Patent ID: 7849565
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: A44B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A slider for a zipper including: a top wall; a first sidewall extending from a first side of the top wall; a second sidewall extending from a second side of the top wall; an opening end wherein the first and second sidewalls are relatively further apart and a closing end wherein the first and second sidewall are relatively closer together; the top wall including first and second upper channels separated by a triangular island at the opening end, wherein the first and second channels are relatively further apart at the opening end and relatively closer together at the closing end; wherein the triangular island includes one face adjacent to the opening end and one point directed toward the closing end; a separator plow descending from the triangular island; a lateral channel formed on the first sidewall; wherein the first upper channel passes along a first side of the triangular island and the second upper channel passes along a second side of the triangular island; and wherein the first and second upper channels join in the area between the triangular island and the closing end.