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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 16, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2003
Thomas A. Moeller, Stateline, NV (US);
John S. Pontaoe, Chicago, IL (US);
Thomas A. Moeller, Stateline, NV (US);
John S. Pontaoe, Chicago, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc, Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A zipper pull mechanism attaches two free ends of a zipper cord together, after the free ends are looped through an eyelet in the zipper slider. The zipper pull mechanism will assist the user in operating the zipper. The zipper pull mechanism includes two components that snap fit easily together and onto the free ends of the zipper cord, thereby securing the zipper cord to the zipper slider. The zipper pull mechanism also includes a whistle integrated into the shape of the mechanism to be used to create a loud piercing noise so as to attract attention to the user. The zipper pull mechanism is easy to grip even by users wearing gloves.