WO2008064170A9 - Devices and methods for forming a closure between fabrics and/or other materials - Google Patents
Devices and methods for forming a closure between fabrics and/or other materialsInfo
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- WO2008064170A9 WO2008064170A9 PCT/US2007/085127 US2007085127W WO2008064170A9 WO 2008064170 A9 WO2008064170 A9 WO 2008064170A9 US 2007085127 W US2007085127 W US 2007085127W WO 2008064170 A9 WO2008064170 A9 WO 2008064170A9
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Definitions
- Fig. 54 is a side elevation view of a slider and stop block in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present inventions.
- Figs. 55 and 56 are perspective views of the devices shown in Fig. 54;
- Figs. 57-59 are perspective views of a fastening system, including a slider, stop block, and fastening members in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present inventions;
- Figs. 60-62 are side cross-sectional views of the slider, stop block and portion of one fastening member of the fastening system shown in Figs. 57-59;
- Fig. 66 is a perspective view of a stop block in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present inventions
- Figs. 67 and 68 are perspective views of a stop block in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present inventions
- Fig. 69B is a detailed side elevation view of a rotatable locking cam of the stop block shown in Fig. 69A;
- Fig. 70 is a perspective view of a fastening system that includes a stop block having separable portions in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present inventions;
- Fig. 77 is an end side elevation view of a fastening system in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present inventions.
- a fastening member 100 is shown, wherein the fastening member 100 includes a tail portion 104, a head portion 108, and a transition portion 112 located between the tail portion 104 and the head portion 108.
- the head portion 108 includes a front side 116 and a backside 120.
- a fastening member 200 that includes perforations 204 in its tail portion 104.
- the head portion 108 may also include perforations 204.
- the perforations 204 preferably penetrate the material forming the fastening member 200 in an orientation that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis LA-LA of the fastening member 200.
- the perforations 204 may be different shapes, such as oval, rectangular, etc.
- the perforations 204 may be slits.
- Fastening members 200 having perforations 204 are suitable for use in a variety of articles, including closures for gym bags, closures for scuba equipment bags, closures for beach gear bags, etc.
- the perforations 204 in the tail portion 104 improve closure flexibility, and bonding of the tail portion 104 to the article.
- perforations 204 in head portion 108 can allow the article to drain, thereby reducing the weight of the article, and/or improving the drying capacity of the article and/or the contents within the article.
- a fastening member 400 is shown that includes one or more longitudinally extending lumens or longitudinal voids 404.
- the longitudinal voids 404 may be different shapes, such as oval, rectangular, triangular, hexagonal, etc.
- the longitudinal voids 404 are preferably extruded or molded into the profile or fastening member 400 as the fastening member 400 is made.
- the longitudinal voids 404 can improve flexibility of the closure.
- the longitudinal voids 404 can be used to apply air or hydraulic pressure or fluids to the mating surface 124 and/or other portions of the fastening member.
- a small hand pump could be used to provide air pressure to the mating surface 124.
- a warm fluid can be pumped through the longitudinal voids to maintain thermal properties of one or more portions of the fastening member 400 in cold conditions.
- one of the longitudinal voids 404 can be used to provide fluids for hydration of a person, or to provide a cooling liquid to a portion of a person's body.
- the longitudinal voids 404 can be used to introduce other materials into the fastening member 400, such as fibers for strength, wiring, fiber optics, etc.
- the longitudinal voids 404 can be formed through extrusion; however, injection molding and other processes can also be used to form the voids 404.
- pultrusion techniques may be used to introduce and/or assist in the incorporation of a different longitudinally oriented material (e.g., fibers) within the fastening member 400.
- the transition portions 112 of the fastening members 604 include a substantially crenellated pattern 608, including one or more substantially arced rectangular teeth 612 and substantially arced rectangular gaps 616.
- T F tensile force
- C F compression force
- the substantially rectangular arced teeth 612 and substantially arced rectangular gaps 616 are sized to have a similar unit thickness Dt, wherein the incorporation of these unit thickness Dt within the transition portion improve the extrusion process to provide a more even manufacturing process. That is, in general, an extrusion process is conducted by extruding molten plastic from a die. Because of the lack of flow restrictions, areas within the die of larger cross-sectional openings typically behave such that more molten plastic is extruded from the larger cross-sectional areas as compared to the areas having relatively smaller cross-sectional areas. By maintaining a substantially similar unit thickness Dt within the transition zone, a higher quality and/or more cost effective extrusion process is realized.
- the unit thickness Dt can also be used for elements of the tail portion 104 and head portion 108.
- Fig. 6B another embodiment of a pair of interlocked fastening members 620 is shown, wherein the fastening members include a longitudinal transition void 624.
- the longitudinal transition void 624 extends substantially the longitudinal length of the fastening members 620 within the transition portion 112, and serves, at least in part, to provide a similar unit thickness Dt to the elements forming the transition portion 112.
- the longitudinal transition void 624 comprises a substantially triangular shape in cross-section.
- FIG. 6C another embodiment of a pair of interlocked fastening members 628 is shown, wherein the fastening members 628 include a longitudinal transition void 624, and a set of gaps 616 to assist in isolating the mating surfaces from a tensile force T F , compression force C F , or fluid flow.
- Fig. 6D another embodiment of a pair of interlocked fastening members 632 is shown, wherein the fastening members 632 include a plurality of longitudinal transition voids 624, and a set of gaps 616 to assist in isolating the mating surfaces from a tensile force T F , compression force C F , or fluid flow.
- the longitudinal transition voids 624 vary in cross- sectional size and are substantially circular in cross-sectional shape, although as those skilled in the art will appreciate, other shapes can be used and are considered to be encompassed within the scope of the inventions and this description.
- Fig. 6E another embodiment of a pair of interlocked fastening members 636 is shown, wherein the fastening members include a longitudinal transition void 624, the longitudinal transition void 624 comprising a substantially circular shape in cross-section.
- FIG. 6F another embodiment of a pair of interlocked fastening members 640 is shown, including a plurality of substantially arced rectangular teeth 612 and substantially arced rectangular gaps 616.
- the plurality of substantially arced rectangular teeth 612 and substantially arced rectangular gaps 616 of Fig. 6F are oriented in a first direction, such as in a forward facing direction similar to the tongue and groove structures 128 of the respective head portions 108.
- FIG. 6G another embodiment of a pair of interlocked fastening members 644 are shown, including a plurality of substantially arced rectangular teeth 612 and substantially arced rectangular gaps 616.
- the sizing and number of the plurality of substantially arced rectangular teeth 612 and substantially arced rectangular gaps 616 of fastening member 644 varies from that of fastening member 640. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present inventions include all possible modifications encompassed within the scope of the disclosure and/or claims.
- Fig. 6H another embodiment of a pair of interlocked fastening members 648 is shown.
- the fastening members 648 include a longitudinally extending split 652 that passes from the exterior 656 of the transition portion 112 to an enlarged interior area 660. As with the fastening members shown in Figs. 6A, 6C, 6D, 6F, and 6G, the fastening members 648 accommodate the application of a tensile force T without necessarily causing the mating surfaces 124 to disengage.
- the transition portion 112 of the fastening member 664 includes a curved portion 668 that can elongate in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the fastening members 664.
- the amount of possible extension can be adjusted by using more curves or a sharper angled curved portion 668.
- stiffening of the curved portion 668 can be provided by forming the curved portion 668 of blocked portions 676, as shown in fastening members 678 of Fig. 6K.
- the curved portion 668 of the transition portion 112 can be seen engaging a top 680 of foot member 684, as shown in Fig. 61, or a base 688 of foot member 684, as shown in Fig. 6 J, where the foot member 684 includes an interior side 692 that contacts a tongue of the tongue and groove structures 128.
- the difference in location of the connection between the curved portion 668 and the foot member 684 influences the point of where the tensile force is applied at the mating surface 124.
- the valleys within the curved portions 668 provide a flow diversion for fluids around the mating surfaces 124.
- FIGs. 6N-6Q additional fastening members 708, 712, 716 and 720 are shown, wherein the substantially arced rectangular gaps 616 of the transition portions 112 provide flow diversion from the mating surfaces 124.
- the substantially arced rectangular teeth 612 on a front side 116 of the fastening member are located opposite the substantially arced rectangular gaps 616 on the backside 120 of fastening member 708.
- the substantially arced rectangular teeth 612 on a front side 116 of the fastening member are located opposite the substantially arced rectangular teeth 612 on the backside 120 of fastening member 716.
- the transition portion 112 connects to the foot member 684 near a base 688 of the foot member 684, while for fastening member 716 of Fig. 6P, the transition portion 112 connects to the foot member 684 in line with the tail portion 104.
- a fastening member 740 that includes at least two different finishes on its exterior surface 744. More particularly, a glossy surface texture is preferably used within the area of the mating surface 124, while a matte finish is used at the tail portion 104, the transition portion 112, and/or another area of the head portion 108. Varying the surface texture at different portions of the fastening member 740 provides greater performance for the overall closure.
- a fastening member 800 that includes tractioning features to provide increased engagement between opposing mating surfaces 124 of two interlocked fastening members 800. More particularly, and by way of example and not limitation, ridge and valleys 804 are provided along at least a portion of the mating surfaces 124 for frictional engagement between two fastening members 800. As shown in Fig.
- the ridge and valleys 804 are shown along substantially the top 808 of the tongues 812 of the tongue and groove structures 128.
- the ridge and valleys 804 are aligned with their long axis preferably substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LA-LA of the fastening member 800.
- the ridge and valleys 804 may extend along the entire longitudinal length of the mating surfaces 124, or only extend along a portion of the longitudinal length of the mating surfaces. For example, areas having ridge and valleys 804 may be spaced apart.
- the grooves of a second fastening member include ridge and valleys 804 that engage the ridge and valleys along the top 808 of the tongues 812 of a first fastening member 800.
- a first fastening member includes one or more tongue and groove structures 128 that comprise a glossy surface finish, and one or more tongue and groove structures 128 that comprise the ridge and valleys 804.
