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Wearable Device For Feeding and Observing Birds and Other Flying Animals
A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7441428 | Latch locking apparatus for a frameless glass door A latch locking apparatus for a glass door has a body, an operating member, a transmitting device and a lock device. The body has a casing with a mounting hole and a lower mounting post. The operating member is mounted in the casing and has a pulling arm, a mounting... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441812 | Linear compression latch A linear compression latch includes a lever handle linked to a pawl. As the latch is opened, the pawl is initially constrained to move vertically within a carriage. After an intermediate position is achieved, the pawl is constrained to move horizontally within the c... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7404306 | Multi-point door lock and offset extension bolt assembly A multi-point door lock assembly has a central lock and an extension bolt for securing the door to a door frame. The assembly has an actuator positioned at the central lock and moveable between a first and second position along an axis. The assembly further has an e... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7357428 | Fixing device for a movable wall The invention is directed to a fixing device for a movable wall or the like with a fixing element which can be brought into its working position by an actuating member that can be actuated manually. In order to provide a fixing device for a movable wall or the like ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7252311 | Motor driven latch A latch system including a first portion and a second portion which are attached to corresponding pieces. The first portion is engageable with the second portion. A drive device is coupled to at least one of the first portion and the second portion for controllable ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7213426 | Storm door mortise lock that prevents lockout A method and apparatus for providing a storm door mortise lock that prevents lockout with a lock body having opposed side plates and a cam in between the side plates, the cam being in operative interaction with a dead bolt assembly. The mortise lock body also may in... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201407 | Sliding panel latch A latch includes a cup adapted for mounting to a first member, snap legs for securing the cup to a first member, and a lever supported by the cup. The lever pivots about a pivot axis that is linearly movable relative to the cup. The lever includes a crossbar that is... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7188870 | Multi-functional mortise lock A multi-functional mortise lock that can be rapidly converted between different functions without opening the mortise lock case by installing blocking screws that extend through threaded blocking openings in a sidewall of the case and into blocking interference with... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7159908 | Window sash latch An improved window sash latch which has a locking mechanism and a keeper is provided with a handle that rotates from a “locked” to an “unlocked” position. An inner cavity of the handle has a spring assembly having a sliding part that can be forced into a det... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7121604 | Vehicle cargo bed extender having a pin lock assembly A vehicle cargo bed extender for a vehicle of the present invention includes a pair of sidewalls spaced from one another and a center wall extending therebetween. At least one lock assembly is disposed upon one of the sidewalls of the bed extender and includes a loc... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118142 | Latching apparatus for sliding closure members A latching apparatus for sliding windows or doors, comprising a striker and a latch assembly. The latch assembly comprises a support, a spring biased latch member slideably retained on the support and movable between a latching position in which it engages the strik... | 10/10/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7108300 | Reversible latch bolt A latch is provided for a mortise lock of the type comprising a housing for accommodating the lock components. The latch comprises a first and second portions movably mounted in the housing and a securing element for releasably connecting the first and second portio... | 09/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7070211 | Integrated tilt/sash lock assembly An integrated sash lock and tilt latch assembly for a sash window slidable within a master frame, including a handle movable among a first, a second and a third position to adjust the assembly among a respective locked, unlocked and tiltable position. The integrated... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066502 | Gate latching mechanism A gate latching mechanism includes a frame with a handle pivotally attached thereto. A locking member is connected to the handle and moves with it during operating conditions. The frame further includes brackets connected to the fence posts and the frame respectivel... | 06/27/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7032418 | Vertical door locking system A vertical door locking system includes a door lock with a deadbolt that moves horizontally, a striker with an upward facing strike opening that vertically receives the deadbolt and a lock controller. The striker includes an electrically operated catch to engage and... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7024821 | Window with multi-way for opening A window that can be opened in multiple manners such as pushing/pulling and rotating outwards by using a sliding pipe assembly, includes a frame assembly and at least two sash assemblies. A horizontal frame in the frame assembly has a cavity with an opening, a guide... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7003990 | Mortice lock A mortice lock for recessed installation into the edge of a door or door frame includes a deadlatching member that is mounted on a bolt assembly for pivoting movement. A drive shaft and hub can be rotated in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to cause ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6895790 | Latch assembly The present invention relates to a latch assembly insert, which includes a housing member, a bolt, a latch member, and a transfer cam. The latch assembly insert is designed so that it can be snap-fit into a cutout or similar hole, and used to hold shut a door, windo... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6767038 | Multi-point casement handle A plastic casement windows operator has a plastic housing, a plastic sliding tounge and a plastic operating lever. The housing has a plastic main body and a plastic cover with complementary peripheral steps and peripheral energy directors and inward extending receiv... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6733049 | Apparatus and methods for latching an aircraft door An intruder-resistant latch useful for latching an aircraft flight deck door includes a damper for reducing noise while the door is being operated. The latch also includes a driver member having coated pins that reduce noise while the latch is in operation. The latc... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6729675 | Commercial vehicle, rail or bus vehicle entry door A commercial vehicle, rail or bus vehicle entry door comprising: a grip recess; a door lock; a closing device; a latching mechanism having at least one latch; a lock carrier area; and a latching mechanism carrier; wherein the door lock is held on the door and the cl... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6659517 | Apparatus for transmitting a movement between components In an apparatus for transmitting and method a movement which, as a function of a first, translational movement of a first coupling element to which a first component can be coupled, produces a translational movement of a second coupling element to which a... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6497437 | Slide rod locking device A slide rod locking system, especially for locking the door of a switchgear cabinet, having a handle which is coupled to a control element by a control mechanism. The handle can move around a pivotal axis running perpendicular to the plane of the cabinet ... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6450554 | Sash lock actuator An actuator having a housing with a pivot opening therein. An actuator handle has a pivot pin extending from an end thereof for connecting the handle to a crank which includes a drive pin. The handle is assembled to the housing with the pivot pin extendin... | 09/17/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6230457 | Sag prevention of windows A casement window utilizes a multi-locking system having a pair of spaced keepers and a tie bar with a corresponding pair of rollers. In the locking action the rollers ride against the inclined and straight vertical surfaces of the keepers. A lifting bloc... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6135511 | Window locking system An apparatus is disclosed for engaging locking elements to secure and lock a window sash to a window frame. A force transmitting device may be included with a guide forming a channel for an elongated tape transmits a horizontal movement provided by an ope... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6131966 | Latch holdback mechanism for a mortise lock A holdback dog for a mortise lock including a holdback dog slidably mounted to a tab on the mortise lock locking link. The holdback dog is activated by first retracting the latchbolt using the inside handle and then unlocking the lock using either the key... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6108989 | Wall partition system and a device for securing a wall partition system A movable wall comprises individual suspended door and/or wall elements. The individual elements are automatically locked both to one another and in the floor. For this purpose, in a base profile which is fastened to the underside of the elements, there i... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6036238 | Double stroke over center latch A latch for a thrust reverser duct on an aircraft engine. The latch accomplishes work during both the closing stroke and the handle folding stroke. An outer handle 100 release trigger 112 can lock an outer handle 100 to an inner handle 60 to fix the relat... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5931515 | Locking device for doors A locking device for doors, intended for connection between the dead-bolt of the door and the drive means of the lock including a hinged arm which is connected to the dead-bolt or its extension, a wheel or pin being arranged at the other end of the hinged... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5927767 | Window locking system An apparatus is disclosed for progressively engaging a plurality of strikes with a corresponding plurality of receivers to secure and lock a window sash to a window frame. A force transmitting device may be included with a guide forming a channel for an e... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5927768 | Non-handed window lock actuator A non-handed actuator for window locks, including a base securable to the window frame, a handle secured to the base for pivoting about a first axis through an angle of approximately X degrees, an oppositely extending drive link secured for pivoting with ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5890385 | Safety door lock A safety door lock comprises follower member turned with an inside door knob or an outside door knob to move a latch bolt between the locking position and the unlocking position, and a clutch controlled by a push block between a first position where the o... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5829802 | Multi-point lock operator for casement window An operator for a multi-point locking system for a casement window is provided. The operator includes a handle having two opposing legs that pass through side walls in the escutcheon thereby leaving the outer wall of the escutcheon intact. Due to a delay ... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5758527 | High security deadbolt lock assembly A high security deadbolt assembly for a door which bolt has a housing extending from the edge of the door inwardly of the transverse bore between the door surface. A deadbolt is reciprocable in the housing and has a recess at its inner end. A cylindrical ... | 06/02/1998 |
