Abstract: An airtight type zipper according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first zipper member in which first zipper protrusions and first zipper grooves are alternately and continuously formed and a second zipper member coupled to or separated from the first zipper member in a sliding manner, and includes a first closely joined rail formed to be protruded in a continuous direction of the first zipper protrusion and the first zipper grooves and a second closely joined rail formed to be protruded from the first closely joined rail in a shape corresponding to the first closely joined rail, and in which a first closely joined groove and a second closely joined groove, that are mutually coupled to the first closely joined rail and the second closely joined rail when coupled with the first zipper member, are formed in the second zipper member.

Abstract: A slide fastener includes first and second stringers, an intermediate body, a first slider, and a second slider. The first and second stringers are separated by a first lateral distance in a first longitudinal portion, the first and second stringers are separated by a second lateral distance in a second longitudinal portion. A transition portion extending along at least a portion of a longitudinal extent of the intermediate body interposes the first and second longitudinal portions, and the second lateral distance is greater than the first lateral distance.

Abstract: A synchronous opening and closing structure and a backpack including the same are provided. The synchronous opening and closing structure includes: a first opening and closing structure including a first sliding member and a first tape assembly, wherein the first sliding member is slidably disposed on the first tape assembly so that the first tape assembly is in a closed state or in an open state; a second opening and closing structure including a second sliding member and a second tape assembly, wherein the second sliding member is slidably disposed on the second tape assembly so that the second tape assembly is in the closed state or in the open state; and a connecting structure including a connector connecting the first sliding member and the second sliding member, wherein the connector moves to a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A jacket that features separate front pockets when unfastened but when the jacket is fastened the front pockets combine to form a single continuous pass-through front pocket. A double zipper mechanism is used to close the jacket and simultaneously join the two front pockets. A pair of internal zippers are used to open each pocket individually allowing full through access across the combined pocket.

Abstract: The present device provides a slide assembly for a zipper, and a method for manufacturing a zipper slide assembly. The slider assembly is formed in a single die cast operation to include the slider and the pull member being formed simultaneously. Whereby the bridge and pull loop are formed with their full geometric shape and without converging flat surfaces caused by tooling limitations found in the prior art.

Abstract: A lock system includes a first lock and a second lock each with two profile strips operable for engagement with an at least partially flexible bundle and effective to enable a connection of a first bundle with a second bundle in a closed docking position and for guidance of a flow in a flow direction through lock members from the first bundle into the second bundle in an open docking position. The second bundle provides the lock members facing toward the first bundle, which lock members in the open docking position engage the lock members of the first bundle and jointly with the lock members of the first bundle form a flow channel for flow in the flow direction. Additionally, a slider for connecting and separating such locks is provided.

Abstract: A child resistant zipper closure for a plastic bag includes a double slider, including a first slider and second slider. The first and second sliders are oriented on the zipper closure such that when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction toward the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is interlocking; and when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction away from the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is unlocking. The first and second sliders can be releasably connected together.

Abstract: A child resistant zipper closure for a plastic bag includes a double slider, including a first slider and second slider. The first and second sliders are oriented on the zipper closure such that when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction toward the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is interlocking; and when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction away from the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is unlocking. The first and second sliders can be realeasably connected together.

Abstract: A double-layer nylon zipper includes two zipper tapes each having two series of teeth respectively disposed at opposing top and bottom sides of the fabric strip thereof, and a zipper slider coupled between the interlocking series of teeth of the two zipper tapes and having opposing top guard frame wall and bottom guard frame wall, a division wall between the top and bottom guard frame walls, a nose located on the top guard frame wall and a pull tap coupled to the nose. The top guard frame wall and bottom guard frame wall have respective first ends kept in flush and respective second ends in different lengths so that an accommodation space is defined right below the second end of the top guard frame wall outside the second end of the bottom guard frame wall to facilitate smooth interlocking of the interlocking series of teeth.