- a second fastening member preferably includes one or more tongue and groove structures 128 that comprise a glossy surface for contacting the tongue and groove structures 128 of the first fastening member that have a corresponding glossy surface finish.
- one or more tongue and groove structures 128 of the second fastening member preferably comprise ridge and valleys 804 for contacting and frictionally engaging the tongue and groove structures 128 of the first fastening member that have corresponding ridge and valleys 804 surface texturing.
- fastening members 900 that include a surface texturing 904 on the backside 120 of the head portion 108.
- the surface texturing enhances interaction or gripping of the fastening member 900 within a stop block 908.
- a textured surface 904 applied to the backside 120 of fastening member 900 interacts with the stop block 908 and provides gripping action that may otherwise only be provided by the stop block itself.
- the surface texturing 904 comprises ridge and valleys 912 having a long axis oriented preferably substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LA-LA of the fastening member 900.
- the surface texturing 904 may extend down the entire longitudinal length of the backside 120 of the head portion 108, or only extend down a portion of the longitudinal length of the backside 120 of the head portion 108.
- the backside 120 of the head portion 108 having surface texturing 904 may be only located in area near the end of one of the fastening member 900 to engage the stop block 908, as shown in Fig. 9.
- the surface texturing 904 may be formed when the fastening member 900 is extruded, or alternatively, it may be formed after extrusion, such as by using a tool that is applied to the backside 120 of the head portion 108.
- the surface texturing 904 may be added by applying (such as by gluing or welding) a separate member to the head portion 104, wherein the separate member comprises the surface texturing 904.
- fastening member 1000 includes a plurality of transversely oriented penetrating slits 1004; that is, at least some of the slits 1004 fully penetrate at least one of the tail portion 104, head portion 108 or transition portion 112.
- the slits 1004 are oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LA-LA of the fastening member 1000. The slits 1004 increase the flexibility of the fastening member 1000.
- the slits 1004 that are allowed to fully penetrate at least one of the tail portion 104, head portion 108 or transition portion 112
- those slits also will provide a means for ventilating the article to which the fastening member 1004 is associated with.
- the slits 1004 in the fastening member may be cut completely through the tail portion 104, head portion 108 and transition portion 112, and then the fastening member is restructured during the installation of the fastening member 1000 in the article to which it is associated with.
- fastening member 1000' includes a plurality of transversely oriented partially penetrating slits 1004'; that is, none of the slits 1004' fully penetrate the tail portion 104, head portion or transition portion 112. Furthermore, the slits 1004' may be limited to only certain portions of the fastening member 1000'. For example, as shown in Fig. 1OB, the slits 1004' are limited to the head portion 108 and transition portion 112, and are not extended into the tail portion 104. The slits 1004' increase the flexibility of the fastening member 1000'.
- fastening members 1200a and 1200b are shown that include one or more wires or electrical contacts 1204a and 1204b, respectively, extending at least a portion of the longitudinal length L of the fastening members 1200a and 1200b.
- the contacts 1204a and 1200b are located along a surface the tongue and groove structures 128 of the mating surfaces 124.
- fastening members 1220a and 1220b include one or more wires or electrical contacts 1224a and 1224b, respectively, extending within at least a portion of the longitudinal length L of the fastening members 1220a and 1220b. As seen in Figs.
- the electrical contacts 1224a and 1224b reside within the head portion 104, such as within a tongue of the tongue and groove structures 128.
- a contact bar can be provided in a stop block or other structure for interconnecting the electrical contacts 1224a and 1224b.
- wiring or another electromagnetic radiation conveyance structure can be incorporated within or surficially exposed into one or more the interlocking fastening members.
- the tail portion 104 of a fastening member can have a woven fiber inlayed invisibly under its surface to provide strength, while the mating surface has wiring mounted above or within the tongue and groove structures 128 to provide a direct wiring contact that electromagnetically communicates with corresponding wiring from the interlocking fastening member.
- ballistic protective fabrics can be used within the article, with fiber optics or other communication elements residing within the mating surfaces 124 of the closure of the article to provide a communication link between a soldier's headset and a communication system or other device attached or interconnected elsewhere to the soldier's body.
- fastening member 1600 that comprises structure for resisting disengagement from a corresponding fastening member 1600 when under the influence of tensile or compression forces in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis LA-LA of the fastening members 1600.
- the fastening member 1600 is intended to be used with an identical fastening member 1600, or with a fastening member whose mating surface 124 is similar in geometry to fastening member 1600.
- the mating surface 124 of fastening member 1600 has relatively larger tongue and groove structures 128 that help stabilize and prevent premature disengagement of the mating surfaces 124.
- the fastening member 1600 includes a rotation preventer that assists in maintaining the interlocked position of the mating surfaces 124 when the interlocked mating surfaces experience a tensile force or compression force that is transverse to the longitudinal axis LA-LA of the fastening members 1600, because the geometry of the mating surfaces 124 tend to keep the tips of the tongues of the tongue and groove structures 128 interlocked.
- the fastening member 1600 includes a head portion 108 including a front side 116 and a backside 120.
- the front side 116 includes mating surface 124 comprising a plurality of tongue and groove structures 128, wherein an outermost tongue 1604 includes a rotational preventer 1608 comprising an extension 1612 having a sloping terminal surface 1616.
- the sloping terminal surface 1616 defines a sloping terminal surface plane 1620 extending from the sloping terminal surface 1616, wherein the sloping terminal surface plane 1620 intercepts a backside plane 1624 at an angle ⁇ , where the backside plane 1624 is coplanar with the exterior surface 1628 of the backside 120.
- the tail portion 104 comprises a planar surface 1632 that is substantially parallel to the backside plane 1624.
- the transitional portion 112 includes an interior transitional surface 1636 having a height H, wherein the interior transitional surface 1636 is substantially parallel to the sloping terminal surface 1616.
- the interior transitional surface 1636 corresponds to an innermost groove surface of the plurality of tongue and groove structures 128.
- the tail portion 104 includes a tail upper surface 1640 and a tail lower surface 1644. The tail upper surface 1640 is substantially parallel to the tail lower surface 1644.
- the tail upper surface 1640 is spaced apart from the tail lower surface 1644 to define a tail thickness T, where the tail thickness T is less than the height H of the interior transitional surface 1636.
- a lower tail plane 1648 coplanar with the tail lower surface 1644 and extending from the tail lower surface 1644 through the head portion 108 intercepts the sloping terminal surface 1616 at the angle ⁇ , where ⁇ is defined as above the lower tail plane 1648 (that is, toward the front side 116 of the head portion 108).
- the backside plane 1624 is substantially parallel to the lower tail plane 1648. As best seen in Fig.
- the outermost tongue 1604 has at least one tip 1652, and a tip plane 1656 coplanar with an underside surface 1660 of the at least one tip 1652 intersects the sloping terminal surface 1616 at an angle ⁇ when the tip plane 1656 is extended through the outermost tongue 1604, wherein ⁇ is measured below the tip plane 1656.
- ⁇ is preferably between about 85 to 95 degrees.
- the tail portion 104 of the fastening members 1600 may optionally include a tapered terminal surface 1664.
- the tapered terminal surface 1664 may face up or down. As shown in Fig. 16, the tapered terminal surface 1664 allows for an even integration of the fastening member 1600 with a panel 1668 of the article to which the fastening member 1600 is to be attached.
- the tapered terminal surface 1664 may be bonded to panel 1668, thereby providing a smooth transition between the tail portion 104 and the panel 1668, particularly if the panel includes a matching slope surface 1672 for attachment to the tapered terminal surface 1664 of fastening member 1600.
- other techniques may be used to attach fastening members to various articles, including but not limited to, gluing, welding, fastening, molding, etc.
- the tapered terminal surface 1664 provides advantages for at least some of these techniques.
- the tail portion 104 of the various fastening members described herein may alternatively comprise a tip 1676 that includes twin sloped surfaces 1680.
- the twin sloped surfaces 1680 of tip 1676 can aid in the installation of the fastening member into various articles, such as garments.
- a fastening member is shown as an interlocked pair comprising identical fastening members 1800a and 1800b.
- Each fastening member includes a plurality of tongues that further include a plurality of tips.
- first tongue 1804a includes upper tip 1812a and lower tip 1816a.
- second tongue 1808a includes upper tip 1820a and lower tip 1824a.
- Fastening member 1800b includes first tongue 1804b that includes upper tip 1812b and lower tip 1816b.
- second tongue 1808b includes upper tip 1820b and lower tip 1824b.
- a fastening system 1900 that comprises a first fastening member 1600 and a second fastening member 1904.
- the second fastening member 1904 includes a mating surface 124 that releasably interlocks with mating surface 124 of fastening member 1600.
- second fastening member 1904 includes a backside 120 that features a receptacle 1908 for receiving an insert 1912.
- the receptacle 1908 comprises a groove 1916 that is adapted for interlockingly receiving a tongue 1920 of the insert 1912.
- the insert 1912 may be a variety of structures.
- the insert 1912 may comprise one or more of a reflector, a fluid conveyance conduit, a wire, a communication element, a bumper, and a decorative insert.
- Such inserts 1912 have application for use with a closure that is associated with an article, such as a jacket. When used with a jacket or other applicable article, the closure may be opened and closed with a slider.
- a fastening system 2300 that includes a plurality of releasably interlocking mating surfaces. More particularly, as best seen in Figs. 24 and 25, the fastening system 2300 includes a first fastening member 2304 including a head portion 2308 having a primary mating surface 2312 on a first or front side 2316 and a secondary mating surface 2320 on a second or backside 2324. In addition, as best seen in Figs. 26 and 27, the first fastening member 2304 is received within a second fastening member 2328 that includes a forked head portion 2332.
- the forked head portion 2332 includes a first interior side 2336 having a first interior mating surface 2340 and an opposing second interior side 2344 having a second interior mating surface 2348.
- the head portion 2308 of the first fastening member 2304 is adapted for being releasably interlocked in the forked head portion 2332 of the second fastening member 2328.
- the primary mating surface 2312 of the head portion 2308 releasably interlocks with the first interior mating surface 2340 of the forked head portion 2332
- the secondary mating surface 2320 of the head portion 2308 releasably interlocks with the second interior mating surface 2348 of the forked head portion 2332.
- a fastening system 2800 that includes first fastening member 2304 and a second fastening member 2804 having a forked head portion 2308 that includes a void space 2812. Similar to forked head portion 2332 of second fastening member 2328, and as best seen in Figs. 29 and 30, the forked head portion 2808 of second fastening member 2804 includes a first interior side 2336 having a first interior mating surface 2340 and an opposing second interior side 2344 having a second interior mating surface 2348. In addition, an interior pocket 2816 is located adjacent the first and second interior mating surfaces 2340, 2348.
- the void space 2812 of the fastening system 2800 can serve several purposes, including providing increased bending qualities and flexibility to the interlocked first and second fastening members 2304, 2804.
- the void space 2812 may be pressure tested to document an airtight (or liquid tight) closure, and/or monitored for liquid or gas leakage.
- the void space 2812 can serve as a conduit for a fluid.
- the first and second fastening members 3400 include a head portion 3404 having a primary mating surface 3408 on a front side 3412, and a secondary mating surface 3416 on a backside 3420.
- the head portion 3404 also has an extension 3424 that includes a tertiary mating surface 3428.
- the void spaces 3216 and 3224 of the fastening system 3200 can serve several purposes, including allowing one or both of the void spaces 3216 and 3224 to be pressure tested to document an airtight (or liquid tight) closure, and/or monitored for liquid or gas leakage.
- one or both the void spaces 3216 and 3224 can serve as a conduit for a fluid, such as water, or one or both the void spaces 3216 and 3224 can receive another material, such as a sealant.
- FIG. 36-38 another multi-layer fastening system 3600 is shown that includes a plurality of releasably interlocking mating surfaces. More particularly, the multi-layer fastening system 3600 includes a plurality of members having interlocking mating surfaces that can be arranged in a stacked manner.
- the backside 3738 of the second forked member 3728 does not have a mating surface, although if desired, a mating surface can be provided on the backside 3738 for allowing an additional fastening member to be attached to the backside 3738.
- a mating surface can be provided on the backside 3738 for allowing an additional fastening member to be attached to the backside 3738.
- an interior pocket 3740 is also present (although such a feature is optional) that allows for formation of a void space 3604 when assembled as shown in Fig. 36.
- the two tail portions 104 that are aligned on the right side of the page are associated with fastening members 1904 and 3700, and the two tail portions 104 aligned on the left side of the page are associated with fastening members 2304.
- Such a configuration at least has application for jackets or bags with various liners and/or exterior shells.
- fastening members and/or their associated features shown in Figs. 1-38 may be combined in a variety of different manners, and such configurations are considered within the scope of the present inventions. That is, the ability to stack and/or combine fastening members and/or combine inventive aspects can be appreciated, and thus, one or more aspects of one embodiment may be combined with one or more aspects of one or more other embodiments.
- a slider 3900 that includes a slider body 3904 having an opening end 3908 and a closing end 3912.
- the slider 3900 is used to open and close two fastening members that each have a mating surface.
- the slider 3900 forces the mating surfaces together when the slider 3900 is moved in its closing direction, and the slider 3900 separates the mating surfaces when the slider is moved in its opening direction.
- the opening end 3908 of slider 3900 includes an upper portion 3916 and a lower portion 3920, and an intermediate portion 3924 located between the upper and lower portions 3916, 3920.
- the intermediate portion 3924 is positioned generally at the opening end 3908 for locating between a first mating surface of a first fastening member and a second mating surface of a second fastening member when the slider 3900 is moved in an opening direction.
- the slider body 3904 comprises pathways through which the fastening members slide during the opening or closing movement of the slider 3900.
- the slider 3900 provides a pathway that is substantially straight along the longitudinal axis LA-LA of the mating surface of the second fastening member.
- Slider 3900 has application for use where the second fastening member is relatively stiff (e.g., metal, hard plastic, etc.) while the other fastening member is flexible.
- such an application may include an awning or cover for a boat.
- the interlock shape or mating surface for the second fastening member for the boat portion can be hard and molded directly to the boat, and the flexible cover or awning comprising the flexible first fastening member can be interlocked to the boat by translation of the slider 3900 around the applicable portion of the boat, thereby interlocking the first flexible fastening member to the relatively hard and stiff second fastening member.
- a fastening system 4000 that includes a slider 4004 that uses magnetism to interact with fastening members 4008a and 4008b.
- the fastening system 4000 includes a first fastening member 4008a having a first head portion 108a that includes a first mating surface 124a.
- the first head portion 108a includes a ferromagnetic material extending along a longitudinal length of the first mating surface 124a.
- the fastening system 4000 also includes a second fastening member 4008b having a second head portion 108b that includes a second mating surface 124b, wherein the second mating surface 124b is adapted for releasably interlocking with the first mating surface 124a.
- the slider 4004 is moved along the longitudinal axis LA-LA of the head portions 108a and 108b.
