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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2014
Ykk Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Eiji Gonda, Cheshire, GB;
Steven Thomas, Cheshire, GB;
YKK Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
A first tape having a first edge is provided. The first tape is provided with a row of coupling elements along the first edge of the first tape. The coupling elements are configured to interdigitate with a further row of coupling elements. A first layer of a fluid resistant material is attached to the first tape. An extending layer of a fluid resistant material is attached to the first layer. The extending layer forms an extension member including a first overhang portion which extends beyond a second edge opposite the first edge. The first layer of the fluid resistant material is attached to the first tape and the extending layer is attached to the first layer.