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Class 294/3.6 - ZIPPER PULLING TOOL


Subclass of Class 294 - Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Definition: Devices including means which releasably engages a zipper
No. of patents: 24
Last issue date: 12/20/2011


NumberTitleIssue Date
8079625Device for opening and closing a zipper
A device for assisting in opening and closing a zipper including a body having first and second diverging guide channels for receiving respective zipper tracks for sliding movement along the diverging guide channels and for progressively interconnecting the tracks a...
12/20/2011
7200901Zipper securing devices
Zipper securing devices for keeping zippers in a securely closed but unlocked condition that provide for easy un-fastening and re-fastening of the zipper securing device. In one embodiment, the zipper securing device comprises an elastic loop assembly and post. In a...
04/10/2007
7137607Apparatus for securing a cap of a container to an external structure
Apparatus for securing a cap of a container to an external structure includes retaining structure configured to fit inside and engage the cap when the apparatus is installed. Securing structure connected to the retaining structure is used to releasably secure the ca...
11/21/2006
6949001Method and apparatus for closing a stuffed toy
A method of making a stuffed toy comprises fabricating a container with an elongated opening; attaching a slide fastener having an auto-locking biasing member to the elongated opening; inserting stuffing into said container through said opening; applying a wedge too...
09/27/2005
6918810Tool for closing a stuffed toy
A wedge tool for operating a slide fastener having an auto-locking biasing member, the wedge tool having elongated arms and a tapered wedge tip extending from at least one arm toward the opposing arm. The wedge tip releases the slide fastener's auto-locking member a...
07/19/2005
6494512Zipper pulling device
A zipper pulling device for manipulating a slide fastener having a slider body with a pull tab connected thereto, the pull tab defining a hole therein, the zipper pulling device comprising a handle member having a hook member pivotally coupled thereto. Th...
12/17/2002
6036065Jewelry installation device
A jewelry installation device comprising a clamping device for operatively supporting a spring ring for coupling ends of an article of jewelry together, comprises a support and a clamp supported by the support. The support may comprise a handle structured...
03/14/2000
6032996Extended multi-function implement for facilitating dressing
A combination zipper pull, button fastener or pull, and bracelet fastener. The device basically comprises an elongated body having a zipper-grasping or bracelet-grasping clip (e.g., an alligator type clip having openable jaws) at one end and an elongated ...
03/07/2000
5975386Tool for pulling zippers located on the back of garments
A zipper manipulating tool for opening and closing zippers located on the back of garments comprising an elongated body having a head portion for slidably receiving a cap. The end of the head portion is provided with a hook member adapted to be inserted i...
11/02/1999
5855401Dressing aid/valet
A personal dressing device/valet having dressing aids, comprising a pair of end caps, and an intermediate element having at least one compartment, and having opposite ends, and at least one of the end caps being removably securable to one of the opposite ...
01/05/1999
5603542Manipulator for zippers
The disclosed device for manipulating zippers includes a handle, a prong for entry into the hole of a zipper's pull, or a hole in the slide of the zipper, if the pull is missing, and a spring for shifting the prong across a gap formed at one end of the ha...
02/18/1997
5249832Magnetized opener/closer for zippers
This invention is a magnetized opener/closure for zipper-type slide closures and includes an elongated handle with a 90° bend or elbow at one end thereof. A magnetized disk with a hook extending outwardly from the center thereof is mounted on the outer e...
10/05/1993
5100191Zipper puller
A zipper operating device is provided for manipulating a slide fastener having a sliding operator member and a tab member connected to the sliding member. The zipper operating device includes a tang member which may be received within a hole in the tab me...
03/31/1992
5008985Zipper securing device
A zipper securing device which comprises of a circular clip open at one end which can be sprung over or around a button as a means of attaching invention to the material in which the zipper is fitted, an eyelet as a means of attachment by sewing and a hoo...
04/23/1991
4997222Zipper pull
A device for opening and closing a slide fastener or zipper which has a pull tab with an aperture through it consists of an elongated shaft with a spiralled end, preferably wound about the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The spiralled winding preferably e...
03/05/1991
4962782Apparatus for opening and closing tent zippers
An apparatus for opening and closing vertically extending, generally straight-line tent zippers without reaching and bending. A first embodiment of the invention includes a first pulley removably mounted on a stake adjacent to and aligned with a lower end...
10/16/1990
4928363Zipper securing ring
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 ...
05/29/1990
4117961Device for opening or closing a zipper
A device for opening or closing a zipper on a garment which is being worn and where the zipper is in an awkward place for the person to reach, such as the zipper being placed at the back of the garment. Novel adjustable means is provided that includes a s...
10/03/1978
4067487Combination zipper aid and shoehorn device
A combination zipper aid and shoehorn device wherein a conventionally shaped shoehorn for use by the individual in slipping shoes or similar footwear onto one's foot is provided with an opening on the narrow end of the shoehorn into which is retractably f...
01/10/1978
4027369Element rows coupling tool for a concealed slide fastener
A tool for interengaging a pair of element rows in a concealed type slide fastener has a pair of blocks movable toward and away from each other and normally urged apart, and a pair of slider body halves mounted on the blocks, respectively, the slider halv...
06/07/1977
4022506Zipper operator
A zipper closure operator for opening and closing zipper closures located at the backs of garments. A zipper actuating member is attached to a string which may be grasped by the user. The actuating member has an inclined slot to receive and hold the zippe...
05/10/1977
4015312Tab puller and slide fastener protector
A tab puller and slide fastener protector which has two arms pivotally connected together at their ends in spaced relation and adapted to be swung with respect to each other in substantial parallel planes. The upper arm is provided with a housing designed...
04/05/1977
4015296Elastic stocking
An elastic stocking has external and internal sides; a leg engaging portion thereof includes two longitudinal edges, and each of the edges has internal and external sides, respectively. The stocking includes a zipper which has two synthetic plastic materi...
04/05/1977
3951319Zipper puller (zipper zip)
A flexible chain fastened at one end to a wall of a fitting or dressing room, fitted at its opposed free end with a hook of a size to fasten to the hole of the pull tab of a zipper assembly of a garment. In use, the hook is fastened by a user to the pull ...
04/20/1976
 
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