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A system of eyewear that eliminates the need for hinges on the frames of the eyewear.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7424889 | Carbon dioxide absorber canister attachment An interface mechanism is provided that removably unites a carbon dioxide absorption canister with a patient breathing circuit on a ventilator. The interface mechanism includes a cradle that is moveably positioned between a first position and a second position, wher... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7370891 | Latching mechanism with trigger actuator A latching mechanism for a carrying case includes a latch body pivotally attached to a top cover of the case, a trigger pivotally attached to the latch body, and an actuator that pivots about the same axis as the trigger. The trigger is pivotable between a latching ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7226092 | Fastening device with lock mechanism A fastening device B comprises a support member secured to one body to be fastened, a base member secured to the other body to be fastened, an operating lever having a U-shaped configuration in section and a basal end of which is turnably connected to the base membe... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213850 | Door knob holder A door stop is attached to a wall at the same height as a doorknob. When the door is swung into an open position, the door stop is lifted. The doorknob passes under the door stop, which is then dropped so that it rests on the axel connecting the doorknob to the door... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213848 | Spring open latch clamp A manual pull action clamp is disclosed. The manual pull action clamp includes a base and a handle including a first and second portion. The handle is pivotally connected to the base. The clamp further includes a pin arranged between the first and second portions of... | 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 |
| 7185926 | Preloaded latch mechanism A latch mechanism for releasably latching a first member to a second member. The latch mechanism includes a bracket adapted to be attached to the first member and bolt pivotally coupled to the bracket. A handle is pivotally coupled to the bracket and is operatively ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7156429 | Retainer for an over-centre fastener A retainer for an adjustment device for an over-center fastener for securing and clamping two parts (11, 12) together by applying a pulling force between the parts by a lever (14). The adjustment device includes an externally threaded member (17... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7107650 | Equipment with a pivoting handle, in particular to be suspended in an aircraft console An equipment with pivoting handles. The equipment includes a support and a pivoting handle that are assembled by at least one pivot pin, the pivoting handle being able to rest on at least one surface of the support. The handle includes at least one bearing surface a... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7086351 | Tube gate latch A tube gate latch is provided including a latch arm, a sleeve attached to one end of said arm, wherein said sleeve is adapted to receiving a bolt through said sleeve, and a tube grip attached to a second end of said arm, wherein the grip is “U” shaped and rests ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7066501 | Aircraft latch An aircraft latch is disclosed for latching to the preexisting latch pin of an aircraft assembly. The latch includes a trigger safety to block the trigger from accidentally being opened. A link trunion adds rigidity to the system and cooperates with the trigger safe... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7021679 | Locking device A locking device includes a handle member, a rotatable member connected to the handle member, and a bolt member connected to the rotatable member so as to follow rotational movements of the handle between a locking position and an unlocking position of the locking d... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017958 | Gate latch A latching and locking mechanism for fence gates or doors. The gate latch of this invention is comprised of a steel locking pin that slides through the latch device. When the locking pin slides out of the latch device, the gate can easily be opened or closed. When t... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7017955 | Draw latch having kick-out catch A draw latch includes a base member and a keeper secured to two panel members, a lever having two side flaps rotatably attached to the base member and having an actuator extended from one end, a cam member and a bracket rotatably attached to the side flaps of the le... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6955381 | Latch mechanism for case and a carrying case with the latch A double throw latch for a carrying case has a first elongated body, a first end of the body being pivotally mounted with one part of a carrying case. There is also a second elongated body that is pivotally mounted on the first elongated body. There is a first hook ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6908124 | Catch device for a pivoting window The device is suitable for a vehicle window and comprises a first attachment member for fixing to the window, an elongate handle articulated to the first attachment member, a second attachment member for fixing to the vehicle bodywork, and a connecting link connecti... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6840551 | Over-center latch An over-centre latch (8) comprising a base plate (10) defining a plane of attachment (P), a pivotally mounted lever (16), and a claw (24) pivotally mounted to the lever, in use the claw operably engaging a catch plate in order to close th... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6755448 | Blowout latch A blowout latch is provided to latch a first panel to a second panel. The latch is coupled to the first panel and engaged with the second panel. The latch includes a biasing mechanism which is disengagable under pressure to move the first panel relative to the secon... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6642446 | Enclosure An enclosure for electrical components including a box with a hinged door or fastener attached cover and an interchangeable component management system and an interchangeable fastening system. The component management system includes a support member rele... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6547293 | Case lock A case lock is disclosed to include a fixed retaining member and a movable lock body assembly respectively fastened to the top and bottom cover shells of a case for locking the case. The movable lock body assembly includes a front cover, an actuating memb... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6378962 | Display case A display case for preventing the loss and damage to items on a table due to adverse weather. The display case includes a top wall, a front wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. A lip is integrally coupled to and extends downwardly from a back e... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6257631 | Draw latch A draw latch for securing a first closure panel with a second closure panel, having a base mounted to one of the closure panels, a cover member and a pivot member, the pivot member connecting said base with said cover member, there being a matingly provid... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6085928 | Storage container and latch assembly therefor A latch assembly of the present invention comprises a link member and a latch body. The latch assembly is adapted for use with a storage container having a container body and a container lid connected to the container body. The container lid is connected ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6073979 | Adjustable clamp and force level indicator for screening machine cover A clamp for securing a removable cover on a screening machine is an over-center mechanical clamp which includes two distinct clamping force adjustment mechanisms. A first clamping force adjustment mechanism includes a plurality of clamping positions on a ... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6042156 | Overcenter double jaw latch mechanism A double jaw latch mechanism for releasably securing a moveable structure to a keeper. The moveable structure may be an aircraft cowling and the keeper may be mounted to an aircraft structure. The double jaw latch includes a handle rotatably mounted to a ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6032988 | Drawbolt for luggage or the like A drawbolt for luggage cases or the like comprises a base plate, an actuating lever, and a U-shaped latch member. The actuating lever is pivotally connected to the base plate for movement between a latched position and an unlatched position. A U-shaped li... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5941580 | Clamping type lock assembly In the clamping type lock assembly, a base-end portion 2a of a latch ring 2 is pivoted to a fixed base plate 1. In a locked position in which a front-end portion 2b of the latch ring 2 engaged with an engaging concave portion 3a of an operating lever 3 pa... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5876075 | Portable wire gate closer A portable apparatus for closing wire gates includes an inner U-shaped ring that is pivotally attached at each end of the inner U-shaped ring to a U-shaped handle at each of two open ends thereof. A first length of chain is attached near to one of the two... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5732987 | Latch A latch comprises a support block which, in use, is attached to a first member, and a strike block which, in use, is attached to a second member. A first lever is attached to the support block and shaped to engage with the strike block when the first and ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5667261 | Handle operated heavy duty draw latch with safety catch A handle operated, heavy duty, toggle type draw latch is mountable on one of two members and is operable to selectively engage and disengage a latch-engageable formation connected to the other of the two members. The latch includes a complexly configured ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5667258 | Latch assembly A latch assembly is provided. In the assembly: base-end portions of an operating lever 3 are connected to bearing-plate portions 2 of a base plate 1 through a first pivot 4; base-end portions of a latch arm 5 are connected to intermediate portions of the ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5655799 | Latch assembly A latch assembly is provided. In the assembly: base-end portions of an operating lever 3 are connected to bearing portions 2 of a base 1 through a first pivot 4; base-end portions of a latch arm 5 are connected to intermediate portions of the operating le... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5607195 | Flexible draw latch A flexible over-center draw latch is disclosed which is adapted for securing together two closure members. The latch comprises a keeper mounted on the one closure member and a latch assembly mounted on the other closure member. The latch assembly includes... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5461892 | Fastener for a suitcase A suitcase fastener has a retaining member secured to the cover of a suitcase and a fastening assembly mounted on the case of the suitcase to engage the retaining member for holding the case and the cover together. The fastening assembly includes a base b... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5452926 | Latch assembly Latch assembly which is free from unlocking accidents, enjoys smooth operations in locking of a wing element and in engaging of a latch arm with a socket member, and properly covers a gap between the wing element and a stationary frame. The gap is resulte... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5445422 | Handle operated draw latch with safety catch A handle operated, toggle type draw latch assembly is mountable on one of two members and is operable to selectively engage and disengage a latch-engageable formation connected to the other of the two members. The latch assembly includes a complexly confi... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5287602 | Powered toggle latch clamp U-bolt toggle latch clamp actuated by power cylinder having piston rod extending at right angles to toggle linkage reaching aligned relation upon U-bolt retraction to clamping position. The toggle linkage is pivotally connected at one end to a fixed react... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5257839 | Tension latch assembly A latch incorporates a latch member in the form of a leaf spring which is connected by an overcenter operating lever mechanism to a case mounted to a door for latching engagement with a strike mounted to another door or frame member. The strike incorporat... | 11/02/1993 |
