Replaceable zipper pull

Abstract

A replaceable zipper pull is adapted for attachment to a tang of a zipper slide. The zipper pull includes an elongated tab for being gripped by a user. A resilient attachment member has a proximal end connected to the tab and a free end for being inserted through the tang of the zipper slide. A locking projection is formed with the free end of the attachment member. Upon insertion of the attachment member through the tang, the locking projection is adapted for engaging the tab in a locked condition thereby securing the tab to the zipper slide.

1 . A replaceable zipper pull adapted for attachment to a tang of a zipper slide, said zipper pull comprising: 
 (a) an elongated tab for being gripped by a user;    (b) an attachment member having a proximal end connected to said tab and a free end for being inserted through the tang of the zipper slide;    (c) a locking projection formed with the free end of said attachment member, such that upon insertion of said attachment member through the tang, said locking projection is adapted for engaging said tab in a locked condition thereby securing said tab to the zipper slide.    
   
   
       2 . A replaceable zipper pull according to  claim 1 , wherein said tab defines a first opening through which said attachment member extends and second opening for receiving said locking projection.  
   
   
       3 . A replaceable zipper pull according to  claim 2 , and comprising an anchor formed with the proximal end of said attachment member for connecting said attachment member to said tab.  
   
   
       4 . A replaceable zipper pull according to  claim 3 , wherein said anchor comprises an enlarged ball located within the first opening of said tab.  
   
   
       5 . A replaceable zipper pull according to  claim 1 , wherein said attachment member is formed of stainless steel.  
   
   
       6 . A replaceable zipper pull according to  claim 1 , wherein said attachment member is formed of plastic.  
   
   
       7 . A zipper, comprising: 
 (a) first and second complementary rows of intermeshing teeth;    (b) a slide carried on said first and second rows of teeth, and operating when pulled to draw said first and second rows of teeth together, thereby closing said zipper, and to pull said first and second rows of teeth apart, thereby opening said zipper;    (c) a tang formed with said slide;    (d) a replaceable pull extending from said tang, and comprising: 
 (i) an elongated tab for being gripped by a user to move said slide;  
 (ii) a resilient attachment member extending from said tab, and inserted through said tang; and  
 (iii) a locking projection formed with a free end of said attachment member, such that upon insertion of said attachment member through said tang, said locking projection is adapted for engaging said tab in a locked condition thereby securing said tab to said slide.  
   
   
   
       8 . A replaceable zipper pull according to  claim 1 , wherein said tab defines a first opening through which said attachment member extends and second opening for receiving said locking projection.  
   
   
       9 . A replaceable zipper pull according to  claim 2 , and comprising an anchor formed with the proximal end of said attachment member for connecting said attachment member to said tab.  
   
   
       10 . A replaceable zipper pull according to  claim 3 , wherein said anchor comprises an enlarged ball located within the first opening of said tab.  
   
   
       11 . A replaceable zipper pull according to  claim 1 , wherein said attachment member is formed of steel.  
   
   
       12 . A replaceable zipper pull according to  claim 1 , wherein said attachment member is formed of plastic.