example embodiments.

FIG. 1D illustrates another removable zipper assist zipper tab, in accordance with example embodiments.

FIG. 1E illustrates another removable zipper assist zipper tab, in accordance with example embodiments.

FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C illustrate a permanent zipper assist zipper tab, in accordance with example embodiments.

FIG. 2D illustrates another permanent zipper assist zipper tab, in accordance with example embodiments.

FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C illustrate a coupling interface that may be included on a removable zipper assist zipper tab or on a permanent zipper assist zipper tab, in accordance with example embodiments.

FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate another coupling interface that may be included on a removable zipper assist zipper tab or on a permanent zipper assist zipper tab, in accordance with example embodiments.

FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a zipper assist tether, in accordance with example embodiments.

FIGS. 5C and 5D illustrate another zipper assist tether, in accordance with example embodiments.

FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D illustrate a zipper assist assembly, in accordance with example embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Example methods and systems are described herein. It should be understood that the words “example,” “exemplary,” and “illustrative” are used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment or feature described herein as being an “example,” being “exemplary,” or being “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or features. The exemplary embodiments described herein are not meant to be limiting. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein and illustrated in the figures, can be arranged, substituted, combined, separated, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are explicitly contemplated herein.
Furthermore, the particular arrangements shown in the Figures should not be viewed as limiting. It should be understood that other embodiments may include more or less of each element shown in a given Figure. Further, some of the illustrated elements may be combined or omitted. Yet further, an exemplary embodiment may include elements that are not illustrated in the Figures.
In FIGS. 1A-1C, a first embodiment of a zipper assist zipper tab 100 is shown. The zipper assist zipper tab 100 is a removable zipper assist device for attaching to a zipper tab 122 on a zipper slider 124 having a base member 102 and a hinged member 104. The base member 102 has a first side 106A and a second side 106B. The first side 106A has a receiving slot 108. The second side 106B has at least one hinge joint 110. FIGS. 1A and 1B show an embodiment with a singular hinge joint 110, but embodiments are possible incorporating more than one hinge joint on the second side 106B of the zipper assist zipper tab 100.
The hinged member 104 includes a first leg 112A, a second leg 112B, and a cover portion 114. The first leg 112A and the second leg 112B are positioned at opposing ends of the cover portion 114, and each extend perpendicular from the cover portion 114 toward the base member 102. In some embodiments, the first leg 112A includes a key 116 such that the key 116 is configured to engage with the receiving slot 108 on the base member 102 when the hinged member 104 and the base member 102 are in a closed position. In some embodiments, the second leg 112B includes an at least one hinge 118 such that the at least one hinge joint 110 of the base member 102 is configured to attach to the hinged member 104 at the at least one hinge 118 of the second leg 112B.
In some embodiments, the zipper assist zipper tab 100 further includes a coupling mechanism 120 attached to an upper edge of the base member 102 such that the coupling mechanism 120 is between the base member 102 and the hinged member 104 when the base member 102 and the hinged member 104 are in a closed position. The coupling mechanism 120 can be any protuberant structure, such as a hook, a peg, a holder, a catch, a clasp, a clip, a pin, a buckle, or other coupling mechanism. In some embodiments, the coupling mechanism 120 is configured to couple with a loop in a zipper tab 122 attached to a zipper slider 124, as shown in FIG. 1B. In other embodiments, the coupling mechanism 120 is configured to couple with an attaching mechanism for attaching the zipper tab 122 to the zipper slider 124.
In some embodiments, the zipper assist zipper tab further includes a protrusion portion 126 extending through the base member 102 toward the hinged member 104. In some embodiments, the protrusion portion 126 is hollow from an outer side of the base member 102, as shown in FIG. 1C. As such, the protrusion portion 126 can further include a first magnetic component 128, which could be configured to couple with other components of a zipper assist device.
In other embodiments, the zipper assist zipper tab further includes an opening through a bottom of the base member 102 that is hollow. This opening can be configured to receive a button closure attached to other components of a zipper assist device such that the button closure can attach to the opening through the bottom of the base member 102 and be secured by a box clasp.
