Zipper apparatus and method facilitating maintenance and repair

Details Zipper apparatus and method facilitating maintenance and repair Zipper apparatus and method facilitating maintenance and repair

1997-08-13

1999-08-24

Brittain, James R.

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Zipper or required component thereof

24435, 294261, 29768, 29408, A44B 1936

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059409410

ABSTRACT:
A device and method which facilitates the removal of a zipper component such as a slider e.g. for maintenance, repair, security and the like, is provided. In one embodiment a plate configured so that it can define a receiving area is positioned adjacent to a pair of zipper tapes such that a slider may be moved off the zipper tapes and into the receiving area. Preferably the receiving area is configured so that once the slider is in the receiving area it may be removed therefrom and/or a new slider may be inserted therein for positioning onto the zipper tapes. In one embodiment one or more removable doors or tabs are provided to limit movement of the slider and/or prevent movement into the receiving area unless the doors or stop members are moved or removed. In one embodiment, one or more guide lugs are provided for engaging the slider to glide the slider from the receiving area onto the tape so as to readily engage the zipper teeth.

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