Abstract: An article of furniture for storing and powering electronic equipment including a seating area, at least one slidable drawer located under the seating area, and a power source located within the drawer.

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 fastener stringer capable of following up stretching/contracting action of a stretchable fabric smoothly by improving a stretching property of an element attaching portion, and capable of preventing breaking of chain if the element attaching portion is stretched, wherein the fastener stringer includes: a woven fastener tape having a tape main portion and an element attaching portion; a continuous fastener element row sewed to the element attaching portion with a non-elastic sewing thread; and an elastic core thread inserted through an interior of the fastener element row, an elastic yarn and a non-elastic yarn are woven into the tape main portion and the element attaching portion as warp yarns while a non-elastic yarn is woven as a weft yarn, and a weaving ratio of the elastic yarn to the non-elastic yarn is larger in the element attaching portion than in the tape main portion.

Abstract: A fastening device comprising a pin affixed to a first zipper track, the pin comprising a first magnet and at least a first engaging element; a box affixed to a second zipper track, the box comprising a second magnet and comprising at least a second engaging element complementary to the first engaging element of the pin, wherein the pin and box form a single element through the releasable interaction of the first and second magnets, and the first engaging element of the pin reversibly interacting with the second engaging element of the box; and a first slider body, wherein the first slider body comprises at least one releasing element that reversibly disengages the first engaging element of the pin from the second engaging element of the box.

Abstract: A gazebo cover adaptable for gazebos having different sized canopies include a fabric panel having a central opening and a perimeter defining at least three adjacent perimeter portions. The fabric panel includes a plurality of centrally-converging gussets extending between the perimeter and the central opening. A closure, for example, a slide zipper, is provided for selectively opening the gussets to form a relatively large canopy sized to fit a predetermined large size canopy frame, and for selectively closing the gussets to form a relatively small canopy sized to fit a predetermined small size canopy frame. A peak cap is positioned over and attached to the central opening of the fabric panel for closing the central opening.

Abstract: A slide fastener assembly and method of attachment allows for simple installation or replacement of molded slider assemblies, metal zipper assemblies, or both or either halves of separating zipper assemblies. A cohesive fastener is attached to the leading edges of surfaces where a slide fastener is connected. A corresponding cohesive fastener is attached to either surface of a zipper tape of a slider assembly. The slider assembly is pressed together with corresponding cohesive surfaces where the slide fastener is to be connected, holding the slide fastener securely in place. In another embodiment, a slide fastener is manufactured with cohesive material that is integral to the zipper tape. In another embodiment, a slide fastener is attached by connection means to a band, which is connected to an outer perimeter of a frame and inner perimeter of a panel.

Abstract: A multi-pocketed decorative fabric organizer that resembles a folding file and serves as a workspace when opened and then folds up in seconds keeping all the items and materials stored in it intact, and provides a portable and compact organizer for various purposes. The organizer consists of a hard surface that folds out to a writing or working space consisting of conveniently located plastic storage pockets and an exterior of decorative fabrics.

Abstract: A slide fastener and a method for its manufacture A slide fastener (1) has a pair of opposed tapes (2), each including a strip (6) made of a flexible material, in particular natural or artificial skin or leather. Each strip (6) is folded on itself around an elongate core member (8) so as to form a teeth-carrying edge onto which a respective row of coupling teeth (3) is fastened. A layer (7) of a reinforcing sheet material is applied by means of an adhesive to the inner surface or face (6a) of said flexible material (6), and a layer of adhesive is applied onto the reinforcing material (7), and a strip of the thus obtained composite material is folded on itself around the core (8).

Abstract: Non-limiting, illustrative systems and methods for collecting rain water are disclosed. Given by way of non-limiting example, a down spout interface bladder is removably attachable to an end section of a down spout. A rain water holding device is hydraulically couplable to the down spout interface bladder.

Abstract: A series of modular fabric panels with edge zippers interconnect to form a modular window covering system custom fit by a user to cover windows of various sizes. Flexible zippers with removable zipper pulls and edge cover fabric over the zippers create a customized curtain which looks like a standard sewn seamed curtain.

