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a technology of sliding fasteners and sliding plates, which is applied in the direction of sliding fasteners, press-button fasteners, snap fasteners, etc., can solve the problem that little attention has been paid to the appearance of individual interlocking elements

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-13
SHAY EYAL
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[0008] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the interlocking elements are shaped to have contours representing at least a portion of the design. Yet in accordance with another embodiment, the design or a fragment thereof is displayed on at least one of the front or rear faces of the elements, wherein the design may be imprinted, engraved or otherwise marked on the face. The design may be formed by a combination of two or more adjacent interlocking elements wherein the two or more adjacent inte

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Although zippers appear in various colors, sizes and strengths, not much attention has been paid to the appearance of the individual interlocking elements.

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[0022] The present invention provides a zipper comprising two rows of discrete interlocking elements secured to the edges of opposite longitudinal tapes wherein each of the interlocking elements is shaped to carry a design or a fragment thereof such that when the zipper is closed there is formed a decorative pattern of repetitive design blocks. The interlocking elements may be shaped to have the contours of the desired design and / or may serve as a surface on which the desired design is displayed. Preferably, the design is an identifying mark such as a logo, an emblem, a brand name, a trademark and the like, representing a specific product, line of products or a specific provider, such that the zipper serves not only as a fastener device but also as an identifying element that differentiates the article into which it is incorporated from other articles in the market. Thus, the zipper enhances the competitive fitness of the article as well as its aesthetic look. For example, the inter...

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Abstract

A zipper comprising two opposed rows of discrete interlocking elements wherein each of the interlocking elements carries a design or a fragment thereof and in particular wherein the design is a trademark, a trade name, a brand name, a logo, an emblem and the like.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to slide fasteners and more particularly to a zipper comprising two opposed rows of discrete interlocking elements wherein each of the interlocking elements carries a design or a fragment thereof and in particular wherein the design is a trademark, a trade name, a brand name, a logo, an emblem and the like. [0003] 2. Discussion of the Related Art [0004] Slide fasteners for joining two sections of an article by means of interlocking elements are used extensively in a wide range of applications including garments, luggage, bags, footwear, tents and many more. A slide fastener, also known as a zipper, typically comprises two sets of interlocking elements anchored to opposed edges of the material to be fastened and a reciprocating slider provided with a puller configured to be pulled along the sets for engaging or disengaging opposite elements. Generally, zippers are either of the...

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IPC IPC(8): A44B19/24A44BA44B19/08A44B19/26
CPCA44B19/08Y10T24/2534A44B19/26
Inventor SHAY, EYAL
Owner SHAY EYAL
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