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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7325846 | 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... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7303216 | Latch assembly A latch assembly includes a latch and a casing having a base integrally formed with outer walls, wherein a latch chamber is defined by the base and the outer walls. The casing securely retains the latch within the latch chamber and allows limited movement of the lat... | 12/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7147255 | Combination cam lock/tilt latch and latching block therefor with added security feature A latch reinforcing block for engagement with the nose portion of any tilt latch assembly and preferably with the above-mentioned camlock/tilt latch combination, the block comprising a top and bottom and having extending from proximate the top to proximate the botto... | 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 |
| 7063361 | Locking window A locking window having a window frame and a window latch for use with the window is disclosed. The window latch, which is adapted to be attached to the window using a distinct fastener, is selectively movable between a first open position and a second locked positi... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7037413 | Optical information recording medium, producing method thereof and method of recording/erasing/reproducing information The present invention provides an optical information medium having excellent weather resistance and repeating characteristics. The optical information medium has a barrier layer between a protective layer and a recording layer. The barrier layer includes GeN or GeO... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6962024 | Locking window having a sweep latch A window latch includes a sweep latch; a housing including a support wall; a non-compressible pivot fastener for attaching the sweep latch to the housing; and a detent for retaining the sweep latch in one of an open position and a locked position. ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6931788 | Locking balance shoe and system for a pivotable window Locking balance shoes and balance systems to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows includes, in one embodiment, a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance. In one embodiment of the method of install... | 08/23/2005 |
| 5669639 | Window latch mechanism A latch mechanism is provided for a window which includes a top section and a bottom section with a surrounding groove therebetween. The groove may be varied in size depending on the particular sash header or base slot rail utilized. Different bottom sect... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5657579 | Method and apparatus for securing a sash within a frame The present invention provides a double-hung window assembly having at least one sash slideably mounted within a frame. Elongate stops are secured along opposite sides of the slideable sash and are moveable between first positions interengaging a respecti... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5572839 | Interlocking jamb A sash and window frame assembly has a sash with opposite side stiles and a frame with spaced apart jambs which are fitted with the stiles by a tongue and groove interlock. This interlock which extends vertically and runs in a front to back direction of t... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5423144 | Window with sliding and pivoted panes A window including sliding and pivoted panes with a first lateral section and a second lateral section. An upper U-shape guide with a detachable leaf and a lower U-shape guide with a detachable leaf are provided. Central separating sections are positioned... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5383303 | Window A window constructed such that a window sash is slidable upwardly and downwardly along a side jamb of a window, and may be inclined relative to the side jamb. The window sash is hung by a counterbalance and held at a selected desired position. The counter... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5121951 | Window frame design with correspoding window latch & vent sealing device A window frame and sash combination having an exterior side and an interior side for providing pressure equilization between the window frame and sash on the exterior side thereof comprising a vent and drain channel extending along the inner perimeter of ... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5035081 | Double-hung window A double-hung window has auxiliary vertical frames mounted on respective left and right stiles of inner and outer sliding sash units without providing respective outer peripheries of rectangular stile-rail assemblies of the inner and the outer sliding sas... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4961286 | Toggle tilt latch for a tiltable window assembly A toggle tilt latch for a tiltable window assembly which comprises a base adapted to be mounted to a window sash, a handle pivotally mounted to the base and a plunger operatively associated and movable with the handle. The plunger has a free end which pro... | 10/09/1990 |
| 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 |
| 4901475 | Externally mounted latch for slidable sash window A pre-assembled latch for mounting externally on the header of a pivotal sash window of a double-hung sash window assembly. The latch includes a housing having a spring-biased latch bolt normally providing a protruding bevelled formation for engaging a gu... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4837975 | Externally mounted latch for slidable sash window A pre-assembled latch for mounting externally on the header of a pivotal sash window of a double-hung sash window assembly. The latch includes a housing having a spring-biased latch bolt normally providing a protruding bevelled formation for engaging a gu... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4791756 | Latch for pivotal sash window A latch for a pivotal window sash used in a double-hung window assembly. The latch is mounted internally in a sash frame member with its latch bolt protruding from the sash to engage in the guide rail of the main frame jamb of the window assembly. There i... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4624073 | Locking tilt window sash and lock therefor A tilting window sash having a lock pin intermediate the ends of the vertical stiles which supports perpendicular loads to prevent inward bowing of the sash and which automatically releases upon normal lifting and/or tilting of the sash.... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4622778 | Latch and corner support for pivotal window sash A window sash of a double-hung window assembly has framing members formed of extruded plastic material of one configuration providing a hollow formation extending therethrough and opening to the ends thereof. Support and connector members are installed in... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4578903 | Corner locking and associated pivot means for extruded plastic sash windows A window sash of a double-hung window assembly has framing members formed of extruded plastic material of one configuration providing a hollow formation extending therethrough and opening to the ends thereof. Support and connector members are installed in... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4553353 | Latch for pivotal sash window A latch for a pivotal window sash used in a double-hung window assembly. The latch is mounted internally in a sash frame member with its latch bolt protruding from the sash to engage in the guide rail of the master frame jamb of the window assembly. There... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4510713 | Window structure A universal single hung window including a frame and at least one sash therein movable in the plane of the frame and tiltable about a lower edge thereof out of the plane of the frame, whereby the window may be used as a single hung or a hopper window in o... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4144674 | Window construction A window construction comprising a master frame and a pair of glazed window sashes which are double-hung in the window frame for normal operation and are provided with means to permit inward tilting of the sashes for cleaning and servicing of the same as ... | 03/20/1979 |