Abstract: A locking mechanism to secure both a zipper used to seal an opening of a bag in a closed configuration and a cable integrated into the bag to secure the bag to an object is disclosed. The locking mechanism may include a pin housing to receive a pin secured to an end of the cable, a thumb tab to secure a zipper head thereto, and a lock to lock the thumb tab and the pin housing in a secure configuration. The locking mechanism may provide a single control to conveniently release both the zipper and the cable. The lock may disengage the thumb tab and the thumb tab may disengage the pin housing. The lock may disengage the thumb tab or the pin housing based on the way the lock is unlocked. The bag may be made of a material that is resistant to cutting and gouging.

Abstract: A dispenser for a center-fed roll of web material in the form of tissue paper or nonwoven material has a dispenser opening which preferably has an elongated shape wherein one side edge is provided with tearing elements and the opposite side edge is smooth and free from tearing elements, and wherein the length of the dispenser opening is between 40 and 90% of the roll diameter and the width of the dispenser opening is at least 10 times the thickness of the web material and at least 5 mm, but no more than 40 mm. Preferably the dispenser is portable, wherein at least a substantial part of the dispenser is made of a moisture and tear resistant flexible material adapted for multiple use and the dispenser further includes a reclosable opening through which the roll of web material may be inserted into the dispenser.

Abstract: The EZ BN GREEN SHOPPING BAG WITH WHEELS, is a lightweight, easy to carry, rolling, re-usable mechanical machine. It is particularly suited for those in search of a less taxing, less strenuous way to transport groceries on foot, while simultaneously gaining good cardio exercise.

Abstract: An all purpose surface support station for use in dive applications having an inflatable bladder for floating the station, a screw-in type anchor for docking the station, removable pockets for storing dive equipment, and a cover that can store dive equipment, protect the bladder and, upon deflation of the bladder, is also used as a device for transporting dive equipment to and from the dive site.

Abstract: A fastener device includes two fastening elements, one or more slider members slidably engaged onto the fastening elements for securing the fastening elements together, and a warning device having a detecting device which may include two detecting members attached to either of the slider members or a support member and selectively engageable with other, and a signal generating device coupled to the detecting device for generating a warning signal when the detecting members have not been contacted with each other and for preventing the fastener device from being opened by unauthorized persons.

Abstract: A zipper mechanism is stitched to one side of a base which has a layer of adhesive on the other side. A release liner covers the adhesive and includes a plurality of rows of slits which define sections which are separated from each other. The zipper mechanism is attached to the base by rows of stitches with the rows of stitches being located between sections of the release liner so the release liner can be separated from an adhesive layer covering position in sections without interference by the stitching. The zipper mechanism is formed by a method which slits the release liner just prior to stitching the zipper mechanism to the base and locating each row of stitches between adjacent rows of slits defined in the release liner.

Abstract: A multi-piece slipcover for a piece of furniture having a base including a back, a seat, and a pair of armrests, and one or more seat cushions and back cushions that are unattached to the base. A base cover of the multi-piece slipcover includes one or more panels for covering the back, the left and right armrests, and at least a portion of the seat of the base. One or more seat cushion covers and one or more back cushions covers cover the one or more seat cushions and back cushions, respectively. At least one of the one or more back cushion covers has trapezoidally-shaped front and rear surfaces, and is made from a fabric having a stretch in length which behaves dynamically with respect to a stretch in width. A minimum stretch in fabric width is 60%, while a minimum stretch in fabric length is 40%.

Abstract: A housing for supporting an electronic tag on a zipper for a zippered container including a housing and an electronic tag supported by the housing. The housing has a configuration which is attached to at least one zipper of a zippered container. The housing is attached to the exterior of the container to limit movement of the zipper about the container.

Abstract: A woven band for a zipper is provided. The woven band is made by a double needle bar raschel knitting machine and has a predetermined length in a warp direction. The woven band includes a convex portion formed on one side thereof for joining to a zipper and a band portion connected to the convex portion. As the convex portion has large thickness and high strength, the joint strength of the convex portion and the zipper is increased.

