Patents by Inventor Eric A. St. Philips

Eric A. St. Philips has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Plastic reclosable fastener with structure for retaining slider in closed position
    Patent number: 5189764
    Abstract: Latching means is provided for retaining a plastic slider in closed position when the slider reaches the closed end of its travel along a zipper. The latching means disclosed is in the form of a detent on the plastic slider which engages with a protrusion on the zipper track to provide the feel of a secure closure and retain the slider in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Fox J. Herrington, Eric A. St. Philips