US4928363A
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Zipper securing ring
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-06-26
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Granted: 1990-05-29
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Expires: 2009-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A removable metal tab having the top portion configured to enclose a securing button on the front waist band of mens jeans, or trousers. The lower portion of the tab being removably fastened to the orifice in the top of the slide fastener of the zippered fly opening thus preventing the involuntary opening of the fly by a sliding zipper fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne Easton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:20
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B19/00; A44B19/24; A44B19/26; A44B19/30; A44B19/301; A41; A41F; A41F1/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/25; Y10T24/2516; Y10T24/2561; Y10T24/2586; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3484; Y10T24/3485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A fastening attachment secured to the top portion of a zipper slide to prevent inadvertent opening of the closure wherein the improvement comprises: (a), a flat strip of metal having an orifice at one end; (b), the strip of metal tapering down to a point at the other end; (c), the diameter of the orifice sufficiently large to encircle the securing button on the waist band of a mans jeans, or trousers; (d), a hook shaped clamp, extending normal to the surface of the flat strip, at the pointed end of the strip; (e), the hook clamp having a width compatible with the orifice in the top of the slidable zipper fastener; and, (f), hook of the flat metal strip engaging the slidable zipper with the top orifice over a support button locks the zipper in the upward closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A fastening attachment secured to the top portion of a zipper slide to prevent inadvertent opening of the closure wherein the improvement comprises: (a), a flat strip of metal having an orifice at one end; (b), the strip of metal tapering down to a point at the other end; (c), the diameter of the orifice sufficiently large to encircle the securing button on the waist band of a mans jeans, or trousers; (d), a hook shaped clamp, extending normal to the surface of the flat strip, at the pointed end of the strip; (e), the hook clamp having a width compatible with the orifice in the top of the slidable zipper fastener; and, (f), hook of the flat metal strip engaging the slidable zipper with the top orifice over a support button locks the zipper in the upward closed position.
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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) | 1993-05-28 | 1993-11-27 | 1994-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-28 | 1997-11-27 | 1998-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-28 | 2001-11-27 | 2002-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |