End connector for a slide fastener

An end connector for a slide fastener comprising a first and a second opposed interlocking edge surface, a slider member displaceable in one direction along the first edge surface for selective engagement with the second edge surface and for alternate displacement in an opposite direction for disengagement of the edge surfaces, said end connector including coupling means for attaching a lower end of each of the respective edge surfaces, said coupling means including a socket member disposed at the lower end of the first edge surface, said socket member defining a chamber in communication with an entrance slot, a locking blade member disposed at a corresponding lower end of the second edge surface, said locking blade member including a nose element positionable in confronting relationship to the entrance slot and adapted for accessing the entrance slot for snap-fit engagement within the socket chamber, the slider member defining a channel in correspondence with the socket entrance slot, a guide blade member disposed coincidentally to the locking blade member, said guide blade member being receivable within said channel for registering the slider member with the second edge surface simultaneously with the snap-fit coupling of the locking blade member whereby the respective first and second edge surfaces are interlockable by the slider member.