- the slider 4004 comprises a slider body 4012 having an opening end 4016 and a closing end 4020.
- the opening end 4016 has an upper portion 4024 and a lower portion 4028.
- the closing end 4020 has an upper portion 4032 and a lower portion 4036.
- the upper portion 4024 and the lower portion 4028 each include a slider magnet wherein a magnetic force is applied between the first head portion 108a and the upper portion 4024, and between the second head portion 108b and the lower portion 4028 at the opening end 4016 to pull the mating surfaces 124a and 124b apart.
- the slider magnets preferably extend along at least a portion of the length of the slider body 4012 so that when pulled in the opening direction, the slider magnets initiate separation of the mating surfaces 124a and 124b within the interior region of the slider body 4012.
- the slider 4004 may include an intermediate portion 4040, and in at least one embodiment, the intermediate portion 4040 is discontinuous across the width of the slider body 4012, such that a first intermediate portion 4044 is situated opposite a second intermediate portion 4048.
- the head portion 108a of the first fastening member 4008a resides between the intermediate portion 4040 and the upper portion 4024 at the opening end 4016, and the head portion 108b of the second fastening member 4008b resides between the intermediate portion 4040 and the lower portion 4028.
- the intermediate portion 4040 may also optionally include at least one magnet or ferromagnetic material.
- the orientation of magnets within the slider body 4012 may include magnets to induce separation of the head portions 108a and 108b within the middle interior of the slider body 4012 and toward the opening end 4016 of the slider body, while magnets may be used to push together the mating surfaces 124a and 124b within the middle interior of the slider body 4012 and toward the closing end 4020.
- the closing end 4020 of the slider body 4012 may not comprise a magnet and/or a ferromagnetic material.
- the head portions 108a and 108b may use magnets and/or ferromagnetic materials to improve the interaction with not only the slider 4004, but also with each other, such that the first head portion 108a and the second head portion 108b are magnetically attractive.
- magnets and/or ferromagnetic materials can be extruded directly into the head portions 108a and 108b, and/or they may be attached as an insert 1912, or they may be attached by an adhesive. At least part of one of the head portions 108a and 108b can be removed at a longitudinal end of the fastening member to provide an airtight and/or water tight closure.
- a multi-piece slider 4200 is shown that at least has application for repair situations where a slider has broken and a replacement one-piece slider cannot be inserted into the fastening members.
- the slider 4200 is generally anticipated for use with a first fastening member and a second fastening member that each include a mating surface.
- the slider 4200 includes a slider body 4204 having a plurality of portions adapted for interconnection using a fastening mechanism 4210.
- the slider body 4204 may include an intermediate portion 4208 that is separable and interconnectable, such as by a rod, latch, screw, bolt, etc.
- a slider 4400 that includes a slider body 4404 having at least one roller that eases friction between at least one fastening member and the slider 4400. More particularly, one or more rollers 4408 are operatively associated with the slider body 4404 and serve to assist in reducing friction as the slider 4400 is moved to close or open the mating surfaces of the fastening members. With reference to Fig. 44, a roller 4408 is located on an inside surface 4412 of an intermediate portion 4416 of the slider body 4404.
- the roller 4408 may comprise a cylindrical shaped device, a more narrow wheel-shaped device, or a spherical shaped device, such as a ball bearing.
- the rollers 4408 are located to contact both the first and second fastening members.
- the roller 4408 has a rotational axis RA- RA oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LA-LA.
- a slider 4500 that comprises exterior rollers 4504 for engaging the tail portions 104 of the fastening members.
- the exterior rollers 4504 assist with limiting frictional interaction of the fastening members as the slider 4500 is moved longitudinally.
- the slider 4500 may also optionally include one or more rollers 4408, such as the roller 4408 shown at the top of the intermediate portion 4416.
- the insert or inserts may comprise a magnet for interaction with appropriate fastening members.
- the interconnectivity of the various components allows for a complex multi-piece slider to be more easily manufactured.
- the sections of the slider 4600 can be snapped together, glued together, or interconnected using fasteners, such as screws. Inserts can also be added to other devices described herein, such as stop blocks. For example, a new or alternative gripping element can be added to a stop block.
- the slider 4600 includes a slider body 4604 having an upper portion 4608, a lower portion 4612, and an intermediate portion 4616 between the upper portion 4608 and lower portion 4612.
- the intermediate portion 4616 at the opening end 4620 of the slider body 4604 is located between the pathways which the fastening members slide during the opening or closing movement of the slider 4600.
- the intermediate portion has a first side 4624 that is releasably interconnectable to the upper portion 4608, and a second side 4628 that is releasably interconnectable to the lower portion 4612. Accordingly, the intermediate portion 4616 can be separated from the upper portion 4608 and lower portion 4612.
- the intermediate portion 4616 is replaceable with removal from the upper and lower portions 4608, 4612, and insertion of a replacement intermediate portion.
- the new intermediate portion 4616 may include a self- lubricating element for contacting at least one of the fastening members.
- an insert member 4800 is shown that can be inserted into slider 4600 to form a portion of the slider body 4604.
