Slider for reclosable fastener

Details Slider for reclosable fastener Slider for reclosable fastener

2007-08-31

2009-06-23

Harmon, Christopher (Department: 3721)

Manufacturing container or tube from paper; or other manufacturi

Container making

Pliable container

C493S212000, C493S213000, C493S214000, C493S963000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07549954

ABSTRACT:
A foldable plastic slider for straddling relation with a plastic fastener includes first and second profiles. The straddling slider is adapted to close or open the fastener by movement therealong. The slider comprises a transverse support member, first and second legs, first and second separating fingers, and first and second wings. The transverse support member includes first and second opposing sides, an interior surface, and an outer surface. The first and second legs depend from the respective first and second opposing sides of the support member. The first separating finger extends from the interior surface of the support member. The first separating finger is adapted to open the first and second profiles. The second separating finger extends from the interior surface of the support member. The first and second wings are hingedly attached to the respective first and second opposing sides. The first and second wings have respective first and second openings for receiving the respective first and second legs. The first and second wings have respective first and second cross pieces. Each of the cross pieces includes a main body member and a latch. The first and second wings are folded relative to the support member and each of the latches engages one of the respective legs to install the slider on the fastener.

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