Abstract: A zipper construction includes first and second fabric pieces. Each of the first and second fabric pieces includes an inner edge to which teeth are affixed. The first and second fabric pieces are formed of a weave defined by pre-dyed warp fibers formed of a substantially inelastic material and weft fibers that are formed of an elastic material. The zipper construction also includes a slider that engages the teeth of the first and second fabric pieces.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a connecting structure of a zipper, including a pair of zipper belts having a first edge in an inner side thereof and a second edge in al outer side thereof The first edge is each provided with a pair of zipper teeth corresponding to each other. A zipper head is provided on the zipper teeth. The zipper head is responsible for closing and separating the zipper teeth. The second edge is each connected to a body of a connecting element. The present invention is characterized in that when the second edge of the zipper belts is folded backward, the body of the connecting element is covered and connected to form a first connecting portion. The outer edge of the zipper or the body of the connecting element is then folded backward with the first connecting portion so as to form a second connecting portion.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, an apparatus is provided for generating an alert signal when a fastener for closing and opening a clothing item is open. The apparatus comprises a first unit for detecting that the fastener is open; a second unit for detecting that the clothing item is worn; and an alert mechanism for generating an alert signal when the first unit detects that the fastener is open and the second unit detects that the clothing item is worn.

Abstract: The present invention comprises one functional addition to kite's sail material and structural spars. This invention uses a zipper rather than kite sail material pockets to attach the structural spars to the sail material. This invention is specific to the functional kite spars and the sail material that attaches to them. One side of the zipper is attached permanently or non-permanently to kite spars. The other side of the zipper is permanently attached to the kite material. This allows easy disassembly of the kite material from its structural spars. This also functionally attaches the desired portion of kite material to its structural spar without the use of pockets or material stretching.

Abstract: A fastener stringer capable of following up stretching/contracting action of a stretchable fabric smoothly by improving a stretching property of an element attaching portion, and capable of preventing breaking of chain if the element attaching portion is stretched, wherein the fastener stringer includes: a woven fastener tape having a tape main portion and an element attaching portion; a continuous fastener element row sewed to the element attaching portion with a non-elastic sewing thread; and an elastic core thread inserted through an interior of the fastener element row, an elastic yarn and a non-elastic yarn are woven into the tape main portion and the element attaching portion as warp yarns while a non-elastic yarn is woven as a weft yarn, and a weaving ratio of the elastic yarn to the non-elastic yarn is larger in the element attaching portion than in the tape main portion.

Abstract: A waterproof slide fastener and a manufacturing apparatus thereof are disclosed, wherein each fastener element has a coupling head, a neck portion, a body portion, and leg portions which are continuously fused and integrated, a terminal end is projected from a gap between upper/lower half portions of the coupling head, upper/lower flanges of a slider make a sliding contact with a surface of each of upper/lower half portions of each leg portion, each half portion of the leg portion extending from the body portion via a crotch portion and guiding the flanges, two or more leg portions are disposed with a predetermined interval in a sliding direction, an entire shoulder width of a shoulder portion is larger than a body width of the body portion if it is provided, thereby intensifying fixing strength between a fastener tape and fastener elements and waterproofness, and allowing a smooth sliding of a slider.

Abstract: In a member having spring properties, such as a slider for a slide fastener or a snap button, the member main unit is composed of copper or a copper-based alloy, and the spring member attached to the member main unit is also composed of copper or a copper-based alloy. This eliminates the trouble of having to separate the structural components when recycling copper and also allows regenerated ingots to be readily prepared through a remelting process, thereby lowering recycling costs.

Abstract: A heat tolerant and isolation zipper comprises: two cloth strips made of combustion proof polyester fiber; two teeth strips made of combustion proof polyester fiber; each cloth strip being combined with a respective teeth strip; a zipper seat at a lower side of one teeth strip; a zipper sheet engageable to the zipper seat and at a lower side of another teeth strip so that the two cloth strips are combined. The polyester fiber is polyethylene terephthalate. In the manufacturing process, the PET is added with non-halo phosphorous-reacted and combustion-proof copolymer with high molecular chemical process so as to have the function of heat tolerance and combustion proof. The teeth strip is made by injection of PET or formed by Nylon wires.

