Zipper locking device for a luggage case
First Claim
1. A removable zipper locking device for enclosing a pair of zipper sliders, the zipper locking device comprising:
- a. a housing having an concave inner side, an convex outer side, a base surface, an aperture, and a pair of opposing zipper edges, the opposing zipper edges each including an indent being carved at each zipper edge;
b. a base having an upper surface and a pair of opposing zipper edges;
c. a vertically extending member having an upper end, a lower end, and a aperture positioned substantially proximate to the convex outer side of the housing when the zipper locking device is in the closed position, the lower end of the vertically extending member affixed to the upper surface of the base, wherein the vertically extending member projects from the upper surface of the base and is positioned to project through the aperture in the housing;
d. a means for securing the zipper sliders within the zipper locking device;
e. a means for locking the zipper locking device, whereby the zipper locking device locks the pair of zipper sliders substantially proximate to one another when the zipper locking device is in a closed position, the pair of zipper sliders operating a plurality of zipper teeth and each having a zipper slider pull tab.
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Abstract
A zipper locking device (10) for securing a double-slider zipper (14) comprising a housing (18), a base (16), a vertically extending member (20), a pivoting arm (22), a pair of compressible pads (26), a stabilizer (24), and a means for locking (34) the device (10). The vertically extending member (20) extends from the base (16) and projects in the upwardly direction through an aperture (54) in the housing (18), allowing for the translational movement of the housing (18) along the vertically extending member (20) between a closed position and an open position. The vertically extending member (20) and the pivoting arm (22) each have an aperture (72, 82), which align to allow the entry of a locking means (34) through the apertures (72, 82) when the zipper locking device (10) is in the closed position. The locking means (34) prevents the translational movement of the housing (18) along the vertically extending member (20), securing the zipper sliders (28) of a double-slider zipper (14) within the housing (18). Removal of the locking means (34) allows for the translational movement of the housing (18) along the vertically extending member (20) and removal or insertion of the zipper sliders (28).
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28 Claims
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1. A removable zipper locking device for enclosing a pair of zipper sliders, the zipper locking device comprising:
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a. a housing having an concave inner side, an convex outer side, a base surface, an aperture, and a pair of opposing zipper edges, the opposing zipper edges each including an indent being carved at each zipper edge;
b. a base having an upper surface and a pair of opposing zipper edges;
c. a vertically extending member having an upper end, a lower end, and a aperture positioned substantially proximate to the convex outer side of the housing when the zipper locking device is in the closed position, the lower end of the vertically extending member affixed to the upper surface of the base, wherein the vertically extending member projects from the upper surface of the base and is positioned to project through the aperture in the housing;
d. a means for securing the zipper sliders within the zipper locking device;
e. a means for locking the zipper locking device, whereby the zipper locking device locks the pair of zipper sliders substantially proximate to one another when the zipper locking device is in a closed position, the pair of zipper sliders operating a plurality of zipper teeth and each having a zipper slider pull tab. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A removable zipper locking device for enclosing a pair of zipper sliders, the zipper locking device comprising:
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a. a housing having an concave inner side, an convex outer side, a base surface, an aperture, and a pair of opposing zipper edges, the opposing zipper edges each including an indent being carved at each zipper edge;
b. a base having an upper surface and a pair of opposing zipper edges;
c. a vertically extending member having an upper end, a lower end, and a aperture positioned substantially proximate to the convex outer side of the housing when the zipper locking device is in the closed position, the lower end of the vertically extending member affixed to the upper surface of the base, wherein the vertically extending member projects from the upper surface of the base and is positioned to project through the aperture in the housing;
d. a means for securing the zipper sliders within the zipper locking device;
e. an arm having a pivoting end and an aperture positioned proximate to the pivoting end, the pivoting end of the arm pivotally attached by an attachment means to the upper end of the vertically extending member, the aperture of the arm aligning with the aperture of the vertically extending member in the closed position and not aligning in the open position; and
f. a means for locking the zipper locking device, whereby the zipper locking device locks the pair of zipper sliders substantially proximate to one another when the zipper locking device is in a closed position, the pair of zipper sliders operating a plurality of zipper teeth and each having a zipper slider pull tab. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A removable zipper locking device for enclosing a pair of zipper sliders, the zipper locking device comprising:
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a. a housing having an concave inner side, an convex outer side, a base surface, an aperture, and a pair of opposing zipper edges, the opposing zipper edges each including an indent being carved at each zipper edge;
b. a base having an upper surface and a pair of opposing zipper edges;
c. a vertically extending member having an upper end, a lower end, and a aperture positioned substantially proximate to the convex outer side of the housing when the zipper locking device is in the closed position, the lower end of the vertically extending member affixed to the upper surface of the base, wherein the vertically extending member projects from the upper surface of the base and is positioned to project through the aperture in the housing;
d. a means for securing the zipper sliders within the zipper locking device;
e. a stabilizer attached to the concave inner side of the housing, the stabilizer having an aperture substantially the same size as the aperture of the housing, the aperture of the stabilizer and the aperture of the housing being aligned and the vertically extending member passing therethrough; and
f. a means for locking the zipper locking device, whereby the zipper locking device locks the pair of zipper sliders substantially proximate to one another when the zipper locking device is in a closed position, the pair of zipper sliders operating a plurality of zipper teeth and each having a zipper slider pull tab. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A removable zipper locking device for enclosing a pair of zipper sliders, the zipper locking device comprising:
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a. a housing having an concave inner side, an convex outer side, a base surface, an aperture, and a pair of opposing zipper edges, the opposing zipper edges each including an indent being carved at each zipper edge;
b. a base having an upper surface and a pair of opposing zipper edges;
c. a vertically extending member having an upper end, a lower end, and a aperture positioned substantially proximate to the convex outer side of the housing when the zipper locking device is in the closed position, the lower end of the vertically extending member affixed to the upper surface of the base, wherein the vertically extending member projects from the upper surface of the base and is positioned to project through the aperture in the housing;
d. a means for securing the zipper sliders within the zipper locking device;
e. an arm having a pivoting end and an aperture positioned proximate to the pivoting end, the pivoting end of the arm pivotally attached by an attachment means to the upper end of the vertically extending member, the aperture of the arm aligning with the aperture of the vertically extending member in the closed position and not aligning in the open position;
g. a stabilizer attached to the concave inner side of the housing, the stabilizer having an aperture substantially the same size as the aperture of the housing, the aperture of the stabilizer and the aperture of the housing being aligned and the vertically extending member passing therethrough; and
h. a means for locking the zipper locking device, whereby the zipper locking device locks the pair of zipper sliders substantially proximate to one another when the zipper locking device is in a closed position, the pair of zipper sliders operating a plurality of zipper teeth and each having a zipper slider pull tab. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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Specification