The zipper assist zipper tab 100 is a detachable zipper tab. As such, this zipper tab could be reusable on more than one pieces of clothing. In some embodiments, the coupling mechanism 120 of the zipper assist zipper tab 100 could be configured to attach to many different kinds of loops of many different kinds of zipper tabs. For instance, the zipper assist zipper tab 100 could be in an open position. A user could attach the coupling mechanism 120 of the zipper assist zipper tab 100 to a loop in a zipper tab on a first piece of clothing. In some embodiments, the coupling mechanism 120 could be a stationary mechanism. In other embodiments, the coupling mechanism 120 could be a hinged mechanism. The hinged member 104 and the base member 102 could then be hinged to a closed position and the zipper assist zipper tab 100 is secure on the zipper tab 122 of the first piece of clothing. The zipper assist zipper tab 100 could be used to zip and unzip the piece of clothing. Then, the hinged member 104 and the base member 102 can be hinged open and the zipper assist zipper tab 100 can be removed from the zipper tab 122 on the first piece of clothing. The zipper assist zipper tab 100 can then be attached to a second piece of clothing by using the coupling mechanism 120 of the zipper assist zipper tab 100 to connect with a second loop on a second zipper tab on the second piece of clothing. In other embodiments, the detachable zipper assist zipper tab 100 could be configured to remain attached to the zipper tab 122 while the first piece of clothing is worn and does not need to be removed after use. Although the specific use case of clothing is mentioned above, the zipper assist zipper tab 100 may be used with luggage, purses, and shoes as non-limiting examples.
In some embodiments, such as shown in FIG. 1D, the hinged member 104 extends higher than the base member 102. Further, in such embodiments, the extended portion of the hinged member 104 may be configured to cover the entire zipper tab 122 and zipper slider 124 when the hinged member 104 is in the closed position with regard to the base member 102.
In some embodiments, such as shown in FIG. 1E, the base member 102 and the hinged member 104 may comprise any shape, such as an oval (as shown), a square, a rectangle, a circle, a triangle, or the like. In some embodiments, the base member 102 and the hinged member 104 may have the same dimensions. In other embodiments, the hinged member 104 may extend larger or smaller than the base member 102. For instance, the hinged member 104 may be configured to cover an entire zipper tab and zipper slider when the hinged member 104 is in the closed position with regard to the base member 102.
As shown in FIG. 1E, the removable zipper assist device for attaching to the zipper tab includes the base member 102 having an ovular shape configured to receive the zipper tab. The zipper assist zipper tab 100 further could include a coupling mechanism 120 attached to an upper edge of the base member 102. In some embodiments, the coupling mechanism 120 is configured to couple with a loop in the zipper tab attached to the zipper slider. In other embodiments, the coupling mechanism 120 is configured to couple with an attaching mechanism for attaching the zipper tab to the zipper slider. In some embodiments, the zipper tab 100 further includes a coupling interface. In one example, as shown in FIG. 1E, the coupling interface comprises a protrusion portion 126 extending through the base member 102. In some embodiments, the protrusion portion 126 is hollow from an outer side of the base member 102. As such, the protrusion portion 126 can further include a first magnetic component, which could be configured to couple with other components of a zipper assist device. In another example, the coupling interface may be a box clasp or the like.
FIGS. 2A-2D illustrate a second embodiment of a zipper assist zipper tab 200. The zipper assist zipper tab 200 is a permanent zipper assist device for replacing a zipper tab on a zipper slider 212 having a fastening member 202 and a body member 204. The body member 204 includes a front side 206A and a back side 206B. A portion of the back side 206B of the body member 204 includes a depression 208. In some embodiments, the depression 208 is hollow from the back side 206B of the body member 204, as shown in FIGS. 2B-2C. As such, the depression 208 can further include a first magnetic component 210, which could be configured to couple with other components of a zipper assist device.
As shown in FIG. 2D, the fastening member 202 may be any type of fastening mechanism. For instance, the fastening member 202 may be a ring (as shown in FIG. 4D), a clip, a clasp, a chain link, or the like.
FIGS. 3A-3C illustrate a coupling interface 300 that may be included on a removable zipper assist device or on a permanent zipper assist device, such as the zipper assist devices 100 or 200, respectively. The coupling interface 300 may replace the magnetic components housed in the protrusion portion, as described in the embodiments above.
In some embodiments, a removable zipper assist device or a permanent zipper assist device for attaching to a zipper tab or a zipper slider includes a protrusion portion 302 extending through a base member of the zipper assist device such that the protrusion portion is hollow from an outer side of the base member and a detachable tether having an elongated flexible element and an attaching mechanism 304 configured to couple with the protrusion portion 302. For instance, in some embodiments, such as is shown in FIG. 3A, a portion of the attaching mechanism 304 of the detachable tether may be configured to be received within the hollow opening of the protrusion portion, such as by clicking into place or any other suitable means of coupling. In such embodiments, such as is shown in FIGS. 3B-3C, the protrusion portion 302 further comprises a depressible button that is operably-attached to the base member such that depression of the depressible button (FIG. 3B) is configured to release the attaching mechanism 304 from the protrusion portion (FIG. 3C).
FIGS. 4A-4B illustrate a coupling interface 400 that may be included on a removable zipper assist device or on a permanent zipper assist device, such as the zipper assist devices 100 or 200, respectively. The coupling interface 400 may replace the magnetic components housed in the protrusion portion, as described in the embodiments above.
