Slider for water-resistant zippers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8677570
APP PUB NO 20110308050A1
SERIAL NO

12967179

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The water-resistant zipper includes first and second profiles which are interlocked or separated by the movement of a slider. A triangular island and separating plow are formed at the opening end to separate the first and second profiles. The slider includes various channels which engage corresponding rails in the profiles in order to properly position the profiles.

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  • ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Colby, Lynnette Arlington Heights, US 1 5
Forsyth, Valoris L Lewisville, US 14 118
Share, Lawrence Skokie, US 36 719
Swain, Henry Whitehouse Station, US 4 18

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