Ballistic resistant body covering
A ballistic resistant body covering for protecting the torso, groin and neck area from ballistic missiles.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7354081 | Single bolt mortise lock The present invention comprises a reversible, single bolt mortise lock assembly for hinged doors. The lock assembly combines live bolt and dead bolt functions utilizing only a single bolt. The invention further features a reversible lock assembly that can be opened ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7232162 | Composite door lock plunger An approved plunger assembly is provided for a door handle. The plunger assembly includes a metallic plunger and a plastic link, which are connected so as to slide together between extended and retracted positions. The plastic link minimizes friction between the plu... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7152891 | Field-reversible locking mechanism A lockset for use in a door assembly is provided and includes an interior mechanism having a first escutcheon, a first housing, and a first retainer shield and an exterior mechanism having a second escutcheon, a second housing, and a second retainer shield. In addit... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140211 | Tamper detection security for a tank trailer This invention relates to a security system aimed at closing and locking a cover of an opening of a tank trailer to avoid any tampering of its content and to prove that the content of the tank has not been tampered. The security system comprises a locking member mov... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6953210 | Solenoid arrangement for controlling handle operation in a door lock A solenoid arrangement for controlling handle operation in a door lock, in which force transmission from an operation axis of a handle or the like to a follower acting on a bolt of the lock is provided by a movable coupling member which receives its guidance from th... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6349982 | Reversible mortise lock A reversible mortise lock comprises a latch bolt which is removable from the housing for ease of reversal. A securing member is disposed inside the lock housing for releasbly holding the latch bolt in the housing. The securing member includes a securing e... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6208103 | Electric motor-operated actuator for a motor vehicle lock An electric motor-operated actuator for a motor vehicle lock is provided which permits manual activation in a very wide range of operation. The actuator includes a control crank formed by an outer and an inner guide cam which, over a considerable angular ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 5678870 | Reversible mortise lock A reversible mortise lock comprising a casing, a latch bolt and a pair of spindle hubs disposed within the casing. Each spindle hub is independently pivotable about a fixed axis and has a slot. The latch bolt moves from an extended position to a retracted... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5263749 | Lock with an emergency opening device Lock comprising a spring-latch and a bolt, the spring-latch being actuatable against the biasing action of a spring by means of an external lever (knob) or an internal lever (handle), the levers being rotationally rigidly coupled to respective coaxial hub... | 11/23/1993 |
| 4958866 | Doorleaf lock A doorleaf lock, comprising a lock mechanism for controlling a locking bolt (12) and a catch bolt (15), which is controlled by means of a door handle. The catch bolt, in a neutral position defined by a spring means (21), extends with a non-circular bolt h... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4927197 | Spring-latch door lock provided with an improved locking system and adapted to be used for inwardly and outwardly opened doors A lock comprising a spring-latch member rotatably coupled to a sliding block for assuming two fixed positions with respect to the sliding block, the sliding block being controlled by a rotating member provided for restraining a lug extending from the inne... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4887854 | Gate support latch A gate latch structure is provided for use with either right-handed or left-handed gates. The latch includes a symmetrical main frame and keeper. The main frame has a striker receiving opening with two opposite cam surfaces flaring outwardly into a "Vee".... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4726613 | Fire safety door latch A door latch bolt spring-biased to projected position and retracted by a lever or other unbalanced handle is provided with a blocker plate loosely mounted on the rear face of the bolt and held in nonblocking position by a fusible pin or other heat-sensiti... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4695082 | Reversible mortise lock A reversible mortise lock including a housing having a front plate and side walls, and a latch movable between an extended position in which it projects through the front plate, and a retracted position. Two spindle hubs, for cooperation with the spindles... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4498914 | Filter apparatus including apparatus for clamping an air filter element in a filter housing A filter apparatus having an apparatus for clamping a cylindrical air filter element in place against a fixed surface within a filter housing. The apparatus includes a clamping plate arranged to be moved between a first position in which the clamping plat... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4286812 | Security screen door lock A mortise-type deadlock for hingedly-mounted doors and windows where a locking block engages the lock tongue in the extended position. A pivotally-mounted stop lever on the locking block engages an abutment in the lock body to prevent the locking block be... | 09/01/1981 |
| 4243256 | Narrow style surface mounted reversible latch A reversible door latch particularly suited for use with narrow style doors. Door latch includes a housing mountable on a door, the housing having confronting side walls, each having an opening therein; a latch member having a latch bolt at one end, the l... | 01/06/1981 |