Water resistant closure and method for applying same
US5386616A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/2527
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved water resistant slide fastener and method of producing a water resistant zippered seam is disclosed. A thin and flexible water resistant coating is employed on the inside and outside surfaces of the stringer tapes of the slide fastener to eliminate water penetration therethrough. Once the slide fastener is attached to a garment or other article, a water resistant seam sealing tape employing a compatible adhesive is then installed over the attachment means of the stringer tape to protect further against water penetration. The zipper of the present invention is flexible and comfortable to wear, while being fully effective at preventing unwanted water penetration without the need for costly and cumbersome additional barrier layers.
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