Class 292/242 - Rigid operating means

Subclass of Class 292 - Closure fasteners
Definition: Devices which are spring-projected and are operable by rigid
No. of patents: 28
Last issue date: 02/08/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
7885064	Portable computer and locking mechanism thereof A portable computer and a locking mechanism thereof are provided. The portable computer includes a battery, a host and a locking mechanism. The battery has a locking hole. The battery includes a restraining protrusion. The host has a receiving through. The locking m...	02/08/2011
7322620	Security lock for a sash type window A security lock for sash windows includes an elongated cam that revolves in order to engage a keeper. The security lock also includes a tab that urges the cam against a wall of a housing to provide extra security. Once the cam contacts the housing wall it will not r...	01/29/2008
7296831	Window lock keeper An improved sash lock and keeper for a sash window assembly is disclosed. The sash window includes an upper sash window and a lower sash window. Each of the sashes is mounted within opposed guide rails which permit at least one of the sashes to travel slidably there...	11/20/2007
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
7234738	Fastening device for use in a casing assembly A casing assembly includes a casing having a receiving space and an entrance, and a lid mounted detachably in the entrance to deny access into the space. A fastening device is disposed in the casing, and includes a blocking plate and a resilient clip urging the bloc...	06/26/2007
7219711	Hydraulic door opening mechanism and method of installing a bi-fold door A hydraulic door opening mechanism for overhead bi-fold doors is herein disclosed. The door opening mechanism mounts a hydraulic pump, pressure reservoir, valve manifold, and a hydraulic motor or cylinder on a first door panel. The door opening mechanism is pre-asse...	05/22/2007
7171784	Tilt-latch for a sash window A tilt-latch (10) for a sash window (12) disposed within opposed guide rails (16) on a master frame (14) is provided. The sash window (12) comprises a top rail (18), a base (22) and two stiles (24, 26) connecte...	02/06/2007
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
7063361	Locking window A locking window having a window frame and a window latch for use with the window is disclosed. The window latch, which is adapted to be attached to the window using a distinct fastener, is selectively movable between a first open position and a second locked positi...	06/20/2006
7029041	Over center door closing mechanism A door closing mechanism for pulling a door tight to a frame to which the door is mounted comprises a latch arm assembly having a latch arm pivotally secured to a panel of the door and pivotable between a first, open position and a second, latched position. An activ...	04/18/2006
7017954	Door latch assembly A latch assembly for a trailer roll up door has a base plate, a handle and hook assembly with a locking flange rotatably mounted to the base plate, a closed keeper to selectively retain the handle in the closed position. The closed keeper is moveably mounted to the ...	03/28/2006
7013689	Flush mounted latch A latch assembly having a latch housing and handle that are substantially or near flush with the surrounding outer surface of the door in which they are mounted when the latch assembly is in its closed position. The latch assembly utilizes a locking cylinder as a pu...	03/21/2006
6983963	Forced entry resistance device for sash lock A sash lock (10) for a sash window assembly (12) is provided. The sash window assembly (12) includes an upper sash window (14) and a lower sash window (16), each of the sash windows (14), (16) mounted within opposed g...	01/10/2006
6962024	Locking window having a sweep latch A window latch includes a sweep latch; a housing including a support wall; a non-compressible pivot fastener for attaching the sweep latch to the housing; and a detent for retaining the sweep latch in one of an open position and a locked position. ...	11/08/2005
6932395	Window assembly with release mechanism A window assembly having an emergency release mechanism that can be actuated by a release handle is provided. The release handle can be moved from an initial, non-releasing position to an intermediate, non-releasing position, and then to a final, releasing position ...	08/23/2005
6705650	Fastening structure A first column-like portion of a hook rod, substantially oval-shape in cross section, is fitted in hooks and then turned around its longitudinal axis by about 90°. Since a diameter in the vertical direction facing to a lower surface of the hook from the center of t...	03/16/2004
6705795	Attachment mechanism An attachment mechanism for connecting a cooling device with a component to be cooled and carried by a connector is disclosed. The attachment mechanism includes a plate, a bore that connects with a portion of the cooling device, a hinge that can be removably hinged ...	03/16/2004
6565133	Sweep lock and tilt latch combination A pair of sweep locks and a corresponding pair of tilt latches are combined and mounted together on an upper rail of a lower sash. The tilt latches and sweep locks are then interactively engaged so that locking the sweep locks latches the tilt latches, an...	05/20/2003
6547292	Over center door closing mechanism A door closing mechanism for pulling a door tight to a frame to which the door is mounted comprises a latch arm assembly having a latch arm pivotally secured to a panel of the door and pivotable between a first, open position and a second, latched positio...	04/15/2003
6527308	Spring-loaded camlock A rotation camlock assembly having a spring, a first body rotatably mounted within a second body, and a cam or pawl mounted to said first body. The first body being a plug member that rotates with respect to the second body, the rotation being regulated b...	03/04/2003
6336897	Grommet for infant care apparatus An infant care apparatus is provided that includes a specially designed grommet in order to facilitate the introduction of wires and/or tubes through a wall in the infant care apparatus so that wires and/or tubes can be passed through the wall for use wit...	01/08/2002
6129395	Spring latch for a portable computer A laptop computer includes a base member and a lid member pivotally attached to the base member. A latch member is mounted in the lid member. The latch member includes a top, a bottom, and opposite sides. A hook member protrudes from the top of the latch ...	10/10/2000
6068306	Window locking arrangement A window locking arrangement includes a keeper having a locking tab and a lock having a cam member which is rotatably movable into contact with the locking tab. The inner surface of the cam member is flat at its locked location of contact with the keeper ...	05/30/2000
5570915	Flush-mounted door latch A flush-mounted latching device is provided for two-sided operation of a door. A spring-loaded cam engages a corresponding roller bearing mounted adjacent to the door to prevent opening when the latch is in a locked condition. Touch-operated push-buttons ...	11/05/1996
5438853	Luggage catch A luggage catch has a catch part having an edge, a tongue pivotally mounted on the catch part, extending downward past the edge thereof, and having a pair of oppositely outwardly directed sides, and a strike part having an edge and formed with a seat open...	08/08/1995
5110165	Biased check rail lock A window lock has a window sash mounted housing with a cam which is manually pivotable between a locking position engaging a keeper on a second window sash and an open position clear of the keeper. A bearing post projects from the cam and a spring secured...	05/05/1992
4660872	Latch A cammed latch is provided with two spaced cams each of which has a cam profile made up of two arcuate sections separated by a cusp. The cusp portion constitutes an interference fit during opening end closing. The latch structure is resiliently mounted to...	04/28/1987
4063766	Sash lock An automatically operable window sash lock having a gravity-biased latch plate locking element. The latch plate is biased to a locking position wherein the latch plate is engaged with a catch. The latch structure may be mounted on one window member and th...	12/20/1977

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