Abstract: An article with a slide fastener in which when a tearing force is applied to an article provided with a slide fastener and a slider makes contact with an end stop, a connecting member having flexibility and connecting between rear faces of right and left fastener stringers is disposed at a position on a side of a fastener element near the end stop, at which the force is not transmitted directly to the slider, a covering tape for covering at least the end stop and the connecting member is disposed on a rear face of the article, so that fastener elements and end stop are blocked from being damaged or the fastener elements are prevented from being dropped out of a fastener tape by a tearing force, and the connecting member is prevented from being hooked or caught by the slider so as to always realize a smooth slider operation.

Abstract: An article with a flexible substrate has a pocket or vent opening with a resealable closure such as a zipper, snaps, or hook and loop fasteners, which is operable between a closed position, in which the opening in the substrate is closed, and an open position, in which the opening in the substrate is revealed. A resilient spring member of springy plastic, composite, metal or other material is mounted to the substrate around the opening, and has two arms which have portions which are displaced vertically from one another when the closure is open, but which are resiliently compressed into a common plane when the closure is sealed. Each time the closure is opened, the spring member urges portions of the shell on either side of the flap apart, to thereby enlarge the area of the opening and permit access or air flow therethrough.

Abstract: This invention relates to a concealed-type slider. Side walls are erected on both sides of a bottom plate of a body and a top end of each side wall is bent to form a flange. A guide portion is provided by forming a down-grade slope inclined from a leading end of a shoulder opening side of the flange between the flange and the side wall. The leading end of the flange provided with this guide portion is disposed at right angle to or tilted more or less toward a rear mouth side with respect to a side face of a guide post. Consequently, when an insert pin is inserted, the guide portion guides a fastener tape smoothly and when sliding the slider in its closing direction, the sliding operation can be executed smoothly.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism including a slide positioned between two zipper tapes, an underlayer positioned adjacent the zipper tapes and the slide, and an adjustment control element coupled to the inner portion of the slider and positioned between the zipper tapes and the underlayer and also coupled to a feature of an item to be adjusted.

Abstract: Both sides of a fastener chain may be reinforced and an attachment object such as a bag or a case may be mounted in a stabilized condition. A reinforcement member, which is molded of thermoplastic resin, thermoplastic elastomer or synthetic rubber in the form of a turned-down U shape in its cross section and has an appropriate plasticity and flexibility, is bonded along both outer sides of a fastener chain with a thermal welding resin film. The reinforcement member has a mounting groove which enables a cloth of the attachment object such as the bag or the case to be mounted and further contains a concave groove for a sewing thread, provided in the surface thereof. The cloth of the attachment object is inserted into the mounting groove and sewed along the concave groove with a sewing thread. Consequently, the reinforcement member can be mounted simply in a stabilized condition and can ensure a long term use.

Abstract: A releasable slide fastener closure is formed by a pair of stringers with elements that interlock when in cooperating closed position and a slider mounted on the stringers for sliding movement along said stringers to move the elements into said interlocking closed position on movement in of the slider away from a first end and toward a second or closed end. Each of the stringers has a stop for preventing said slider from separating there from at each of its ends and the stringers are free to separate from closed position at the first end when a force is applied in a predefined direction adjacent to the first end.

Abstract: A fastener which allows to distinguish a genuine fastener from a forged one. An identification yarn containing substance with different optical reactions to irradiation of visible light and to irradiation of infrared rays of a specific wavelength is disposed at a specified position in the tape which is a component of the fastener. As a result, discrimination between genuine and false fasteners can be done safely without damaging the human health.

Abstract: The separable bottom end stop assembly has male and female members engageable with and releasable from each other in a front-to-back direction thereof. A slide plate of the male member has an engagement leg portion projected therefrom, while a sliding plate of the female member has an engagement hole. Sliding surfaces are respectively formed at peripheries of the engagement leg portion and the engagement hole of the slide plates. Each of the slide surfaces is formed with steep incline surfaces and a gentle incline surface. With the cam mechanism, when the male member and the female member are pressed from both surfaces thereof, an insert plate disposed at one of the male member and the female member is automatically guided to an inside of the slider held by a holding portion disposed at the other of the male member and the female member, which simultaneously causes the slider to start moving.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition for a slide fastener. In one embodiment, upon setting, the resin composition does not melt even upon contact with a hot surface. In addition, the fastener provides low sliding resistance or friction, as well as durability and structural strength to withstand repeated opening and closing operations. Finally, the fastener can be dyed with cloth in the same bath.

Abstract: System and method for wearable electronic devices and smart clothing that includes integrating an electronic circuit into one or more fastening devices on an article of clothing. One or more electronic devices integrated with or attached to the clothing are controlled or monitored based on a position of the fastening device where the position relates to how much the fastening device is fastened.

Abstract: A garment with a flexible fabric shell has a pocket or vent opening with a resealable closure such as a zipper, snaps, or hook and loop fasteners, which is operable between a closed position, in which the opening in the shell is closed, and an open position, in which the opening in the shell is revealed. A resilient spring member of springy plastic, composite, metal or other material is mounted to the fabric around the opening, and has two arms which have portions which are displaced vertically from one another when the closure is open, but which are resiliently compressed into a common plane when the closure is sealed. Each time the closure is opened, the spring member urges portions of the shell on either side of the flap apart, to thereby enlarge the area of the opening and permit access or air flow therethrough.

Abstract: In a reflective slide fastener comprising a pair of fastener tapes, each fastener tape having a row of coupling elements fixedly secured to and along a longitudinal edge of the fastener tape, and reflective materials which exhibit retroreflection and are applied to the surfaces of the fastener tapes and/or coupling elements, the reflective materials are adapted to allow the color of the fastener tapes and/or coupling elements to be seen therethrough. The form of the reflective material includes a tape-like shape, a thread, and a thread-like shape formed from a tape. The preferred reflective material is a transparent or translucent retroreflective material containing a reflective layer formed from a metal compound which has permeability to light.

Abstract: In a slide fastener made of fabric having a stopper portion composed of thermoplastic synthetic resin material, the fastener tape contains a rough-pattern-structure region at least adjacent to a side of the fastener element row on an inner side of the fastener tape. An end portion of the stopper portion on the inner side of the fastener tape is disposed in the rough-pattern-structure region and fused to a foundation structure of the fastener tape in the rough-pattern-structure region. Thus, even if the length of the stopper portion in the tape width direction is short, the stopper portion does not interfere with a sewing machine foot during sewing, so that the sewing line does not meander even at the position near the fastener element row. Further, the end portion of the stopper portion can be fused and fixed to the foundation structure of the rough-pattern-structure region.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for opening/closing a ventilation window of a tent. The apparatus has a fastener for opening/closing the ventilation window for ventilating an inner space of the tent by assembling/disassembling combining members with each other, a hole formed on a body of the fastener, an opening rope of which one end is tied up to the hole, and a closing rope of which one end is tied up to a connection hole formed on a knob combined to a long hole formed on the body of the fastener. The ventilation window is opened as the opening rope is pulled, and closed as the closing rope is pulled. Thus, there is no inconvenience in opening/closing the ventilation window as the user can open/close the ventilation window while he/she sits down on the floor of the tent.

Abstract: The waterproof front assembly of a waterproof garment having a first front panel and a second front panel in a side-by-side relationship, comprising: a zipper, a first inner storm flap attached to the first front panel, located below the zipper and extends beyond where the zipper engages, and a second inner storm flap attached to the second front panel, located below the zipper and extends below the first inner storm flap beyond where the first inner storm flap and the zipper attach to the first front panel. The inner storm flaps each include an upper layer fabric, a lower layer fabric, and a compound sandwiched between the upper and lower layer fabrics for adhering the upper layer fabric to the lower layer fabric.

