Easy releasing zipper

Abstract

A fastening device is provided having a first magnetic aligning member comprising a first magnet and a female retention element, wherein the first magnetic aligning member is affixed to a first zipper track comprising a plurality of teeth; a second magnetic aligning member comprising a second magnet and a male retention element, wherein the second magnetic aligning member is affixed to a second zipper track comprising a plurality of teeth; and a sliding member. The sliding member slidably connects to the first zipper track, and lacks a locking pin.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION FOR WHICH A PRIORITY BENEFIT IS CLAIMED UNDER 35 U.S.C. § 119[0001]The present patent application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 571,660, filed Oct. 12, 2017, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to an easy releasing zipper that allows for unlocking of the zipper tracks (i.e., unzipping of the zipper) without having to pull down on a pull tab attached to a sliding member of the zipper.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Fastening mechanisms, such as zippers, are known in the art.[0004]Zippers may be found in clothing and garments, including but not limited to: pants, dresses, tops, sweaters and jackets.[0005]Zippers may be separating or non-separating (closed end), depending on whether the zipper needs to separate fully. An example of a separating zipper is a jacket zipper. In a separating zipper, the two zipper ...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]One object of the present invention is to provide an improved self-aligning zipper that eliminates the need to pull down on a pull tab connected to a sliding member to unlock and separate the self-aligning zipper. Another object is to provide an improved self-aligning zipper for those with limited dexterity, small children and / or those with disabilities. Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved self-aligning zipper that can more easily be unfastened by one-handed persons. These and other objects of the invention are not to be considered comprehensive and exhaustive, but rather exemplary objects of the present invention.

Problems solved by technology

Individuals with limited dexterity or mobility, poor vision as well as other health conditions or disabilities, such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, pervasion developmental disorders, Down's syndrome, ataxia, diabetes with neuropathy, stroke (CVA), paraplegics, Lou Gehrig's disease, Parkinson's, and head injuries may find it especially challenging to not only fasten a separating zipper, but also unfasten it.

Yet pulling down on tab 103 can be a difficult challenge for disabled persons, especially one-handed persons, and thus, there is a need to make these self-aligning zippers easier to unfasten.

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