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Method of making protruding end stops for plastic reclosable fastener

US5088971A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 1991
Grant dateFeb 18, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S493/927
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed for making end terminations for a plastic reclosable fastener or zipper, which incorporates a stop for the zipper slider wherein the zipper profile is cut apart with a hot knife which forces the melted material into cavities forming the end stops.

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