Class 292/101 - Rigid

Subclass of Class 292 - Closure fasteners
Definition: Devices including rigid means, such as knobs, handles, or
No. of patents: 46
Last issue date: 08/28/2007

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Number	Title	Issue Date
7261330	Sliding door latch assembly A sliding door has a latch assembly and a vertically disposed pull handle that would normally interfere with convenient operation of the latch lever. A rotatable latch lever is located beyond the handle and a rotatable latch is located opposite the handle. A 4-bar c...	08/28/2007
7241081	Pneumatic carrier A fluid-tight carrier (10) is disclosed which has main latches (34 and 36). Each main latch has a safety latch (70) which secures the main latches within the latched position until an operator deflects the safety latch (70) away fr...	07/10/2007
7210201	Clamp coupling for pipes The invention concerns a clamp coupling for coupling pairs of pipes. Such clamp couplings are used, for example, for coupling concrete conduits from concrete pumps. This clamp coupling (10) comprises two clamp shells (16, 18) which, in the coupling sta...	05/01/2007
7201409	Retracting locking mechanism for operable unit in stop position A retracting locking mechanism for an openable unit includes a striker attached to one of the openable unit and a fixed unit, and a catcher attached to the other of the openable unit and the fixed unit. The catcher includes an inner part, and an outer part for housi...	04/10/2007
7137154	Apparatus for lifting and lowering toilet seats Apparatus for facilitating the selective lifting of the lid or the seat/lid combination of a two-piece toilet seat assembly comprises (a) a stem member that is adapted to pass through a pre-formed opening in the lid portion of the seat assembly so as to be movably s...	11/21/2006
7118301	Connection means for boxes The connection assembly for boxes includes a connection support which connects integrally a base plate and a cover plate which faces to the base plate upwardly via a predetermined space; a rotary shaft member which is supported pivotably by and perpendicular to the ...	10/10/2006
7097391	Pneumatic carrier A fluid-tight carrier (10) is disclosed which has main latches (34 and 36). Each main latch has a safety latch (70) which secures the main latches within the latched position until an operator deflects the safety latch (70) away fr...	08/29/2006
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
7004514	Safety locking device A locking device for a dumpster container, wherein the dumpster container is movable between an upright storing position and a tilted dumping position. The locking device includes a main locking device moveable between an engaged position, where the main locking dev...	02/28/2006
6974164	Latch device for securing cargo containers A cargo container hold down device that includes a latch and spring used in a housing defined by a base that forms a surface thereabout on which cargo container corner fittings rests in the applied relation on the container relative to the supporting structure or pl...	12/13/2005
6945572	Sliding door latch assembly A sliding door has a latch assembly and a vertically disposed pull handle that would normally interfere with convenient operation of the latch lever. A rotatable latch lever is located beyond the handle and a rotatable latch is located opposite the handle. A 4-bar c...	09/20/2005
6942256	Door catch Door Catch with a catch retaining assembly and a catch. The catch assembly is comprised of a rigid first ball retaining mounting plate, a first ball, a concave disk, a rigid J shaped rod and a second ball retaining cup shape. The catch is comprised of a door mountin...	09/13/2005
6937368	Locking device for a movable module of an apparatus A locking device for locking a movable module of an electronic apparatus disclosed by the invention mainly includes a control member and a latch connected to the control member. The control member is selectively movable between a first position for locking the movab...	08/30/2005
6932392	Door latch A door latch includes an S-handle, a mounting plate, a locking mounting plate, a handle latch and a locking spring. One end of the S-handle is terminated with a latch extension. A locking key extends from the S-handle. Each mounting plate includes a handle hole. A l...	08/23/2005
6924607	Method and apparatus for automatically shutting off a microscope An apparatus for automatically turning off a source of illumination in a microscope, comprising a switch operatively arranged to control the illumination source, and means for sensing inactivity of the switch and for turning off the illumination source after a prede...	08/02/2005
6918274	Enclosure securing apparatus An enclosure securing apparatus including a handle housing disposed in a cover for an opening in an enclosure; a handle lever pivotably attached to the handle housing, the handle lever having first and second ends; a cam surface disposed at the first end of the hand...	07/19/2005
6916052	Cover locking/unlocking mechanism and a printer having the cover locking/unlocking mechanism A locking/unlocking mechanism for an operable cover of a body such as a printer to lock and unlock the body with a single operation and to a printer having an operable cover and a locking/unlocking mechanism for the operable cover. The operable cover is locked when ...	07/12/2005
6830270	Window latch mounting arrangement A window latch for use with a window frame comprises a main body having a top portion and a bottom portion. A locking member extending through the main body pivotally mounting therein having a lock arm extending out the bottom portion and a manually operable handle ...	12/14/2004
6588810	Closing device with selective locking A closing device with selective locking for closing a frame includes a roughly flat lid selectively applied to the frame, a lock connected with the lid, and a key which has a socket and an arm, one end of the arm carrying the socket. The lid has an openin...	07/08/2003
6540433	Self-adjusting fastener and method for using same A fastening member is either retentively engaging or contacting a one piece member, and includes a biasing slot therein. A screw extends through the biasing slot and engages at least one biasing member on one side of the slot. The screw extends into the o...	04/01/2003