Abstract: A double-layer nylon zipper includes two zipper tapes each having two series of teeth respectively disposed at opposing top and bottom sides of the fabric strip thereof, and a zipper slider coupled between the interlocking series of teeth of the two zipper tapes and having opposing top guard frame wall and bottom guard frame wall, a division wall between the top and bottom guard frame walls, a nose located on the top guard frame wall and a pull tap coupled to the nose. The top guard frame wall and bottom guard frame wall have respective first ends kept in flush and respective second ends in different lengths so that an accommodation space is defined right below the second end of the top guard frame wall outside the second end of the bottom guard frame wall to facilitate smooth interlocking of the interlocking series of teeth.

Abstract: There is provided a slide fastener in which one of the fastener stringers is separated from a tape insertion path at one side of a body in the width direction when a lateral pulling force directed outward in the width direction of the fastener tapes is applied to a pair of fastener stringers. At least one opposing surfaces of an upper and lower flange at one side of the body in the width direction has a protrusion on the rear end portion thereof, and the opposing surfaces of the upper and lower flanges at one side of the body in the width direction respectively have straight portions which are parallel with each other except for the position at which the protrusion is formed.

Abstract: A safety device for a piece of luggage includes a first outside zipper (1) and a second inside zipper (2). The two zippers (1, 2) are superposed in the immediate proximity of one another, such that the teeth (1a, 2a) of the zippers (1, 2) touch under the action of external pressure on the outside zipper (1) by a tip (P) or a pointed tool, by keeping the teeth of the outside zipper (1) from dislocating downward under the pressure of the tip or the pointed tool (P).

Abstract: The slide fastener includes elements and a slider, wherein each of the elements includes a horizontal functional section an upper vertical functional section and a lower vertical functional section the slide fastener includes a plurality of fastener units in each of which the elements are arranged to oppositely face each other and the meshing portions are meshed with each other by sliding the slider between the oppositely-positioned elements, whereby the engagement pieces of the oppositely-positioned elements form an engagement portion and the engagement holding pieces of the oppositely-positioned elements in pair form an engagement holding portion, and the plurality of fastener units are constituted in a multilayered structure by engaging the engagement holding portions of a second fastener with the engagement portions of a first fastener such that the engagement holding portions of a new fastener unit are engaged with the engagement portions of a preceding fastener unit.

Abstract: The slide fastener includes elements, and a slider, the slide fastener including a horizontal functional section and a vertical functional section. The horizontal functional section includes element heads which are meshed with and unmeshed from each other, and horizontal fastener tapes which are opened and closed in a horizontal direction. The vertical functional section and includes upper element legs which are formed by extending the elements upwards and bending the extended upper portions into a hook-like shape, upper holding portions formed by distal ends of the upper element legs, an upper vertical fastener tape which is engageable in the upper holding portions, lower element legs which are formed by extending the elements downwards and bending the extended lower portions into a hook-like shape, lower holding portions formed by distal ends of the lower element legs, and a lower vertical fastener tape which is engageable in the lower holding portions.

Abstract: The slide fastener comprises elements, and a slider, the slide fastener opening and closing a horizontal opening/closing portion and a vertical opening/closing portion with one operation by sliding the slider along the elements. The slide fastener includes a horizontal functional section and a vertical functional section. The horizontal functional section includes element heads which are meshed with and unmeshed from each other, and horizontal fastener tapes. The vertical functional section includes element legs extending vertically to the horizontal direction and bending into a hook-like shape, holding portions which are formed by distal ends of the element legs, and a vertical fastener tape.

Abstract: A series of modular fabric panels interconnected by zippers to form a modular window or glass door covering system of various sizes. The panels can be adjusted to extend in either width, length or combination thereof. The zippers and components create seams made to be undetectable or unnoticed without buckling, opening or exposing the zipper, thus producing a customized curtain, while keeping the natural flow of the window covering.

