Interlocking Zipper Pull Tabs and Fastening System

摘要

A fastening system for a zipper is disclosed which includes locking or interlocking first and second zipper pull tabs. A first zipper pull tab comprises a first base, a hook extending from the first base, and a moveable gate coupled to the first base. A second zipper pull tab comprises a second base, a cover coupled to the second base, and a post extending between the second base and the cover. For interlocking, the moveable gate and hook are further coupled around the post to provide the interlocking configuration of the first and second zipper pull tabs. The first zipper pull tab may be utilized separately from the second zipper pull tab, such as to lock to a coupling ring or another component of a carrying bag.

主权项

1. A fastening system for a zipper of a carrying bag, the fastening system comprising:
a first zipper pull tab coupleable to a first zipper slider, the first zipper pull tab comprising: a first base; a hook integrally formed with and extending from the first base, the hook comprising an elongated rectilinear portion and a C-shaped curvature terminating in a hook end; and a moveable gate having a first gate end and a second gate end, the moveable gate pivotably coupled at the second gate end to the first base, the moveable gate and hook forming a first interior region of the first zipper pull tab, the moveable gate extending from the first base substantially parallel to the elongated rectilinear portion of the hook; wherein at least one of the hook end and first gate end further comprises a protruding tab structure and at least one of the first gate end and hook end respectively further comprises a mating recess.