Abstract: There is provided a slide fastener with a separable stop including a retainer pin and a separable pin. The separable pin has a projection configured to be engaged with a fastener element. The slider includes a raised portion. For example, the raised portion extends on a lower surface of the upper plate rearward from a periphery of the guide post and is raised from the lower surface of the upper plate toward the lower plate. The raised portion of the slider and the separable pin have respective contact portions configured to come in contact with each other in a moving direction of the slider. At least one of the contact portion of the raised portion of the slider and the contact portion of the separable pin is provided with an intersecting portion obliquely intersecting with the moving direction of the slider.

Abstract: A suitcase has a body and two zippers. The body has two openings defined in a surface of the body. The two zippers are mounted respectively in the openings of the body and are defined respectively as a first zipper and a second zipper. The first zipper has two collar pullers. The second zipper has two elongated pullers selectively extending through the collar pullers of the first zipper, and each elongated puller of the second zipper has a locking hole defined in the elongated puller.

Abstract: A dust barrier system includes first and second barrier panels. Each of the first and second barrier panels includes a sheet of material including nylon, first zipper teeth extending from a first side of the sheet of material, second zipper teeth extending from a second side of the sheet of material, and a zipper pull coupled to only one of the first zipper teeth and the second zipper teeth and configured to slide along the one of the first zipper teeth and the second zipper teeth. The first zipper teeth of the first barrier panel mate with the second zipper teeth of the second barrier panel, and the first and second barrier panels are combined to form a barrier.

Abstract: A zip fastener includes two sliders for connecting elongate stringers, each slider having a pull tab. For improved security of the zip fastener the pull tabs can be interlocked with one another by a slide-and-turn action, turning one pull tab relative to the other about an axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the stringers. A luggage item includes a fastening device for locking the pull tabs together.

Abstract: The invention provides a safety lock for zipper bags, comprising a first pull block with a locking bar and a second pull block with a locking frame. Said locking bar is inserted into the locking frame to link the first pull block with said second pull block; said second pull block is further equipped with a release unit for detaching the locking bar from the locking frame. A slot is formed between said release unit and top surface of the second pull block. In the invention, the locking bar and the locking frame can connect and lock the two pull blocks which can be unlocked by pressing the pressing portions with certain force. Children are unable to open the zipper bag easily. Therefore, the invention can prevent children from mistakenly opening the zipper bag effectively and avoids loss of important documents and accidental ingestion of medicines.

Abstract: In slide fasteners, the difference between the interval A between the flange portions of sliders and the maximum value B of the separable pins in the tape width direction (interval A?maximum value B) satisfies the relation “(dimension C of the box pin corresponding to the maximum value B)<(interval A?maximum value B)<(element width D)”, the maximum value B is smaller than the element width D, a dimension E of the separable pin in a tape length direction where the dimension is larger than the difference between the interval A and the element width D (interval A?element width D) and satisfies a relationship of “(dimension E)>(length of one pitch of the fastener elements)×3?(dimension of a coupling head of the tape length direction)×3”.

Abstract: Provided is a slide fastener with a separable bottom end stop having both an automatic stopper and the separable bottom end stop, of which structural components can be used for both left- and right-insertions. In the slide fastener, a stop pawl for the automatic stopper protruding into an element guide passage via a pawl hole is configured to be movable in the lateral direction to an insert pin side and a box pin side. Accordingly, when the insert pin is inserted into the element guide passage through a shoulder opening of a top slider to re-couple separated fastener stringers, the stop pawl can be retreated by the insert pin as being pushed. Accordingly, the insert pin can be smoothly inserted deeply to the top slider with small resistance force. Further, structural components of the slide fastener with the separable bottom end stop can be used for both left- and right-insertions.

Abstract: A reverse opening slide fastener is provided with a pair of first and second separable connection members which are firmly fixed to first and second fastener stringers, and a pair of first and second sliders. A connection and separation operation can be carried out by inserting and removing the second separable connection member into and from the first and second sliders. The second separable connection member has an inserting and removing region which can be inserted into and removed from the first and second sliders via a gap between upper and lower flanges of the first and second sliders. Further, a positioning structure which decides a relative position between the first separable connection member and the second separable connection member is arranged, whereby it is possible to improve an operability of the connection and separation operation.

