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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182002 | Multipoint door lock system with header and sill lock pins An improved multipoint door lock system of the type described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,290,077 additionally includes header and sill lock pins actuated by lost motion mechanisms for respective movement from a retracted position to an advanced deadbolt locking position eng... | 05/22/2012 |
| 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 |
| 7350469 | Folding leg latch assembly A latch assembly is disclosed comprising a handle pivotable from a first position to a second position, a slider movable in response to movement of the handle between the first position and the second position, and a pivot pivotable between an upright position and a... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347069 | Lock and keeper set A lock that includes a frame which is arranged to be secured on the outside against a first side of a tubular member of a hinged gate and at least one bolt which is arranged to extend through the tubular member, out of a second side thereof, into the keeper device. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334438 | Latch assembly A latch assembly having a keyless toggle lock capability and capable of being unlocked by either a low level security key or a master key. When a user rotates the front handle or rear handle the actuator of the latch assembly provides for sliding movement of a slidi... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7261340 | Cam remote latch mechanism A cam remote latch mechanism comprises a housing; a support, placed inside the housing/ being able to perform a movement between an innermost position and an outermost position; a plurality of guiding openings in the housing for guiding the movement of the support; ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7237812 | Paddle handle latch release device and spring latch system using same A paddle handle latch release device of a spring latch system includes a paddle handle member pivotally mounted in a pan housing, the paddle handle member including an actuating lever which extends below a floor of the pan housing; a spider member rotatably mounted ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7213426 | Storm door mortise lock that prevents lockout A method and apparatus for providing a storm door mortise lock that prevents lockout with a lock body having opposed side plates and a cam in between the side plates, the cam being in operative interaction with a dead bolt assembly. The mortise lock body also may in... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7205492 | Push button actuator A push button actuator unit has a housing which defines a through passage that extends along an axis of the housing, and a slot that extends in a plane which transversely intersects the axis and communicates with the passage for supporting in the housing-defined slo... | 04/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7197903 | Method and apparatus for a storm door mortise lock including an integral cam A method and apparatus for providing a storm door with a mortise lock that includes a lock body having opposed side plates and a cam in between the side plates, the cam being in operative interaction with a dead bolt assembly. The mortise lock body also includes one... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7188870 | Multi-functional mortise lock A multi-functional mortise lock that can be rapidly converted between different functions without opening the mortise lock case by installing blocking screws that extend through threaded blocking openings in a sidewall of the case and into blocking interference with... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182373 | Side lock apparatus for storages In this side lock apparatus, a opening and closing member is fixed to a support unit so that the opening and closing member can be opened and closed, left and right latches being movably held on the opening and closing member, the left and right latches being urged ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178716 | Concealed latch handle multi-point locking mailbox A latch assembly of the type used on postal cluster units, such as central mailbox units including a latch assembly of multiple dual bold latch mechanisms for securing at multiple latch points a pair of center meeting hinged doors upon closure of the doors. The dual... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7152889 | Cable latching system A latching system includes a rotatable cam formed of substantially symmetric pieces with a cable, connected to oppositely disposed bolts, extending therethrough. The configuration of the cam is such that when rotated, the cable is pulled in both directions with resp... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7152442 | Method for installing a storm door mortise lock including a separate key cylinder A method for installing a storm door with a mortise lock that includes a lock body having opposed side plates with a dead bolt assembly and a live bolt assembly intermediate the side plates wherein a key cylinder is separate from the cam. A thumb turn button and key... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7126066 | Push button actuator A push button actuator unit has a housing which defines a through passage that extends along an axis of the housing, and a slot that extends in a plane which transversely intersects the axis and communicates with the passage for supporting in the housing-defined slo... | 10/24/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7073357 | Handle lock A handle lock is configured for use with a trailer door latch handle. The handle lock is configured to be coupled to the trailer door. The handle lock is used to lock the handle to lock the trailer door in a closed position and to unlock the handle to allow unlatchi... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070211 | Integrated tilt/sash lock assembly An integrated sash lock and tilt latch assembly for a sash window slidable within a master frame, including a handle movable among a first, a second and a third position to adjust the assembly among a respective locked, unlocked and tiltable position. The integrated... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7036852 | System for operating the rod of a glove box A system for operating a rod of a glove box employs a rack and pinion gear to operate the rod for functioning as a locking device of a glove box. The number of parts for operating the rod of the glove box is decreased in comparison with the prior art, and assembling... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7036854 | Flush bolt A flush bolt mechanism to be mounted into a recess at the vertical edge of an inactive door of a pair of swinging doors. The flush bolt mechanism has a manually-activated trigger, a shaft connected to the trigger by a pin, a spring clip biasing the shaft, and a bolt... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7029078 | Latch mechanism for locker A storage unit providing a storage space is disclosed. The storage unit comprises a base and a panel moveable relative to the base to expose and conceal a storage space a handle configured for at least vertical movement, at least one connector configured for at leas... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021678 | Four 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 |
| 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 |
| 7013688 | Top-and-bottom latch lock A top-and-bottom latch lock includes symmetrical L-shaped control rods provided with pressing portions for connecting to springs. The ends of the control rods are configured with braking pieces provided with bumps, and symmetrical gulfs are defined in a flat member ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011347 | Latch for section doors and the like, and operating sets including said latch A latch for a section door wherein near the hinges located between the door elements there are provided, at each end of the elements, small rolling wheels which turn on horizontal pivots and slide within side guide bars having a vertical branch, an upper horizontal ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7007985 | Automatic deadbolt mechanism for a mortise lock An automatic mechanism and method for moving a deadbolt between a retracted deadbolt position and an extended deadbolt position. A trigger is operatively coupled to the deadbolt and to the auxiliary latch. The trigger is configured to cause a first movement of the d... | 03/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6971689 | Flush handle assembly A handle assembly is configured to indicate the positioning of an external handle relative to an internal handle. The handle assembly is further configured to selectively lock the internal handle when the external handle is in a selected position. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6953211 | Anti-panic opening system for doors Anti-panic opening system for doors in which a lateral spring latch bolt (3) is actuated by an actuator assembly (10) including a first and a second movable actuating member (19, 20) designed to operate respectively in a first position in which ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6945571 | Presser bar device for exit door An exit door includes a door panel attached to a door frame and having a presser bar device attached to a stile, to selectively open and lock the door panel to the door frame. The presser bar device includes two lock rods to selectively move into the door frame, a d... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6935660 | Premium 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 |
| 6923028 | Locking system for a door A security locking system for trailers that features an interior locking bar that is controlled from the outside. The locking bar is traversed in a linear motion parallel to the door by a toggle mechanism. The bar is guided into the locking mechanism by two guides m... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6783162 | Kennel door latch A latch for a door, the door being movable between an open position and a closed position with the latch securing the door in the closed position. The latch includes a base plate that is mounted to the door. The latch further includes a housing secured to the base p... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6668601 | Locking device A locking device is provided which is configured to mount to a frame having a locking bar receiving surface therein, which includes a housing for an enclosure with a door opening and a door and having a lock for locking the door to the enclosure about the... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6607221 | Window latch system A sliding latch and locking mechanism, for windows and doors, whereby the latching mechanism provides a means for discrete position retention of a sliding window or door and provides an increased measure of security. The latching system combines four mode... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6499775 | Door latch A door latch 100 comprises a housing 110 fixed to a hinged door, and a knob 140 is slidably guided within a slit 112 formed to the housing 110. A bolt 130 inserted to a bolt guide 120 is fixed to the knob 140 using a screw 160. The sliding movement of sai... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6109668 | Window lock A locking mechanism used to secure any number of window sashes closed against a window frame includes one or more keepers mounted to the window sash, and a tie bar having thereon a corresponding number of rollers, and an actuator assembly mounted to the w... | 08/29/2000 |