Abstract: A burst zipper system includes a flexible zipper, a close-only slider and a set of handles. The burst zipper system is configured to be closed by operation of the close-only slider and opened by pulling on the set of handles in opposite directions. The burst zipper system can be used in sports bags, such as duffle bags, and backpacks, in tents, and the like.

Abstract: A burst zipper system includes a flexible zipper, a close-only slider and a set of handles. The burst zipper system is configured to be closed by operation of the close-only slider and opened by pulling on the set of handles in opposite directions. The burst zipper system can be used in sports bags, such as duffle bags, and backpacks, in tents, and the like.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an asset protection bag for large items, such as, but not limited to, automobiles and boats, and also for small items, such as, but not limited to, firearms and documents. The asset protection bag includes a first half and a second half which can be laid out flat. A first zipper profile of a water-resistant zipper is formed around the periphery of the first half and a second zipper profile of the water-resistant zipper is formed around the periphery of the second half. The first half is folded over the second half, with the asset therebetween, and the zipper profiles are interlocked. Vacuum ports are provided to allow for the evacuation of air trapped therewithin.

Abstract: An extruded zipper for use in closing out vehicle seat backs has a first and a second flexible closure strip, each of which includes a web and a flange extending parallel to one another from an interlocking portion. The web and flange on each flexible closure strip are separated from one another by a groove, which is used to dispose the interlocking portions in a stacked relationship to one another, so that they may be joined with a hammer-like blow delivered in a direction perpendicular to the webs. The webs are attached to opposite sides of the opening in a seat back cover, which is provided in a premanufactured sack-like configuration. In a method for closing out vehicle seat backs using the extruded zipper, the grooves enable the interlocking portions of the flexible closures strips to be positioned in the required stacked relationship prior to the delivery of the interlocking blow.

Abstract: A zipper intended for use in auto seat covers and the like includes a male half and a female half. The male half has a male interlocking member and a web and a tab extending substantially parallel to one another in a direction opposite to that of the male interlocking member. The web and the tab define a first channel behind the male interlocking member. In like manner, the female half has a female interlocking member and a web and a tab extending substantially parallel to one another in a direction opposite to that in which the female interlocking member faces. The web and the tab define a second channel behind the female interlocking member. The male and female halves may be joined to and interlocked with one another through compression applied in a direction substantially parallel to the webs and directed through the first and second channels.

Abstract: A room air conditioning unit may be mounted in a window opening using a device, on each side of the unit in the opening, having a straightforward two-piece construction. The first piece is a molded C-shaped frame which straddles the unit from above and below in the opening. A side member of the frame is abutted against the side of the window opening. A lower portion of the frame rests upon the bottom of the window opening, while the window sash is lowered down onto an upper portion of the frame to participate in securing the unit within the opening. The other piece of the device is a panel having a Z-fold central portion. One side of the panel may be attached, for example by screws, to the case or housing of the room air conditioning unit. The other side of the panel self-locks within the side member of the frame, using a locking mechanism provided therewithin, to close the space on either side of the room air conditioning unit within the window opening with the Z-fold central portion of the panel.

Abstract: A moisture-resistant fastener, which may be incorporated as part of a bag, pouch, wrapper, or liner, or which may be used as a protective garment closure, includes a pair of flexible closure strips. The strips include interlocking ribs and channels of complementary cross-sectional shape which lock together in an interference fit. The ribs have enlarged heads, and, complementarily, the channels have enlarged bottoms. At least one of the enlarged heads and enlarged bottoms has an integrally formed longitudinal gasket of a polymeric material softer than that used to extrude the flexible closure strips. When the flexible closure strips are locked together by forcing the ribs of one into the channels of the other to establish the interference fit, the longitudinal gasket is compressed and forms a moisture-resistant seal having an effectiveness heretofore not available or achievable.

Abstract: For use with a sponge mop, a pad, a frame adapted to be removably attached to the sponge mop, the frame being provided with integral structure forming one part of a two-part interlocking assembly adapted to removably attach the pad to the frame, and a locking member forming the other part of said assembly and being adapted to interlock with said one part of said assembly. In certain embodiments including a preferred embodiment, in which the pad is a compressible pad, a portion of the pad is compressed between the interlocked parts of said assembly. In other embodiments, in which the pad may but does not have to be compressible, the locking member is affixed to the pad. In each embodiment, said assembly is one of a pair of similar assemblies.

Abstract: A container system includes an elongate, open-ended tubular container member defining an axis and a releasable stop device for at least one open end thereof. The releasable stop device comprises a one-piece integrally formed member having first and second legs joined along a common edge to define an acute angle. The two legs are resiliently compressible about the joined edge, and a further abutment surface extends integrally from the first leg. The second leg is formed for attachment in a generally flat, surface-to-surface condition with an outer sidewall surface of the tubular container member at an open end portion thereof, such that the first leg and the abutment surface extend retractably into the tubular container member. The invention also extends to the stop device itself.