US3907181A
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Means for operating garment slide fastener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-12
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1994-04-12
Abstract
Abstract A nose-like element is provided with an orifice in its tip to receive and hold a slide fastener or zipper tab. When this element is disposed substantially perpendicularly to the back of a woman desiring to zip or unzip her dress or other garment, and, with the zipper tab so inserted in its orifice, is moved in that disposition along the interlocking elements of the slide fastener, the desired zipping or unzipping of the garment is conveniently accomplished. In the embodiment herein disclosed movement of the element is accomplished by a adjustably mounting the element with a slight cant on the end of an elongated member to be held in one''s hand and operated in the manner of a ''''back scratcher''''.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward E Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/90; A47G25/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
Means for operating a slide fastener located on the back of a woman''s garment when said garment is worn by a woman, said means comprising: A. An elongated noselike element, said element having a base at one end and at its other end a smooth, blunt tip, said tip being orificed substantially axially of said element to receive and hold a zipper pull-tab against removal from said orifice by a force applied in any other direction than one in the axis of the orifice; and B. An elongated handle, said handle being attached at one of its ends to the base of said element substantially perpendicularly thereto, and extending for a sufficient distance to enable the other end of the handle to be conveniently grasped by the hand of the woman user when the element is disposed substantially perpendicular to, and in the small of the woman user''s back, whereby the slide fastener may be closed upwardly by raising the grapsed end of the handle up from the women user''s shoulder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
Means for operating a slide fastener located on the back of a woman''s garment when said garment is worn by a woman, said means comprising: A. An elongated noselike element, said element having a base at one end and at its other end a smooth, blunt tip, said tip being orificed substantially axially of said element to receive and hold a zipper pull-tab against removal from said orifice by a force applied in any other direction than one in the axis of the orifice; and B. An elongated handle, said handle being attached at one of its ends to the base of said element substantially perpendicularly thereto, and extending for a sufficient distance to enable the other end of the handle to be conveniently grasped by the hand of the woman user when the element is disposed substantially perpendicular to, and in the small of the woman user''s back, whereby the slide fastener may be closed upwardly by raising the grapsed end of the handle up from the women user''s shoulder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The means for operating a slide fastener as described in claim 1, wherein the base of the element is partially rotatably secured in the one end of the handle to permit use by either a left-handed or right-handed woman user.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |