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Class 292/52 - Lever


Subclass of Class 292 - Closure fasteners
Definition: Devices including levers or a combination of operating elements
No. of patents: 24
Last issue date: 12/27/2011


NumberTitleIssue Date
8083269Apparatus for effecting an initial, predetermined translation of a closed sliding door
The apparatus comprises a gripping-operating unit including a gripping subassembly, a base subassembly for mounting the components of the unit and an operating subassembly. The gripping subassembly includes a gripper, from which, at one of its vertical extremity, a ...
12/27/2011
7322620Security lock for a sash type window
A security lock for sash windows includes an elongated cam that revolves in order to engage a keeper. The security lock also includes a tab that urges the cam against a wall of a housing to provide extra security. Once the cam contacts the housing wall it will not r...
01/29/2008
7159908Window sash latch
An improved window sash latch which has a locking mechanism and a keeper is provided with a handle that rotates from a “locked” to an “unlocked” position. An inner cavity of the handle has a spring assembly having a sliding part that can be forced into a det...
01/09/2007
7137656Latch mechanism
A latch assembly for connecting a hood assembly to a truck includes a striker bolt that is surrounded by a sleeve that is engaged by a rotary latch. The sleeve is of shorter length than the striker bolt so that it can slide along the striker bolt. The rotary latch f...
11/21/2006
7091458Door assembly for microwave oven
A door assembly for a microwave oven is provided. The door assembly includes a door panel at one side of the door, with a push bar and a latch each projecting toward a body portion of the microwave oven. A latch board including levers each rotatably coupled thereto ...
08/15/2006
7052053Load 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
6929295Storage compartment and latch arrangement thereof
A latch device for a cover member includes a box body having at least of a pair of walls and an upside opening, a cover member that is mounted on the box body to enable the upside opening to be opened and closed, a handle member mounted on the cover member such that...
08/16/2005
6550824Spring-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
6412834Window fastener
A window fastener having a mounting base (21), a latching flap (12) moveably coupled thereto, a handle (14) and a latching tongue (15). the handle (14) is movable between first and second positions and is coupled to the latching tongue (15) so that the la...
07/02/2002
5697654Security door assembly
A security door assembly or locking mechanism for securing a single door in locking engagement with an adjacent door jamb structure comprises a first elongate metal blade to be received by a matching elongate groove in a vertical edge of a door. A second ...
12/16/1997
5599051Securing device for window shutters
A securing device for window shutters comprising: a wall base unit formed in a generally planar configuration, the wall base unit including an aperture extending therein, the wall base unit having an outboard surface and an inboard surface, the inboard su...
02/04/1997
5333920Panel for closing an opening, and clip system for use as a part thereof
A clip system for clamping a panel element against a rebate comprises a bolt which is movable between a first position for clamping the panel element against a rebate and a second position for releasing the panel element, and an operating mechanism for mo...
08/02/1994
5156424Vehicular lock device
A vehicular lock device comprises a main latch engageable with a main striker and rotatable, a main ratchet engageable with the main latch in order to keep an engagement relation between the main latch and the main striker, a subsidiary latch adapted to e...
10/20/1992
5106131Self-closing gate latch
A latching device for releasably securing a fence gate in a closed position includes an elongated catch member mounted adjacent a free end of the gate and projecting therefrom in a direction substantially perpendicular to a major surface of the gate and a...
04/21/1992
4979766Panel latch assembly
A latch system for coupling a panel or access door to a structure, having a hook, a keeper, an overcenter mechanism and an actuator. When the hook engages the keeper, the keeper drives a ramp formed into the hook causing the hook to pivot. The hook, torsi...
12/25/1990
4790158Locking mechanism for doors of switching cells
A pressure-resistent locking mechanism for locking a door of a switch cell accommodating a switching device includes two pivotable locking bars positioned in hollows formed by U-shaped door edges and U-shaped portions of the wall of the switch cell at a h...
12/13/1988
4784414Latch mechanism
A latch mechanism for a vehicle closure member. The latch includes a horizontal torsion rod activated by vertically lifting up on a handle operatively connected to the rod to lock and unlock the closure member. Biasing springs urge the handle and rod towa...
11/15/1988
4674305Locking mechanism for doors of switching cells
A pressure-resistant locking mechanism for locking a door of a switch cell accommodating a switching device includes two pivotable locking bars positioned in hollows formed by U-shaped door edges and U-shaped portions of the wall of the switch cell at a h...
06/23/1987
4503583Enclosure with double acting hinge mechanism having overcenter latch
Door mounting structure for pivotally mounting a door to a cabinet for selectively closing an access opening of the cabinet and permitting the door to be opened from either side, as desired. The door mounting structure includes locking structure for effec...
03/12/1985
4288117Lock for motor vehicle doors
A lock for motor vehicle doors is described. The lock comprises a striker member arranged for engagement and disengagement by means comprised in a mechanism of said lock, the mechanism is supported by a first plate, and the striker member and means are di...
09/08/1981
4253688Locking mechanism for double-sliding sashes
A locking mechanism for double-sliding sashes is provided to fasten inside and outside sashes and lock the fastened sashes to a window frame by a single operation using a handle. The mechanism comprises a crescent sash fastener composed of a fastening mem...
03/03/1981
4186953Closure latch mechanism with closing pressure cam
A latch assembly for a closure, particularly a vehicle emergency exit window, comprising a pivotally mounted latch bar engageable with a cam or a pair of cams for providing the force which holds the closure against the structure surrounding the opening cl...
02/05/1980
4151891Vehicle 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
3968983Two position, three function latching mechanism
A sliding latch mechanism for the door of a heated cavity, such as a microwave oven that is provided with a pyrolytic self-cleaning oven cycle. This latch mechanism has a handle with only two positions; namely, a first unlatched position and a second latc...
07/13/1976
 
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