Abstract: An adjuster of a string-end-fixing portion of an article includes first and second sliders which are mounted on an ordinary fastener chain so as to oppose to each other with shoulder mouths thereof opposed to each other and a connecting member for connecting the first and second sliders. The first slider has a stopper pawl member. The adjuster of the string-end-fixing portion is attached to a handling portion for adjusting a portion, one end of a string or the like is fixed to the first and second sliders or the connecting member while the other end is fixed to the string-end-fixing portion of the article so as to move the string-end-fixing portion, maintain the string-end-fixing portion after adjusting operation of the string-end-fixing portion, and facilitate attaching the string or the like again if a fixing of the string or the like fixed to the slider or the like is released.

Abstract: A slide fastener in which one of the fastener stringers is separable from a tape insertion path at one side of a body of each of sliders 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. The rear ends of the upper and lower flanges at the one side of the body of the upper slider in the width direction are positioned forward with respect to the rear end of the upper slider at a side of a rear mouth. It is therefore possible to prevent fastener elements from being damaged and easily separate one of the fastener stringers from the upper slider using a simple structure.

Abstract: A zip fastener includes two sliders for connecting elongate stringers, each slider having a pull tab. For improved security of the zip fastener the pull tabs can be interlocked with one another by a slide-and-turn action, turning one pull tab relative to the other about an axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the stringers. A luggage item includes a fastening device for locking the pull tabs together.

Abstract: A slide fastener includes a pair of first and second fastener stringers, a box pin, an insert pin, and a pair of first and second sliders. The box pin has a box pin body, a stopper portion arranged at a front end side of the box pin body, and suppressing portions projected on at least one of upper and lower surfaces of the box pin body to suppress sliding of the second slider. Further, the box pin body has a body region, and a notched region arranged at an element-row-side base end portion and having excluded a side surface portion at a side facing the insert pin. The suppressing portions are projected in only the notched region. With this arrangement, the second slider can be stably held at an insert-pin inserting position, and a subsequent insert operation or extract operation of the insert pin can be smoothly performed.

Abstract: A zipper arrangement is configured to fasten a first fabric portion to a second fabric portion. The zipper arrangement includes a plurality of first zipper elements positioned along the first fabric portion and a plurality of second zipper elements positioned along the second fabric portion. A zipper closure includes a first closure member releasably coupled to a second closure member. The first closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the first fabric portion and the second closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the second fabric portion. A first slider is positioned on one side of the zipper closure and a second slider positioned on an opposite side of the zipper closure. When provided on a garment, the zipper arrangement may be used in association with a method for fastening a first garment portion to a second garment portion by moving the sliders in opposing directions.

Abstract: Water repellent slider caps and zipper structures. Certain embodiments provide a male slider cap that receives a slider to thereby reduce the amount of water introduced around the perimeter of the slider. A pull tab on the slider may be inserted into a pocket on the male slider cap that is defined by the inner surface of the male slider cap and a snap tab. In other embodiments there is additionally provided a garage attached to the zipper tape. The garage may receive the male slider cap to reduce the amount of water around the perimeter of the slider and into the garage. Certain other embodiments provide a female slider cap to receive a second slider that may be positioned on the zipper tape. The female slider cap may receive the leading edge of the male slider cap, thus covering any open spaces between the first and second sliders.

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: An anti-theft zipper head includes a head member and a handle. The head member includes a zipper groove for engaging a zipper. The handle is connected with the head member. The head member further includes an elastic piece. The elastic piece is configured for engaging the zipper and thereby confining the movement of the head member on the zipper. The handle includes a push switch. The push switch is configured to control the elastic piece to extend into the zipper groove so as to engage the zipper, or to withdraw from the zipper groove so as to be disengaged with the zipper.

