JAAKOLA, Kenneth (1804 Big Lake Road, Cloquet, MN, 55720-9708, US)
| CLAIMS
What is claimed is:
1. An improved apparatus of that part of the Zipper commonly referred to as the Slider.
2. As claimed in Claim 1, the improved apparatus comprises of an extension to the top and bottom of the right and left sides as well as the leading edge of the most frontal area set between the left and right extensions of the existing Slider.
3. As claimed in Claim 1, the improved apparatus comprises an extension to the top and bottom of the right and left sides as well as the leading edge of the most rear area found between the left and right sides of the of the existing Slider.
4. As claimed in Claim 2, the extension to the top and bottom of the left and right sides and leading edge of the frontal area between the left and right extensions may be of any length or width, mirrored or non-mirrored, concave or convex, or combination thereof or any other angle configuration with said extensions varying in thickness, plain, slope, angle or pitch to which it is incorporated.
5. As claimed in Claim 3, the extension of the top and bottom of the left and right sides and leading edge of the most rear area between the left and right extensions of the may of any length or width, mirrored or non-mirrored, concave or convex, or combination thereof or any other angle configuration with said extensions varying in thickness, plain, slope, angle or pitch to which it is incorporated.
6. As claimed in Claim 3, the design configuration of the most rear area of the improved Slider between the left and right extensions, may be flat or close to flat to accommodate the possible contact of the similarly most frontal areas of that part of the Zipper commonly referred to as the Box or be such that said most rear area between the left and right extensions snuggly fit over the most frontal area of the Box, aiding in alignment of the Slider and Box for ease of incursion of that part of the Zipper commonly referred to as the Zipper Pin.
7. As claimed in Claim 1, the embodiment of this invention may be coated or non- coated and manufactured out of Nylon, Plastic, Acrylic, Resin, Diamond Plastic, Zinc, Zinc Alloy, Brass, Copper, Aluminum, Bronze or any other metal or alloy or composition of materials thereof. |
TITLE OF INVENTION
Snagless Zipper BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention is an improvement of a present apparatus first Patented in March 1917 under Patent number 1,219,881 and October, 1936, under Patent Number 2,064,250. The apparatus is commonly referred to as a Zipper.
The embodiment of this invention is an improved Zipper, more specifically that part of the Zipper commonly referred to as the Slider.
Problematically, with the present invention, when the Slider portion of the zipper assemble is moved either in an upward or forward movement attempting to close the zipper, material often gets caught between the two rows of zipper teeth as they pass through the frontal opening of the Slider, creating the zipper to cease functioning as designed. Conversely, when opening the Zipper, material may also get caught between the conjoined teeth and the openings of the end of the Slider as the teeth pass within. Often the material being stuck or the Zipper itself is damaged as of the result of this problem.
Further, with the present invention there arises another problem. Another part of the Zipper assembly is that portion which is commonly referred to as the Box. The Box is is a device used on a separating (Jacket Type) Zipper which must align itself with the trailing end of the Slider in order for that part of the Zipper commonly referred to as a Pin
to pass within the Slider and Box prior to joining the Zipper halves.
Problematically, the Slider and the Box on the present invention do not automatically align when coming in contact. As such it is often difficult to properly align the Slider and Box making it time consuming and in some cases with the young and old impossible to complete the Zipping process without assistance. The embodiment of this invention solves both these problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention pertains to that part of the Zipper referred to as the Slider. Attached to the top area of the Slider is what is commonly referred to as the Puller which is not part of this invention. The Puller is designed for digital grasping in order to move the Slider forward or backwards over the two parallel rows of Zipper teeth as they are transported through the two Slider openings. When the Slider is moved upward on vertical Zippers and forward on horizontal zippers, the it interlocks the two rows of Zipper teeth which conjoin. The once double row of Zipper teeth are now one and commonly referred to as a Chain. This process is commonly referred to as closing the Zipper.
Conversely, when the Slider is pulled in the opposite direction passing over the Chain, the Chain is separated into two rows of teeth. This process is commonly referred to as opening the Zipper.