- a slider 5000 that includes pull tab system 5004.
- the Pull tab system 5004 comprises a rotatably mounted pull tab 5008 that is interconnected to the slider body 5012 at the intermediate portion 5016.
- the location of the interconnection at the intermediate portion 5016 allows the pull tab 5008 to be drawn in both the opening direction and closing direction such that the forces applied are more in-line with the longitudinal axis of the fastening members, thereby more effectively moving the slider 5000 and also lessening unnecessary forces from acting on the mating surfaces of the fastening members.
- the rotatably mounted pull tab 5008 is interconnected to the intermediate portion 5016 by a pin 5020 located at the opening end 5024 of the slider body.
- Fig. 52 illustrates an example embodiment of pin 5020, which generally comprises a cylindrical shaped rod.
- the pin 5020 of the pull tab system 5004 may optionally include a wedge 5300 as shown in Fig. 53, wherein the wedge 5300 is fixedly attached to the pin 5020.
- the wedge 5300 is preferably located within the interior of the slider 5000, wherein the wedge 5300 is able to contact and frictionally engage at least a portion of least one of the fastening members, such as a head portion of one of the fastening members.
- rotation of the pull tab 5008 down also rotates the wedge 5300 against a fastening member to force the fastening member against an interior surface of the slider body 5012, thereby releasably locking the longitudinal position of the slider 5000 against at least one of the fastening members.
- the pull tab 5008 is lifted up and then pulled in the desired direction.
- an upper wedge may be situated in the upper portion of the slider body, wherein rotation of a connected tab rotates the upper wedge downward against the fastening member to releasably lock the fastening member, such as by forcing the fastening member in contact with an interior upper surface of the intermediate portion.
- a slider and stop block combination 5400 is shown that includes a slider 5404 and a stop block 5408.
- This combination of devices is particularly useful for articles such as jackets; however, it may also be used in other articles, including but not limited to, sleeping bags, removable pant legs, removable hoods, etc.
- the slider 5404 comprises a slider body 5412 including an opening end 5416 and a closing end 5420.
- the closing end 5420 includes a confining portion 5424 that functions to confine the first mating surface 124 of a first fastening member into interlocking engagement with a second mating surface 124 of a second fastening member.
- the closing end 5420 of the slider body 5412 includes an upper sloping surface 5428 and a lower sloping surface 5432 that resemble a truncated wedge when viewed from the side, as seen in Fig. 54.
- the stop block 5408 includes structural features to hold and release a fastening member, and to interact with the slider 5404.
- the stop block 5408 includes a first housing portion or upper housing portion 5436 and a second housing portion or lower housing portion 5440.
- the lower housing portion 5440 is permanently secured to one of the first and second fastening members, such as at a longitudinal end of a fastening member.
- the upper housing portion 5436 is preferably movably connected to the lower housing portion 5440, and more preferably, the upper housing portion 5436 is hingedly interconnected to the lower housing portion 5440 by hinge 5444.
- the upper housing portion 5436 includes an upper sloping receiving surface 5448
- the lower housing portion 5440 includes a lower sloping receiving surface 5452.
- the stop block 5408 has a first closed position (as shown in Fig. 54) and a second open position.
- first closed position as shown in Fig. 54
- second open position When the upper and lower sloping surfaces 5428 and 5432 of the slider 5404 contact the upper and lower sloping receiving surfaces 5448 and 5452 of the stop block 5408, the slider 5404 urges the stop block 5408 from the first closed position to the second open position. That is, the upper housing portion 5436 moves along arrow A to rotate its front end 5450 upward to the second open position. In so doing, the stop block 5408 allows at least a grasp portion of the unsecured fastening member to be fed into the stop block 5408 while the stop block is in the second open position.
- the slider 5404 is then advanced in the closing direction away from the stop block 5408 placing the stop block 5408 back in the first closed position.
- the stop block 5408 automatically closes because the upper portion 5436 is normally biased in its closed position, such as by a spring.
- the grasp portion of the inserted fastening members is held in place by the stop block 5408, such as by use of gripping elements 5456 located within the interior 5460 of the stop block 5408.
- An optional latch 5464 (shown with dashed lines in Fig. 54) may be provided to selectively lock the upper housing portion 5436 to the lower housing portion 5440 when the stop block 5408 is closed, thereby locking the stop block in its closed position.
- the closing end 5412 of the slider 5404 contacts the forward end 5416 of the stop block 5408, thereby allowing the user to insert the fastening member that is not permanently attached to the stop block 5408 into the stop block interior 5420.
- the user then moves the slider 5404 away from the stop block 5408 in the closing direction to releasably interlock the mating surfaces 124 of the first and second fastening members.
- FIG. 57-63 another slider and stop block combination is shown as fastening system 5700 that includes a slider 5704 and a stop block 5708, as well as fastening members 5702a and 5702b.
- Slider 5704 comprises a slider body 5712 including an opening end 5716 and a closing end 5720.
- the closing end 5720 includes a confining portion 5724 that functions to confine the first mating surface 124 of a first fastening member 5702a into interlocking engagement with a second mating surface 124 of a second fastening member 5702b.
