Class 292/138 - Operating means

Subclass of Class 292 - Closure fasteners
Definition: Devices having operating means not otherwise classified.
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 02/28/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8123261	Lid lock structure of storing box for vehicle A lid lock structure of a storing box for a vehicle includes an elongated sliding hole formed in an arm portion for rotatably connecting a lid to a box main body. A slide restraining device, when force (F5) acts in a sliding direction on a slider configured t...	02/28/2012
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
7256987	Automatic homing apparatus of a rotatable module An automatic homing apparatus of a rotatable module applied to a foldable device. The foldable device includes a first casing and a second casing. The automatic homing apparatus includes a fastener, a pivot, and a transmission mechanism. The fastener is for fastenin...	08/14/2007
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
7158029	Electronic security system An electronic security system that would alert a homeowner that someone is attempting to gain access to their home. The system includes a transmitter positionable within a dead bolt housing within a doorjamb of an existing door assembly. The transmitter is engaged w...	01/02/2007
7152889	Cable latching system A latching system includes a rotatable cam formed of substantially symmetric pieces with a cable, connected to oppositely disposed bolts, extending therethrough. The configuration of the cam is such that when rotated, the cable is pulled in both directions with resp...	12/26/2006
7144051	Method and apparatus for providing for fail safe condition for an automatic security gate A method and apparatus for locking a security gate operating shaft contained in a security gate operating mechanism having a housing from which extends the operating shaft, which may comprise: a locking collar, having at least one engageable protrusion extending rad...	12/05/2006
7090285	Automotive door assembly A door assembly is provided having an ergonomic egress handle. The egress handle includes a door release lever that is pivotally connected to an automotive vehicle door about an axis that is generally perpendicular to the door for unlatching the door so that the doo...	08/15/2006
7036854	Flush bolt A flush bolt mechanism to be mounted into a recess at the vertical edge of an inactive door of a pair of swinging doors. The flush bolt mechanism has a manually-activated trigger, a shaft connected to the trigger by a pin, a spring clip biasing the shaft, and a bolt...	05/02/2006
7021690	Locking mechanism for recreational vehicle baggage door A recreational vehicle (RV) with a central actuator that controls locking and unlocking of a plurality of access doors. Each of the access doors has a locking member that is interconnected to the central actuator. Thus, the central actuator may be configured to lock...	04/04/2006
7010946	Latch apparatus The invention generally relates to a latch apparatus having a locking live bolt. One embodiment of the invention is a latch apparatus having a housing with opposed plates that are spaced apart and secured to each other by support arms formed from the plates. A live ...	03/14/2006
6921116	Door handle assembly A door handle assembly includes a bias mechanism that maintains inside and outer handles in a generally horizontal position in which a latching bolt of a latching bolt mechanism is fully extended, the latching bolt being retracted upon rotating either handle only ab...	07/26/2005
6905152	Slide bolt locking systems A slide bolt type of closure locking system is disclosed in various configurations in various orientations. A lever arm is used to operate the bolt slide. A detent arrangement normally keeps the lever arm in a nested rest position. The arm can be released from the d...	06/14/2005
6902137	Aircraft door latch/lock mechanism with pneumatic decompression override A door latch mechanism mounted in a door frame cooperates with a door bolt separating the cockpit compartment on an aircraft from the passenger compartment. The mechanism prevents a hijacker from entering the cockpit compartment and allows the door to open rapidly w...	06/07/2005
6877962	Dishwasher pump mounting assembly A dishwasher pump mounting assembly is provided, and includes a pump mounting plate which is supported by the bottom wall of the dishwasher tub and extends through a hole in the bottom wall. A plurality of locking members secure the pump mounting plate to the bottom...	04/12/2005
6846025	Latching mechanism A latching mechanism which is primarily intended for use with hung and sliding window systems. The latching mechanism includes a body 10 and latch element 25, the latch element being moveable between a latching position and a non-latching position. The...	01/25/2005
6793260	Locking mechanism for recreational vehicle baggage door A recreational vehicle (RV) with a central actuator that controls locking and unlocking of a plurality of access doors. Each of the access doors has a locking member that is interconnected to the central actuator. Thus, the central actuator may be configured to lock...	09/21/2004
6709031	Window and sliding glass door having push button locking mechanism A window locking mechanism or sliding door locking mechanism includes a cover having an internal compartment for receiving a push button locking assembly therein. The push button locking assembly includes a rocker lever arm sub-assembly, a locking pin, a releasing p...	03/23/2004
