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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141299 | Negative loading snubber for casement window A casement window with a snubber assembly for maintaining the position of the window sash in the frame. The snubber assembly includes a pair of snubbers. Each snubber has a base portion and a hook-shaped flange extending from the base portion. One of the pair of snu... | 03/27/2012 |
| D649867 | Window operator cover | 12/06/2011 |
| 8046954 | Outswinging window assembly having an operational mode and a wash mode and method of operation A window assembly including a frame having an interior portion with an inner surface, and a sash having an interior portion and an exterior portion. The window assembly includes an operational mode and a wash mode. In the operational mode, the sash is movable from a... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7963577 | Integrated lock and tilt-latch mechanism for a sliding window An integrated lock and tilt-latch mechanism for a sliding window including an actuator assembly operably connected by a flexible linking member to at least one tilt-latch mechanism adapted for mounting in a window sash. The actuator assembly includes a control lever... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7900322 | Friction hinge for push-out style window A push-out style window assembly including window hardware for frictionally retaining an open position of the window under typical loading conditions. A push-out style window assembly generally includes a friction hinge assembly including a track, a sash arm, a supp... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7735194 | Casement window hinge with sash locator A sash locator for locating a casement window sash relative to a sash arm, includes an abutment structure disposed at a selected disposition relative to the sash arm such that positioning the sash proximate the sash arm with a selected portion of the sash abutting t... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7676990 | Positive action lock for sliding windows A sliding window having a pair of sashes with a latch mechanism on the meeting rail of one of the sashes for latching the sashes together. To open the window, the latch mechanism is disengaged by grasping a finger grip on a latch handle to retract a latch bolt. As o... | 03/16/2010 |
| D597398 | Window lock handle and cover | 08/04/2009 |
| D595564 | Finger-lift handle for a sliding window | 07/07/2009 |
| D595562 | Window tilt latch | 07/07/2009 |
| D595111 | Casement window operator handle and cover | 06/30/2009 |
| D592933 | Door handle pull and escutcheon | 05/26/2009 |
| D592932 | Door handle pull | 05/26/2009 |
| D591146 | Folding handle and operator cover | 04/28/2009 |
| D583646 | Sliding door handle | 12/30/2008 |
| D583216 | Sash rail lock keeper | 12/23/2008 |
| 7464619 | Operator assembly An operator suitable for opening and closing casement windows includes a housing (e.g., a base and a cover), and an operator arm subassembly driven by a worm. The operator arm subassembly may include at least one operator arm pivotally disposed in the housing via a ... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7452014 | Multi-point sash lock system for casement window A multi-point sash lock assembly being shiftable between a locked and an unlocked disposition includes a tie bar assembly including a tie bar guide, the tie bar guide having at least one guide end, the guide end being integrally, unitarily formed. A multi-point sash... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7445254 | Dual dead bolt latch A latch apparatus includes a live bolt actuated between an extended position and a retracted position, first and second dead bolts, and a slide. The first dead bolt is positioned vertically above the live bolt and the second dead bolt is positioned vertically below ... | 11/04/2008 |
| D572996 | Sliding door handle | 07/15/2008 |
| D569708 | Sash rail lock | 05/27/2008 |
| 7325359 | Projection window operator A projection window operator providing horizontal displacement of a window relative to a vertical plane of the frame of the window. With at least one projection window operator installed on each of opposing sides of the window, the window can be actuated between a f... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322619 | Integrated lock and tilt-latch mechanism for a sliding window A low-cost combination tilt-lock-latch mechanism for a sliding window that combines ease of installation and adjustment with simplicity of use. The mechanism includes at least one tilt-latch mechanism adapted for mounting in the window sash. The tilt-latch mechanism... | 01/29/2008 |
| D551942 | Folding handle with nesting cover | 10/02/2007 |
| D537335 | Folding handle and operator cover | 02/27/2007 |
| D533446 | Folding handle with nesting cover | 12/12/2006 |
| D528400 | Escutcheon and handle for window lock | 09/19/2006 |
| D527613 | Lock housing | 09/05/2006 |
| D522837 | Folding handle and operator cover | 06/13/2006 |
| D521847 | Folding handle and operator cover | 05/30/2006 |
| 7010946 | Latch apparatus The invention generally relates to a latch apparatus having a locking live bolt. One embodiment of the invention is a latch apparatus having a housing with opposed plates that are spaced apart and secured to each other by support arms formed from the plates. A live ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6997024 | Pull door lock The present invention relates to locking door latches. A door latch according to the invention may include a handle assembly that includes a generally cylindrical shank having an axis, an engagement member that includes a generally cylindrical bore configured to per... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6971686 | Multipoint lock system A multipoint lock system for use with the active and inactive doors of two-door sets, which provides an operator with the ability to lock or unlock a plurality of locking points both manually and automatically, and features a blocking mechanism to prevent unwanted l... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6969096 | Window sash lock keeper An improved window sash lock keeper is provided having a slot to provide clearance for a burr, which is typically found on a surface upon which such a sash lock keeper is mounted. The improved keeper is typically mounted flush to a surface of an extruded window comp... | 11/29/2005 |
| D506127 | Nesting cover for a folding handle | 06/14/2005 |
| 6802545 | Window sash lock keeper An improved window sash lock keeper is provided having a slot to provide clearance for a burr, which is typically found on a surface upon which such a sash lock keeper is mounted. The improved keeper is typically mounted flush to a surface of an extruded window comp... | 10/12/2004 |
| D495230 | Handle portion of a latch | 08/31/2004 |
| D494834 | Push button handle | 08/24/2004 |
| 6688656 | Multi-point lock A multi-point lock and method for locking with two remote mortise locks operated by a central actuator to which they are mechanically linked. The mortise locks are mounted with opposite orientation so that they simultaneously engage separate keepers from ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6634683 | Sash lock with hidden mounting screws The invention pertains to a window sash lock comprising a handle, a latch, a base and a base cover that fits over at least a substantial portion of the base and completely covers the base fasteners, while not interfering with the handle and latch. The bas... | 10/21/2003 |