Abstract: A thin zipper includes two sets of coil zippers fastened to two base cloths. Each coil zipper includes a plurality of teeth and at least one core wire threading through the teeth and coupling the teeth in series. Each tooth includes a bracing section, two bent sections extended from two distal ends of the bracing section and a surface section. The bracing section has a bracing inner edge on an inner side to brace the core wire. Each bent section has a latch portion engaged with another latch portion of a different tooth. The surface section is located between the two bent sections and has a packing inner edge formed on an inner side to compress the core wire to generate deformation. The bracing inner edge and packing inner edge form an inner space between them at an interval smaller than the diameter of the core wire.

Abstract: A wearable garment includes a multi-slider zipper with a top stop at each end of the zipper. The multi-slider zipper extends around the periphery of the garment from one armpit to the second armpit to enable the top surface of the garment to be separated at least partially from the second portion of said garment. The unique zipper may include three or more sliders as well as a top stop at each end of the zipper. A sleeping bag also having a top and bottom fabric portion includes the multi-slider zipper having at least three sliders.

Abstract: A seat may includes a seat base, a seat cover that is capable of being detachably attached to the seat base, a first engagement member that is attached to a circumferential surface of the seat base, a second engagement member that is attached to the seat cover, and a third engagement member that is attached to the circumferential surface of the seat base. The first engagement member is capable of engaging the second engagement member when the seat cover is attached to the seat base, so as to fix the seat cover to the seat. The first engagement member is capable of engaging the third engagement member when the first engagement member does not engage the second engagement member.

Abstract: A safety device for a piece of luggage includes a first outside zipper (1) and a second inside zipper (2). The two zippers (1, 2) are superposed in the immediate proximity of one another, such that the teeth (1a, 2a) of the zippers (1, 2) touch under the action of external pressure on the outside zipper (1) by a tip (P) or a pointed tool, by keeping the teeth of the outside zipper (1) from dislocating downward under the pressure of the tip or the pointed tool (P).

Abstract: A concealed zipper assembly includes a pair of zipper tapes and a pair of sliders movable along the zipper tapes and defining an opening therebetween. The sliders are configured to close the zipper tapes and the opening as they move toward one another along the zipper tapes. A cover is connected to each of the sliders and is movable along the zipper tapes.

Abstract: The zipper profiles have a complex shape, such as a double zipper configuration. The apparatus for the manufacture thereof includes an extrusion die and further includes a main or primary extruder for the supply of material, such as low density polyethylene, to form the tubing for the manufacture of reclosable packages, bags or pouches. The apparatus further includes at least one secondary extruder, or co-extruder, for the extruding of each reclosable profile onto the tubing. The speed of the co-extruders is controlled so as to control the extrusion of the reclosable profiles.

Abstract: A multi-track fastening apparatus which may be implemented on a bag with a hideable handle wherein the fastening apparatus is capable of closing a pocket of the bag when the handle is hidden within the pocket and when the handle is exposed out of the pocket.

Abstract: Coil-like or zigzag-like linear fastener elements formed of synthetic fiber mono-filaments are attached such that coupling heads project from a side edge of a fastener tape and at least one coupling head thereof located at a top end is moved to the inside of the fastener tape so as to substantially coincide with the side edge. Then, the fastener element is fused to the fastener tape in a state in which an inverted portion project inwardly while the coupling heads are in a non-coupling condition, so as to form a top end stop. The top end stop formed of the linear fastener element includes plasticity and provides an excellent tactile feeling without any burr on the surface thereof.

Abstract: A multi-track fastening system having multiple tracks and a central slider or interchange. The central slider has angled openings and paths through which the tracks travel when the central slider is propelled along the tracks. Sliding the central slider along the tracks causes the rows of the tracks to interchange so that a volume of material coupled to the tracks can alternate between two different configurations.

Abstract: A connect-release zipping system basically comprising four zipper tracks, four zipper sliders on the zipper tracks, and a central connector to which the zipper sliders are affixed. The zipper sliders are fixed to the central connector in such a way that when one of the zipper sliders moves along its respective zipper track, all of the other zipper sliders simultaneously move along their respective zipper tracks. This simultaneous movement causes two zipper tracks to zip together, and two zipper tracks to unzip. The connect-release zipping system may be incorporated into a sleeping bag to allow the bag to easily transform into a jumpsuit.