In some embodiments, a removable zipper assist device or a permanent zipper assist device for attaching to a zipper tab or a zipper slider includes a protrusion portion defining a receiving aperture 402 configured to receive a clip 404 such that the clip 404 is configured to couple with the receiving aperture 402 by being inserted into the receiving aperture 402 and securing into place, such as is shown in FIG. 4B. For instance, in some embodiments, the coupling interface 400 may be a box clasp or the like.
In other embodiments, other coupling interfaces are contemplated. For instance, a button closure, a clasping device, a screw, or the like may be used as a coupling interface on any of the embodiments described herein.
FIGS. 5A-5B illustrate a detachable tether 500 component of a zipper assist device. The detachable tether 500 could be configured to attach with any of the zipper assist zipper tabs from FIGS. 1A-2C. The detachable tether 500 has an elongated flexible element 502 and an attaching mechanism 504. The attaching mechanism 504 could further include a second magnetic component 506 that is configured to be coupled to a first magnetic component incorporated onto the zipper assist zipper tab. The attaching mechanism 504 could further include a protruded portion 508 such that the second magnetic component 506 couples with the protruded portion 508 at an upper part of the protruded portion 508. The protruded portion 508 may be configured to fit within a hollow portion of the zipper assist zipper tab containing the first magnetic component.
In some embodiments, the detachable tether 500 also includes a secondary attaching mechanism 510 having a third magnetic component 512. The third magnetic component 512 can be the same or similar to the first magnetic component on the zipper assist zipper tab such that the second magnetic component 506 can be configured to couple with either the first magnetic component or the third magnetic component 512. The secondary attaching mechanism 510 could further include a recessed portion 514 such that the third magnetic component 512 couples with the recessed portion 514 at an innermost part of the recessed portion 514. The protruded portion 508 may be configured to fit within the recessed portion 514 of the secondary attaching mechanism 510 containing the third magnetic component 512. As such, the second magnetic component 506 and the third magnetic component 512 could be magnetically-coupled with each other, as shown in FIG. 5B.
In such embodiments, the secondary attaching mechanism 510 is disposed on an opposing end of the elongated flexible element 502 as the attaching mechanism 504. As such, when the second magnetic component 506 and the third magnetic component 512 are coupled together, the elongated flexible element 502 extends from the attaching mechanism 504 to the secondary attaching mechanism 510 in a continuous fashion, such as a loop. In such embodiments, the detachable tether could be worn as an accessory by a user, such as a bracelet or a necklace. The elongated flexible element 502 could be wrapped around a body part of the user, and the second magnetic component 506 and the third magnetic component 512 can secure the elongated flexible element 502 in place.
In some embodiments, the detachable tether 500 comprises a chained material. This material can be a metal, a plastic, a fabric, or the like. In some embodiments, the detachable tether 500 is wearable by a user, such as a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet, a purse strap, a headband, or any other accessory worn by a user. In some embodiments, the detachable tether 500 is wearable by a user when the second magnetic component 506 and the third magnetic component 512 are secured together. In other embodiments, the detachable tether 500 could be attached to something not worn by the user, such as a hook in a closet or the like.
As shown in FIGS. 5C-5D, in some embodiments, the detachable tether 500 component of a zipper assist device could be configured to attach with any of the coupling interfaces from FIGS. 3A-4B. For instance, the detachable tether 500 has the elongated flexible element 502 and the attaching mechanism 504. However, in some embodiments, the attaching mechanism 504 could be configured to be coupled with the depressible button in FIGS. 3A-3C. In other embodiments, such as is shown in FIGS. 5C-5D, the detachable tether 500 could have an attaching mechanism 504 that is capable of clasping with the receiving aperture of FIGS. 4A-4B, such that the attaching mechanism 504 could take the same form as the clip 404 in FIGS. 4A-4B.
In some embodiments, the detachable tether 500 also includes a secondary attaching mechanism 510 having a receiving aperture 516 in which the attaching mechanism 504 could be received. The receiving aperture 516 can be the same or similar to the receiving aperture on the zipper assist zipper tab described in FIGS. 4A-4B such that the attaching mechanism 504 can be configured to couple with either the receiving aperture on the zipper assist zipper tab described in FIGS. 4A-4B or the secondary attaching mechanism 510.
In such embodiments, the secondary attaching mechanism 510 is disposed on an opposing end of the elongated flexible element 502 as the attaching mechanism 504. As such, when the attaching mechanism 504 and the secondary attaching mechanism 510 are coupled together, the elongated flexible element 502 extends from the attaching mechanism 504 to the secondary attaching mechanism 510 in a continuous fashion, such as a loop.
