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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7520541 | Tilt latch A tilt latch for pivotable window sashes is preferably integrally molded from a durable polymeric material but can also be made from metals, metal alloys or the like. The latch includes an angled projection for engaging a recess in the window frame and includes a ce... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7431355 | Tilt-latch for a sash window A latch mechanism for a sash window assembly includes a housing having a top surface with an opening therein and a latch bolt moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The latch bolt is slidably supported by two clips depending from the housing... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7407199 | Self-latching device A self-latching sash latch device for use with a sliding closure. The latch device has a primary bolt (15) which in use engages with a strike (12). The primary bolt (15) is coupled to an operating element (13) whereby the primary bolt is ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7367596 | Ground lock fitting A ground lock fitting comprises: an upper cover comprises a top surface and an upper sidewall, wherein a guiding hole is provided on the top surface and a thread is provided on the upper sidewall; a lower cover comprises a base surface and a lower sidewall, wherein ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367597 | Push latch A push-to-open latch is selectively moveable between latched and unlatched positions. The push-to-open latch comprises a latch assembly that is reciprocatable relative to a catch assembly. The latch assembly includes a latch housing having a housing bore extending t... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364181 | Self locking coupling device A coupling device that requires no manual actuation to achieve coupling features a locking bolt movable along a hole extending into a mouth of a hook body to secure a coupling pin therein. A control lever pivotally connected to the locking bolt opposite the mouth en... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354080 | Lock mechanism for electronic device A lock mechanism configured to be disposed in an electronic device is provided, including a first lock element, a recovering element, a balancing element, and a second lock element. The first lock element has a lock portion and is disposed in a first body of the ele... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350838 | Catch or locking element The invention relates to a catch, in particular a catch for furniture. Said catch comprises at least one first catch element, which has at least one spring-loaded locking part and a second catch element that forms a counter-locking part. According to the invention, ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7340860 | Safety assembly for a casement window or door A safety assembly for an actuating linkage of a metallic casement window or door includes an “L” shaped guiding body fastenable on the exterior of the movable frame of the window or door, a first and a second slidable member mounted slidably on the guiding body,... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338088 | Connector A connector is provided for selectively coupling one or more lines or wires (19′, 19″) to a receiving and/or transporting device (27). The connector comprises at least one line or wire receiving ferrule (7) having a plurality of line and/or ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331616 | Hood latch assemblies utilizing active materials and methods of use A latch for engaging and disengaging two opposing surfaces includes a pin disposed on one surface and a gate disposed on an opposite surface; an active material in operative communication with the pin or the gate; an activation device in operative communication with... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7333777 | Latching assembly for a removabable cover of a wireless communication device A wireless communication device includes a removable panel (100), a base cover (200) and a latching assembly (300). The removable panel has a first mounting portion (120). The base cover has a second mounting portion (240) correspo... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7320637 | Filter window adapter unit A filter window adapter unit adapted for use with a main split-sash window of school buses is provided. The adapter unit includes a mounting frame adapted to be installed over the main split-sash window of the school buses. An inner sash is disposed fixedly in a low... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7272963 | Gate latch A gate latch including a bolt portion, a sleeve portion and a channel bolt. The sleeve portion is mounted on a generally U-shaped clamp assembly that is adapted to fit around tubular gate members. The sleeve portion further includes a receiving notch and a padlock p... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7261342 | Automatically locking window latch An automatic locking window latch including a housing for holding a handle with a fully integrated bolt for securing a window, and a catch for engaging the window to release the bolt to secure the window, as well as to hold the bolt open to open the window. The catc... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261812 | Multi-column separation devices and methods Chromatographic separation devices include multiple batch-processed columns joined by a body structure and adapted to perform parallel analyses. Both slurry-packed and monolithic column embodiments are provided. One or more liquid-permeable frits of various types ma... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252351 | Computer enclosure with fastening device A computer enclosure includes a cage (10) with a rear panel (14), a side panel (20) with a flange (122a) and a fastening device (30). The fastening device includes a holder (40) attached to the side panel, an slider (... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7237276 | Bathtub having sliding access door for the disabled and elderly A bathtub for the disabled or elderly includes a tub (10) having an enclosure defined by at least one sidewall (10a), where the sidewall (10a) has a doorway therein providing access from an external side of the sidewall (10 | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237811 | Casement window latch assembly A rack and pinion are mounted on a casement window frame to operate a vertically disposed polymeric latch keeper. The moveable rack includes a plurality of teeth which are engageable with latch keepers spaced therealong. The pivotable window section includes latches... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234738 | Fastening device for use in a casing assembly A casing assembly includes a casing having a receiving space and an entrance, and a lid mounted detachably in the entrance to deny access into the space. A fastening device is disposed in the casing, and includes a blocking plate and a resilient clip urging the bloc... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232162 | Composite door lock plunger An approved plunger assembly is provided for a door handle. The plunger assembly includes a metallic plunger and a plastic link, which are connected so as to slide together between extended and retracted positions. The plastic link minimizes friction between the plu... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7222458 | Actuator for a tilt-latch for a sash window A tilt-latch (10) adapted for releasably securing a pivotable sash window (12) disposed within opposed guide rails (16) on a master frame (14) of a window sash assembly (11) is disclosed. The sash window (12) comprises a top... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222891 | Flush mount sliding panel latch A flush mounted latch for a sliding panel or pocket door includes a snap-in, installation, from the edge of the panel or door. A slide handle operates a pair juxtaposed, pivoting, keeper-engaging, hooks to open them. The handle carries a lock rod which is engaged by... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7201409 | Retracting locking mechanism for operable unit in stop position A retracting locking mechanism for an openable unit includes a striker attached to one of the openable unit and a fixed unit, and a catcher attached to the other of the openable unit and the fixed unit. The catcher includes an inner part, and an outer part for housi... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201408 | Slidable bolt assembly A slidable bolt assembly (4) having a tension spring (16) mounted to a slide bolt rod (5). The actuating lever (8) is adapted to be pivotally mounted and is hand-operated. The actuating lever (8) is attached to a leaf tension sprin... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201407 | Sliding panel latch A latch includes a cup adapted for mounting to a first member, snap legs for securing the cup to a first member, and a lever supported by the cup. The lever pivots about a pivot axis that is linearly movable relative to the cup. The lever includes a crossbar that is... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198305 | Load floor latch A load floor latch that can be installed in a vehicle floor for storage having a biasing means for actuation but allows slam action closure. The latch comprises an actuation assembly that is attached to a housing or lid and is designed to accommodate a pawl member f... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198308 | Operating mechanism for a movable closure element An operating mechanism to releasably engage a strike assembly to maintain a movable closure element in a predetermined position. The operating mechanism has a base with a first axis and a wall extending around the first axis and defining a passageway. A latch system... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198306 | Spring-biased locking bolt A spring-biased locking bolt with an operating button and a bolt connected with the operating button is described, wherein the bolt is spring-biased and movable in a sleeve. The sleeve is screwed into a corresponding opening in a machine part or an item of furniture... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7197344 | Locking mechanism A mobile telephone battery cover locking mechanism includes at least one latching member and at least one spring loaded locking member adapted to securely engage the latching member at one end when the latching member is fully inserted in at least one spacing provid... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7178842 | Push button lock mechanism for a handle set A handle set includes a handle assembly having an operator, a rose insert, and a shank having a bore. The rose insert has a central opening and a post. The shank is affixed to the operator and rotatably received in the central opening. A rotational stop is coupled t... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172222 | Concealed spring marine gate latch A latch useable to secure a gate such as typically found on a pontoon boat includes a latch bolt slidably received within a barrel. A spring interposed between the bolt and the back end of the barrel maintains the bolt in an extended position protruding out the mout... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7171784 | Tilt-latch for a sash window A tilt-latch (10) for a sash window (12) disposed within opposed guide rails (16) on a master frame (14) is provided. The sash window (12) comprises a top rail (18), a base (22) and two stiles (24, 26) connecte... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168670 | Quick ceiling fan housing and canopy installation assembly A ceiling fan anchoring bracket and housing assembly for quick and easy installation of the ceiling fan housing for either hugger or down-rod fans is disclosed. The assembly comprises of hook-up pins and lock-up pin fastened on and protruding from the anchoring brac... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159910 | Apparatus for opening/closing door of dryer An apparatus for opening and/or closing a dryer door wherein the door is opened and/or closed more simply and swiftly. The present invention includes a hook provided at one side of the dryer door wherein a hanging portion is formed at both sides of one end of the ho... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159283 | Locking device for a panel A locking device for a panel is provided for a single board computer for fixing onto the chassis of an industrial personal computer. The locking device includes a handle, a locking element, a first spring, a seat and a second spring. The handle has a concave groove ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7155863 | Flush-mounted slider window for pick-up truck including seal carrier, bulb seal and/or applique A window structure which may be used as a rear window in a pick-up truck or the like. In certain example embodiments, the window structure includes a slidable window panel or sheet located between a pair of fixed window panels or sheets. The slidable window panel ma... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7146831 | Slide latch The present invention relates to a lockable latch for securing together a first panel to a second panel or keeper on a second panel or frame. The latch has a housing, a lockplug configured for a key, a lock collar and a return spring. When a user turns a key to rota... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140650 | Slide latch A sliding-action slam latch includes an integrally molded actuator having a rigid portion and an flexible portion, the flexible portion serving to bias the actuator closed. Pins extending from the rigid portion of the actuator contact guide surfaces on the latch bod... | 11/28/2006 |
