Patent ID: 6240604
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: A44B,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus providing a novel handle, tab or pull for attachment to the slide tang of a zipper comprising, oppositely disposed formable members extending into a formation in which the formable members are crossed over one another so as to extend in a symmetric disposition in two different planes offset from one another, the extending ends being shaped to provide oppositely disposed finger members for engaging and gripping the slide tang, and spring means operably associated with said formable members for opening and closing said finger members to allow said finger members to be attached and fixedly secured to said zipper slide tang upon application of pressure to said spring means to open said finger members against the pressure of said spring means so as to cause said finger members to enter into the slide tang from opposite sides upon release of the applied pressure to said spring means, and including cover members for disposition between said finger members so as to maintain spacing between these finger members.