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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7237811 | Casement window latch assembly A rack and pinion are mounted on a casement window frame to operate a vertically disposed polymeric latch keeper. The moveable rack includes a plurality of teeth which are engageable with latch keepers spaced therealong. The pivotable window section includes latches... | 07/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7168745 | Device for latching a cabinet door A vending machine cabinet is retained in a closed position by a hook that is engaged by a vertically moveable latch bar that can be latched closed without requiring a solenoid. The latch bar is moved by means of a cam attached to one of the hooks. Prior to engaging ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147255 | Combination cam lock/tilt latch and latching block therefor with added security feature A latch reinforcing block for engagement with the nose portion of any tilt latch assembly and preferably with the above-mentioned camlock/tilt latch combination, the block comprising a top and bottom and having extending from proximate the top to proximate the botto... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7118483 | Modular CPU enclosure for gaming machines A removable processor enclosure apparatus for use in a gaming machine having a housing defining an interior portion, and a first electrical connector disposed in the interior portion. The enclosure apparatus includes an enclosure containing the CPU electrical compon... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7100327 | Casement window system and components and hardware therefor Injection molded casement window frames completely ready for assembly into windows with the frames for swinging sash windows formed for mounting of all necessary hardware. Also hardware which mates with such frames and casement window assembled with such frames and ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7066505 | Combination folding crank handle and lock A window handle assembly for use with a window having a moveable sash. The assembly including a window handle having a pivot mechanism. The handle pivotable at the pivot mechanism between open and closed positions. When open, the handle is free to rotate to move the... | 06/27/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7014227 | Wedge bar locking mechanism A wedge bar locking mechanism is provided including a locking pin, a bracket and a wedge bar. In operation, the locking pin and wedge bar are mechanically coupled such that rotation of the locking pin results in translational motion of the wedge bar. The wedge bar a... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7004515 | Fenestration locking system This fenestration locking system for 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 convey motion to ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994015 | Apparatus for preparing coffee An apparatus for preparing coffee includes a holder provided with an access opening for placing a pouch filled with a product to be extracted into the holder; a cover for closing and releasing the access opening; a clamping arrangement for pressing the holder and co... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6971322 | Protective enclosure Protective enclosure having at least one anti-pry apparatus. The at least one anti-pry apparatus prevents an unauthorized operator from prying open a door panel from at least one of its sides. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6764115 | Snap lock A snap lock for securing to a sash of a sliding window or door by interacting with a striking plate and for securing to a frame of the sliding window or door. The snap lock comprises stationary lower and upper plates for sandwiching a rectilinearly mobile plate for ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6698970 | Multipoint locking mechanism for window sash A multipoint locking mechanism for locking a window sash in a closed position in a window frame. The locking mechanism is of the type having a slider portion translating longitudinally in a window frame in response to an actuation of a handle to engage at... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6688657 | Selectable door and panel access mechanism A dual hinge door assembly is provided that enables selective opening of one side of a two sided door or removal of the door. The two sides of the door have identical assemblies that connect via a horizontal bar. Actuating a switch causes the bar to move ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6679087 | Safe lock mechanism The invention relates to a safe mechanism for resistance to drilling, by use of a door mounted crankshaft mechanism. The crankshaft includes a shoulder which transfers force to the safe door rather than transmitting it to other lock mechanism components. ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6561604 | Arc-resistant switchgear cabinet An arc-resistant switchgear cabinet includes a frame disposed on a floor and a door movably mounted on the frame. The frame includes a floor plate that is disposed against the floor and that includes a plurality of pins extending vertically upward from th... | 05/13/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6361086 | Mechanical latch A mechanical latch for securing a moveable structure to a fixed is provided. The mechanical latch includes a movable catch pin and a proximity pin disposed within a housing cavity. Both pins are spring loaded to urge the pins towards the moveable structur... | 03/26/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6139071 | Locking system for a double-hung window A double-hung window construction includes a window jamb and a pair of sashes slidably movable within the window jamb. A pivot member pivotally connects each sash to the window jamb such that the sash can tilt relative to the window jamb around the pivot ... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6126210 | Method and apparatus for releasing a latch with two simultaneous non-parallel motions A method and apparatus for providing a latch is disclosed that impedes opening the latch by those, regardless of age, who lack the necessary mental acuity. The latch includes a release mechanism that requires two vertical slide members to be displaced in ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6089168 | Secure enclosure bolt work apparatus for automated banking machine A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion (12) and a moveable door (14). The door of the secure enclosure has mounted thereon a locking bolt work mechanism (24) which operates in a secure condition to engage locking... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6036239 | Door security arrangement A door security arrangement with the frame member which is mountable in a wall alongside the opening edge of a door and has an elongate member slideably mounted therein, the member being substantially the same length of the door edge and being movable fro... | 03/14/2000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5839767 | Pick-resistant lock actuator An actuator for a window lock including a housing mountable to a window frame and defining an opening between opposite sides, one of the sides having a recessed portion therein. A handle is pivotable about an axis within the housing opening and has a cent... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5778708 | Door locking mechanism for safes A door locking mechanism is disclosed including a door locking member in communication with a lock-actuated bolt which selectively allows rotation of a rotatable actuator plate member. The rotating actuator plate member is attached to a rotatable handle a... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5503440 | Device for controlling the opening and closing of a plurality of doors, each giving access to an enclosure A device for controlling the opening and closing of at least two doors, each enabling access to an enclosure, a single control means adapted to allow separate and controlled access to each of the enclosures. The control means operates locking means for ke... | 04/02/1996 |
| 4962953 | Animal gate latch mechanism An animal gate latch mechanism having upper and lower latch units movable successively and alternatively between gate open and gate latching positions therefor by a linkage system including a single actuating arm. From a gate open position of both latch u... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4493499 | Door latch Apparatus for securing a swinging end of a hinged door in a closed position is disclosed. A slidable latch assembly including spaced rollers for engaging angled contact surfaces extending from a door are all arranged with appropriate spacing to secure the... | 01/15/1985 |
| 4025096 | Latch mechanism for cabinet closure means Latching mechanism for releasably securing a closure panel or door member to an open side of a cabinet structure, in which latching means in the form of a latching bar is mounted on the outer surface of the closure for reciprocable rectilinear movements i... | 05/24/1977 |
| 3944267 | Casket lock structure A casket lock structure for securing a casket top in a closed and sealed position. An elongated lock bar is slideably mounted inside the front of a casket. A connecting bar is pivotally mounted at one end to the lock bar and at the other end to an offset ... | 03/16/1976 |
