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US3836189A
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Zipper pull
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-02
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A zipper pull in which a rod having a head thereon adapted to engage a zipper tab is provided. The tab is clampable between two surfaces and the rod movable between a plurality of positions to permit easy insertion of the tab into the head and to permit the rod to be moved to a substantially vertical position to permit the zipper to be closed. In a second embodiment, the tab is placed in an opening in the head of the rod and the rod then moved to vertical position to permit the zipper to be closed.
Inventors
- 👤 D Borrelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/90; A47G25/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A zipper pull comprising a rod having a head moveably mounted on one end of said rod being moveable into and out of contact with said head and said rod having an inner surface for contacting said head, said head comprising a pair of spaced apart jaws having facing surfaces large enough to accept at least a portion of the zipper tab therein, means for moveably connecting said jaws to each other, said jaws being moveable between a first position in which said jaws are in clamping relationship with said zipper tab and in which said inner surface is in contact with said head, and a second position in which said jaws are spaced apart to permit insertion and removal of said zipper tab from between the jaws, means for nOrmally retaining said jaws in said second position, at least one of said jaws having a cam surface thereon, the inner surface of said rod being adapted to contact said cam surface to move said jaws to said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A zipper pull comprising a rod having a head moveably mounted on one end of said rod being moveable into and out of contact with said head and said rod having an inner surface for contacting said head, said head comprising a pair of spaced apart jaws having facing surfaces large enough to accept at least a portion of the zipper tab therein, means for moveably connecting said jaws to each other, said jaws being moveable between a first position in which said jaws are in clamping relationship with said zipper tab and in which said inner surface is in contact with said head, and a second position in which said jaws are spaced apart to permit insertion and removal of said zipper tab from between the jaws, means for nOrmally retaining said jaws in said second position, at least one of said jaws having a cam surface thereon, the inner surface of said rod being adapted to contact said cam surface to move said jaws to said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
The zipper pull specified in claim 1 wherein said rod has a fork end, said fork end comprising a pair of legs, said legs being moveably mounted to opposite sides of one said jaw, the innermost portion of said fork comprising said inner surface, the distance between the ends of the said legs and the innermost portion of the fork as measured along the longitudinal axes of the rod being sufficiently small to urge both jaws into clamping relationship with the zipper tab when the rod is moved to a position in which the longitudinal axis of said rod is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the opening between said jaws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The zipper pull specified in claim 1 wherein said elongated rod comprises a plurality of telescoping sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The zipper pull specified in claim 1 wherein said rod is made of plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The zipper pull specified in claim 1 wherein said rod is made of metal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
The zipper pull specified in claim 1 wherein said means for moveably connecting said jaws comprises a plurality of plates, each said plate having at least two openings therein, one of said openings being elongated, a plurality of fastening means for each of said plate equal in number to the number of said openings for fastening said plates to said jaws through said openings, the fastening means in said elongated opening permitting relative movement of the jaws towards each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The zipper pull specified in claim 1 further comprising at least one spring mounted between said jaws to normally keep said jaws spaced apart.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
A zipper pull for opening and closing zippers on garments comprising a rod, said rod having a head fixedly mounted on one end thereof, said head having a raised abutment surface positioned between the rod and the end of said head furthest from said rod, a slotted opening for receiving a zipper tab therein, said slotted opening being located between the said abutment surface and the end of said head furthest from said rod, the portion of said head in which said slotted opening is located being recessed with respect to said abutment surface, said zipper tab contacting said abutment surface when said zipper is being opened and closed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
109 words
A zipper pull for opening and closing zippers on garments comprising a rod, said rod having a head fixedly mounted on one end thereof, said head having a raised abutment surface positioned between the rod and the end of said head furthest from said rod, a slotted opening for receiving a zipper tab therein, said slotted opening being located between the said abutment surface and the end of said head furthest from said rod, the portion of said head in which said slotted opening is located being recessed with respect to said abutment surface, said zipper tab contacting said abutment surface when said zipper is being opened and closed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |