Class 292/122 - Operating means

Subclass of Class 292 - Closure fasteners
Definition: Devices having operating means.
No. of patents: 28
Last issue date: 09/02/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7419196	Detachable hinging mechanism for access panel A hinging mechanism attaching an access panel to a housing is provided that has a latching device rigidly mounted to the inner surface of the panel and releasably pivotally secured to the interior surface of the housing, whereby the panel is detachable from the hous...	09/02/2008
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
7325844	Opening and closing latch device for furniture Latch device composed of a container (51) in which there is a slider (52), inserted in a guide (60), controlled in translation by a spring (53) and comprising a hook (68) to catch a hooking element (59) placed on a door. A t...	02/05/2008
7274562	Electronic apparatus having a latch to hold two units in a closed position and to be operated for release An electronic apparatus has a first housing, and a second housing connected to the first housing. The second housing rotates between a closed position to be superposed on the first housing, and an open position to expose the first housing, and has a wall. The electr...	09/25/2007
7261332	Multi-position aircraft servicing pit lid latch A multi-position latch mechanism is provided for a subsurface aircraft ground servicing chamber formed by a pit having an upright interior wall and a pit lid seat disposed atop the pit. A pit lid is provided which, when closed, rests upon the pit lid seat. The latch...	08/28/2007
7261343	Bolt with a handle A rod closure for locking sheet-metal cabinet doors or doors or flaps, having a rod, which is profiled in an elongated manner, extends substantially edgewise parallel to the door edge and is preferably arranged in the bevel space, and a holding element which is arra...	08/28/2007
7255203	Clutch for coupling a car door of an elevator car with a landing door of an elevator system A clutch couples a car door of an elevator car with a landing door of an elevator system, wherein the car door is movable with respect to the elevator car by a first actuator. The clutch includes at least one coupling element and a second actuator. The coupling elem...	08/14/2007
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
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
7029040	Locking device of a closure with a housing A device for locking a closure (2) with a housing includes at least one swiveling lever (8), a drive (19) for pivoting the at least one swiveling lever 98) about an axis of rotation and having teeth (20) which interact with teeth (...	04/18/2006
7019233	Closing device for doors, bonnets, gates or the like, especially of vehicles, such as motor vehicles The invention relates to a closing device consisting of a grip housing (10) containing a pivotably mounted grip flap (12). Said grip flap (12) is loaded by means of a restoring force (38) in the direction of its neutral position (12.1	03/28/2006
7004517	Latching device The present invention relates to a latching device for securing two panels together such as those of storage structures in which an enclosure is secured by means of a door or panel which will remain in a closed position until released. The present latching system is...	02/28/2006
7000958	Assist device for a door handle and latch assembly An assist device for a door handle comprises an elongated bar which has one end pivoting about a pivot pin and another end receiving a pivot piece therein. The parts interact to produce a tight looking, attractive, easy-to-assemble, and sturdy device with no sharp p...	02/21/2006
6945584	Tailgate advertising apparatus and methods A tailgate advertising assembly includes a tailgate and a billboard. The tailgate is for attachment to a rear of a vehicle so as to be moved between a closed position and an open position as for loading and unloading, and has an upper extremity, a lower extremity, o...	09/20/2005
6913296	Closing device for the door of an electric household appliance, in particular a dishwasher A closing device for the door of an electronic household appliance has a latch fitted to the door to rotate, in opposition to an elastic element, about an axis of rotation, and to cooperate with a catch fixed to the electric household appliance. The latch activates ...	07/05/2005
6895789	Lockable latch with catch for a safe This lockable latch with catch for use with briefcase type fireproof safes allows the user to carry the safe by its handle (briefcase style) without the lid being locked to the body. It has both a latch and a catch that can pivot or move away from their engagement p...	05/24/2005
6893061	Methods and apparatus for securing a dishwasher door A latch assembly for a door including a door retainer projection is provided. The latch assembly includes a handle pivotally mounted to the door for rotation about a first end, and a latch actuator contacting the handle and mounted to the door for rotation about a f...	05/17/2005
6890008	Interlocking device for an electronic apparatus An interlocking device for locking a case includes first and second interlocking members. The first interlocking member is formed with a notch. The second interlocking member is formed with a button that is operable to rotate the second interlocking member from a fi...	05/10/2005
6761381	Methods and apparatus for securing a dishwasher door A latch assembly includes a handle, a handle retainer, and a keeper. The keeper includes a biasing mechanism and a head comprising a catch, a lock release projection, and a switch actuator. The keeper biasing member configured to facilitate engaging the catch with t...	07/13/2004
6719337	Push-push latch A latch wherein latching and unlatching is accomplished by an inward push by the keeper into the latch housing. The latch uses an improved housing configuration in conjunction with improved internal components, allowing for more consistent and reliable operation.	04/13/2004
6659514	Swinging elevator hatchway door interlock An electromechanical interlock for a swinging elevator door is disclosed. The interlock comprises a pivotal hook member that may be attached to a swinging elevator door. The hook has a beak end and may pivot between a locked and an unlocked position. Disp...	12/09/2003
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
6250694	Push-push latch A latch wherein latching and unlatching is accomplished by an inward push by the keeper towards the latch uses an improved spring arrangement, allowing for quieter operation. A modified housing configuration works in conjunction with improved internal com...	06/26/2001
6069790	Portable computer ejection mechanism for docking devices A docking device includes a latch for secured engagement with a portable notebook computer. A computer release and eject arm is pivotably mounted in the docking device. The arm includes an elongated body having a handle on one end. A single manual movemen...	05/30/2000
5868446	Gate latch An adjustable gate latch has a striker bar and a latch component including a base with a track. The latch assembly slides along the track when engaged by a striker that is out of line with the latch member. This automatically compensates for relative move...	02/09/1999
5704663	Self-tightening side lock for a roll-up door A self-tightening side lock (20) for a roll-up door includes a keeper (25) mounted on the jamb, and a latch member (26) pivotally mounted on a door panel. The latch member is selectively cooperable with a catch (30) to hold the door in a closed position. ...	01/06/1998
4576541	Safety latch for a cargo platform A safety latch for a cargo platform of the type particularly adapted to be mounted on the rear of a truck's cargo body. The cargo platform is pivotally mounted along its front edge to a combined elevating/storing mechanism which is of a chain and compound...	03/18/1986

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