Abstract: A reverse opening slide fastener is provided with a pair of first and second separable connection members which are firmly fixed to first and second fastener stringers, and a pair of first and second sliders. A connection and separation operation can be carried out by inserting and removing the second separable connection member into and from the first and second sliders. The second separable connection member has an inserting and removing region which can be inserted into and removed from the first and second sliders via a gap between upper and lower flanges of the first and second sliders. Further, a positioning structure which decides a relative position between the first separable connection member and the second separable connection member is arranged, whereby it is possible to improve an operability of the connection and separation operation.

Abstract: In the reverse opening slide fastener, an insert pin includes a side edge arranged at a box pin side and a side edge arranged at a tape inner side. A first sloped section sloped in a direction to be apart from the box pin side toward the insert pin top end is formed at the side edge arranged at a box pin side. The first sloped section is formed as being intersected with an extension line obtained by extending a planar section of the side edge arranged at a tape inner side to the insert pin top end side and has a shape sloped at an angle to be contacted to a guide column of the lower slider or to be apart from the guide column when the insert pin is inserted to upper and lower sliders. Accordingly, in the reverse opening slide fastener, insertion operation of the insert pin can be smoothly performed.

Abstract: The slide fastener comprises 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: A slide fastener according to the invention includes a left-and-right pair of first and second fastener stringers, a box pin provided on the first fastener stringer, an insert pin provided on the second fastener stringer, and a pair of first and second sliders. The box pin has a box pin body, a stopper portion, and a ridge portion formed on the box pin body. Further, a chamfered portion is formed on an inner surface of at least one of the upper and lower wing plates of the first slider. The ridge portion is arranged at a position in close contact with the chamfered portion of the first slider when the first slider is stopped at the stopper portion. With this arrangement, it becomes possible to cause the user to be accustomed to securely slide the first slider to the normal insert-pin inserting position.

Abstract: A slide fastener includes a pair of first and second fastener stringers, a box pin, an insert pin, and a pair of first and second sliders. The box pin has a box pin body, a stopper portion arranged at a front end side of the box pin body, and suppressing portions projected on at least one of upper and lower surfaces of the box pin body to suppress sliding of the second slider. Further, the box pin body has a body region, and a notched region arranged at an element-row-side base end portion and having excluded a side surface portion at a side facing the insert pin. The suppressing portions are projected in only the notched region. With this arrangement, the second slider can be stably held at an insert-pin inserting position, and a subsequent insert operation or extract operation of the insert pin can be smoothly performed.

Abstract: A docking seal system has a first flexible enclosure with a first coupling seal and a second flexible enclosure with a second coupling seal. Each of the coupling seals has first and second sealing strips. A first zip slide is engageable with the first and second sealing strips of the first coupling seal and a second zip slide is engageable with the first and second sealing strips of the second coupling seal so that the respective first and second coupling seals can be opened and closed. The first and second zip slides are each combined with a respective portion of a coupling slide to form respective combined slides. When the combined slides are combined together, the respective portions of the coupling slides mate together to form the coupling slide, the coupling slide engaging or disengaging the first and second coupling seals so as to dock or separate the first and second flexible enclosures from one another.

Abstract: In slide fasteners (10, 40, 50), separable pins (31, 51) have projecting portions (31b, 51b) projecting toward box pins (32, 32?, 52), and the difference between the interval A between the inner surfaces of right and left flange portions (24) at the rear ends of sliders (21a, 21b) and the maximum value B of dimension of the separable pins (31, 51) in the tape width direction (interval A?maximum value B) is set to satisfy the relation “(dimension C of a portion of the box pin (32, 32?, 52) in the tape width direction corresponding to a portion of the separable pin (31, 51) having the maximum value B)<(interval A?maximum value B)<(element width D of the fastener element (15))”, the maximum value B is set to be smaller than the element width D, a dimension E of the area in a tape length direction where the dimension of the separable pins (31, 51) in the tape width direction is larger than the difference between the interval A and the element width D (interval A?element width D) is set to satisfy a relation

