Disclosed herein is a novel configurable strap apparatus that may comprise end clasps attachable to zipper sliders disposed on a zipper edge of the strap. An end clasp may attach to a zipper slider creating a strap loop that facilitates wearing the strap around the neck, or over the shoulder. An accessory, such as a carrying pouch, may be attached to and thereby suspended from an end clasp. Alternatively, an end clasp may attach to a zipper slider creating a strap loop that facilitates capturing and thereby suspending an accessory such as a beverage bottle.

A mobius zipper learning model is described.

A mobius zipper learning model is described.

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).

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 slide fastener includes first and second stringers, an intermediate body, a first slider, and a second slider. The first and second stringers are separated by a first lateral distance in a first longitudinal portion, the first and second stringers are separated by a second lateral distance in a second longitudinal portion. A transition portion extending along at least a portion of a longitudinal extent of the intermediate body interposes the first and second longitudinal portions, and the second lateral distance is greater than the first lateral distance.

A slide fastener includes first and second stringers, an intermediate body, a first slider, and a second slider. The first and second stringers are separated by a first lateral distance in a first longitudinal portion, the first and second stringers are separated by a second lateral distance in a second longitudinal portion. A transition portion extending along at least a portion of a longitudinal extent of the intermediate body interposes the first and second longitudinal portions, and the second lateral distance is greater than the first lateral distance.

A tape for a slide fastener includes warps and wefts. A yarn count of warps among yarns forming the fastener tape is set to 22-28 dTex. A weave density of the warps is set to 205-231 yarns/inch. A yarn count of wefts among the yarns forming the fastener tape is set to 81-87 dTex. A weave density of the wefts is set to 42-48 yarns/inch. The weft is a multifilament formed by bundling 33-39 monofilaments. According to one embodiment, the yarn count of the warps is set to 25 dTex, the weave density of the warps is set to 210-226 yarns/inch, the yarn count of the weft is set to 84 dTex, the weave density of the wefts is set to 43-46 yarns/inch, and the weft is a multifilament formed by bundling 36 monofilaments.

A tape for a slide fastener includes warps and wefts. A yarn count of warps among yarns forming the fastener tape is set to 22-28 dTex. A weave density of the warps is set to 205-231 yarns/inch. A yarn count of wefts among the yarns forming the fastener tape is set to 81-87 dTex. A weave density of the wefts is set to 42-48 yarns/inch. The weft is a multifilament formed by bundling 33-39 monofilaments. According to one embodiment, the yarn count of the warps is set to 25 dTex, the weave density of the warps is set to 210-226 yarns/inch, the yarn count of the weft is set to 84 dTex, the weave density of the wefts is set to 43-46 yarns/inch, and the weft is a multifilament formed by bundling 36 monofilaments.

The disclosure discloses a fastener tape, a slide fastener and a fastener tape manufacturing device. The fastener tape includes a fastener tape body and a fastener element fixed to a first side of the fastener tape body. A second side of the fastener tape body is folded toward a back side of the fastener tape body, and a bent part extending along a length direction of the fastener tape is formed after the folding. The bent part divides the fastener tape body into a first fastener tape part and a second fastener tape part respectively located on a front surface and a back surface of the fastener tape body. Moreover, a fixing holding part is further disposed between the first fastener tape part and the second fastener tape part for maintaining the folded state of the fastener tape body.