Patent attributes
A magnetic zipper includes a pair of mating strands each having a plurality of spaced teeth formed on an inner edge thereof with mating notches formed therebetween. Positioned within each of the notches on both strands is a magnet having a given polarity. Attached to each tooth on both strands is a magnet having a polarity opposite that of the given polarity. The size or geometric configuration of the teeth and notches successively vary so that the two strands cannot be inadvertently joined when misaligned. Accordingly, when the teeth on one strand are positioned near or in their designated notches on the other, the zipper strands firmly adhere to close a garment opening. To open the zipper, a garment wearer simply pulls the tenuously-held zipper strands apart.
