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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2009
Woody Blackford, Portland, OR (US);
Gary Davis, Oxford, NC (US);
Woody Blackford, Portland, OR (US);
Gary Davis, Oxford, NC (US);
Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc., Portland, OR (US);
Abstract
Embodiments provide a weather resistant slide fastener with a modified slider body including a top control rib and tightly controlled inner dimensions. In embodiments, a water-resistant coating and/or an adhesive may be applied to the zipper tape, resulting in a highly water-resistant zipper and finished garment. Embodiments further provide a slider body that may accommodate longitudinal edge portions of the outer layer of fabric, allowing the edges of the fabric to be brought into close proximity/contact, substantially covering the zipper teeth and minimizing ingress of water and/or wind through the zipper tape. Additional embodiments provide methods of manufacturing and installing weather resistant slide fasteners.