Abstract: Provided is a slide fastener with a separable bottom end stop having both an automatic stopper and the separable bottom end stop, of which structural components can be used for both left- and right-insertions. In the slide fastener (10, 10A) with the separable bottom end stop equipped with both a slider with the automatic stopper and the separable bottom end stop, a stop pawl (55A) for the automatic stopper protruding into an element guide passage (51) via a pawl hole (54) is configured to be movable in the lateral direction to an insert pin (30) side and a box pin (40) side. Accordingly, when the insert pin (30, 30A) is inserted into the element guide passage through a shoulder opening of a top slider (50, 50A) to re-couple separated fastener stringers (16, 17), the stop pawl (55A) can be retreated by the insert pin (30, 30A) as being pushed. Accordingly, the insert pin (30, 30A) can be smoothly inserted deeply to the top slider (50, 50A) with small resistance force.

Abstract: A locking zipper includes a zip retainer and a zip fastener for zipping two elongated engaging tracks locating alongside of each other. The zip retainer includes a retention base, and a locking head integrally extended from the retention base. The zip fastener includes a sliding base and a key-free locker which is integrally provided at the sliding base and is releasably engaged with the locking head. At a zipped position, the sliding base is slid to the retention base for zipping the engaging tracks with each other that the key-free locker is locked with the locking head to securely lock up the zip fastener with the zip retainer. At an unzipped position, the key-free locker is released from the locking head such that the sliding base is slid away from the retention base for unzipping the engaging tracks from each other.

Abstract: The reverse opening type slide fastener has a separable bottom end stop including upper and lower sliders, wherein a stopper for preventing the lower slider from slipping off is provided at the bottom end of a box pin. A first engaging portion is formed on an opposite side edge opposite to an insert pin of the box pin and a second engaging portion is formed on an opposite side edge opposite to the box pin of the insert pin to position the insert pin in a downward direction when the second engaging portion engages the first engaging portion. A projecting portion which makes contact with the inner face of the blade of the upper slider to suppress a free sliding of the upper slider, is formed on at least any one of front and rear side faces opposite to the inner face of the blade of the upper slider of the box pin.

Abstract: A zipper closure system for allowing one hand zipping of objects requiring sufficient compressive force to close is provided. The zipper closure system comprises a set of tracks having a row of teeth mate-able with other, a plurality of sliders that are adapted to move along the row of teeth, a connector joining the plurality of sliders and allowing the user to move the plurality of sliders along the row of fasteners. The zipper system can further comprise a pull ring, and a stopping means.

Abstract: A slider (1) for a slide fastener comprises a slider body portion (7), a latchportion (3) and a crown portion (5). The crown portion (5) is disposed on the upper side (85) of the slider body portion (7) and the latch portion (3) is disposed on the underneath side (87) of the slider body portion (7). The latch portion (3) comprises a latching member (35) and a receiving portion (37) which engage with a receiving portion (37) and latching member (35) respectively on a second co-operating slider (2), to releasably latch the first (1) and second (2) sliders together.

Abstract: In order to provide a zip closure system that is difficult for a thief to operate, the system comprises a first zip slider (40), capable of fastening and unfastening the teeth, of a zip closure, and at least one of a second zip slider (41) and an end of a zip closure, the first zip slider (40) having a first handle (43) and the second zip slider (41) having a second handle (45), the handles (44,45) being configured so that when the first slider (40) is adjacent to the second slider (41), the first handle (43) overlies the second slider (41) and the second handle (45) overlies the first slider (40). The first and second handles (43, 45) can be released by moving right or left. A range of products can be provided which operate according to the same principles, but in which the first movement, for example left or right, varies between different products of the range.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a zipper pull tab lock for releasably securing a zipper pull tab to prevent movement of a zipper relative to rows of zipper teeth. A protrusion or paw within the zipper pull tab lock engages the hole defined in the zipper pull tab to prevent removal of the zipper pull tab from the zipper pull tab lock. To release the zipper pull tab from the zipper pull tab lock, a user depresses an release tab (or button) disposed adjacent the upper surface of the zipper pull tab lock, which causes the protrusion or paw within the zipper pull tab lock to move downwardly and disengage from the hole of the zipper pull tab, allowing the pull tab to be slidably disengaged from the zipper pull tab lock.