- the stop block 5708 is permanently attached to one of the fastening members 5702a, 5702b, such as by one or more screws 5710 that engage fastening member 5702a and fasten it to the stop block 5708.
- screws 5710 that engage fastening member 5702a and fasten it to the stop block 5708.
- other methods of fixedly securing a fastening member to the stop block 5708 are possible, such as by gluing, welding, molding, and/or using other fasteners.
- the fastening system 5700 is associated with a jacket, and that the jacket is open, while the underside projection 5744 is in an upward position, unsecured fastening member 5702b can be inserted into the stop block 5708, to be releasably secured therein.
- the unsecured fastening member 5702b includes a hole 6300 within its head portion 108 for receiving the underside projection 5744 of the button 5728.
- the unsecured fastening member 5702b can be inserted into the top slot 5750 of the slider 5704 and into the stop block 5708.
- the slider 5704 is moved away from the stop block 5708 and then button 5728 is released to its resting position because return biasing member 5748 pushes up on the rear portion 5736 of the button 5728.
- the underside projection 5744 engages the hole 6300 in the fastening member 5702b, thereby holding the fastening member 5702b within the stop block 5708.
- the slider 5704 can then be moved up the longitudinal axis of the mating surfaces 124 of the fastening members 5702a and 5702b to releasably interlock the mating surfaces 124.
- slider 5704 is moved by pulling the rotatable pull tab 5752 that is interconnected to the intermediate portion 5756 of the slider 5704.
- the slider 5704 is moved back down to contact the stop block 5708, wherein the slider 5704 once again presses against front portion 5732 of the button 5728.
- the button 5728 then once again tips up, releasing the underside projection 5744 from the hole 6300 of fastening member 5702b.
- the fastening member 5702b can then be pulled freely from the stop block 5708 and the top slot 5750 of the slider 5704 to allow the jacket closure to be fully opened.
- the button 5728 is situated in its open position, and ready to either insert or remove the fastening member 5702b from the stop block 5708.
- a release mechanism is activated, such as a push button release 6716 that allows counter-rotation of the brake 6712 and removal of the second fastening member.
- a push button release an automatic release trigger may be incorporated into the stop block 6700 for interaction with a slider, such as the button 5728 shown in fastening system 5700.
- the slider would engage a trigger that releases the brake 6712 and allows the second fastening member to be released.
- the second fastening member need not include the hole 6300.
- FIG. 69 A and 69B another stop block 6900 is shown for allowing insertion of a fastening member.
- the stop block 6900 is similar to stop block 6700 discussed above, but stop block 6900 includes a rotatable locking cam 6904.
- Fig. 69B shows a detail view of the rotatable locking cam 6904 and its push button release 6908.
- the rotatable locking cam 6904 allows the fastening member to be inserted and resists counter-rotation unless the user activates a release mechanism.
- Stop block 7002 includes two separable portions, a right portion 7004a and a left portion 7004b, wherein the right portion 7004a is fixedly attached to a first fastening member 7008a and the left portion 7004b is fixedly attached to a second fastening member 7008b.
- the user aligns the right portion 7004a for releasable engagement with the left portion 7004b, such as by aligning the respective coupling members 7012a and 7012b of the respective right and left portions 7004a and 7004b.
- the slider 7208 brings the mating surface 7220 of the first fastening member 7212a into contact with the top stop mating surface 7216 by overlying the top stop 7204.
- the top stop mating surface 7216 includes tongue and groove structures 7224 for releasably engaging the mating surface 7220 of the first fastening member 7212a.
- Such a top stop 7504 can be a piece of material, such a plastic, that is molded and permanently attached to the longitudinal end 7520 of the second fastening member 7512b.
- fastening system 7700 includes a slider garage 7704 for receiving the slider 7708 when the slider is located at a longitudinal end 7712 of the fastening members 7716a and 7716b.
- the slider garage 7704 can be a variety of materials, included a molded plastic or metal hood, or a portion of the article to which the closure is attached, such as a flap of material.
- the motorized slider 7900 preferably includes a motor 7904 operatively associated with a slider body 7908.
- the motor can be used to power the slider body 7908 and/or rotate drums 7912 for advancing the fastening members within the slider body 7908.
- the motorized slider 7900 can be used to automatically close fastening members, including fastening members that are associated with waterproof field covers for stadiums. In use, the user would line up the large rolls of material for covering the field and activate the motorized sliders 7900 to traverse the field to automatically join the large panels with watertight closures while simultaneously unrolling the covers into position.
- stop blocks and/or top stops described herein may include magnets or ferromagnetic materials for interaction with the head portions 108 of the fastening members.
- the stop blocks and top stops described herein may further include electronic elements, such as wiring, fiber optics, and/or a battery for forming part of the operable elements associated with appropriate fastening members and/or certain of their components, such as fastening members 1200a, 1200b, 1220a, and 1220b shown in Figs. 12-15.
- the materials forming the stop blocks and top stops can comprise plastic, metal, glass, ceramic, combinations thereof, etc.
- Such structures may also include inserts, such as reflective features.
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