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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123260 | Latching device for a grain bin door A latch apparatus for releasably securing a cover member over an access opening in a bulk storage structure. The latch apparatus is pivotally mounted to a cover member and includes a pair of latch members and a latch bar connected to and extending between the latch ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8011699 | Cable actuated latch system An operating mechanism for a movable closure element to releasably engage a strike assembly on a frame support and thereby releasably maintain the movable closure element in a predetermined position relative to the frame support. The operating mechanism has a base w... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7411781 | Latch device for portable computer A latch device for a portable computer secures a main body to a foldable display. The main body may be folded onto or unfolded with respect to the display about a hinge. The latch device may include a latch installation portion that is formed on a rear case of the d... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7360801 | Door latching system A latching system comprising a base having a first keeper secured thereto, a closable member adapted to engage the base, an elongated member rotatably secured to the closable member, said elongated member including a first connector adapted to engage the first keepe... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7338097 | Latch assembly for a movable closure element A latch assembly for a movable closure element. The latch assembly has a housing with first and second rotors each movable relative thereto between a first latched position, a release position, and a second latched position. The first and second rotors in their firs... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7309087 | Latch assembly for movable closure element A latch assembly kit including a latching subassembly, a first actuating assembly having a first configuration and normal and release states, and a second actuating assembly having a second configuration and normal and release states. The latching subassembly has a ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7261343 | Bolt with a handle A rod closure for locking sheet-metal cabinet doors or doors or flaps, having a rod, which is profiled in an elongated manner, extends substantially edgewise parallel to the door edge and is preferably arranged in the bevel space, and a holding element which is arra... | 08/28/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7198308 | Operating mechanism for a movable closure element An operating mechanism to releasably engage a strike assembly to maintain a movable closure element in a predetermined position. The operating mechanism has a base with a first axis and a wall extending around the first axis and defining a passageway. A latch system... | 04/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7097213 | Latching arrangement for a refrigerator door A latching arrangement for a refrigerator door includes a striker unit, a first latch arm and a second latch arm. The striker unit is secured to a cabinet of the refrigerator. The first latch arm is interconnected to the door for pivotal movement about a generally h... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097216 | Latch assembly for movable closure element A latch assembly for a movable closure element of the type having first and second sides. The latch assembly has a housing, a first rotor movable relative to the housing selectively between a) a latched position and b) a release position, and an operating assembly w... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7080531 | Two point latching system The present invention relates to a latch having a button pawl shaft for attaching two panels together at two different points. The shaft of the latch has bezels in which the shaft rotates connected to one of the panels. The shaft has pawls at both ends which engage ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7040675 | Linkage operated latching system A latching system includes a control unit that houses a remote signal responsive relay and a crank arm that is pivoted by the armature of the relay when the relay is energized to oppositely move a pair of elongate links each of which is connected to a separate latch... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6959846 | Motor vehicle box and pickup truck A motor vehicle box and a pickup truck having a motor vehicle box provided in the pickup truck bed are provided. The motor vehicle box includes a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom wall constructed to form a container having an opening wherein the container has an ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6923478 | Lock with rotary latches, especially for motor vehicles A lock, especially for motor vehicles, for securing a movable part, such as a pivoting flap, in position with respect to a stationary part, such as a housing, includes two rotary latches at a certain distance apart, wherein two closing pieces engage in the rotary la... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6908137 | Two way positive locking latch A latch for use in a vehicle having a rear seat with a fold down seatback. The latch comprises a striker member coupled to the vehicle and a latch assembly coupled to the seatback and configured to releasably engage the striker member. The latch assembly comprises a... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6802543 | Door handle A door handle system for a door employing a plurality of door handles that operate in unison. Each door handle comprised of a lever with a perpendicular shaft, and the shaft extending through sequentially and securing together the following additional elements of th... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6752437 | Fastening mechanism for a cover, door or the like A fastening mechanism for a cover, door or the like, hinged on a body, frame or the like, wherein a locking element is fixedly attached to the body, frame or the like. The cover, door or the like supports an actuating element which controls a locking mechanism that ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6688658 | Cab window lock system A lock system is made in a combination of a rotatable latch and a release lever for restricting the turn of the latch in a disengaging direction. The lock system further includes a release lever disengagement maintaining mechanism which engages with the r... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6616199 | Two stage latch for heavy duty engine cover A two-stage latch is used for a tailgate on a vehicle such as an excavator or skid steer loader. The tailgate forms a cover for an engine compartment or other components of the vehicle, and the two-stage latch has a primary latch dog that will hold the co... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6578885 | Remotely operated release device A remotely operated bull rope release comprises a support, a releasable member having a spherical head and a remotely controlled release mechanism for releasing the end of the releasable member for separation from the support. The release mechanism includ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6540269 | Locking mechanism for a sliding door A locking mechanism (10) is produced for holding a sliding door in the open position and has a Bowden cable (22) which acts on its locking element (20), a moving-carriage support (14) and a moving carriage (18), which move relative to one another during t... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6540268 | Closure device for a container and furthermore a container fitted with the closure device A closure device for a container, which possesses a locking element for mutually locking of two container parts when the container is closed. The locking element has first and second locking instrumentalities, which are arranged on the different container... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6535380 | Portable computer with an unlatching member movable in either of two opposite directions to permit opening of a computer lid A portable computer includes a keyboard unit that is formed with two latch retaining notches, and a lid that is mounted pivotally on the keyboard unit for covering the keyboard unit. Two spring-biased latch members are disposed movably on the lid, and eng... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6527306 | Closing assembly for suitcases, bags and similar A closing assembly for bags, suitcases and similar, comprises at least one pair of catch means which are associated with a first half-shell of a bag, suitcase or similar and are capable of providing a releasable engagement with a corresponding pair of cou... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6471261 | Latching apparatus A latching apparatus to facilitate the latching, positioning, securing, disengagement and travel of a door, window, gate or similar structure. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, a first connecting member is attached to a first attachment struct... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6454320 | Push button operators for latches and locks and locking systems employing lockable push button operators Weather resistant push button operator assemblies usable with a variety of latch and lock systems are disclosed that employ O-ring seals along inner and outer diameters of tubular push button operators that may be provided with key operated lock cylinders... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6422612 | Latch mechanism for pad-mounted transformer cabinet A transformer cabinet door latch in the form of a shaped plate includes rod apertures at opposing ends for connecting with the latch rods and a door handle aperture intermediate the rod apertures for fastening to the cabinet operating door handle. A door ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6419284 | Door lock, in particular for tractors The invention relates to a door lock, in particular for agricultural vehicles such as tractors, containing a lock case and a locally actuable release arrangement, it being the case that provided in the lock case are spring-assisted rotary-latch elements, ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6340182 | Fastener for packaging The present invention provides a fastener for packaging which has a relatively simple structure and yet can carry out a binding operation easily thus exhibiting a favorable usability. The fastener for packaging binds or connects a first plate body and a s... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6174003 | Fastening assembly comprising bolt and keeper A fastening assembly includes a bolt; a support for the bolt, the bolt being movable relative to the support between an extended position and a retracted position; and a keeper with which the bolt is engageable when in its extended position. The keeper co... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6158787 | Vehicle door lock with U-shaped operating lever A rotary latch lock for the locking closure of a door, especially of a vehicle door of a tractor, including a rotary latch, a rotary latch spring coacting with the rotary latch as well as a stop piece, the rotary latch and the stop piece being pivotally m... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6155614 | Latching system for an automotive vehicle convertible roof A latching system for an automotive vehicle convertible roof employs a slide having a camming surface which is operably movable in a generally linear direction for moving a cam follower which, in turn, causes a linkage mechanism to pivot a latch. In a fur... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6149208 | Gate closure for wire gate A gate closure for a wire gate includes at least two gate engaging members in spaced relation. Levers are provided in spaced relation for each of the at least two gate engaging members. Each of the at least two gate engaging member is pivotally secured to... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6012747 | Locking device A locking device is constituted by: a casing; a cover fastened to the casing into a unit construction; a latch plate for latching a striker, the latch plate being rotatably supported by the casing and the cover; a locking plate being rotatably supported b... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5722704 | Multi-point door lock A door lock has a latch which is rotatable from a retracted position to an extended position by means of a linkage. A safety button extends from the latch when the latch is retracted. The linkage cannot be moved unless the safety button has been pressed, ... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5524943 | Security device The invention relates to a security device for doors or windows for foiling unwanted entry into a secured facility comprising a limited rotational vertical rod having a plurality of parallel horizontal rods extending from said vertical rod. The parallel h... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5497296 | Electronic apparatus with hinged display and latch mechanism for releasably latching display in closed position A personal computer includes a box-shaped body having a card storing section for storing a memory card. An operating opening portion is formed by cutting an edge of the body to a given size and externally accessible by a finger, and the storing section co... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5379182 | Hinged display panel with outer cover and display panel unit separately connected to an inner cover and information machine including the same A display panel and an information machine including the display panel, include a display panel unit having a display screen, and an inner cover for covering the inside of the display panel unit. A pair of metal fittings are screwed to side end portions o... | 01/03/1995 |
