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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7354080 | Lock mechanism for electronic device A lock mechanism configured to be disposed in an electronic device is provided, including a first lock element, a recovering element, a balancing element, and a second lock element. The first lock element has a lock portion and is disposed in a first body of the ele... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7325845 | Spring loaded lock and latch with automatic reset capability A latch assembly includes a plunger having a ramp and a lip, with a support member defining an opening through which the plunger extends. A support surface partially defines the opening and supports the plunger. The plunger is selectively movable between an extended... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7201408 | Slidable bolt assembly A slidable bolt assembly (4) having a tension spring (16) mounted to a slide bolt rod (5). The actuating lever (8) is adapted to be pivotally mounted and is hand-operated. The actuating lever (8) is attached to a leaf tension sprin... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182374 | Locking device with releasable latching means A locking device of a cover for closing an opening in a wall of a storing compartment. The locking device comprises a casing disposed within said cover, a handle pivotally mounted in said casing so as to be manually pivotal between an extended position and a retract... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165791 | Positive action fenestration lock A positive action fenestration lock, i.e. adaptable to be attached to a moving window profile and to interact, by sliding, with a fixed window profile, said positive action fenestration lock comprises: a hollow body closed by a base plate; a bolt-wedge displaceable ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7118142 | Latching apparatus for sliding closure members A latching apparatus for sliding windows or doors, comprising a striker and a latch assembly. The latch assembly comprises a support, a spring biased latch member slideably retained on the support and movable between a latching position in which it engages the strik... | 10/10/2006 |
| 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 |
| 5897148 | Catch for door latch detent lever A door latch for latching the vehicle door in the closed position includes a fork bolt pivotally mounted on the latch housing for movement between the latching position engaging a striker in an unlatching position to unlatch from the striker and permit op... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5664811 | Fuel filler door actuator assembly with integral kick-out spring A release mechanism for use with fuel filler door latch systems that provides superior control of door movement during the entire service life of the motor vehicle. The biasing mechanism of the present invention includes a kick-out spring that acts direct... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5524944 | Latch A lockable latch mechanism for receiving the hasp of a padlock and locking a hinged door to a door jamb to prevent opening of the door when the door is closed and the latch is in engagement with the jamb. The latch includes a sliding latch mounted on the ... | 06/11/1996 |
| 4986578 | Door latching arrangement for an enclosure A door latching arrangement is provided for an enclosure that stores energy at each position in a range of opening positions such that if the door is manipulated to permit opening, sufficient energy is available to permit the automatic latching of the doo... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4866963 | Security system for loading doors A system for securing the loading doors of trucks, semi-trailers, and other like enclosures against forced or unauthorized entry should the usual manually operable closure device on such doors be breached. The system comprises a locking arrangement which ... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4601504 | Safety mechanism for high security lock A high security lock of the type having a base, a bolt which moves on the base and engages a strike, and a dead lock tripper which interacts with the strike to automatically lock the bolt is improved by including a lock prevent member in association with ... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4489966 | Door or cover latch and latching system utilizing same A latch for a door or cover associated with a wall or enclosure. A movable latch arm on the door or cover is spring biased to engage a projection on the wall or enclosure when the door or cover is closed. A blocking member on the door or cover is biased f... | 12/25/1984 |