Abstract: In a upper stopper device for a slide fastener having a cross section of a substantially U shape, which is adapted to be attached continuously to a fastener element row of a stringer capable of being engaged with or separated from each other, an end portion of the upper stopper device opposite to the fastener element row is formed with a widened portion, which abuts against wing plates at a shoulder opening of a slider into which the stringer is inserted so that the slider can stop. Further, a caulking portion is formed in a range between the widened portion and at an end portion side toward the fastener element row. The slider abuts against the widened portion of the upper stopper device attached to the stringer so that it reliably stops.

Abstract: A slide closure for joining overlapping edges of flexible or rigid substrates having complementary touch fasteners thereon. The slide closure has a pair of closing surfaces facing each other and structure joining the closing surfaces together so as to define two channels opening in opposite directions. The substrates are received within the channels such that they overlap between the closing surfaces. The closing surfaces converge to a nip having a dimension small enough to cause the complementary touch fasteners to engage when the slide closure is displaced along the overlapping edges in a first direction. The slide closure may further include a spanning member disposed generally between the closing surfaces that serves to structurally join the closing surfaces, partly define the channels on either side, and provide diverging separating surfaces that cause the complementary touch fasteners to disengage when the slide closure is displaced in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A fastener which allows to distinguish a genuine fastener from a forged one. An identification yarn containing substance with different optical reactions to irradiation of visible light and to irradiation of infrared rays of a specific wavelength is disposed at a specified position in the tape which is a component of the fastener. As a result, discrimination between genuine and false fasteners can be done safely without damaging the human health.

Abstract: A slider-operated fastener comprises first and second opposing tracks including respective first and second interlocking profiles and respective first and second fins extending downward from the respective first and second profiles. The first and second fins are sealed to each other by a plurality of spaced preseals. After generating each preseal, a notch is formed in the profiles and upper portions of the fins at the generated preseal. To install a slider onto the fastener, the slider is initially positioned within the respective notch and then threaded onto the fastener in response to relative movement of the slider and the fastener. Either before or after the steps of forming each preseal and respective notch and installing the respective slider, the fastener is attached to a moving web of plastic film. The fastener-carrying web is later folded and sealed to form individual plastic bags.

Abstract: An article and method for providing a reclosable opening in a preexisting sheet are disclosed. The article includes at least one adhesive-backed strip with one half of an interlockable fastening system such as a zipper carried along one edge thereof. The article may also include a second adhesive-backed strip having the complementary half of the interlockable fastening system along an edge thereof. The adhesive-backed strips are positioned on either side of a slit in the pre-existing sheet such that the halves of the interlockable fastening system can be selectively engaged by a user, thus providing a reclosable opening in the preexisting sheet.

Abstract: A main portion of a fastener tape is woven with transparent or semi-transparent synthetic fiber monofilament yarn as warp yarn and weft yarn. Plural flexible yarns are interwoven into a side edge portion of the fastener tape in a longitudinal direction of the tape so as to form a fastener-element-mounting portion for mounting fastener elements. The fastener-element-mounting portion may be formed of an interwoven portion having a flat surface, in which case continuous fastener elements are to be attached thereto. Alternatively, a swollen core portion may be formed on the surface of the fastener-element-mounting portion, in which case single-type separate fastener elements are to be attached thereto. As a flexible yarn, a finished yarn having a bulk and produced by textured processing multifilament yarn is used so that mounting of the fastener elements are facilitated and the configuration of the fastener tape is stabilized.

Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a first item having a connecting mechanism and a second item having a second connecting means for use when the first item connecting means is incompatibly mismatched, inoperative, non-fully functioning or otherwise unconnectable with the second item connecting mechanism. The connecting device comprises a sheet having a first edge and a second opposed edge. A first connection mechanism is secured to the first edge for connecting it to a mismatched, inoperative, non-fully functioning or otherwise unconnectable connection mechanism with the second item connection mechanism. A second connection mechanism is secured to the second edge of the first sheet member for connecting the second edge of the sheet to the second item connection mechanism, so that the first connection mechanism matches the first item connection mechanism and the second connection mechanism compatibly matches, operates, functions or is otherwise connectable with the second item connector mechanism.

Abstract: An interlocking tab of a zipper, comprises two rows of engaging teeth and a cloth tape surrounding the engaging teeth. The cloth tape at both lateral edges thereof provides side openings respectively.