Stringer for a slide fastener and method for making same

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure, The invention relates to a stringer for a slide fastener. The stringer comprises an elongated body having two leg portions connected by a bight portion to define a generally U-shaped configuration. Transverse slots are disposed between closed ends of the bight portion to provide longitudinally spaced head members. Further transverse slots provide longitudinally spaced legs on each side of the head members. Longitudinally extending grooves are formed in the legs to receive stitches when the stringer is sewn onto a fabric. The slots defining the head members are U-shaped with the open ends of the V being adjacent each other at the head members for flexibility when …