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Class 292/4 - Sliding and rotary


Subclass of Class 292 - Closure fasteners
Definition: Devices at least one of which has a sliding and a rotary
No. of patents: 20
Last issue date: 02/19/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7331616Hood latch assemblies utilizing active materials and methods of use
A latch for engaging and disengaging two opposing surfaces includes a pin disposed on one surface and a gate disposed on an opposite surface; an active material in operative communication with the pin or the gate; an activation device in operative communication with...
02/19/2008
7261342Automatically locking window latch
An automatic locking window latch including a housing for holding a handle with a fully integrated bolt for securing a window, and a catch for engaging the window to release the bolt to secure the window, as well as to hold the bolt open to open the window. The catc...
08/28/2007
7252206Door mechanism
A door mechanism for a transportation container having a material receiving opening extending through a surface of the transportation container is disclosed. The door mechanism includes at least one substantially rigid door element to removably cover at least a port...
08/07/2007
7210319Multifunctional vehicle lock
A multifunctional vehicle lock including a cylinder lock comprising a rotatable tumbler, a coupling member rotationally linked to the tumbler, wherein rotation of the tumbler rotates the coupling member, a first vehicle locking element connected to the coupling memb...
05/01/2007
7204528Load-floor latch
A latching system including a latch assembly and a keeper is disclosed. The latch assembly includes a grabber catch attached to a cup-like housing. In the illustrated embodiment the latch assembly also includes a rectilinearly moving pawl that is actuated by a handl...
04/17/2007
7165803Tonneau cover
A vehicle tonneau cover design that adjustably accommodates changes in the size of the tarp of the tonneau cover due to weather or the like and provides stable attachment of the tarp to the vehicle. The tonneau cover includes a tarp, a frame coupled to the vehicle, ...
01/23/2007
7150490Tonneau cover
A vehicle tonneau cover design that adjustably accommodates changes in the size of the tarp of the tonneau cover due to weather or the like and provides stable attachment of the tarp to the vehicle. The tonneau cover includes a tarp, a frame coupled to the vehicle, ...
12/19/2006
7029038Egress window latching mechanism
A window assembly includes a pane defining a plane, and a latch bolt housing mounted to the pane. A latch bolt is slidingly mounted to the latch bolt housing for movement in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the pane between a first position and a secon...
04/18/2006
7021678Four position gate latch assembly
A four position gate latch (20) that is used to fasten and lock a gate. The gate latch includes a self fastening gravity gate latch (22) that is fastened to one face of the gate. A gate latch bracket (28) is fastened to the gate on an opposed fa...
04/04/2006
6935660Premium door locking system
A locking system is described for use with a storage container. The locking system is integral with a door of the cargo storing container. The locking system comprises a housing mounted to and extending through a door with two rods extending from the housing. The ro...
08/30/2005
6871885Combination cam lock/tilt latch and latching block therefor with added security feature
A latch reinforcing block for engagement with the nose portion of any tilt latch assembly and preferably with the above-mentioned camlock/tilt latch combination, said block comprising a top and bottom and having extending from proximate the top to proximate the bott...
03/29/2005
6565133Sweep 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
6415565Storm rail for sliding door
A support brace is provided for structurally linking a sliding door to a surrounding structure. The support brace includes an elongate rail having a first end and a second end. The rail is fastened to a portion of the sliding door in spaced relation to th...
07/09/2002
6256194Portable computer with latch assembly
A latch assembly including a lug, a rack, and a lever is provided for portable computer. The lug rotatably mounted on a cover case. A hook formed on the other end of lug protrudes through a hook opening of cover case in a closed position so as to be secur...
07/03/2001
6099047Lock mechanism
A lock mechanism for cases or containers which includes engagable lock elements, one of which can be rotatable into a lockable and a non-lockable alignment. The exposed surfaces of the lock elements are flush with surrounding wall surfaces of the case or ...
08/08/2000
5110164Latching apparatus for a panel door
A door panel latching apparatus including first and second elongated rods telescoped together for relative sliding movement. The first rod is mounted to the door with a free end for latching near an upper door edge and free to rotate about its longitudina...
05/05/1992
4513593Lock arrangement
A locking arrangement for double gates whereby one or both gates may be conveniently locked against opening. The arrangement uses an extended vertical bolt on one gate and a conventional type latching bar on the other. A latch plate is adapted to receive ...
04/30/1985
4404695Automatic-locking toilet seat lid
A conventional shaped, generally oval, toilet seat assembly having a toilet seat lid with an aft extension which houses a spring-latch bolt mechanism and a common axle which serves to hold the lid, and toilet seat, and the companion anchor bolt lock-block...
09/20/1983
4320851Trash can lid having securing means
This invention is a trash can lid working in combination with a trash can wherein the lid is made to be easily removable, yet at the same time virtually completely non-removable by accident such as a trash can falling over or by purposeful attempts to rem...
03/23/1982
3984135Window dead bolt and latch locking device
A locking and dead bolt locking device associated with the upper rail or frame portion of a window or door sash slideable in a fixed frame, having a latching arrangement engaging a horizontal rail portion and a dead bolt arrangement engaging the frame and...
10/05/1976
 
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