Class 292/68 - Multiple head

Subclass of Class 292 - Closure fasteners
Definition: Devices having a plurality of rigid keeper-engaging portions.
No. of patents: 29
Last issue date: 02/19/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7331616	Hood 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
7331617	Cabinet door lock A lock for a cabinet of the type wherein a door of the cabinet is movable through a frame of the cabinet is provided. An exemplary lock of the present invention includes a first and second restraining member connected by a rod and rotatable around an axis of rotatio...	02/19/2008
7325842	Automatic gate closer latch An automatic gate closer latch for use in centrally securing a commercial or industrial swinging gate to a stationary fence post, especially useful in the farming and ranching applications, includes a gate catcher assembly mounted on a swivel bolt, complete with dir...	02/05/2008
7210711	Door lock The solution according to the invention is based upon the knowledge that the undesirable hysteresis of the force-path function in door locks (1) can be avoided or at least minimised if the (frictional) forces acting during transitions from open positions to c...	05/01/2007
7086670	Lock for bi-directional doors There is a lock for a bi-directional door, swing or sliding door 19. The lock includes at least two pins 6, 7 which are spaced apart a distance exceeding the thickness of the door. The pins are adapted for simultaneous arcuate motion about an axis loca...	08/08/2006
7055894	Vehicular hood structure A front side bead is formed in a front portion of a vehicular hood (bonnet) along a vehicle width direction by a hood inner panel and a lock reinforcement. A rear-side attachment portion of the hood inner panel to which is joined a flange serves as a swollen portion...	06/06/2006
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
7000440	Rotary security system A plurality of separately keyed padlocks, ranging in number from 7 to 150 or more, are securely held within a circular assembly that is rotated for selection of a specific padlock. This assembly of locks can be placed at a level for easy reach from a car window. Vis...	02/21/2006
6595075	Method and apparatus for testing cassette pod door A method and an apparatus for testing the unlatching torque of a cassette pod door in order to determine whether a cassette pod door is completely unlatched by latch keys of a door opener in a loadport. When a failure of unlatching operation is indicated,...	07/22/2003
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
6000732	Arrangement for locking and unlocking a door of a container An arrangement for locking and unlocking a door of a container for increasing operating reliability when locking and unlocking in a simple manner and for ensuring an opening and closing of the transport container in automated operation. Particle generatio...	12/14/1999
5584514	Window guard locking device A window guard locking device (34) comprises a flange member (36) having a keyhole (42) therethrough, a member (40) having a central cavity (50), an intermediate member (38) having an opening (46) disposed between the flange member (36) and the member (40...	12/17/1996
5531486	Mounting means for a door of sheet material This device includes: (a) an access opening, (b) support structure located adjacent an edge of the access opening and containing a plurality of slots, and (c) a sheet-metal door having one edge located adjacent the support structure, having a closed posit...	07/02/1996
5284370	Gate latch A gate latch for selectively securing a pivoting gate to a stationary member and selectively retaining the gate in a closed position. The gate latch is formed of a hollow tube and is received on a vertical component of the gate. The hollow tube includes a...	02/08/1994
5046768	Primary and secondary hood latch with pop-up and presenter lever A latch mechanism for a vehicle closure panel hingedly mounts to a vehicle body panel and latches the closure panel in a closed position. A striker post is rotatably connected to one panel. A handle is mounted to the striker post and allows the striker po...	09/10/1991
4923233	Latch assembly A door latch assembly for holding a door in a closed position comprises a latch housing for mounting in the side of a door frame, and a latch pin for mounting on the corresponding side of a door to project towards the latch housing. The latch housing has ...	05/08/1990
4683732	Live bolt assembly for safe door My safe door live bolt assembly 10 is operated by a handle spindle 38 and uses a pair of identical castings 15 that each include a pair of live bolts 16 interconnected by a bracket 17. Each casting 15 has a single connecting rod 30 extending from bracket ...	08/04/1987
4639021	Door lock A door lock for use particularly with sliding patio doors. The lock assembly includes a rotary actuator (door knob) connected to a shaft which drives a crank connected, in turn, to one or more spring-biased bolt rods and operable through the crank to shif...	01/27/1987
4597598	Device for electrical opening and closing of a vehicle lid equipped with a lock of the cocking type A device for electrical opening and closing of a motor lid, such as a trunk lid, equipped with a lock of the cocking type includes a case in which a latch and a locking lever are mounted to pivot. The locking of the lock is done mechanically during the cl...	07/01/1986
4533165	Latching system A latching system for releasably locking a door to a housing includes an actuating handle means rotatably connected to the door for controlling the operation of the latching system, and cooperable latching members connected to the housing and door, respec...	08/06/1985
4435027	Self-locking hinged door cabinet and latch for the same Front and back doors of an apparatus cabinet have lips extending around to cover part of both cabinet sides. Both doors are hinged on one side member of the frame of the cabinet and each has a toothed tongue in the middle of its free end directed so as to...	03/06/1984
4408789	Safety latch for in swinging doors A safety latch is disclosed capable of selectively locking an in swinging door in a closed position, permitting the door to open a predetermined angular displacement, or permitting the door to open freely. The latch includes a bracket with a projecting po...	10/11/1983
4407536	Single throw multi-grip latching mechanism The door on an environmental chamber is provided with a single throw, multi-fingered over-center latching mechanism. The latching fingers extend from a common pivoting assembly, and are operated as a unit by a single handle. A hook on the end of each fing...	10/04/1983
4385423	Over-center latching coupling An over-center latching device for coupling two members by the operation of a handle with the use of one hand. The device has a rod having a T at one end for engaging a hook, the other end of the rod being pivotally engaged intermediate the ends of the ha...	05/31/1983
4355829	Gate latch A gate latch, especially for animal-restraining enclosures, adapted to retain and release a gate hinged at one edge for swinging about an upright axis. The post toward and away from which the unhinged edge of the gate swings carries means providing a hori...	10/26/1982
4315646	Door holder for construction vehicles and the like During operation of a construction vehicle, such as a wheel-loader, the operator may desire to open the door of the vehicle's cab for ventilation purposes. Full opening of the door may be obstructed by the deposition of a guard rail or the like, mounted o...	02/16/1982
4258945	Latch for a vehicle door The latch is of the type comprising a case for the latch mechanism and a keeper which is movable relative to the mechanism. An actuating element for releasing the latch mechanism and the keeper for opening the door is provided. Means are provided for redu...	03/31/1981
4119041	Locking mechanism for a pair of railroad hopper doors A locking mechanism for a pair of hopper doors which are laterally spaced side-by-side transversely of a railroad hopper car. A specially designed locking pawl is provided for retaining the cams in interlocked relation with the hooks of the locking mechan...	10/10/1978
3954293	Self-protecting latch An improved latch for use on munition shipping containers or the like for operation with any commonly available tool which increases the mechanical advantage to provide high opening and closing forces while avoiding exposed easily damaged surfaces. The la...	05/04/1976

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