Mechanical zipper assist

Abstract

A zipper closure system for allowing one hand zipping of objects requiring sufficient compressive force to close is provided. The zipper closure system comprises a set of tracks having a row of teeth mate-able with other, a plurality of sliders that are adapted to move along the row of teeth, a connector joining the plurality of sliders and allowing the user to move the plurality of sliders along the row of fasteners. The zipper system can further comprise a pull ring, and a stopping means.

1 . A zipper system for use with one hand, comprising:
 (a) a first track and a second track, each track comprising a row of fasteners mate-able with each other;   (b) a plurality of sliders adapted to cooperate with the row of fasteners of the first and the second tracks, wherein the plurality of sliders further comprises a first slider that is adapted to slide along the first track, a second slider that is adapted to slide along the second track, and a third slider, central to the first and second sliders, that cooperates with both the first and second tracks to cause first and second track to mate to form a chain;   (c) a connector system for joining the plurality of sliders and allowing a user to advance the plurality of sliders along the row of fasteners of both tracks, wherein the connector system further comprises:
 (i) a plurality of extenders, wherein the plurality of extenders further comprises:
 a) a first extender attached to a first pull tab of the first slider, 
 b) a second extender attached to a second pull tab of the second slider, and 
 c) a third extender, central to the first and second extenders, and attached to a third pull tab of the third slider, and 
 
 (ii) a pull ring, wherein the pull ring is attached to the first extender, the second extender and the third extender; and 
   (d) a stopper to hold the plurality of sliders in place once the sliders have reached a predetermined position on the tracks and the full chain has been formed.   
   
   
       2 . The zipper system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of extenders further comprise at least one of a string, a cord, and a chain. 
   
   
       3 . The zipper system of  claim 2 , wherein the extenders are plastic, nylon, metal, or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       4 . The zipper system of  claim 1 , wherein the pull ring further includes a material that provides a non-slip grip. 
   
   
       5 . The zipper system of  claim 1 , wherein the zipper system is integrally embedded in a garment. 
   
   
       6 . A zipper system for use with one hand, comprising:
 (a) a first track and a second track, each track comprising a row of fasteners mate-able with each other;   (b) a plurality of sliders adapted to cooperate with the row of fasteners of the first and the second tracks, wherein the plurality of sliders further comprises a first slider that is adapted to slide along the first track, a second slider that is adapted to slide along the second track, and a third slider, central to the first and second sliders, that cooperates with both the first and second tracks to cause first and second track to mate to form a chain;   (c) a connector system for joining the plurality of sliders and allowing a user to advance the plurality of sliders along the row of fasteners of both tracks, wherein the connector system further comprises:
 (i) a plurality of extenders, wherein the plurality of extenders further comprises:
 a) a first extender attached to a first pull tab of the first slider, 
 b) a second extender attached to a second pull tab of the second slider, and 
 c) a third extender attached to a third pull tab of the third slider, and 
 
 (ii) a bundler, wherein the bundler bundles the first extender, the second extender, and third extender, and 
 (iii) a plurality of pull rings to allow easy movement along the row of fasteners of both tracks to form the chain, wherein the plurality of pull rings further comprise:
 a) a first pull ring attached to the first extender and bundled by the bundler, 
 b) a second pull ring attached to the second extender and bundled by the bundler, 
 c) a third pull ring attached to the third extender and bundled by the bundler; and 
 
   (d) a stopper to hold the plurality of sliders in place once the sliders have reached a predetermined position on the track and the full chain has been formed.   
   
   
       7 . The zipper system of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of extenders further comprises at least one of a string, a cord, or a chain. 
   
   
       8 . The zipper system of  claim 7 , wherein the extenders are plastic, nylon, metal, or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       9 . The zipper system of  claim 6 , wherein the pull ring includes a material that provides a non-slip grip. 
   
   
       10 . The zipper system of  claim 6 , wherein the zipper system is integrally embedded in a garment. 
   
   
       11 . A zipper system for use with one hand, comprising:
 (a) a first track and a second track, each track comprising a row of fasteners mate-able with each other;   (b) a plurality of sliders adapted to cooperate with the row of fasteners of the first and the second tracks, wherein the plurality of sliders further comprises a first slider adapted to slide along the first track, a second slider adapted to slide along the second track, and a third slider, central to the first and second sliders, that cooperates with both the first and second tracks to cause first and second track to mate to form a chain;   (c) a connector system for joining the plurality of sliders and allowing a user to advance the plurality of sliders along the row of fasteners of both tracks, wherein the connector system further comprises:
 (i) a plurality of extenders, wherein the plurality of extenders further comprises:
 a) a first extender attached to a first pull tab of the first slider, wherein the first extender is further attached to a first connector piece, wherein the first connector piece is further attached to a third connector piece, 
 b) a second extender attached to a second pull tab of the second slider, wherein the second extender is further attached to a second connector piece, wherein the second connector piece is further attached to the third connector piece, and 
 c) a third extender attached to a third pull tab of the third slider, wherein the third extender is further attached to the third connector piece, and 
 
 (ii) a pull ring attached to the third connector piece to allow easy movement along the row of fasteners of both tracks to form the chain; and 
   (d) a brake system to hold the plurality of sliders in place once the sliders have reached a predetermined position on the track and the full chain has been formed.   
   
   
       12 . The zipper system of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of extenders comprises a string, a cord, or a chain. 
   
   
       13 . The zipper system of  claim 12 , wherein the extenders are selected from a material comprising plastic, nylon, metal or combination thereof. 
   
   
       14 . The zipper system of  claim 11 , wherein the pull ring includes a material that provides a non-slip grip. 
   
   
       15 . The zipper system of  claim 11 , wherein the zipper system is integrally embedded in a garment. 
   
   
       16 . The zipper system of  claim 11 , wherein the zipper system is adapted for use in a garment that exerts compressive pressure and is difficult to zip closed. 
   
   
       17 . The zipper system of  claim 11  further comprising a protective sleeve integrally formed with the zipper system for protecting a user's skin. 
   
   
       18 . A zipper closure system, comprising:
 (a) a first track and a second track, each track further including a row of teeth, wherein the teeth of the first track are adapted to mate with the teeth of the second track;   (b) a first slider adapted to move along the first track, wherein the first slider further includes a first pull tab connected thereto and a first pull tab extender connected to the first pull tab, wherein the first pull tab extender further includes a linking portion and a ring portion;   (c) a second slider adapted to move along the second track, wherein the second slider further includes a second pull tab connected thereto and a second pull tab extender connected to the second pull tab, wherein the second pull tab extender further includes a linking portion and a ring portion;   (d) a third slider, positioned between the first and second sliders, wherein the third slider is operative to mate the first track with the second track; and   (e) a connector, wherein the connector is operative to link the third slider with the first and second sliders.   
   
   
       19 . The zipper system of  claim 18 , wherein first pull tab extender and second pull tab extender are optionally connected by a joining device. 
   
   
       20 . The zipper system of  claim 18 , wherein the first pull tab and first pull tab extender are optional formed integrally with one another and wherein the second pull tab and second pull tab extender are optionally formed integrally with one another.