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Class 292/24 - Hooked end


Subclass of Class 292 - Closure fasteners
Definition: Devices having hooked-ends.
No. of patents: 36
Last issue date: 10/18/2011


NumberTitleIssue Date
8038183Multi-point lock assembly
The present invention is an improved multi-point door latch. The door latch is for mounting in a stile of a door and for latching to a corresponding keeper mounted in a corresponding door jamb. The multi-point door latch includes a housing containing first and secon...
10/18/2011
7360801Door 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
7352566Common lock for dual-usage portable computer
A common lock used in a dual-usage portable computer formed of a base member and a display is disclosed to include an elongated operating frame bar longitudinally slidably mounted inside the display of the portable computer, a left-side frame and a right-side frame ...
04/01/2008
7309087Latch assembly for movable closure element
A latch assembly kit including a latching subassembly, a first actuating assembly having a first configuration and normal and release states, and a second actuating assembly having a second configuration and normal and release states. The latching subassembly has a ...
12/18/2007
7293805Safety door central release device
This invention relates to a type of safety door central release device which can be used to close the safety door automatically when electric power is disrupted. It comprises a cord that is tied to a mechanism having potential energy on one end, and extended to a fa...
11/13/2007
7267377Latch assembly for a movable closure element
A latch assembly for a movable closure element. The latch assembly has a housing, a first rotor movable relative to the housing selectively between a) a first latched position and b) a release position, and a second rotor movable relative to the housing selectively ...
09/11/2007
7232161Latch device for vehicle tailgate
A latch device for a vehicle tailgate comprises a latch/ratchet mechanism, an open mechanism, a lock mechanism, and, an actuator for switching the lock mechanism to an unlocked state and a locked state. The lock mechanism includes a lock lever turning about a lock s...
06/19/2007
7222891Flush mount sliding panel latch
A flush mounted latch for a sliding panel or pocket door includes a snap-in, installation, from the edge of the panel or door. A slide handle operates a pair juxtaposed, pivoting, keeper-engaging, hooks to open them. The handle carries a lock rod which is engaged by...
05/29/2007
7204527Lock 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
7204526Hood latch assembly for a vehicle
A hood latch assembly includes a safety lever that is operative in conjunction with the movement of a latch plate so as to ensure a sufficient space between the safety lever and a hood. Namely, the safety lever is arranged in a folded condition when the latch plate ...
04/17/2007
7203445Lock mechanism, and external apparatus and image forming apparatus provided with the same
A lock mechanism is provided with a lock member moved between a locking position for locking a first apparatus and a second apparatus, and a non-locking position for not locking the first apparatus and the second apparatus, and a restraining portion for restraining ...
04/10/2007
7175213Handle rotation restraint and method
A handle rotation restraint and method includes a tether that has an upper end and a lower end. A coupler is attached to the upper end of the tether. The coupler is adapted for removably attaching the upper end to an upper edge of a door having a handle coupled ther...
02/13/2007
7168745Device 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
7165790Distortion resistant silent push-push latch
A push-push latch assembly includes opposed gripper arms moved between opened and closed positions upon axial activation of a slide in a housing. The gripper arms have pin disposed in channels of the housing, the channels being angularly oriented to urge the gripper...
01/23/2007
7164578Common lock for dual-usage portable computer
A common lock used in a dual-usage portable computer formed of a base member and a display is disclosed to include a left-side hook and a right-side hook respectively pivoted to the base member on the inside, and an elongated operating frame bar axially slidably mou...
01/16/2007
7097216Latch assembly for movable closure element
A latch assembly for a movable closure element of the type having first and second sides. The latch assembly has a housing, a first rotor movable relative to the housing selectively between a) a latched position and b) a release position, and an operating assembly w...
08/29/2006
7093865Lid locking apparatus
A lid locking apparatus has a storage member, a lid, a knob member having a first abutment portion, a lock member having a second abutment portion and first and second biasing members. When the lid is in a closed position, the lock member locks the lid, when the kno...
08/22/2006
7040671Lock assembly with two hook devices
A lock assembly includes a casing, two pivotable members pivotally mounted in the casing and meshed with each other, two linking rods, and two hook device each including a hook member and a rocker arm that is pivotally mounted in the casing. Each hook member has a f...
05/09/2006
7036851Latching 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
6953217Locking arrangement for a movable hardtop vehicle roof