6695507	Lock system for securing a printer door There is provided a lock system for securing a printer door to prevent theft of an ink cartridge. The lock system comprises a lock housing that is attachable adjacent the printer door and which has a lateral aperture extending generally parallel thereto. ...	02/24/2004
6536813	SMIF container latch mechanism The present invention includes a latch assembly, such as maybe useful for SMIF pods. SMIF pods are in general comprised of a pod door which mates with a pod shell to provide a sealed environment in which wafers may be stored and transferred. During wafer ...	03/25/2003
6431621	Securing device A securing device for securing a door panel and a complementary door frame housing a latch means in a closed configuration against forced entry. The securing device includes receiving means mounted on the length of the door frame and an engaging means mou...	08/13/2002
6419285	Transmission assembly of a lock A transmission assembly for a lock has a p i pivotally engaged with the latch and a disk rotatably mounted onto the latch and engaged with a side face of the push plate. With the abutment of the push plate to an inner face of a casing of the lock, the lat...	07/16/2002
6415558	Tornado shelter A Storm Shelter which meets FEMA criteria and can be assembled from the inside, within an existing room of a house. The shelter includes connection members which are not joined to one another at their ends, and panels having C-shaped channel members which...	07/09/2002
6361090	Lock apparatus A lock apparatus includes a lock housing having a mounting wall and a surrounding wall which cooperatively confine a receiving space. A latch actuator is mounted on the lock housing, and includes an operable rotary disc and a spindle which extends rotatab...	03/26/2002
6357808	Operating fitting for sliding door or window panel An operating fitting for a sliding door or window panel includes an adjustable fixing member which includes a rotary clamping member which bears on a location other than a visible face of a cover plate so as not to be visible on the corresponding visible ...	03/19/2002
6334636	Remotely controllable lock A remotely controllable lock includes a turn knob rotatably mounted to a main housing. The turn knob includes an axle rod with a non-circular hole through which a spindle of the lock extends. A power element is mounted in the main housing for driving a re...	01/01/2002
6223925	Stud tensioning device for flange cover A mechanism for selectively securing a cover to a flange of a pressure vessel. A plurality of such devices can be employed, using a plurality of studs that extend through matching openings in the flange and cover. A movable anchor plate or plates, also wi...	05/01/2001
6085929	Stud tensioning device for flange cover A mechanism for selectively securing a cover to a flange of a pressure vessel. The cover and flange each have openings that are aligned when the cover is in position facing the flange. The mechanism includes an anchor plate having a hole therethrough. A p...	07/11/2000
6053541	Automatic safety lock-out mechanism for a pressure vessel door A safety lock-out apparatus for an access door of a pressure vessel which operates automatically without relying on external power sources is provided. The lock-out apparatus includes a locking assembly having a lock member which is supported in a hollow ...	04/25/2000
5967571	Vacuum actuated mechanical latch A vacuum actuated mechanical latch is attachable to a hermetically sealable container. The latch is attached, formed, or otherwise integral with the door of the container. The latch is easily engaged and disengaged by processing equipment. Also, the latch...	10/19/1999
5775745	Latch and lockset system A latch and lockset system comprises a common unit having a socket (30) that houses a rotor (40) pivotably supporting a catch (50) on a pin (53) and attached to latch means (handles 20, 22). As the lockset (10) is assembled, its components (50, 53, 40, 33...	07/07/1998
5673948	Remote lock operation control means A door lock is disclosed having a slidable lock bolt with a latching device for releasably retaining the lock bolt in a position intermediate of extended and retracted positions for the lock bolt. The door lock may be used in combination with a remote loc...	10/07/1997
5553903	Window vent stop An economical, efficient window stop includes a narrow, flat housing having first and second cavities for respective flat, narrow bolt and latch. The bolt is spring braced and movable between a first portion within the cavity and a second position extendi...	09/10/1996
5490698	Door locking system The invention is an automatic door locking system that provides for unlocking of the door to a room from a remote location. In detail, the system includes a door lock that is manually operable by a lever mounted on the room side of the door when the door ...	02/13/1996
5076620	Flush bolt mechanism for double doors A flush bolt including override protection is disclosed for flush mounting on the inactive one of a pair of swinging doors. In one embodiment of the invention, an automatic flush bolt comprising a trigger member senses whether the active door is closed. I...	12/31/1991
4753465	Remotely operable locking mechanism A locking mechanism for securing together two separable pieces, such as two components of a spacecraft during launch. An elongated rod of heat contractible material provides a single active member which changes from a locking length to a contracted length...	06/28/1988
4068506	Hidden lock A hidden or concealed lock for sliding windows, door panels and the like, employing a concealed hollow tubular locking sleeve that is positioned entirely inside of an aligned opening passing through the interior frame of one of said windows and into the f...	01/17/1978

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