Abstract: A slider 1 for a slide fastener 95 comprises a slider body 3 which is slidable over elements of a slide fastener 95 to engage and disengage the elements, and a latch body 5, removably mounted on the slider body 3. The latch body 5 comprises latching means 47, 55 for latching the slider 1 to a cooperating slider. A deflectable tongue 77 on the latch body 5 abuts a projection 69 on the slider body 3 to prevent separation of the latch body 5 from the slider body 3 when the tongue 77 is at rest. When the tongue 77 is deflected away from the projection 69, the latch body 5 and the slider body 3 can be separated.

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 slide fastener, wherein in the fastener chain openable and closable from both ends thereof, a box pin and the insert pin, which can join with or separate from each other, are provided at least on an end of the fastener chain; and a protrusion facing the insert pin and projecting from an opposing face is provided at a front end of the box pin; the protrusion has slopes inclined in a direction of approaching the insert pin on upper and lower sides of the protrusion; and the lower side of the protrusion makes contact with a diamond of the reverse opening slider, while the upper side of the protrusion can guide the insert pin smoothly when the pin is inserted.

Abstract: A zipper locking device comprising hook-loop material adapted to couple to a first zipper slide and hook-loop material adapted to couple a second zipper slide to the first zipper slide. The interlocking hook-loop zipper pulls keep dual zipper-sliders in a closed position until the hook material is separated from the loop material.

Abstract: A slide fastener is provided which has two sliders arranged to be slidable on a pair of interlocking stringers so as to open the fastener when separated and close the fastener when brought together, at least one receiving portion disposed on one of the sliders, at least one latching member disposed on one of the sliders and engageable with the receiving portion. The sliders engage and are separated by deformation of the receiving portion and/or the latching member. The slider body portion is formed separately to the latch body portion so that different materials may be used. A two part slider having a decorative surface body portion, in place of the latch body portion, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A two way open-end zipper formed of two zipper tapes, left and right top stops, a plug pin and a fixed pin and two slides is disclosed in which the fixed pin has a first upright sidewall, a second upright sidewall, a longitudinal sliding way defined between the first and second upright sidewalls for the passing of the slides during installation of the slides, and a springy hook projected from the first upright side wall into the longitudinal sliding way and adapted to stop the slides in place when the slides moved downwards along the zipper tapes to the lower limit position.

Abstract: A latch assembly for securing a cover to a container comprises a base for mounting to the container cover adjacent to an edge thereof, a cover member secured to the base and a slider slidable between the base and cover member between a latched position wherein a portion of the slider interfits with the container and an unlatched position wherein the slider portion is disengaged from the container. A headed spring member interposed between the slider and the base interfits with holes or recesses in the slider to signal when the slider has reached its latched and unlatched positions and to releasably retain the slider at those positions.

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 security for a compartmented structure including at least one zippered compartment includes a two-slide zipper. The pulls are configured to interlock one another and to expose a security slot when engaged. Affixing a security product to the security when the pulls are interlocked maintains the zippered compartment closed and secured. The security product preferentially includes a cable to secure the security product to an object other than the compartmented structure when affixed to the security slot to prevent unauthorized movement of the compartmented structure.

Abstract: A first extension member has a head coupled to a first zipper head and a tail having a male connector and an elongated generally flat intermediate portion between the head and the male connector. A second extension member has a head coupled to a second zipper head and a body with a female connector that receives and locks the male connector and receives and permits free sliding movement of the elongated flat intermediate portion. The female connector prevents removal of the male connector therefrom to prevent opening the zipper beyond a predetermined position based on the length of the elongated intermediate portion. Because the male connector is positioned generally at the end of the tail and the elongated intermediate portion is generally flat, the tail may slide freely within the female connector between the head and the male connector so that the zipper is therefore not locked in any fixed position.

