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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7841221 | Lock assembly for a storage cabinet A lock assembly is provided which includes a lock mechanism with cover, and a pair of vertically movable locking rods. The lock mechanism is readily mountable to a liner of a cabinet door by a clamp member which permits initial clamping of the mechanism on an inner ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7526933 | Multipoint door lock A lock assembly that secures a door to an adjacent frame. The assembly includes an elongated base, a cam assembly mounted to the base including a housing, a lever, and a sliding member having a first end slidably connected to the lever and movable in a direction per... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7421868 | Enhanced extendable multipoint lock A multipoint lock including a locking mechanism adapted to selectively retract and extend at least one locking element relative to an elongate housing, wherein the locking mechanism includes an arm pivotally attached to a lock actuator and constrained to travel in a... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7360801 | Door latching system A latching system comprising a base having a first keeper secured thereto, a closable member adapted to engage the base, an elongated member rotatably secured to the closable member, said elongated member including a first connector adapted to engage the first keepe... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7305800 | Storm barrier assembly An apparatus and assembly for retaining a substantially flat, protective panel within a frame such as a window frame. In one embodiment, the panel retention apparatus of the present invention includes a bracket member for fitting over an edge of the panel, such that... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7293439 | Combination padlock A combination padlock has a housing, a dial core, a connector, a key core and a shackle. The housing has a cavity. The dial core is mounted in the cavity and has multiple dials and a shaft extending through the dials and having a bottom end. The connector is mounted... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7246460 | Method of quick tactile release locking The present invention provides a locking device designed to open by tactile manipulation, without visual confirmation, of the locking combination. This device comprises a housing, a securing element, and a plurality of tumbling levers located inside the housing. Eac... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7210319 | Multifunctional vehicle lock A multifunctional vehicle lock including a cylinder lock comprising a rotatable tumbler, a coupling member rotationally linked to the tumbler, wherein rotation of the tumbler rotates the coupling member, a first vehicle locking element connected to the coupling memb... | 05/01/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7205492 | Push button actuator A push button actuator unit has a housing which defines a through passage that extends along an axis of the housing, and a slot that extends in a plane which transversely intersects the axis and communicates with the passage for supporting in the housing-defined slo... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204527 | Lock comprising two locking rods, in particular for vehicles A lock having a locking rod that is displaced in a longitudinal direction. The rod is driven by an actuator via a rotor. The internal section of the locking rod is flexible so as to have the properties of a flexural section. The locking rod, together with the flexur... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7181939 | Key assembly A key assembly includes a key, a cap and a fastener to selectively secure the cap to the key. The cap may include an opening for receiving a key ring, or other structure, therethrough. In one embodiment, the key includes a grip, and the cap and grip cooperate to enc... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7152443 | Lockable case A lockable case includes a base casing having two opposite first lateral walls, a top cover openably connected to the base casing, a slide block, and two slide bars disposed respectively on two opposite sides of the slide block. Each slide bar has an inner end, and ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7126066 | Push button actuator A push button actuator unit has a housing which defines a through passage that extends along an axis of the housing, and a slot that extends in a plane which transversely intersects the axis and communicates with the passage for supporting in the housing-defined slo... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118483 | Modular CPU enclosure for gaming machines A removable processor enclosure apparatus for use in a gaming machine having a housing defining an interior portion, and a first electrical connector disposed in the interior portion. The enclosure apparatus includes an enclosure containing the CPU electrical compon... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7100775 | Binder for a suspension file A binder for a suspension file has a body, a cover mounted on the body and a control element mounted inside the body. The control element has two rods and a pinion gear. Each rod has a rack gear formed on the inner end and a hook formed on the outer end, and the pin... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7040125 | Electronic locking system An electronic lock system comprises a recessed grip which can be mounted on a door leaf or the like, in which a lockable grip lever is held by one end around an axis parallel to the door leaf by the recessed grip or by a drive shaft for a bar lock, sash lock or the ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036852 | System for operating the rod of a glove box A system for operating a rod of a glove box employs a rack and pinion gear to operate the rod for functioning as a locking device of a glove box. The number of parts for operating the rod of the glove box is decreased in comparison with the prior art, and assembling... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7024821 | Window with multi-way for opening A window that can be opened in multiple manners such as pushing/pulling and rotating outwards by using a sliding pipe assembly, includes a frame assembly and at least two sash assemblies. A horizontal frame in the frame assembly has a cavity with an opening, a guide... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7013687 | Sliding door lock with single lock-release and door-opening motion A sliding door having an improved handle and lock assembly associated therewith. The assembly enables a closed and locked sliding door to be unlocked and opened by manual application of a single-motion to the door handle, such as a substantially horizontally-directe... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7003991 | Security and locking mechanism for a double door utilized in a security safe, vault or bunker A security and locking mechanism for the double door type security safe, vault or bunker wherein the double door can be manufactured by conventional structure or the through use of a plurality of modular panels, the locking and securing mechanism comprising a pair o... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7003992 | Door hinge deadbolt A lock for installation on a pre-existing or new door is shown. The lock extends from the door through the hinge of the door and into the door frame and alternatively into the door frame and stud. This arrangement provides increased security and resistance against b... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004518 | Door handle assembly In at least one embodiment, a door handle assembly is provided comprising a door handle having a roller and attached to a mount. An actuator is attached to the mount and has a first surface and an actuator projection. The door handle assembly also comprises a bolt m... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6955069 | Door locking handle assembly with built-in combination lock In the handle assembly, a combination lock (6) is disposed adjacent to a cylinder lock (13) in the handle (2). A locking plate (11) is interlocked with a rotor (8) of the lock (13), and it engages with a shoulder (15)... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6955382 | Wafer carrier door and latching mechanism with c-shaped cam follower A wafer container, and methods of constructing a wafer container. The wafer container has an enclosure portion with at least a top, a bottom, a pair of opposing sides, a back, an open front, and a door to close the open front. The door includes a door chassis with a... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6952940 | Double lock T-handle assembly A double lock T-handle is disclosed having a tray which includes an inwardly dished handle receiving area, a second recessed handle receiving region, and a recessed padlock receiving depression. The tray further includes a lock cylinder casing having a locking cylin... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6035674 | Door locking device with several closing rods A door locking device has several closing rods that cooperate with closing recesses or closing elements on the body of a cabinet and that may be moved by a lock from open positions into closed positions and vice-versa. The number of closing points can be ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6030019 | Truck tailgate with key actuated lock A truck tailgate key-actuated locking mechanism is provided including a truck with a truck bed and a tailgate. At least one locking arm is pivotally mounted on the tailgate with a first orientation for allowing the opening of the tailgate and a second ori... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5992188 | Door lock system A door lock system (20) comprising a door frame (22) mounted in an entry (24) of a building (26). An entrance door (28) is hinged at (30) along one side edge to the door frame (22). The entrance door (28) has a standard door lock unit (32) to engage with ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5911763 | Three point lock mechanism A three point lock mechanism includes a lower deadbolt which respectively engage the threshold and lintel of a door or other hinged panel, in addition to the central jamb deadbolt. The mechanism utilizes a conventional deadbolt lock set for the central ja... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5857364 | Two-way lock mechanism with cam action A computer enclosure has a front bezel with two doors and a two-way lock mechanism controlling the locking of the doors. The swinging ends of the doors meet at a central portion of the bezel where the lock mechanism is located. The lock mechanism includes... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5806353 | Cylinder lock interface mechanism for extra bolts This invention add bolts to a cylinder deadbolt lock, to provide extra security to an entrance door from external assault. Bolts added and the cylinder deadbolt lock are interlocked with an interface mechanism, which allow to move simultaneously, the bolt... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5791180 | Door lock device A door lock device that includes a lock body having a plurality of latch bolts, a key holder cylinder having one cylindrical key plug and lock lever for each latch bolt. The components are fastened together by two long shaft bolts from a lever body side, ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5784973 | Secure enclosure for automated banking machine A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a door (30). A bolt (38) is slidably mounted on the door and is moveable responsive to the condition of a lock. The bolt includes front portions (56) and back portions (58). In the extended... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5778708 | Door locking mechanism for safes A door locking mechanism is disclosed including a door locking member in communication with a lock-actuated bolt which selectively allows rotation of a rotatable actuator plate member. The rotating actuator plate member is attached to a rotatable handle a... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5709111 | Lock system An improved lock system structured to secure a structure closure in a closed position, the lock system including a main housing with a surrounding wall structure, an open interior and opposing outlet ends, and a pair of opposing track members disposed wit... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5697234 | Multiple lock assembly A lock assembly for locking and unlocking a door comprising a lock bar moveable between a locked and unlocked position, three locks, each of which have lock arms moveable between a locked and an unlocked position, and a linkage connecting the lock arms to... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5660420 | Espagnolette window locking system and bolt construction A bolt construction for use in an espagnolette locking system for the multi-point locking of sashes is made up of a linking rod (16) and a locking pin (17), one or the other of which is of fixed length and the other of which may be any one of a plurality ... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5632166 | Linear locking mechanism for furniture A locking mechanism for furniture unit is provided which utilizes a single component for translating rotary motion of a tumbler cylinder of a key lock into reciprocating, linear motion of a pair of opposing lock rods. The mechanism includes a base having ... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5603234 | Multiple lock assembly A lock assembly for locking and unlocking a door comprising a lock bar moveable between a locked and unlocked position, three locks, each of which have lock arms moveable between a locked and an unlocked position, and a linkage connecting the lock arms to... | 02/18/1997 |
