The invention provides a monitor device for monitoring the state of a zip closure system comprising an electrically conductive slider (4), a first tape (1), and a second tape (2), each provided with a series of members (3), such as teeth or spiral turns, that can be coupled and uncoupled with the series of corresponding members (3) by moving said slider. Two strips (5, 6) of electrically conductive material, referred to as conductive strips, that are secured to the first tape (1) and that are arranged transversely, preferably perpendicularly, relative to the longitudinal axis of the first tape (1). Said strips (5, 6) and the slider (4) are configured in such a manner that the two strips (5, 6) are electrically connected together by the slider (4) when said slider (4) is moved level with said strips (5, 6). Said device further comprises a detector system (8) configured to detect the state of electrical continuity between the two strips (5, 6).

A slider cover includes a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end and the second end of the body are arranged in a direction of travel of the slider cover. The slider cover includes a first slider-receiving area at the first end. A centerline of the first slider-receiving area extends at a non-parallel angle with respect to a horizontal plane of the slider cover. The slider cover also includes a second slider-receiving area at the second end. A centerline of the second slider-receiving area extends at a non-parallel angle with respect to the horizontal plane of the slider cover.

These slide fastener-attached products each have: a pair of element members in which fastener elements are attached to a fixing member; a fastener attached member provided with a pair of element attaching edge portion; and sliders. The element members are directly fixed to the element attaching edge portions by sewn portion for fixing, the sewn portion for fixing pierce and pass through the element attaching edge portions, and the sewing thread of the sewn portion for fixing hold the fixing member. In addition, the slide fastener-attached products are provided with protective parts which protect at least a part of the element attaching edge portions from contact with the sliders. Thus, lightweight and improved flexibility of the slide fastener-attached products can be achieved, and the durability of the element attaching edge portions can be improved.

The present invention offers a new and innovative manner to integrate a flexible, programmable light source into a wearable item, particularly a garment, in a variety of different positions and placements. The flexible programmable light source assembly is designed to be attached to the garment in such a way that irrespective of whether the light source is ON or OFF, the appearance of the programmable light source assembly integrates harmoniously with the garment design. Further, when the programmable light source strip is removed, the empty area left behind is again fully integrated into the overall appearance of the wearable item.

Provided is a copper alloy fastener element which improves season cracking resistance by a means different from that of increasing a ratio of a phase. The copper alloy fastener element includes a copper-zinc alloy as a base material, the base material having: an apparent zinc content of from 34 to 38%; a dendrite structure; and a phase at a ratio of 10% or less.

Provided is a copper alloy fastener element which improves season cracking resistance by a means different from that of increasing a ratio of a phase. The copper alloy fastener element includes a copper-zinc alloy as a base material, the base material having: an apparent zinc content of from 34 to 38%; a dendrite structure; and a phase at a ratio of 10% or less.

Provided is a copper alloy fastener element which improves season cracking resistance by a means different from that of increasing a ratio of a phase. The copper alloy fastener element includes a copper-zinc alloy as a base material, the base material having: an apparent zinc content of from 34 to 38%; a dendrite structure; and a phase at a ratio of 10% or less.

Provided is a copper alloy fastener element which improves season cracking resistance by a means different from that of increasing a ratio of a phase. The copper alloy fastener element includes a copper-zinc alloy as a base material, the base material having: an apparent zinc content of from 34 to 38%; a dendrite structure; and a phase at a ratio of 10% or less.

The present invention offers a new and innovative manner to integrate a flexible, programmable light source into a wearable item, particularly a garment, in a variety of different positions and placements. The flexible programmable light source assembly is designed to be attached to the garment in such a way that irrespective of whether the light source is ON or OFF, the appearance of the programmable light source assembly integrates harmoniously with the garment design. Further, when the programmable light source strip is removed, the empty area left behind is again fully integrated into the overall appearance of the wearable item.

A method includes sensing position of a slide of a zipper using at least one sensor, communicating the position of the slide of the zipper to a computing device, and executing one or more instructions on a processor of the computing device to perform an action based on the position of the slide of the zipper.