Patent · US Expired

Gull wing zipper slider

US5070583A · kind A · utility

127Cited by
12References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 1990
Grant dateDec 10, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/2588
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A foldable plastic slider having a pair of hinged wings that fold downwardly and secured permanently in place to the opposite sides of the slider body to attach it to the plastic reclosable fastener elements when manufacturing a thermoplastic bag. The wings are hinged at the top of the slider body to provide for ease in molding the slider using a simple 2-piece mold.

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