Zipper Assist Device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides zipper assist device. The zipper assist device includes a base member having a coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism is designed to couple with a zipper component. The zipper assist device further includes a detachable tether having an elongated flexible element and an attaching mechanism. The zipper assist device further includes a coupling interface that is configured to secure the detachable tether to the base member.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A zipper assist device, the zipper assist device comprising:
 a base member having a coupling mechanism, wherein the coupling mechanism is designed to couple with a zipper component;   a detachable tether having an elongated flexible element and an attaching mechanism; and   a coupling interface, wherein the coupling interface is configured to secure the detachable tether to the base member.   
     
     
         2 . The zipper assist device of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling interface comprises:
 a protrusion portion extending through the base member such that the protrusion portion is hollow from an outer side of the base member, wherein the protrusion portion is configured to receive the attaching mechanism of the detachable tether, and wherein the protrusion portion comprises a depressible button configured to release the attaching mechanism from the protrusion portion.   
     
     
         3 . The zipper assist device of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling interface comprises:
 a protrusion portion defining a receiving aperture configured to receive the attaching mechanism of the detachable tether, wherein the attaching mechanism of the detachable tether comprises a clip, and wherein the clip is configured to be inserted into the receiving aperture and secured.   
     
     
         4 . The zipper assist device of  claim 3 , wherein the coupling interface comprises a box clasp. 
     
     
         5 . The zipper assist device of  claim 1 , wherein the detachable tether comprises a chained material. 
     
     
         6 . The zipper assist device of  claim 1 , wherein the detachable tether is wearable by a user. 
     
     
         7 . The zipper assist device of  claim 6 , wherein the detachable tether is able to be worn as a necklace. 
     
     
         8 . The zipper assist device of  claim 6 , wherein the detachable tether is able to be worn as a bracelet. 
     
     
         9 . The zipper assist device of  claim 6 , wherein the detachable tether further comprises a magnetic component.