6508495	Latch assembly for covered containers A latch assembly for securing a cover to a container comprises a base for mounting to the container cover adjacent to an edge thereof, a cover member secured to the base and a slider slidable between the base and cover member between a latched position wh...	01/21/2003
6464423	Ganging bracket Improved table connecting brackets capable of quickly and easily connecting and disconnecting tables. The ganging bracket comprises a mounting assembly that can be attached to the first table and a connector assembly that can be attached to the second tab...	10/15/2002
6457752	Locking window A locking window. The window includes a window frame including a window sash which is selectively movable between a first closed position and a second open position. A window latch is adapted to be attached to the window and is selectively movable between...	10/01/2002
6406071	Two-piece flexible latch and handle having adjustable lengths A latch mechanism having a flexible catch attached to a base with a centering disk for cooperative self-alignment with the door through which the latch mechanism is to be inserted and a shaft having a plurality of retention disks at spaced apart locations...	06/18/2002
6321410	Drum latch retaining mechanism for wet/dry vacuum A wet/dry vacuum appliance having a lid and a collection canister is disclosed. A latching mechanism is provided for detachably affixing the lid atop the collection canister. In one embodiment, the latching mechanism comprises a pair of opposing latch mem...	11/27/2001
6079754	Latching assembly for insulation panels A latching assembly, such as for use in assembling and disassembling mating foamed insulating panels, may have housing components of inexpensive materials such as cellulosic or non-structural plastic materials. A cam shaft passes through an opening in a l...	06/27/2000
5975593	Cabinet latch A foot operated cabinet latch concealed in the cabinet kick-space of commonly used storage cabinets in, for example, kitchens and bathrooms. The cabinet latch has an operator knob located in the cabinet kick-space and a flexible lever and strike located i...	11/02/1999
5927766	Latching mechanism for a motor control center An improved latch mechanism is provided for use in a motor control center having a door and a frame which the door cooperatively closes onto. The latch mechanism is capable of securing the door against the frame and is rotatable between an OPEN position a...	07/27/1999
5927771	Single point lock operator A single point lock or cam lock for a casement window is provided. The lock includes an escutcheon providing a low profile and a smooth uninterrupted surface which faces the inside of the room. The handle includes two opposing legs that enter the escutche...	07/27/1999
5628534	Door and door latch for an electric load center An electric load center having an enclosure with a push-in screw holder fixture, a door latch comprising a one-piece molded member having a flexible tongue which urges the door latch toward the hinged door edge keeping a hook biasedly engaged with an unde...	05/13/1997
5582442	Latch assembly and manufacturing and painting processes A latch assembly and process for manufacturing such an assembly and process for painting an assembly with a pivoting member are disclosed. The latching assembly comprises a body, a latch moveable between open and closed positions, and a thumb turn mounted...	12/10/1996
5568953	Retaining latch for golfcart hinged windshields The latch is S-shaped and attachable to roof structure supports for the roof of the golf cart. The S-shape is defined by a first outer transverse member, a first outer longitudinal member, a middle transverse member, a second outer longitudinal member and...	10/29/1996
5556142	Rotary hook tension-shear latch A latch and keeper combination for use with an aircraft panel or the like for joining one member to another member under tension and shear loading. A keeper for attaching to one member and having a bracket with an eye bolt and a bushing included therein, ...	09/17/1996
5489131	Locking handle for window A lock for grasping a keeper to lock a window sash and window frame together including a base housing with a longitudinal opening therethrough and defines a pivot axis positioned between the ends of the opening, and a locking handle secured to the housing...	02/06/1996
5421627	High performance door latch mechanism for sliding doors A latch mechanism for securement to an edge portion of a closure element, and more particularly, but not exclusively, a sliding door. The door latch mechanism has a housing with a slide member having keeper engaging hook members to engage a keeper secured...	06/06/1995
5163460	Awning travel lock A latch mechanism for maintaining an awning having a cover in a rolled up condition during storage or travel of a recreational vehicle on which the awning is mounted. The latch mechanism has a hook mechanism on the awning cover such that when the awning i...	11/17/1992
5112004	Strap dispensing and accumulating apparatus and combination of same with strapping machine Strap dispensing and accumulating apparatus including a device for feeding strap from a strap supply to a strapping machine and an accumulator for accumulating strap being fed forwardly from the strap supply or being pushed backwardly by means of tensioni...	05/12/1992
4930818	Combined closing and airing furniture for a door A combined closing and airing fixture or latch for a door (10) of a refrigerator cabinet comprises a handle (12) which can keep the door closed by means of a hook. An element (20) is arranged on the handle (12), which element is adjustable relative to the...	06/05/1990
4699413	Auxiliary door latch An auxiliary door latch for use with a door swingably mounted on one side thereof to a side element of a door frame and with the other side of said door being free comprising a first door latching component fixed upon the side element of the frame proxima...	10/13/1987
4674777	Cam lock A cam lock has a housing with a locking lever extending through an opening in said housing and being pivotally mounted thereon. The housing has a shoulder on an interior surface thereof surrounding said opening and the lever is surrounded by an abutment. ...	06/23/1987

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