A zipper operating device for operating a zipper attached to a garment and traversing part of a back of a user includes an elongated rod being rigid and having a first end and a second end. A hook is pivotably coupled to the first end of the elongated rod and is configured for insertion into an eyelet of a slider of a zipper. A method for using the device includes providing a garment with a zipper that traverses a portion of a back of a user. The hook is inserted into the eyelet and the elongated rod is moved such that the hook engages the slider to open or close the zipper.

Example embodiments relate to a zipper assist device. An example embodiment includes a removable zipper assist device for attaching to a zipper component. Other example embodiments include a permanent zipper assist device for replacing a zipper tab.

An apparel fixation device includes a first, second, and third rigid member. The first rigid member is coupled to a first end of the second rigid member by a first flex member such that the second rigid member is substantially parallel to the first rigid member and a first opening is defined between the first rigid member and the second rigid member proximate to a second end of the second rigid member. The third rigid member is coupled to the second end of the second rigid member by a second flex member such that the third rigid member is substantially parallel to the second rigid member and a second opening is defined between the second rigid member and the third rigid member proximate to the first end of the second rigid member.

Described is an extension tool for manipulating a component of an item of footwear such as a zipper or heel loop to help with removing the item or putting on the item of footwear. The extension tool includes an extension defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an extension axis. There is a handle at the first end of the extension and an interactive element at the second end of the extension. The interactive element includes a main projection forming an obtuse angle to the extension axis which is provided for engaging the component of the item of footwear for pushing or pulling the component. The user grasps the handle and manipulates the interactive element to push or pull the component of the shoe to help with removing the item of footwear or putting on the item of footwear.

A zipper closure facilitator assembly for use with articles of apparel to permit a user person with limited arm reach and movement, such has with old age or incapacitated persons, or anyone, ease of access to the slider of the zipper closure. One of the twin bands to which complimentary zipper teeth are secured, has a free short bottom section which is not sewn to the article of apparel but removably attached thereto by magnetic attraction for ease of access to the slider. Closure facilitators using superimposed magnetic strips provides ease of engagement and removal of articles of footwear.

A fastener pull assist apparatus arranged within a housing that is configured to assist in sealing a zipper at the back of a garment, such as a dress.

A zipper assistant device that provides consumers with an accessory to help conveniently zip-up their zippers which are often located on the back of clothing. The zipper assistant device includes an on and off switch having a casing, an ON button and an OFF button, the casing having a front facing and contains a battery to power the on and off switch, an elongated handle having a first end and a second end, the on and off switch attached to the first end of the elongated handle, a handle base attached to the second end of the elongated handle and a bulb-shaped magnetic field element attached to the handle base opposite the elongated handle.

A zipper closure facilitator assembly for use with articles of apparel to permit a user person with limited arm reach and movement, such has with old age or incapacitated persons, or anyone, ease of access to the slider of the zipper closure. One of the twin bands to which complimentary zipper teeth are secured, has a free short bottom section which is not sewn to the article of apparel but removably attached thereto by magnetic attraction for ease of access to the slider. Closure facilitators using superimposed magnetic strips provides ease of engagement and removal of articles of footwear.

An integrated buttoning assist and unbuttoning assist device includes a tubular handle member; a button assist tool coupled to one end of the handle member and including a wire loop extending from one end of the tubular handle member, wherein the wire loop includes a button hole expanding portion adjacent the tubular handle and a button holding portion adjacent the button hole expanding portion; and an unbuttoning assist tool coupled to an opposed end of the handle member and including a spanner extending from the opposed end of the handle member, the spanner including a fixed lower jaw member having a pair of button engaging tangs separated by a slot which is configured to receive the threads or eye of a button therein, and the spanner including a fixed button engaging upper jaw member. A zipper puller may be coupled to the tubular handle member between the ends thereof.

An integrated buttoning assist and unbuttoning assist device includes a handle member; a button assist tool coupled to one end of the handle member and including a wire loop extending from one end of the handle; and an unbuttoning assist tool coupled to an opposed end of the handle member and including a spanner extending from the opposed end of the handle member, the spanner including a fixed lower jaw member having a pair of button engaging tangs separated by a slot which is configured to receive the threads or eye of a button therein, and the spanner including a fixed button engaging upper jaw member.