In a locking arrangement for a hardtop vehicle roof, which is movable between open and closed positions and includes at least front and rear roof parts, which, in the closed position of the vehicle roof, are disposed behind one another, two locking structures with p...
10/11/2005
6942259Latch assembly
A latch assembly is provided for a movable closure element. The latch assembly has a housing and a first rotor that is movable relative to the housing selectively between a) a first latched position and b) a release position. The first rotor is biased towards the re...
09/13/2005
6941892Bird feeder support
A bird feeder support for supporting a solid bell-shaped bird feeder includes a base having an upper surface, a lower surface and a peripheral edge. Each of a pair of legs has a first and a second end. The first ends are each attached to the base such that each of t...
09/13/2005
6776441Lock assembly with two hook devices
A lock assembly includes a casing, a pivotable member pivotally mounted in the casing, two linking rods each having a first end pivotally connected to the pivotable member and a second end, and two hook devices each including a first hook member and a second hook me...
08/17/2004
6666482Locking arrangement for a movable section of a vehicle roof
In a locking arrangement for a vehicle roof section movable between closed and open positions including a locking hook adjustable between a roof section release position and a locking position in which the locking hook is received in a locking receiver, a...
12/23/2003
6598896Trailer-mounted latching mechanism for a boat
A latching mechanism for receiving a boat bow U-bolt includes a frame member with a receiving channel for receipt of the U-bolt. A pair of spring-biased latching members are attached to the frame member and arranged in a normally-closed condition and ther...
07/29/2003
6578885Remotely operated release device
A remotely operated bull rope release comprises a support, a releasable member having a spherical head and a remotely controlled release mechanism for releasing the end of the releasable member for separation from the support. The release mechanism includ...
06/17/2003
6540268Closure device for a container and furthermore a container fitted with the closure device
A closure device for a container, which possesses a locking element for mutually locking of two container parts when the container is closed. The locking element has first and second locking instrumentalities, which are arranged on the different container...
04/01/2003
6431615Latching assembly
A latching assembly includes a latch mounted to a moveable member, the latch being moveable between a first position where it engages a stop of a base member to releasably secure the moveable member to the base member and a second releasing position. An a...
08/13/2002
6341806Ornament cap for casings
An ornament cap for covering a groove formed in a first casing which is fastened to a second casing by means of a fastening device accommodated in the groove, the cap includes a seat formed in the groove and an insert for engaging with the seat. At the en...
01/29/2002
6312045Vehicle body side structure
A vehicle body side structure is provided to prevent deformation of a structural member due to deformation of a door during a side collision. The vehicle body structure reduces the possibility that the structural member contacts an occupant and obtains an...
11/06/2001
6030009Detachable latch mechanism for break-away components
Sliding latches are disposed on the mounting plate of an accessory to a base member. The sliding latches are biased towards respective extended positions at which the latches engage undercuts provided in an exterior surface of the base member. The sliding...
02/29/2000
5967570Panel detaching apparatus for car-mounted audio system
First and second fixing portions 150, 170 are installed at one side of a panel for a car-mounted audio system for attaching the panel 100 to an escutcheon 200. First and second piercing holes 180, 190 formed at the panel 100 receive the first and second f...
10/19/1999
5725260Locking arrangement for windows, doors or the like
A locking arrangement comprises a movable control member at the wing and a stationary counter-member at the frame. The control member is arranged at a connecting rod and is displaceable longitudinally along with the latter by means of a handle. In this wa...
03/10/1998
4554907Latch for self-cleaning oven door
An improved latching and locking device for use with a door, such as a door of a self-cleaning oven structure, or the like. The latching and locking device utilizes a novel scissors action, avoiding the need for overcenter devices, and providing a smooth ...
11/26/1985
4412791Refrigeration compressor apparatus and method of assembly
There is disclosed herein an improved means and method for securing a shroud to one end of a motor in a refrigeration compressor. A fastening device is secured to one end of the motor stator by fasteners securing the stator to the compressor housing and i...
11/01/1983
4350375Double-slider zipper latching device
A latching device for the sliders of a double-slider zipper arrangement comprises a pair of tab assemblies formed for attachment to the pull tabs of the sliders, and a latch assembly mounted on one of the tab assemblies and formed for latching engagement ...
09/21/1982
 
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