Abstract: A first extension member has a head coupled to a first zipper head and a tail having a male connector and an elongated generally flat intermediate portion between the head and the male connector. A second extension member has a head coupled to a second zipper head and a body with a female connector that receives and locks the male connector and receives and permits free sliding movement of the elongated flat intermediate portion.The female connector prevents removal of the male connector therefrom to prevent opening the zipper beyond a predetermined position based on the length of the elongated intermediate portion. Because the male connector is positioned generally at the end of the tail and the elongated intermediate portion is generally flat, the tail may slide freely within the female connector between the head and the male connector so that the zipper is therefore not locked in any fixed position.

Abstract: A zip fastener has mouldings on the opposite tapes which hinder the movement of the sliders relative to the tapes. The movement of the sliders past the mouldings can be felt by the user and so helps indicate when the sliders, are in position at the bottom of one tape, ready to receive the male movable open parts pin. The moulding rides past a shoulder on the slider as the pin is pushed into position. The invention is also useful with fasteners having a single slider.

Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a mattress base and a mattress top having first and second major surfaces extending to a peripheral edge. Slidable fastener means disposed between the mattress top and the mattress base removably and rotatably attaches the mattress top to the mattress base. In an associated method for moving a body depression in a mattress, the mattress top is attached to the base with at least one zipper having a first side and a second side. Opening the zipper permits removal and rotation of the mattress top relative to the mattress base to move the body depression to a different position. Closing the zipper reattaches the mattress top to the mattress base.

Abstract: A cover assembly for sealing a slotted opening about a shaft which moves across the opening; and in particular for sealing an opening in the fuselage of an aircraft which accommodates a movable flap support tube. The closure assembly includes a pair of material sections which cover the opening, and each having a fastener element such as a zipper track or magnetic strips or the like, along its inner edge. The fastener elements are joined together by a closure device which includes a pair of spaced apart rollers which engage the tracks and cause them to interlock during movement of the closure device with the support tube. Opening of the zipper tracks is caused by a wedge on the closure device which causes the interlocked tracks to separate. The rollers and wedge are mounted on a main plate which is fitted about the movable support tube.

Abstract: A gaping surgical incision can be closed by drawing the edges of the incision toward one another by the application of traction to the wound. Adhesive strips which project beyond support tapes of a conventional garment-type slide fastener stringer are then applied to the skin along the incision and the slider is closed to provide a healing closure for the wound. Spacer strips between the skin and the support tapes are spaced outwardly from the respective coupling elements to define a free space and prevent the wound from contacting the coupling elements or the support tapes.

Abstract: A baggage zipper locking device and particularly to a sealing and locking device through a zipper for the baggage container such as a baggage case and a baggage pack, which is characterized in that, one zipper leaf at one end of the zipper is provided with a raised locking hook, and another zipper leaf at the other end thereof is provided with a hooking gap for freely passing through by the said locking hook, and a lock with a hasp is provided to the bottom of the baggage container, so that after the said baggage container is fastened with the zipper, the said locking hook passes through the said hooking gap to be locked tightly onto the said hasp so as to complete the locking of said baggage container.

Abstract: The invention relates more particularly to a double-slider fastening lock including a catch plate having a long hole capable of inserting a head of a corresponding slider, a cover body having several windows on the side portion and having a hole corresponding to the long hole the upper portion, the cover body covering an upper surface of the catch plate and being fixed on the catch plate, a hook-shaped hook plate having a projection on its back and being inserted slidably in the direction crossing at right angles with the axis along the hole of the cover body, and a sliding plate having a projection capable of engaging with the projection of the hook plate on the front and being formed to be inserted slidably in the axial direction of the cover body.

Abstract: An improved device for fastening a separable zipper includes specially adapted terminals disposed at the respective ends of opposed rows of zipper teeth and a specially adapted slider supported by one of the terminals. The slider is provided with an annular disc which can be inserted in a cooperating aperture of the other terminal by movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to the zipper rows. A second embodiment of the invention includes specially adapted terminals and two sliders, the sliders being disposed in back-to-back relationship and supported on one of the terminals, the sliders including an annular disc separable into semicircular halves for guiding the sliders into nesting engagement with the other terminal by movement in the direction substantially perpendicular to the zipper rows.