Combination identification card holder and luggage lock

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a combination identification tag and luggage lock for a double slide zipper closure for a luggage case or the like. One of the zipper slides is connected in an articulated manner to one end of an identification tag assembly. The identification tag, then can serve as a convenient means of gripping the zipper slide. The second zipper slide is connected in an articulated manner to a bayonet-type latch member, which is receivable in a socket or loop provided for the purpose on the identification tag assembly. When both of the zipper slides are secured to the identification tag, the luggage zipper is secured in a closed condition. Both of the zipper slide elements are connected to the identification tag assembly at one end, while the other end can remain detached from the luggage. The identification tag thus articulates easily in a rather conventional fashion, to facilitate observation of the identifying material. At its normally free end, the identification tag assembly is provided with a snap fastener element, by means of which the tag may be immobilized in flush relation to the wall of the luggage case. The location of the snap fastener part on the luggage is such as to be convenient to the normal location of the zipper slides, when in the luggage closing position.

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