Slide fastener closing tool and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8894111
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14037537

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Slide fastener closing tools and methods of using same. In one embodiment, the slide fastener closing tool is configured to help open or close a slide fastener on an article, such as but not limited to seat, while maintaining a predetermined alignment of the tool relative to the slide fastener. Maintaining the alignment between the tool and the slide fastener reduces the likelihood that the elements of the fastener tape are damaged during opening and closing of the slide fastener. In one embodiment, the tool includes a guide plate configured to help maintain such alignment.

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YKK CORPORATION OF AMERICA1850 PARKWAY PLACE SUITE 300 MARIETTA GA 30067

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Deto, Tatsuya Macon, US 4 59
Nakata, Yoshifumi Marietta, US 12 47
Yoshida, Tomonari Novi, US 20 107

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