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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7325847 | Household apparatus for holding windows open A device for maintaining an openable window in a desired position within a window frame is provided. The device comprises a rod having a top end and a bottom end and a housing having a top end, a bottom end, a front surface, and a rear surface. A first aperture is f... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7290371 | Combined security strut apparatus and threshold cover for sliding doors and windows A locking strut for use on sliding doors, windows and other sliding closures. The locking strut is supplementary to any closure lock. The strut has at least one receiver in the bottom surface to receive one or more guide rails included in the guide channel of the ca... | 11/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7077756 | Glass laminate system and methods for hockey rinks A transparent, shatter-resistant glass shield for mounting atop the dasher board of a hockey rink includes at least one glass panel. A glass-retaining plastic film is adhered to a surface of each glass panel. The plastic film substantially covers the surface. An edg... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066504 | Slam latch and strike assembly A slam latch and strike assembly for latching together a pair of generally parallel relatively laterally displaceable support members, including a body adapted for connection with one of the support members, a latch member mounted for axial displacement between exte... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7036851 | Latching system for sliding window A latch system for securing a sliding window to a fixed member, the latch assembly including a latch housing, a catch housing, and a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes first and second latch arms and an actuator. The latch arms are pivotally secured to the ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7029038 | Egress window latching mechanism A window assembly includes a pane defining a plane, and a latch bolt housing mounted to the pane. A latch bolt is slidingly mounted to the latch bolt housing for movement in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the pane between a first position and a secon... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017304 | Panel assembly for a motor vehicle A panel assembly for a motor vehicle provides the ability to securely control the size of an opening defined by the panel assembly. The panel assembly thus provides a theft deterrent by making it more difficult to get through a partially open window. The panel assem... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011347 | Latch for section doors and the like, and operating sets including said latch A latch for a section door wherein near the hinges located between the door elements there are provided, at each end of the elements, small rolling wheels which turn on horizontal pivots and slide within side guide bars having a vertical branch, an upper horizontal ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7004515 | Fenestration locking system This fenestration locking system for a swinging sash or door is characterized by the use of a linear member running continuously from an actuating assembly to a locking pin assembly. The linear member can be a flexible linear member, allowing it to convey motion to ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6968657 | Patio door assembly with extruded plastics components Sections of extruded rigid plastics material form a rectangular main frame including a pair of vertical jamb members, a top head member and a bottom sill member connected by welded mitered corners. An extruded plastic astragal member is spaced between the jamb membe... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6607221 | Window latch system A sliding latch and locking mechanism, for windows and doors, whereby the latching mechanism provides a means for discrete position retention of a sliding window or door and provides an increased measure of security. The latching system combines four mode... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6382005 | Garage door locking apparatus A remote controllable dead bolt type of locking apparatus is to be retrofittedly mounted in conjunction with a conventional garage door which is to function to securely lock the garage door preventing unauthorized entry through the garage door. The lockin... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6282841 | Stop device for sliding closures A stop device that is used to prevent unauthorized opening of sliding closures, such as windows and doors, which is esthetically pleasing, is adjustable in length and includes removable decorative accessory items. The stop device includes first and second... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6256931 | Window retention system A window retention system includes a door frame having an exterior panel, an interior panel, an opening therethrough defining an inner peripheral channel, the exterior panel includes an upright portion extending along the channel so as to be directed towa... | 07/10/2001 |
| 5715631 | Window latch with multiple latching feature Disclosed is a multiple position window latch which includes a latch housing attached to a top rail of a window sash. A stem extends through the latch housing and a latch handle is positioned above the latch housing and is attached to an upper end of the ... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5575116 | Window vent stop Window vent stop devices are provided by this invention which include housing and stop block portions in which the stop block is pivotally mounted within the housing to provide a first position for permitting at least one of the sashes of a window to slid... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5501364 | Doorstops for multiple-product merchandising machine A variable doorstop selectively determines the opening distance of an access door of a merchandising machine, the access door being mounted in channels of the merchandising machine to be slidable between an open position wherein the access door permits ac... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5448857 | Locking system for a double hung window An apparatus for selectively securing a window sash to a window frame, including a longitudinally extending jamb liner secured to the frame adjacent one side of the sash, and a movable cam between the frame and the liner for selectively adjusting the spac... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5356185 | Sliding panel lock A lock is disclosed herein for sliding panels such as doors or windows, which prevents the panel from being moved or removed from its mounting rail or slide. In one version, the lock includes a base mount secured to the rail or slide having a laterally mo... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5285596 | Door closure apparatus A closure device automatically closes a sliding door and latches the door to prevent children from opening the door once it has been closed.... | 02/15/1994 |