FIGS. 6A-6D illustrate a zipper assist tab 600 having a zipper assist zipper tab component 602 and a detachable tether component 604. In some embodiments, the zipper assist zipper tab component 602 can be a removable fixture, such as the zipper assist zipper tab 100. In other embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 6A-6D, the zipper assist zipper tab component 602 can be a permanent fixture to replace a zipper tab, such as the zipper assist zipper tab 200. The detachable tether component 604 can have any features of the detachable tether 500.
FIG. 6A displays the zipper assist zipper tab component 600 in a zipped position, with the tether component 604 not attached. As the tether component 604 is brought near to the zipper assist zipper tab component 602, a first attaching mechanism on the zipper assist zipper tab component 602 and a second attaching mechanism on the tether component 604 are coupled together, as is shown in FIG. 6B. The first attaching mechanism and the second attaching mechanism may be any attaching mechanism described herein. FIG. 6C shows a first attaching mechanism on the zipper assist zipper tab component 602 and a second attaching mechanism on the tether component 604 that are coupled together in a ready to use position. As the user pulls on the tether component 604, the zipper assist zipper tab 602 zips and/or unzips the object containing the zipper, in this case a dress, as illustrated in FIG. 6D.
In some embodiments, the zipper assist zipper tab 600 has a first attaching mechanism of a first magnetic component that is positioned at a first angle within the protrusion portion of the zipper assist zipper tab 600. In such embodiments, a second attaching mechanism of the tether component 604 comprises a second magnetic component that is positioned at a second angle on the tether component 604 such that the first angle and the second angle are configured to be coupled to each other. In some embodiments, because of this angle, the strength of the magnetic connection between the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component is strengthened when zipping and unzipping a zipper.
In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed concepts, which may be practiced without some or all of these particulars. In other instances, details of known devices and/or processes have been omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the disclosure. While some concepts will be described in conjunction with specific examples, it will be understood that these examples are not intended to be limiting.
As used herein, “coupled” means associated directly as well as indirectly. For example, a member A may be directly associated with a member B, or may be indirectly associated therewith, e.g., via another member C. It will be understood that not all relationships among the various disclosed elements are necessarily represented.
Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “first,” “second,” etc. are used herein merely as labels, and are not intended to impose ordinal, positional, or hierarchical requirements on the items to which these terms refer. Moreover, reference to, e.g., a “second” item does not require or preclude the existence of, e.g., a “first” or lower-numbered item, and/or, e.g., a “third” or higher-numbered item.
Reference herein to “one embodiment” or “one example” means that one or more feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the example is included in at least one implementation. The phrases “one embodiment” or “one example” in various places in the specification may or may not be referring to the same example.
As used herein, a system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware “configured to” perform a specified function is indeed capable of performing the specified function without any alteration, rather than merely having potential to perform the specified function after further modification. In other words, the system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware “configured to” perform a specified function is specifically selected, created, implemented, utilized, programmed, and/or designed for the purpose of performing the specified function. As used herein, “configured to” denotes existing characteristics of a system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware which enable the system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware to perform the specified function without further modification. For purposes of this disclosure, a system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware described as being “configured to” perform a particular function may additionally or alternatively be described as being “adapted to” and/or as being “operative to” perform that function.
The limitations of the following claims are not written in means-plus-function format and are not intended to be interpreted based on 35 U.S.C. § 112(f), unless and until such claim limitations expressly use the phrase “means for” followed by a statement of function void of further structure.
By the term “about,” “approximately,” or “substantially” with reference to amounts or measurement values described herein, it is meant that the recited characteristic, parameter, or value need not be achieved exactly, but that deviations or variations, including for example, tolerances, measurement error, measurement accuracy limitations and other factors known to those of skill in the art, may occur in amounts that do not preclude the effect the characteristic was intended to provide. For example, in one embodiment, the term “about” can refer to ±5% of a given value. In other embodiments, the term “about” can refer to a higher or lower value than ±5% of a given value.
Illustrative, non-exhaustive examples, which may or may not be claimed, of the subject matter according the present disclosure are provided below.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A removable zipper assist device for attaching to a zipper component, the device comprising:

