Patent ID: 8677574

Claim:
A zipper pull extender system comprising: a generally rectangular body having a first end and an opposed second end, said body comprising a front surface and an opposed rear surface defining a hollow interior, said rear surface being parallel to said front surface; an engaging aperture disposed at said second end of said body, said engaging aperture being defined by an opening between said front surface and said rear surface and configured to receive a pull tab of a zipper fastener within said interior; a retaining spring having an end affixed to said front surface within said hollow interior proximate said first end of said body and a free end extending proximate said second end of said body, said retaining spring being parallel to said rear surface and configured to releasably engage said pull tab upon insertion of said pull tab into said hollow interior; a tool aperture disposed through said rear surface of said body between said first end and said second end, said tool aperture being configured to provide access to said spring; and, a removal tool configured to be received by said tool aperture to deflect said spring and disengage said spring from said pull tab.