Zipper grip

Abstract

A zipper comprises a button grip on an end of a pull tab. The button grip may include a tactile surface.

1 . A zipper slider, comprising:
 a slider housing, including a retainer;   a pull tab connected to the retainer; and   a button grip affixed to an end of the pull tab, distal from the retainer.   
     
     
         2 . The zipper slider of  claim 1 , wherein a surface of the button grip is textured. 
     
     
         3 . The zipper slider of  claim 1 , wherein a surface of the button grip includes a phosphorescent coating. 
     
     
         4 . The zipper slider of  claim 1 , wherein the button grip is injection molded plastic. 
     
     
         5 . The zipper slider of  claim 1 , wherein the button grip is on a first side of the pull tab and includes a stem disposed through the pull tab, and a collar is disposed on an opposite side of the pull tab and adapted to retain the stem. 
     
     
         6 . The zipper slider of  claim 5 , wherein the pull tab is configured to swivel on the retainer. 
     
     
         7 . A zipper, comprising:
 a zipper slider;   a set of opposable teeth disposed to open and close inside the slider;   a pull tab connected to the slider; and   a button grip affixed to an end of the pull tab.   
     
     
         8 . The zipper of  claim 7 , wherein the button grip includes a stem that is adapted to be press-fit through a hole in the pull tab. 
     
     
         9 . The zipper of  claim 8 , wherein a surface of the button grip is textured. 
     
     
         10 . The zipper of  claim 8 , wherein a surface of the button grip includes a phosphorescent coating. 
     
     
         11 . The zipper of  claim 7 , wherein the button grip is detachable from the pull tab.