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Apparatus for Simulating a High Five
A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7360803 | Lock assembly A lock mechanism for locking and unlocking a door in a passenger vehicle includes a lock cam pivotally connected to a base member. The lock cam has a slot for engaging a lock pin attached to the door. A pivotally connected lock lever engages the lock cam for biasing... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7090263 | Door latching device and method An apparatus for latching a door against a frame has a door pin extending from the door and a handle lever rotatably mounted to the door and having an extending handle pin. A latch bar is mounted for reciprocating travel relative to the frame, the latch bar having a... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7040671 | Lock assembly with two hook devices A lock assembly includes a casing, two pivotable members pivotally mounted in the casing and meshed with each other, two linking rods, and two hook device each including a hook member and a rocker arm that is pivotally mounted in the casing. Each hook member has a f... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6953232 | Latching mechanism for securing a computer component into a housing A latch mechanism secures a computer component to a chassis; the mechanism includes a base that is attached to the computer component, a latch handle pivotably mounted on the base, the latch handle being capable of pivoting away from the base. An actuator arm is piv... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6390518 | Latching mechanism for an appliance door A mechanism for use in latching a pivotable access door of a cabinet includes a latch housing within which is rotatably mounted a catch member between latching and unlatching positions upon a carrier which, in turn, is rotatably supported in the latch hou... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6182482 | Tamper proof lock assembly and key A locking mechanism of the barb type is provided for releasably locking two elements together. One of the elements has two pairs of opposed barbs or hook type resilient members. The barbs or hooks of each pair facing each other and being spaced apart. The... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6173594 | Locking apparatus for use in game machine A locking apparatus of a game machine has the following components: a locking bar provided with a plurality of first engaging portions; engaging members having second engaging portions engageable with the first engaging portions; and a locking bar actuati... | 01/16/2001 |
| 5906403 | Multipoint lock for sliding patio door A multipoint lock for securing a door to a door frame includes a tie bar longitudinally movable on the door with two latch members adjustably secured laterally relative thereto. The latch members are modular with hooks for selectively securing to the tie ... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5642909 | Latch system A latch system which includes a latch bar slidable up and down on an interior of an enclosure door. The latch system has a rack member mounted on the latch bar extending through an orifice in the door to engage an actuator on the exterior of the door. The... | 07/01/1997 |
| 4917417 | Hood latch assembly having unitary latching lever which functions both as a primary and secondary latch A compact, relatively simple hood latch assembly for latching and unlatching a hood of an automotive vehicle is provided in which all the components can be housed in a single housing and which includes only a single pivotal latching lever for providing bo... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4289343 | Lock for slidable door A slidable door is fastened in a stationary relationship with respect to its door frame by a mounting plate rigidly attached to the frame, elongated socket connector pivotally mounted at one of its ends to the mounting plate and extending toward the door ... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4178025 | Narrow clearance gate latch The illustrated gate latches include an anchor plate and a latch plate. The latch plate is pivotally mounted relative to the anchor plate by means of a screw which also serves to hold the anchor plate in place. The anchor plate is shown to include one or ... | 12/11/1979 |
| 4056276 | Door lock A door lock device suitable for operation with electrically operated means, which in turn can be actuated by magnetic card, special turn key, or a key punch combination for security purposes. If desired the lock device may be operated with a suitable mech... | 11/01/1977 |