a base member, wherein the base member includes a first side comprising a receiving slot and a second side comprising an at least one hinge joint;

a hinged member, wherein the hinged member comprises a first leg, a second leg, and a cover portion such that the first leg and the second leg extend perpendicular from the cover portion, and wherein the first leg further comprises a key configured to engage with the receiving slot when in a closed position, and wherein the second leg further comprises an at least one hinge such that the at least one hinge joint is configured to attach to the hinged member at the at least one hinge of the second leg;

a coupling mechanism attached to an upper edge of the base member, wherein the coupling mechanism is between the base member and the hinged member when in the closed position, and wherein the coupling mechanism is designed to couple with a loop in the zipper component;

a protrusion portion extending through the base member towards the hinged member such that the protrusion portion is hollow from an outer side of the base member, and wherein the protrusion portion further comprises a first magnetic component; and

a detachable tether having an elongated flexible element and an attaching mechanism comprising a second magnetic component configured to be coupled to the first magnetic component of the protrusion portion.

2. The removable zipper assist device of claim 1, wherein the first magnetic component is positioned at a first angle within the protrusion portion, and wherein the second magnetic component is positioned at a second angle on the attaching mechanism such that the first angle and the second angle are configured to be coupled to each other.

3. The removable zipper assist device of claim 1, wherein the detachable tether comprises a chained material.

4. The removable zipper assist device of claim 1, wherein the detachable tether is wearable by a user.

5. The removable zipper assist device of claim 4, wherein the detachable tether is able to be worn as a necklace.

6. The removable zipper assist device of claim 4, wherein the detachable tether is able to be worn as a bracelet.

7. The removable zipper assist device of claim 4, wherein the detachable tether further comprises a third magnetic component.

8. The removable zipper assist device of claim 7, wherein the third magnetic component is shaped and magnetized the same as the first magnetic component such that the second magnetic component is configured to be coupled to the third magnetic component.

9. A permanent zipper assist device for replacing a zipper tab, the device comprising:

a fastening member;

a body member having a front side and a back side, wherein a portion of the back side of the body member comprises a depression, and wherein the depression further comprises a first magnetic component; and

a detachable tether having an elongated flexible element and an attaching mechanism comprising a second magnetic component configured to be coupled to the first magnetic component of the depression in the back side of the body member.

10. The permanent zipper assist device of claim 9, wherein the first magnetic component is positioned at a first angle within a protrusion portion, and wherein the second magnetic component is positioned at a second angle on the attaching mechanism such that the first angle and the second angle are configured to be coupled to each other.

11. The permanent zipper assist device of claim 9, wherein the detachable tether comprises a chained material.

12. The permanent zipper assist device of claim 9, wherein the detachable tether is wearable by a user.

13. The permanent zipper assist device of claim 12, wherein the detachable tether is able to be worn as a necklace.

14. The permanent zipper assist device of claim 12, wherein the detachable tether is able to be worn as a bracelet.

15. The permanent zipper assist device of claim 12, wherein the detachable tether further comprises a third magnetic component.

16. The permanent zipper assist device of claim 15, wherein the third magnetic component is shaped and magnetized the same as the first magnetic component such that the second magnetic component is configured to be coupled to the third magnetic component.

17. A zipper assist device, the zipper assist device comprising:

a base member having a coupling mechanism, wherein the coupling mechanism is designed to couple with a zipper component;

a detachable tether having an elongated flexible element and an attaching mechanism; and

a coupling interface, wherein the coupling interface is configured to secure the detachable tether to the base member.

18. The zipper assist device of claim 17, wherein the coupling interface comprises:

a protrusion portion extending through the base member such that the protrusion portion is hollow from an outer side of the base member, wherein the protrusion portion is configured to receive the attaching mechanism of the detachable tether, and wherein the protrusion portion comprises a depressible button configured to release the attaching mechanism from the protrusion portion.

19. The zipper assist device of claim 17, wherein the coupling interface comprises:

a protrusion portion defining a receiving aperture configured to receive the attaching mechanism of the detachable tether, wherein the attaching mechanism of the detachable tether comprises a clip, and wherein the clip is configured to be inserted into the receiving aperture and secured.

20. The zipper assist device of claim 19, wherein the coupling interface comprises a box clasp.

21. The zipper assist device of claim 17, wherein the detachable tether comprises a chained material.

22. The zipper assist device of claim 17, wherein the detachable tether is wearable by a user.

23. The zipper assist device of claim 22, wherein the detachable tether is able to be worn as a necklace.

24. The zipper assist device of claim 22, wherein the detachable tether is able to be worn as a bracelet.

25. The zipper assist device of claim 22, wherein the detachable tether further comprises a magnetic component.