Quotables
"The radio craze will die out in time."
Thomas Edison ; 1922
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128134 | Door jamb finger guard The present invention related to a door jamb finger guard. The finger guard comprises a door lock for preventing closure of the door, a housing for the door lock and a spring activated plate. The spring activated plate is activateable by a door closing obstacle for ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8083271 | Window lock and sash A window includes at least one movable sash having a horizontal rail with a horizontal top portion and a vertical portion extending downward from the horizontal top portion. A pull rail portion extends from the horizontal rail beyond the vertical portion. A latch is... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7980603 | Rotating latch for latching and unlatching a door A locking system wherein the latch is rotatable to provide either a first beveled surface for use as a ramp in latching or a second beveled surface for use as a ramp in unlatching. An entire latch module may be rotated about its axis by a rotary solenoid to achieve ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7963573 | Locking device and a method of assembling same The invention relates to a locking device at a spagnolet mechanism (1), anchored in a door or window case (39), which mechanism comprises a central adjusting mechanism (2), from which locking rods (7) originate in mutually opposite direct... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7900979 | Low power consumption lock for appliance latch A transportation-robust bi-stable latch mechanism preserves low actuation forces by means of an auxiliary mechanism blocking the effects of shock forces during transportation. ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7878559 | Lock block assembly for an astragal An astragal assembly is disposed between doors of a double-door set mounted in a door frame of a building to seal between the doors. The astragal assembly includes an astragal attached to one of the doors and a lock block assembly slideable within the astragal. The ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7874597 | Automatic forward movement mechanism, sliding door mechanism, and drawer mechanism A movable member moved forward to a predetermined position can automatically move further forward. The mechanism includes first and second connecting members provided in the movable member and an immovable member. The second connecting member includes a catcher for ... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7871112 | Reversible double deadbolt mortise latch A reversible, double deadbolt latch bolt assembly for securing and locking a door is provided according to the invention. It comprises a lock body to which is slidably mounted a live bolt for movement between an extended position and a retracted position, the live b... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7789437 | Lockable door assembly of an electronic device A lockable door assembly of an electronic device is used to cover and seal an opening of a housing of the electronic device. The lockable door assembly includes a door, a first sliding member, and a second sliding member. The door is pivoted to the housing to cover ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7708322 | Actuator for use in fenestration systems An actuator for use in fenestration systems having 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 con... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7648180 | Securing bolt door lock A lock assembly for securing a movable panel in a locked condition relative to an adjacent stationary frame, according to one embodiment of the present invention, includes a first plate defining a pair of first receiving apertures and being constructed and arranged ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7625019 | Lock device with shape memory actuating means A lock device which includes a bolt actuated by a flexible shape memory element. The memory element can assume an extended or a shortened configuration as a result of heating. A constraining element which includes two points between which an intermediate portion of ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7543860 | Slide bolt assembly for an astragal A slide bolt assembly is slideably engaged in an astragal disposed at a free end of a semi-active door in a double-door set. The slide bolt assembly includes an elongated base that slideably engages the astragal. The slide bolt assembly defines a threaded hole and a... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7481468 | Apparatus for blocking the movement of an inertially activated component A blocking apparatus is cooperable with the latch lever of a vehicle door latching mechanism to prevent the latch lever from moving during a crash event, which prevents the latching mechanism from allowing the vehicle door to open. The blocking apparatus includes a ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7431354 | Arrangement for guiding the deadlocking of a latch bolt in a door lock A door lock includes a latch bolt and an auxiliary bolt. A stop member is supported by the auxiliary bolt and is movable relative to the auxiliary bolt between a position in which it prevents a guide element moving to a position providing deadlocking of the latch bo... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7426758 | Crib assembly A crib assembly for permitting access to an infant in a crib without lifting the infant over the top of the crib includes a base panel supporting an infant when the infant is placed on the base panel. Each of a pair of opposing ends of the base panel has one of a fi... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7380843 | Lock device with shape memory actuating means A lock device which includes a bolt actuated by a flexible shape memory element. The memory element can assume an extended or a shortened configuration as a result of heating. A constraining element which includes two points between which an intermediate portion of ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377558 | Locking device A locking device contains a displaceable bolt and internal and external control components. In a normal state of the locking device, the internal control component and the external control component displace the bolt and, in an override state of the locking device, ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377559 | Locking system for a fuel door housing The tank flap of an automobile is locked via a wire spring with which an extension connected to the tank flap will cooperate. A spring-biased locking body keeps the wire spring in the releasing position when the tank flap initially is forced inwards. ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7354080 | Lock mechanism for electronic device A lock mechanism configured to be disposed in an electronic device is provided, including a first lock element, a recovering element, a balancing element, and a second lock element. The first lock element has a lock portion and is disposed in a first body of the ele... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7338096 | Press-type latch device A press-type latch device for establishing latched and unlatched states with a hook includes: a press member having a press portion and connection portions extending from the press portion; and a spring member having a bottom portion and first and second latch arms ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331616 | Hood latch assemblies utilizing active materials and methods of use A latch for engaging and disengaging two opposing surfaces includes a pin disposed on one surface and a gate disposed on an opposite surface; an active material in operative communication with the pin or the gate; an activation device in operative communication with... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325846 | Low profile mechanical assist hood latch A mechanical assist apparatus is provided for biasing an access cover relative to a housing. The mechanical assist apparatus comprises a user-engageable lever, an arm rotatably coupled to the user-engageable lever at a first joint, and a sled rotatably coupled to th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316309 | Tool container A tool container has a pair of housing members pivotally coupled with one another to provide an opened and closed position. At least one of the members defines a cavity to receive tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. A tool reta... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7287787 | Linear thumb-piece actuation latch mechanism This invention provides a thumb-piece door latch mechanism which has ergonomic features, is modular and can be used with any escutcheon, can be used with all type locks, and which in the locked door mode provides greater resistance to abusive attack of the door latc... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7275352 | Fire retardant panel door and door frame having intumescent materials therein with a 90 minute fire rating A fire retardant panel door, including a panel door having at least one door panel and stiles and rails. The door panel includes an interior composite section formed by a first plurality of layers of intumescent materials and a first plurality of layers of fire resi... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7267379 | Flush bolt A flush bolt includes a bolt head and a strike. The bolt head moves out of the flush bolt in response to movement of the strike into the flush bolt, through a movable cam surface in the flush bolt. The bolt head is withdrawn towards the flush bolt when the strike is... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261342 | Automatically locking window latch An automatic locking window latch including a housing for holding a handle with a fully integrated bolt for securing a window, and a catch for engaging the window to release the bolt to secure the window, as well as to hold the bolt open to open the window. The catc... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7219469 | Window or door lock system A window or door includes a frame mounted to a building. The frame has first and second side jambs, a frame closure in the form of a window or door has a first side edge pivotally mounted to the first side jamb of the frame for opening and closing the closure member... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7210880 | Lock set installation apparatus and kit and method of using the same A lock set installation apparatus has a pair of hole saw guides which locate a hole to receive door operating members of a lock set. Each hole saw guide has at least one rail member which oppose one another. A lock bolt hole mechanism is movable and coupled with the... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201408 | Slidable bolt assembly A slidable bolt assembly (4) having a tension spring (16) mounted to a slide bolt rod (5). The actuating lever (8) is adapted to be pivotally mounted and is hand-operated. The actuating lever (8) is attached to a leaf tension sprin... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198308 | Operating mechanism for a movable closure element An operating mechanism to releasably engage a strike assembly to maintain a movable closure element in a predetermined position. The operating mechanism has a base with a first axis and a wall extending around the first axis and defining a passageway. A latch system... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196901 | Portable electronic device with synchronizing unit A portable electronic device includes an expansion base module, a pair of sliding members mounted slidably on the expansion base module, a system module connected to the sliding members, and a synchronizing unit including a pair of first front and rear pulleys, a pa... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7172222 | Concealed spring marine gate latch A latch useable to secure a gate such as typically found on a pontoon boat includes a latch bolt slidably received within a barrel. A spring interposed between the bolt and the back end of the barrel maintains the bolt in an extended position protruding out the mout... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168670 | Quick ceiling fan housing and canopy installation assembly A ceiling fan anchoring bracket and housing assembly for quick and easy installation of the ceiling fan housing for either hugger or down-rod fans is disclosed. The assembly comprises of hook-up pins and lock-up pin fastened on and protruding from the anchoring brac... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165791 | Positive action fenestration lock A positive action fenestration lock, i.e. adaptable to be attached to a moving window profile and to interact, by sliding, with a fixed window profile, said positive action fenestration lock comprises: a hollow body closed by a base plate; a bolt-wedge displaceable ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7151449 | Automatic lockset tamper detection device and method A device for detecting tampering with standard mechanical locksets has a pair of electrical contacts placed within the recess that receive lock's bolt and a third conductor positioned to run vertically along the door frame. A control box sends a low-level radio freq... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7114753 | Latch assembly for a sectional door A door-latching system for a sectional door with multiple door panels helps hold the door at its fully open position in case the door's counterweight torsion spring fails to do so. The door-latching system includes a latch assembly that moves between a maintained re... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7097212 | Mechanism A mechanism for selectively locking and unlocking a vehicle door latch, comprising a rheological fluid in operable connection with an output and an input, the fluid acting so as to in a first state prevent actuation of the output upon actuation of the input and in a... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7096626 | Sash mounted housing with collapsible retainers A tilt latch and pivot housing which has a collapsible retainer on each of its side walls extending along a substantial portion of the length thereof and angularly outwardly from the side walls of the housing. The inner surface of each retainer is spaced from the su... | 08/29/2006 |