Abstract: A multi-track fastening system having multiple tracks and a central slider or interchange. The central slider has angled openings and paths through which the tracks travel when the central slider is propelled along the tracks. Sliding the central slider along the tracks causes the rows of the tracks to interchange so that a volume of material coupled to the tracks can alternate between two different configurations.

Abstract: A connect-release zipping system basically comprising four zipper tracks, four zipper sliders on the zipper tracks, and a central connector to which the zipper sliders are affixed. The zipper sliders are fixed to the central connector in such a way that when one of the zipper sliders moves along its respective zipper track, all of the other zipper sliders simultaneously move along their respective zipper tracks. This simultaneous movement causes two zipper tracks to zip together, and two zipper tracks to unzip. The connect-release zipping system may be incorporated into a sleeping bag to allow the bag to easily transform into a jumpsuit.

Abstract: A slide fastener apparatus which includes a first and second slide with a releasable locking latch integral to the slides and a keyed, rotating cam as a locking mechanism.

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: This invention relates generally to fasteners, and more particularly to slide fasteners, commonly known as zippers, and a method of forming the same, which may be used to fasten three or more sets of links together, as well as, to provide a collapsible, rigid support for loads which may be applied axially and laterally to the fastened together links. The invention is easily stored and uses a single slider for interlocking the separate sets of elements in a simple and effective manner. The tapes have multiple links secured thereto and extend orthogonally therefrom. The slider has guideways through which the links may pass. The tapes and the links are passed downward through the slider element to thereby intersperse and interlock the links and thus the tape. The opposite movement through the slider causes the links to be separated and disjoined.

Abstract: A slide fastener assembly, for a case or folder having a pair of outer walls and at least one intermediate wall or partition, comprises a pair of laterally spaced outer tapes carrying on their inner longitudinal edges a pair of coupling element rows and adapted to be attached to a pair of outer walls of the case, and at least one intermediate tape carrying on opposite longitudinal edges a pair of coupling element rows. Each coupling element row on the intermediate tape is interengageable with the coupling element row on a respective one of the outer tapes. The intermediate tape has a pair of juxtaposed longitudinal flap portions projecting from one face of the intermediate tape and adapted to the attached astride an intermediate wall of the case.

Abstract: A three-tape type zipper is disclosed which comprises first to third tapes, a first slider for fastening the first and second tapes and a second slider for fastening the first and third tapes. One end of the first tape and one end of the second tape are connected to each other and one end of the third tape and the other end of the first tape are connected to each other so that the first tape serves as a common counterpart to the second and third tapes. The other ends of the second and third tapes are kept free. The first and second tapes are fastened together by moving the first slider toward the second slider, whereas the first and third tapes are fastened together by moving the second slider toward the first slider.A bag-shaped article with the three-tape type zipper secured thereto is also disclosed which comprises a body with an opening formed thereon through which things are inserted.

Abstract: A slide fastener chain comprises a pair of inter-engaged stringers including a pair of stringer tapes one longer than the other which have longitudinally staggered ends spaced from each other by a distance greater than the length of a slider which is to be mounted on the slide fastener chain. The coupling heads of a predetermined number of coupling elements on the longer stringer tape adjacent to the end of the shorter stringer tape and remote from the end of the longer stringer tape are cut off so that the coupling elements thus severed are kept uncoupled from opposite companion coupling elements on the shorter stringer tape. The slide fastener chain thus constructed can smoothly be threaded through the slider.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for attaching and detaching two flexible panels, each of which has an opening defined by mating parts of a continuous flexible fastener strip. An elongated slide member has four generally elongated passages which includes merging parts at one end thereof to receive the fastener strip parts. The passages separate in the central part of the slide member, twist 90.degree., and have parts merging different ones of the passages at the other end of the slide member to bring the fastener strips into contiguous relation with their mating parts arranged such that one part of each fastener strip is mated with an opposite part of the other fastener strip by moving the slide member along the strips, simultaneously and progressively separating the mating parts of the fastener strips and joining the parts of one fastener with opposite parts of the other fastener.