| 4986593 | Work cabin having a front windowpane A work cabin having a front windowpane, which is to be introducible and fixable in the interior roof space of the cabin, and having roller bearings, which are laterally articulated in the vicinity of corner regions of the front windowpane and are guided i... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4927198 | Locking device for windows/sliding doors A safety device for sliding windows or doors comprising a hydraulic cylinder assembly including a piston and piston rod wherein the piston rod is pivotally secured at its lower end and is made adjustable so that the sliding window or door may be moved fro... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4924930 | Window assembly This invention relates to a window assembly with a window frame having a first window sash mounted fixedly in the frame and a second window sash mounted for movement between a closed position and at least one open position in parallel relation to the firs... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4733499 | Device for locating the panels of sliding doors and the like in selected positions The track for the panel of a sliding door or window confines a locating device with two resilient leaves which have first end portions secured to the bottom part of the track and second end portions normally extending upwardly into the path of movement of... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4608777 | Sliding door apparatus This disclosure relates to a door closing apparatus for use primarily with a railway car including a side wall, a door opening formed in the side wall, an upper rail on the wall adjacent the upper portion of the opening and a lower rail on the side wall a... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4594813 | Window vent In a window sash of the kind which in use is vertically movable within a stationary frame, an assembly for holding the sash at an elevated, partially open position in the frame comprising: at least one stop element carried within a downwardly open recess ... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4587759 | Locking window assembly An improved reinforced locking window assembly including a rectangular reinforcing structure and a plurality of reinforcing rods. The rectangular reinforcing bar structure aligns with the rails and stiles of a window sash with the rods aligned with the mu... | 05/13/1986 |
| 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 |
| 4571888 | Vent window latch Manually operable vent window latch for passenger cars having vertical guide tracks with ratchet retention track including lost motion resiliently biased latch to assure top seal retention in raised latched position.... | 02/25/1986 |
| 4502248 | Sliding vent window The specification discloses a vehicle window assembly including a slidable window glass supported by and guided along only one edge of the glass. More specifically, the assembly comprises a window glass, a molded guide bonded to one edge of the glass, and... | 03/05/1985 |
| 4498567 | Perimeter guard for a machine A perimeter guard for a machine wherein a plurality of vertical posts are spaced about a machine. Each post is H-shaped and has lateral flanges projecting from it to create vertical channels on each side of the post. A transparent window is slidably mount... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4468889 | Double glazing arrangement A double glazing arrangement has at least one pane mounted between two opposed vertical channels and arranged for both vertical sliding movement within the confines of the channels without the provision of a counterbalancing system and movement in at leas... | 09/04/1984 |
| 4395847 | Window construction A window construction (20) includes a support frame (22) having a front channel member (52) for receiving a slidable window sash (26), and a rear channel (56) for receiving a fixed window sash (24). Front and rear channels (54) and (56) are divided by a c... | 08/02/1983 |
| 4314719 | Sliding panel latching mechanism A latch mechanism for limiting the translation of a panel unit slidably secured in a track member includes a slide member secured in the track and adapted to translate therealong. The slide member includes an aperture in the bottom portion thereof which i... | 02/09/1982 |
| 4311183 | Combination storm and screen self storing door A combination storm and screen door is disclosed comprising an outer and inner frame, each having the entire configuration of a door, and is composed of totally integral molded plastic. Disposed between the frames along the lateral sides and bottom and to... | 01/19/1982 |
| 4304072 | Double-hung replacement window unit A double-hung replacement window unit comprises an outer window and an inner window joined together with mortised joints by plastic thermo-break members on all four sides. The outer and inner windows have an identical construction and each comprises a bal... | 12/08/1981 |
| 4263795 | Self-latching, semi-automatic door lock and opener A lock mechanism is disclosed for use with sliding, swinging or overhead doors. A receiver is affixed to the door frame and a bolt, linkage and handle are affixed to the door. The linkage allows the bolt to engage the receiver by sliding along the receive... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4263760 | Radiation controlling reversible window A window frame is presented which incorporates retention and locking means adapted to permit reversible installation in window frames.... | 04/28/1981 |
