Abstract: A first tape having a first edge is provided. The first tape is provided with a row of coupling elements along the first edge of the first tape. The coupling elements are configured to interdigitate with a further row of coupling elements. A first layer of a fluid resistant material is attached to the first tape. An extending layer of a fluid resistant material is attached to the first layer. The extending layer forms an extension member including a first overhang portion which extends beyond a second edge opposite the first edge. The first layer of the fluid resistant material is attached to the first tape and the extending layer is attached to the first layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a portion of a slide fastener. The method comprises providing a first tape having a first edge; providing the first tape with a row of coupling elements along the first edge of the first tape, the coupling elements being configured to interdigitate with a further row of coupling elements. The method further comprises attaching a first layer of a fluid resistant material to the first tape, attaching an extending layer of a fluid resistant material to the first layer, the extending layer forming an extension member comprising a first overhang portion which extends beyond a second edge of the first tape opposite the first edge of the first tape. The first layer of fluid resistant material is attached to the first tape and the extending layer is attached to the first layer such that there is no fluid path through the first layer and/or extending layer to the first tape.

Abstract: A waterproof slide fastener is provided. A pair of tapes has coupling elements attached thereto. A coating of polymeric material is provided on at least one surface of the tape and extends continuously therealong. The coating includes in cross-section a fin with a bulbous region. The coating is not extendable beyond the coupling elements when the slide fastener is in an open arrangement.

Abstract: A zip fastener including fabric tapes having coupling elements thereon is provided. A coating layer of thermoplastic material is provided on at least one first surface of the fastener tapes. The coating layer extends continuously along the first surface, extends over an edge of the fastener tapes and extends along at least one second surface of the fastener tapes.

Abstract: A waterproof slide fastener is provided. A pair of tapes has coupling elements attached thereto. A coating of polymeric material is provided on at least one surface of the tape and extends continuously therealong. The coating includes in cross-section a fin with a bulbous region. The coating is not extendable beyond the coupling elements when the slide fastener is in an open arrangement.

Abstract: A zip fastener including fabric tapes having coupling elements thereon is provided. A coating layer of thermoplastic material is provided on at least one first surface of the fastener tapes. The coating layer extends continuously along the first surface, extends over an edge of the fastener tapes and extends along at least one second surface of the fastener tapes.

Abstract: In a molded surface fastener (10) having engaging elements (2) of minute dimension of thermoplastic resin molded together with a base member (1) by continuous molding, each engaging element (2) comprises first and second engaging portions (22a, 22b) each having a different configuration extending in parallel to a surface of the base member from a top end of a pillar portion (21) rising from the base member (1) such that they intersect at right angle. The second engaging head (22b) has an ordinary hook shape structure while the first engaging head (22a) has a wing-like thin plate structure as seen in a plan view. The engaging elements having such a structure in which each engaging element has appropriate engagement force, shearing force and separation force so as to keep an excellent tactile feeling of a surface of the surface fastener, prevents itself from falling down against a pressing force, secures a high engagement ratio with mating pile pieces and satisfies a durability.

Abstract: A fastener has a pair of fastener tapes (1a, 1b) and two rows of individual magnetic elements (2a, 2b) mounted on the opposed inner longitudinal edges (7a, 7b) of the two fastener tapes (1a, 1b) at a predetermined interval. Each magnetic element (2a) mounted on one fastener tape (1a) is adapted to be fit between and cling to two mating magnetic elements (2b) mounted on the other fastener tape (1b).

Abstract: A core material for piping comprising a cord portion and a belt portion which are integrally molded from a synthetic resin material and further having a hook portion integrally formed on one surface of at least any one of the cord portion and the belt portion, the core material for piping being provided to a required position of a facing sheet material, wherein hardness of the hook portion is set higher than the hardness of the cord portion and the belt portion, thereby having a required engagement strength while securing easiness of bending of the cord portion and the belt portion.

Abstract: A fastener comprises a pair of fastener tapes (1a, 1b) and two rows of individual magnetic elements (2a, 2b) mounted on the opposed inner longitudinal edges (7a, 7b) of the two fastener tapes (1a, 1b) at a predetermined interval. Each magnetic element (2a) mounted on one fastener tape (1a) is adapted to be fit between and cling to two mating magnetic elements (2b) mounted on the other fastener tape (1b).

Abstract: In a molded surface fastener (10) having engaging elements (2) of minute dimension of thermoplastic resin molded together with a base member (1) by continuous molding, each engaging element (2) comprises first and second engaging portions (22a, 22b) each having a different configuration extending in parallel to a surface of the base member from a top end of a pillar portion (21) rising from the base member (1) such that they intersect at right angle. The second engaging head (22b) has an ordinary hook shape structure while the first engaging head (22a) has a wing-like thin plate structure as seen in a plan view. The engaging elements having such a structure in which each engaging element has appropriate engagement force, shearing force and separation force so as to keep an excellent tactile feeling of a surface of the surface fastener, prevents itself from falling down against a pressing force, secures a high engagement ratio with mating pile pieces and satisfies a durability.

Abstract: The invention provides a molded surface fastener and a cushion body formed integrally with it wherein a molded surface fastener has first resin invasion preventing means of an expandable resin material for molding a cushion body on each of right and left side edge portions along a longitudinal direction of a thermoplastic-resin base member surface, a number of engaging elements provided between the invasion preventing means, and second resin invasion preventing means for sectioning the engaging elements into desired number of regions along the longitudinal direction of the base member and extending in a width direction between adjacent sectioned regions, the second resin invasion preventing means comprising a function for engaging/disengaging a mating engaging element, thereby the molded surface fastener securing a required binding force.