Universal zipper aid
OwnerOreetseng Minah Thomasinventor
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Abstract
Various examples of a device for aiding in closure of a zipper are disclosed. The device includes a body comprising a base portion and an elongated spring portion extending from the base portion, the elongated spring portion configured with a bend such that the elongated spring portion overlaps the base portion such that a distal portion of the elongated spring portion together with at least a portion of the base portion forms a gripping section to receive a zipper tab of the zipper; and a locking member comprising a lever arm and a tension member, the tension member positioned at an angle with respect to the lever arm, the locking member configured to pivot with respect to the body such that the tension member applies pressure to the elongated spring portion in a closed position to secure the zipper tab.
Claims20
A device for aiding in closure of a zipper, the device comprising:
- a body comprising a base portion and an elongated spring portion extending from the base portion, the elongated spring portion configured with a bend such that the elongated spring portion overlaps the base portion such that a distal portion of the elongated spring portion together with at least a portion of the base portion forms a gripping section to receive a zipper tab of the zipper;
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- a locking member comprising a lever arm, an opening formed in one end of the locking member, a first support member, a second support member, and a tension member extending at an angle with respect to another end of the lever arm, the locking member configured to pivot with respect to the body such that, in a closed position of the locking member with respect to the body, the tension member applies pressure to the elongated spring portion with the opening positioned toward the bend of the body.
A zipper clasp comprising:
- a clasp body, wherein the clasp body comprises:
- a base part and an elongated spring clip, wherein the elongated spring clip extends from one side edge of the base part with a bend;
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- a first side wall and a second side wall, wherein the first side wall and the second side wall laterally extend from the base part and each comprises a hole;
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- a locking member, wherein the locking member is disposed between the first side wall and the second side wall of the clasp body and comprises:
- a lever arm;
- an opening formed in one end of the locking member;
- a tension member extending at an angle with respect to another end of the lever arm;
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- a first support member and a second support member, wherein each of the first support member and the second support member further comprises a hole;
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- a pin, wherein:
- the pin is configured to hingeably connect the locking member to the clasp body such that, in a closed position of the locking member with respect to the clasp body, the tension member applies pressure to the elongated spring clip with the opening positioned toward the bend of the clasp body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.