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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7677614 | Device for operating locks on doors or hatches of vehicles In a device for operating locks (16) on doors or hatches of vehicles, a fixed support (10) is a arranged on the door. A moving unit (20) is mounted (11, 12), such as to pivot on the support (10), belonging to which is at least one ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7665776 | Handle for vehicle door An handle assembly for a vehicle door and method of actuating a release mechanism, such as a door latch, are disclosed. The handle assembly may have a pull handle including a sliding leg, a pivot leg and a hand gripping portion extending between the sliding leg and ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7635151 | Release handle with integrated inertia locking mechanism An integrated inertia locking mechanism may be incorporated with a door handle assembly and is particularly beneficial in acceleration events, such as a multiple axis crash, by counteracting the forces of inertia caused by such crash. In an exemplary aspect, the int... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7614672 | Low profile mechanical assist hood latch A mechanical assist apparatus is provided for biasing an access cover relative to a housing. The mechanical assist apparatus comprises a user-engageable lever, an arm rotatably coupled to the user-engageable lever at a first joint, and a sled rotatably coupled to th... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7614671 | Closure element A closure element for a detachable, locking storage area in a motor vehicle is disclosed. The closure element comprises at least one clamping element designed for securing to a first component, in particular a plate-type component, by means of an elastic element, an... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7604266 | Spindle assembly for use in a door handle assembly A door handle assembly includes a door handle having an operator portion, and a shank extending from the operator portion, the shank having a first opening. A door latch mechanism has a rotatable actuator, the rotatable actuator having a second opening. A spindle as... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7600795 | Vehicular door handle including secondary latch A vehicular door handle assembly comprises a secondary latch with a default active condition for preventing inadvertent opening of a door during an impact, such as a collision. The door handle assembly comprises a primary actuator and a secondary actuator in operati... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7597368 | Door handle which is intended, in particular, for a motor vehicle comprising an inertial safety system The invention relates to a door handle which is intended, in particular, for a motor vehicle. The inventive handle comprises a lever (105) which can rotate around a first axis (107) in a frame (101) that is intended to be fixed to the door (1... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7588272 | Door handle assembly A door handle assembly comprises a handle mount having an opening therethrough and a manually engageable handle rotatable about an axis, the axis aligned with the opening positioning structure is fixed relative to the handle mount. The positioning structure has a pl... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7568744 | Vehicle door handle assembly A vehicle door handle assembly includes a mounting bracket and a handle. The mounting bracket is configured and dimensioned to be mounted within a vehicle door. The handle is pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket to pivot about a pivot axis between a latching po... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7568743 | Handle, in particular for motor car doors The invention concerns a handle, in particular for motor vehicle strip doors, of the type fixed in the rear frame (20) of the window of each door comprising a gripping part (1a) capable of being manually actuated through a groove (2), as ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7562916 | Vehicular door handle included secondary latch A vehicular door handle assembly comprises a secondary latch with a default active condition for preventing inadvertent opening of a door during an impact, such as a collision. The door handle assembly comprises a primary actuator and a secondary actuator in operati... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7562917 | Door latch system for automotive vehicle A door latch system for an automotive vehicle uses a push-pull cable linked to a lock cylinder and to a latch to move the latch assembly into the locked position while simultaneously blocking the latch's lock/unlock lever from moving into the unlocked position. ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7556296 | Vehicle door handle and vehicle door handle manufacturing method A vehicle door handle includes a handle main body and a base member for attaching the handle main body to the vehicle door. The handle main body is lever-shaped, and is supported by the base member to be rotatable in a predetermined range, the handle main body havin... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7552954 | Storage bin latch assembly A latch handle assembly includes a bezel disposed within a panel and a handle having a center portion, a first grip portion, and a second grip portion. The center portion is disposed between the first grip portion and the second grip portion. The center portion pivo... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7543863 | Low profile door handle assembly A door handle assembly is provided for a door of a vehicle. The door handle assembly includes a mount adapted for attachment to the vehicle, an input member supported for movement relative to the mount, and a handle supported for movement relative to the mount. The ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7530610 | Door handle for vehicle A door handle for a vehicle including a handle for opening and closing a vehicle door, and a base fixed to an outer panel of the vehicle door and rotatably supporting the handle includes an opening formed on the outer panel and including a portion having a first wid... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7527307 | Door handle assembly A door handle assembly includes a handle pivot housing and a main handle rotatably or otherwise pivotally secured within the handle pivot housing. The handle pivot housing includes handle engaging-walls defining a handle pivot cavity therebetween. At least one of th... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7520543 | Door handle assembly A door handle assembly includes a handle pivot housing and a main handle rotatably or otherwise pivotally secured within the handle pivot housing. The handle pivot housing includes handle engaging-walls defining a handle pivot cavity therebetween. At least one of th... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7513544 | Vehicular door handle including secondary latch A vehicular door handle assembly comprises a secondary latch with a default active condition for preventing inadvertent opening of a door during an impact, such as a collision. The door handle assembly comprises a primary actuator and a secondary actuator in operati... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7506904 | Door handle lock assembly with automatic lock and retract A door handle lock assembly includes a housing configured to be attached to a door. A interconnecting member is rotatably and axially movably supported by the housing. A first handle is fixed to the interconnecting member at a first end of the interconnecting member... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7478848 | Door opening prevention device for vehicle door outer handle The present invention provides a door opening prevention device of a vehicle door outer handle. The door opening prevention device includes: a handle base having a lever mounting part; a lever rotatably mounted on the lever mounting part, having a return spring and ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7475924 | Support bracket for an exterior handle of a vehicle door for motor vehicles A support bracket for an exterior handle of a vehicle door for motor vehicles attaches inside an outer skin of a vehicle door for mounting the exterior handle in a handle recess of the outer skin. Both longitudinally extending ends of the support bracket include a f... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7445257 | Closing system for a door, lid or the like, particularly those of vehicles The invention relates to a closing system comprising handles (20) for operating latches that are inoperative when in a locked position, and only enable the latch to open when the latch is in an unlocked position. In conjunction with an access authorization de... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7441430 | Device for opening a locked door or drawer A device for opening a locked door or drawer, which device comprises; a) means for facilitating the insertion of a key into a lock; and b) means for rotating said key when inserted. ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7437803 | Grip handle type door handle apparatus A door handle apparatus comprising a grip member whose one end is rotatably supported by a door panel, and an escutcheon which is disposed closer to the other end surface of the grip member and which is fixed to the door panel, wherein the door handle apparatus furt... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434854 | Vehicle door lock control In a vehicle door lock control, an operating handle is provided at a door inside or outside a vehicle to enable a door to open and close. The handle is connected to an operating lever. In a locked position, the door cannot be opened by the operating handle, while it... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431358 | Non-metallic reinforced door handle adapter A non-metallic adapter provided to facilitate the rotation of a doorknob is formed with a cap adapted to receive a doorknob. A lever extends outwardly from the cap. The lever is formed with an internal cavity provided with a plurality of reinforcing members separati... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431357 | Exterior door handle with minimum surface intrusion An exterior door handle assembly (100) adapted to be secured to an exterior surface (24) of a vehicle door and when activated able to move a remotely located latch to an unlocked position, the door handle assembly comprising: a moveable first body memb... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7425025 | Recessed door lock actuator assembly for a vehicle A lock actuator assembly for a locking mechanism of a vehicle door permits either manual or power actuation thereof. The lock actuator assembly includes a housing having a pair of brackets attached thereto, an actuator slidably secured within the housing, and a sole... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7416230 | Safety lock for lever-type door handles An add-on safety lock that blocks lever rotation by bracing the lever against a fulcrum point at the handle shaft and nearby door structure. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7401484 | Low profile, lockable handle, housing and cover assembly A handle, housing and cover assembly includes an relatively thick oval handle sandwiched between a relatively thin oval housing base and a relatively thin oval cover. The oval exteriors of these three relatively movable components are of substantially the same size ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399009 | Load floor latch A load floor latch for securing a first closure member to a second closure member panel such that when the first and second closure members are fastened, the latch is opened by actuating the handle and the pawl is retracted into the latch. A biasing device such as a... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7390036 | Apparatus for vehicle hood A latching device and operating mechanism are provided suitable for controlling the opening or closing of a tilting cover such as the hood of a car or truck. The latching device operates to prevent accidental closure of the cover when the cover is open. The operatin... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387005 | Bathroom lock device having an automatically unlocking structure A bathroom lock device includes an inner locking mechanism and a lock set. The inner locking mechanism includes a manual control rod, an unlocking rotary plate and an inner actuating rotary plate. The manual control rod has a rotatable wheel while the unlocking rota... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7387321 | Door outer handle opening operation prevention structure An opening operation prevention structure for a door outer handle includes a base plate, a side wall that projects from the base plate, and a handle lever that is rotatably supported by the side wall. The side wall includes an extension that covers the exterior of t... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7383707 | Storage locking apparatus An storage locking apparatus including a case attached to an end edge of the storage, a locking member slidably supported by the case for engaging with and disengaging from the supporting member, a first urging member for always urging the locking member in a direct... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380847 | Dummy conversion bracket for a lockset A dummy conversion bracket is used with a lockset having an interior assembly, an exterior assembly, and a thumbpiece. The thumbpiece is pivotally coupled to the exterior assembly and includes a tab that extends through the exterior assembly. The bracket comprises a... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377560 | Magnetic safety closure for a movable protection device A magnetic safety closure for a protection device that is movable with respect to a fixed part includes a housing that is attachable to the protection device and includes a handle for opening and closing the protection device. The housing includes a sensor housing t... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377562 | Door handle assembly A door assembly comprising a door substrate having an aperture, a bell crank including a first arm having a pivot axis, a second arm, and a base therebetween, wherein the second arm extends through the aperture of the door substrate, a door handle that operatively e... | 05/27/2008 |