Problematically, the present invention does not provide for any way to prevent material from becoming stuck or lodged between the Slider openings and the Zipper teeth or the Zipper teeth themselves as the Slider is moved forward or upwards.
Conversely, when moving the Slider backwards or downwards in the opening process,
the present Slider offers no protection against material becoming stuck or jammed between the Slider openings and the Chain as it enters into the Slider.
Additionally, other foreign material such as clothing, scarves or threads may get caught as well. The lodging of either the attached or non-attached material would result in the Slider becoming jammed or stuck thus interfering with the function of the Zipper as originally designed resulting in possible damage to the Zipper as well as that which is jammed or stuck.
Another inherent problem with the Slider is that on certain types of Zippers such as those found on Jackets, the Slider must be properly aligned with that portion of the Zipper commonly referred to as the Box in order for that part of the Zipper commonly referred to as the Pin to enter both the Slider and Box prior to completing the Zipper process. Because the Slider and Box function independent of each other, proper alignment is often difficult especially for the young and elderly.
The embodiment of this invention takes away the inherent difficult in aligning the Slider and Box. To accomplish this task, the receiving end of the Slider functions as a Female receptacle with the Box functioning as a Male receptacle. When coming in contact the Female end of the Slider easily receives the Male end of the Box making Zipper Pin insertion mush easier.
With respect to material being caught or jammed in the Zipper, the embodiment of this invention deflects said material to which the Zipper is attached as well as non-attached material such as thread, scarves and the like. The embodiment of this invention allows the Zipper to function as intended without the interference.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG 1 is a Top Plan view of a Zipper component with Slider Improvements.
FIG. 2 is a Side Plan view of that part of the Zipper known as the Slider with improvements
FIG. 3 is a Front Plan view of that part of the Zipper known as the Slider with improvements.
FIG 4 is a Perspective view of that part of the Zipper known as the Slider with improvements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Momentarily turning to Figure 1, number 7 where the perspective top view of the Patented Slider with improvements as shown. In figure 1 , number 8, is the improved frontal area of number 7, with number 9 being the improve back area of number 7. Number 8, extends beyond the front leading edge and side leading edge of the Patented Slider as shown in Figure 1. Likewise, number 9 extends beyond the back leading edge and the side leading edge of the Patented Slider as shown in Figure 1.
Momentarily turning to Fig 2, the perspective sides view of the patented Slider with improvements. The Slider improvement number 8 and 9, extend beyond the front and back edge respectfully of that of number 7.
Momentarily turning to Figure 3 which is the perspective front view of patented Slider with improvements. In figure 3, number 8 and number 9 extend beyond the side edge respectfully of that of number 7.
Momentarily turning to Figure 4 which is the perspective diagonal view of the Patented Slider with changed improvements. In Figure 4, number 10 protrudes forward running horizontal and perpendicular to the inside edge of that shown in number 9. hi operation, number 8, as shown in Figure 1 , acts like a snow plow as material is deflected away from the opening of the Zipper as the Zipper teeth pass into the Slider during the closing process. Further the increased frontal length and concave design in that of 8, as shown in Figure 1 , act as constant deflector against any foreign substances which may come in contact as the Slider as it moves forward during the Zipping process.
Similarly, when closing the Zipper, number 9, as shown in Figure 1, acts as material deflector preventing said material from catching between the opening of the Slider and the now conjoined teeth as they enter into the opening of the Slider during the Zipping process.
Further, in operation of certain Zippers, the most inside leading edge of number 9, along with number 10, as shown in Figure 4, act in concert as a guide allowing for that part of the Zipper commonly know as the Box to easily and properly align itself with the Slider. Once properly aligned, that part of the Zipper commonly referred to as the Pin could then be inserted smoothly and without interference into the aligned side slot of both the Slider and Box allowing for fast and efficient closing of the Zipper.
Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although methods and materials similar to the equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, suitable methods and materials are described below. All publications, patent applications, patents and other references mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety to the extent allowed by applicable law and regulations. In the case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control. The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and it is therefore desired that the present embodiment be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, reference being made to the appended claims rather than forgoing description to indicate the scope of the invention.