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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7431356 | Window vent stop A window vent stop for use in a sliding sash window assembly or a sliding door assembly. The vent stop has a housing adapted to be disposed in a recess in a non-movable sash member. This housing includes a cavity with a bottom plate therein. A tumbler has at least o... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7309087 | Latch assembly for movable closure element A latch assembly kit including a latching subassembly, a first actuating assembly having a first configuration and normal and release states, and a second actuating assembly having a second configuration and normal and release states. The latching subassembly has a ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7273239 | Latch for sliding closures Latch assembly of a keeper structure and a latch structure has a frame a frame recess, a guide pin received in said frame recess for oscillating rotation, the guide pin having a handle tab for rotating the guide pin and a dog projecting from said guide pin. A latch ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7261332 | Multi-position aircraft servicing pit lid latch A multi-position latch mechanism is provided for a subsurface aircraft ground servicing chamber formed by a pit having an upright interior wall and a pit lid seat disposed atop the pit. A pit lid is provided which, when closed, rests upon the pit lid seat. The latch... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261343 | Bolt with a handle A rod closure for locking sheet-metal cabinet doors or doors or flaps, having a rod, which is profiled in an elongated manner, extends substantially edgewise parallel to the door edge and is preferably arranged in the bevel space, and a holding element which is arra... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7210711 | Door lock The solution according to the invention is based upon the knowledge that the undesirable hysteresis of the force-path function in door locks (1) can be avoided or at least minimised if the (frictional) forces acting during transitions from open positions to c... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7185927 | Glovebox latch A latch assembly is re-configurable for plural orientations. A slide lock plate engages a claw-typed pawl. A rotating activation mechanism links an operator handle to the slide plate. The handle causes the activation mechanism to rotate, thereby retracting the slidi... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7134699 | Locking rotary latch The present invention is a rotary locking latch assembly including a rotary handle carrying a rotary latch bolt. The rotary handle is biased in a neutral, locked orientation that positions the bolt in engagement with a latch strike secured to a door jam, retaining t... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7090263 | Door latching device and method An apparatus for latching a door against a frame has a door pin extending from the door and a handle lever rotatably mounted to the door and having an extending handle pin. A latch bar is mounted for reciprocating travel relative to the frame, the latch bar having a... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7080866 | Through-seat holder for motor vehicle A through-seat holder for a motor vehicle has a vehicle frame having generally parallel longitudinal members and transverse side members interconnecting ends of the longitudinal members and defining therewith a throughgoing opening. The longitudinal members are spac... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7055873 | Storm door push or turn lock method of using same A latch mechanism for a storm door including a nose and a handle operably connected to a spindle that is operatively connected to an exterior handle. The handle and nose are rotatably secured to a linker that is secured to the spindle. The handle includes a cam that... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052053 | Load floor latch A load floor latch for securing a first closure member to a second closure member. The latch is opened by actuating a handle and a pawl supported on the housing is pivoted away from a keeper on the second closure member by the actuation of the pawl by the handle whi... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048312 | Safety mechanism for walk-in interiors, particularly for cooking devices A walk-in chamber has a door opening closable by a door, which, when in the closed position can be either in a locked position or an unlocked position, dependent on the locking device, which includes a sliding bolt engageable with a locking bolt. To enable a person ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6715807 | Latch assembly A latching assembly that requires three distinct operations must be performed with two hands to allow the handle of the latch assembly to be rotated to unlock a cabinet door or the like. The assembly provides substantial flexibilities in installation. A base portion... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6550824 | Spring-loaded catch for a sliding door of a sheet metal cupboard Disclosed is a snap lock device for a sliding door of a machine casing, which sliding door is preferably reinforced on at least one side by a sheet metal fold or a hollow rectangular profile, with a handle which is swivelably mounted at the reinforced sid... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6513841 | Blowout latch Disclosed is a blowout latch for releasably securing an aircraft panel to an aircraft structure. The blowout latch includes a housing, a bolt, and a handle. The housing includes a bias section that has a plate, a block adjacent the plate, at least one coi... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6494509 | Latch assembly A latching assembly that requires three distinct operations must be performed with two hands to allow the handle of the latch assembly to be rotated to unlock a cabinet door or the like. The assembly provides substantial flexibilities in installation. A b... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6357807 | Door lock A door lock includes a handle, a lever seat having a lever, a cam for camming the lever, a handle orienting unit, a transmission shaft connected to the handle and the cam, and a latch operable by the lever. The lever seat has an annular flange and two opp... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6352289 | Lock apparatus for a door In a lock apparatus, a latch member is rotatable with an operating lever about the axis of a spindle, and has a first end portion mounted pivotally on the operating lever about a pivot axis transverse to the spindle axis. A switch member is operable to mo... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6322113 | Latch apparatus A latch apparatus for a door having a first face and a second face includes a housing adapted for mounting on the first face of the door. The bolt member pivotally mounts to the housing and extends and retracts in and out from the housing and is urged tow... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6290270 | Door lock for an electrical household appliance A door lock for an electrical household appliance has a framework 10 with an opening 36 for a hook 38, and in the framework a locking element and a locking spring 16 which is arranged between the locking element and an abutment 18 in the framework and is ... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6099197 | Locking spring-biased latch A locking spring-biased latch for removably attaching a first component, such as a seat, to an elongate member, such as the tubular frame of a wheelchair. The locking spring-biased latch comprises a body portion having a top and a pair of leg members that... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5967541 | Towing head A towing head is provided including three primary members. The first member is stationary and includes a channel which receives the tow pin or towing fitting of an aircraft. The second member pivotally attaches to the first member and itself includes a ch... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5683201 | Spring-biased latch A spring-biased latch is disclosed for removably attaching a first component, such as a seat, to an elongate member, such as the tubular frame of a wheelchair. The spring-biased latch comprises a body portion having a top and a pair of leg members that ar... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5149154 | Door latch A rivetless door latch having a housing with a latch bolt having a pair of side plates and pivot pins seated in pivot sockets in the top of the housing and a lever with a dog leg having pivot pins seated in the pivot sockets in the base of the housing. Th... | 09/22/1992 |
| 4955159 | Retaining catch for tip-out sash A retaining catch for a tip-out sash provides an automatically deployed retainer mechanism for a sash slidably captive in a window frame or jamb. The sash can be raised and lowered by sliding it along the jamb. A releasable tenon, for example at the top e... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4947661 | Detachable type carborne electronic apparatus Disclosed is a detachable type carborne electronic apparatus equipped with a rotatable handle, which can be used both in carrying the electronic apparatus and in locking and unlocking the electronic apparatus from the car body. Specifically after being pu... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4895398 | Latch for sliding closures A latch especially adapted for sliding closures is provided comprising a rocker 36 having a hooked terminus 46, and means to deflect said rocker into engagement with a latch keeper 30, comprising a housing 12 having a slot 28 about which the rocker 36 roc... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4881767 | Latch device for foldable backrest of automotive seat Herein disclosed is a latch device for use with a foldable backrest of an automotive seat. The latch device comprises a striker secured to a fixed member other than the backrest; a base member secured to the backrest to move therewith; a latch plate pivot... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4880264 | Latch device for inclinable back rest cushion mounted in seatback A latch device is disclosed which latches an inclinable back rest cushion to a seatback when the cushion is snugly received in a tunnel formed in the seatback. The latch device comprises a striker fixed to the seatback, a stationary base member fixed to t... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4864835 | Door latch mechanism A door latch and lock mechanism especially for storm doors and screen doors, having a latch and a lock bolt. The latch can be retracted from the outside by a button which pushes a plunger in a lengthwise direction. When the plunger is rotated in one direc... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4709950 | Crash bar door locking device A crash bar door locking device is provided, suited for mounting on the inside of a swinging door. The crash bar is mounted horizontally across the door providing ready access by movement in the outside direction. The crash bar activates a pivotal lever w... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4653820 | Latch mechanism for furniture or the like A latch mechanism for furniture or the like including a latch actuating unit in which a latch shaft is rotatably supported by a latch mounting plate which in turn is securely attached to one side edge portion of the front plate of a drawer which can be pu... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4458379 | Closure panel hinge and hold open mechanism A closure panel hinge and hold open mechanism includes a hinge bracket adapted for mounting on a vehicle body and a closure panel bracket. A pivot shaft pivotally mounts the closure panel bracket on the hinge bracket. A coil spring surrounds the pivot sha... | 07/10/1984 |
| 4387918 | Deadlock mechanism Deadbolt mechanism for holding a door in a closed position and including a deadbolt pivotally connected to the mechanism housing for movement into and out of that housing to adopt inoperative and operative positions respectively. A pin tumbler lock is use... | 06/14/1983 |
| 4321812 | Paddle lock with pivotally mounted handle disconnect member A door lock has a flush-mountable body. A forwardly facing recess is defined by the body. A paddle-type handle is pivotally carried by the body and is movable between a nested position within the body recess and an operating position. A spring-projected s... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4320642 | Paddle locks with handle disconnect features A door lock has a flush-mountable body. A forwardly facing recess is defined by the body. A paddle-type handle is pivotally carried by the body and is movable between a nested position within the body recess and an operating position. A bolt is carried on... | 03/23/1982 |
| 4208068 | Sliding door lock A sliding door lock assembly providing the feature of automatic unlatching if closed when in a latched position along with effective normal operation and burglar resistance. It employs a latch member spring biased to an open position and cammed into a clo... | 06/17/1980 |
| 4188054 | Closure, particularly for industrial freezer doors A closure, particularly for industrial freezer doors is disclosed as comprising two elements, a box-like body having a top portion provided with a spring-loaded lever pivoted thereto, and a second element which is comprised of a suitably shaped latch pivo... | 02/12/1980 |
| 4151891 | Vehicle with hood latch and release assembly A vehicle with hood latch and release assembly having an abutment post on each side of the vehicle chassis and having a release member movable adjacent to the posts. A hood is pivotal up and down on the vehicle chassis and carries two latch members in the... | 05/01/1979 |
