Patent ID: 6131250
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: A44B,Y10T

Abstract:
A concealed zipper structure, comprising:a closure block having an attachment slot and an insertion hole formed therein, said attachment slot having an L-shaped cross-section and a first plurality of locking recesses formed therein;a first tooth strip having a J-shaped cross-section and having a first plurality of zipper teeth affixed thereto, said first tooth strip further having a first attachment border fixedly secured to a first lower end thereof, said first attachment border being received within said attachment slot and fixedly secured in locking engagement thereto by said first plurality of locking recesses;a second tooth strip having a J-shaped cross-section and having a second plurality of zipper teeth affixed thereto, said second tooth strip further having a second attachment border fixedly secured to a second lower end thereof;a catch pin having an attachment slot formed therethrough, said attachment slot having a second plurality of locking recesses formed therein, said second attachment border being fixedly secured in locking engagement within said attachment slot by said second plurality of locking recesses, said catch pin further having an upper portion and a lower portion, said lower portion projecting at an angle from said upper portion; and,a zipper slider having first and second guide surfaces and having a guide slot formed therethrough such that when said zipper slider is in contact with said closure block and said catch pin is received within said insertion hole, said second guide surface contacts said lower portion of said catch pin for retaining said catch pin in a fixed position within said insertion hole.