Abstract

The invention provides a monitor device for monitoring the state of a zip closure system comprising an electrically conductive slider (4), a first tape (1), and a second tape (2), each provided with a series of members (3), such as teeth or spiral turns, that can be coupled and uncoupled with the series of corresponding members (3) by moving said slider. Two strips (5, 6) of electrically conductive material, referred to as conductive strips, that are secured to the first tape (1) and that are arranged transversely, preferably perpendicularly, relative to the longitudinal axis of the first tape (1). Said strips (5, 6) and the slider (4) are configured in such a manner that the two strips (5, 6) are electrically connected together by the slider (4) when said slider (4) is moved level with said strips (5, 6). Said device further comprises a detector system (8) configured to detect the state of electrical continuity between the two strips (5, 6).

IPC Classes  ?

• A44B 19/26 - Sliders
• A44B 19/34 - Stringer tapesFlaps secured to stringers for covering the interlocking members

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical or electronic system comprising a hooking system having a first support member (1) provided with a first area (11) of electrically conductive hook and loop elements and a second area (12) of electrically conductive hook and loop elements that is electrically isolated from the first area. The hooking system comprises a second support member (2) provided with an area (20) of electrically conductive hook and loop elements. The hook and loop elements of the first support member (1) are capable of cooperating with the hook and loop elements of the second support member (2) to allow the area (20) of hook and loop elements of the second support member (2) to be hooked to the first and second areas (11, 12) of hook and loop elements of the first support member (1) in order to ensure electrical continuity between the first area (11) and the second area (12) of hook and loop elements of the first support member (1). The invention also relates to a corresponding article.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric or electronic system comprising a first rigid support (1) with a first electric or electronic circuit portion (10) and at least a first pair of attachment elements (11, 12), at least one of said attachment elements of said first pair being electrically connected to said first circuit portion (10). The system comprises a second resiliently extensible support (2) with a second circuit portion (20) and at least a first pair of attachment elements (21, 22), at least one of said attachment elements of said first pair being electrically connected to said second circuit portion (20). When said pairs of attachment elements are in the coupled state, the attachment elements (21, 22) of said at least one first pair of the second support (2) apply a return force, via the resilience of the second support (2), to the attachment elements (11, 12) of said at least one first corresponding pair of the first support (1) in the direction of maintenance of contact between each of said attachment elements (21, 22) of the second support (2) and the corresponding attachment element (11, 12) of the first support (1), ensuring an electronic connection between the first and second supports (1, 2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 3/36 - Assembling printed circuits with other printed circuits
• H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
• H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
• H01R 12/79 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to rigid printed circuits or like structures
• F21S 4/24 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports flexible or deformable, e.g. into a curved shape of ribbon or tape form, e.g. LED tapes

Abstract

The invention relates to a monitoring system comprising a first rigid support (1) having a first circuit part (10), and two fastening elements (11, 12) which are electrically connected to said first circuit part (10), a second support (2) which is elastically extensible and/or which is provided with a mechanical tensioning system, said second support (2) comprising a second circuit part (20), and two fastening elements (21, 22) which are electrically connected to said second circuit part (20). The fastening elements (21, 22) of the second support (2) exert a tensioning force on the fastening elements (11, 12) of the first support (1) in the direction of holding the contact between them. The circuit part (10, 20) of at least one of the supports (1, 2) comprises a detection system (100) of the connection state of said circuit parts (10, 20).

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 13/12 - Mechanical actuation by the breaking or disturbance of stretched cords or wires
• B65D 63/00 - Flexible elongated elements, e.g. straps, for bundling or supporting articles

Abstract

We know from the state of the art a detection device for a zipper comprising two connectors connected, one to teeth of a row of a zipper and the other to the teeth of the other row of the closure. However, there is a risk that, although the zipper is not closed, the connectors may touch each other and the device may detect the contact between the connectors. The invention relates to a device for monitoring the state of a zipper system comprising an electrically conductive slider, a first ribbon and a second ribbon, each provided with teeth that can be coupled/decoupled by moving said slider, and two conductive strips which are rigidly connected to the first ribbon and are positioned transversely. The two strips are electrically linked to one another by the slider when said slider is moved up to said strips. The device is configured to detect the state of electrical continuity between the two strips.

IPC Classes  ?

• A44B 19/24 - Slide fasteners Details
• A44B 19/26 - Sliders
• A44B 19/34 - Stringer tapesFlaps secured to stringers for covering the interlocking members

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for monitoring the state of a zipper system comprising an electrically conductive slider (4), a first ribbon (1) and a second ribbon (2), each provided with a series of members (3), such as teeth or coils, that can be coupled/decoupled to/from the series of corresponding members (3) by moving said slider. Two strips (5, 6) made of an electrically conductive material, called conductive strips, which are rigidly connected to the first ribbon (1) and are positioned transversely, preferably perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the first ribbon (1). Said strips (5, 6) and the slider (4) are configured such that the two strips (5, 6) are electrically linked to one another by the slider (4) when said slider (4) is moved up to said strips (5, 6). Said device further comprises a detection system (8) that is configured to detect the state of electrical continuity between the two strips (5, 6).

IPC Classes  ?

• A44B 19/24 - Slide fasteners Details
• A44B 19/26 - Sliders
• A44B 19/34 - Stringer tapesFlaps secured to stringers for covering the interlocking members

Abstract

A monitor device is provided for monitoring the closed or open state of an article, the monitor device being an electronic circuit having a first closure system having first and second electrically conductive elements that are electrically connectable and disconnectable relative to each other. The first element has a hollow body; and an electrical power supply housed in the hollow body. A second closure system has a first terminal and a second terminal. The monitor device also has a detector-and-signaling device having both a detector module configured to be powered by the power supply when the first closure system is in the closed state and to detect the open or closed state of the second closure system. A signaling module is configured to issue a signal as a function of the open or closed state of the second closure system as detected by the detector module.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 1/00 - Garments
• A41F 1/00 - Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
• A44B 19/24 - Slide fasteners Details
• G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
• A44B 1/02 - Buttons characterised by their material
• A44B 13/00 - Hook or eye fasteners
• A44B 19/02 - Slide fasteners with a series of separate interlocking members secured to each stringer tape
• A45C 13/10 - Arrangement of fasteners
• H01H 1/12 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage

Abstract

The invention relates to a monitor device for monitoring the closed or open state of an article, the monitor device being in the form of an electronic circuit comprising a button closure system comprising two rows of elements (11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24) made of electrically conductive material, each element of one row being couplable and un-couplable with an element of the other row. A detector-and-signaling device is connected firstly to at least one of the elements, referred to as a “first terminal” (21), and secondly to at least one of the other elements, referred to as a “second terminal”. The detector-and-signaling device (4) is configured to detect the state of electrical continuity between the first and second terminals (21, 24), and to issue a signal as a function of said detected continuity state. In a direction parallel to the rows of elements when said elements are in the coupled state, the first terminal (21) and the second terminal (24) are spaced apart from each other by at least one element (22, 23) of the button closure system (I5), said at least one element (22, 23) having no electrical connection with said terminals (21, 24) when the elements of the button closure system (I5) are in the uncoupled state.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 1/00 - Garments
• A44B 1/00 - Buttons
• A41F 1/00 - Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
• A44B 1/08 - Constructional characteristics

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for controlling the closed or open state of an article, the control device being in the form of an electronic circuit comprising a zip-closure system comprising two strips, on each of which there is attached a row of elements, referred to as teeth (11,…, 14, 20,..,25), made from electrically conductive material. A slider (3) is mounted sliding along the strips and configured in such a way as to mesh the teeth of one row with the teeth of the other row, in one direction, and to separate them in the other direction. A detection and signalling device (4) is connected to at least one of the teeth, referred to as the first terminal (21), and to at least one of the other teeth, referred to as the second terminal (24). The detection and signalling device is configured to detect the state of electrical continuity between the first and second terminals (21, 24), and to emit a signal depending on said detected state of continuity. The first terminal (21) and the second terminal (24) are spaced apart from each other by at least one tooth (22, 23), said at least one tooth having, in the separated state of the teeth of the two rows, no electrical connection with said terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
• A44B 19/24 - Slide fasteners Details
• A44B 19/30 - Sliders with means for locking in position
• H01H 1/12 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage
• A41D 1/00 - Garments

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for controlling the closed or open state of an article, the control device being in the form of an electronic circuit comprising a button-closure system comprising two rows of elements (11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24), made from electrically conductive material, each element from one row being couplable with and uncouplable from an element from the other row. A detection and signalling device is connected to at least one of the elements, referred to as the first terminal (21), and to at least one of the other elements, referred to as the second terminal. The detection and signalling device (4) is configured to detect the state of electrical continuity between the first and second terminals (21, 24), and to emit a signal depending on said detected state of continuity. The first terminal (21) and the second terminal (24) are spaced apart from each other, in a direction parallel to the rows of elements in the coupled state of said elements, by at least one element (22, 23) of the button-closure system (15), said at least one element (22, 23) having, in the uncoupled state of the elements of the button-closure system (15), no electrical connection with said terminals (21, 24).

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 1/00 - Garments
• A41F 1/00 - Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
• A44B 1/00 - Buttons

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for controlling the closed or open state of an article, the control device being in the form of an electronic circuit comprising a first closure system (9), comprising a first electrically conductive element (6) and a second electrically conductive element (7) that can be electrically connected to or disconnected from each other, at least the first element (6) comprising a hollow body (60); a power supply source (5) housed in the hollow body (60), a second closure system () comprising a first terminal () and a second terminal (). The control device also comprises a detection and signalling device comprising a detection module configured to be powered by the source (5) in the closed state of the first closure system (9) and to detect the open or closed state of the second closure system, and a signalling module configured to emit a signal depending on the open or closed state of the second closure system detected by the detection module.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
• A41D 1/00 - Garments
• A44B 19/24 - Slide fasteners Details
• H01H 1/12 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for controlling the closed or open state of an article, the control device being in the form of an electronic circuit comprising a zip-closure system comprising two strips, on each of which there is attached a row of elements, referred to as teeth (11,, 14, 20,..,25), made from electrically conductive material. A slider (3) is mounted sliding along the strips and configured in such a way as to mesh the teeth of one row with the teeth of the other row, in one direction, and to separate them in the other direction. A detection and signalling device (4) is connected to at least one of the teeth, referred to as the first terminal (21), and to at least one of the other teeth, referred to as the second terminal (24). The detection and signalling device is configured to detect the state of electrical continuity between the first and second terminals (21, 24), and to emit a signal depending on said detected state of continuity. The first terminal (21) and the second terminal (24) are spaced apart from each other by at least one tooth (22, 23), said at least one tooth having, in the separated state of the teeth of the two rows, no electrical connection with said terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

• A44B 19/24 - Slide fasteners Details
• A44B 19/30 - Sliders with means for locking in position
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
• H01H 1/12 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage