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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7374438 | Electronic apparatus incorporating latch mechanism An electronic apparatus includes a cover, a latch fixable to the cover and a base pivotally connectable with the cover. The latch includes a hook having a shank portion and a hook portion extending from the shank portion, and the shank portion defines a slanted surf... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370890 | Storage cabinet with locking system having dual release members A storage cabinet comprises: a container having a floor, upright side walls and a rear wall attached to and extending upwardly from the floor, and a ceiling attached to the side walls and rear wall, the floor, side walls, rear wall, and ceiling defining a storage ca... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7352566 | Common lock for dual-usage portable computer A common lock used in a dual-usage portable computer formed of a base member and a display is disclosed to include an elongated operating frame bar longitudinally slidably mounted inside the display of the portable computer, a left-side frame and a right-side frame ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331255 | Method and apparatus for tensioning an emergency brake system on a vehicle An apparatus and associated method for use in tensioning a park brake cable system includes a body including a housing and an input shaft, the input shaft positioned at least partially within the housing, the housing and the input shaft being axially movable relativ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331254 | Method and apparatus for tensioning an emergency brake system on a vehicle An apparatus and associated method for use in tensioning a park brake cable system includes a body including a housing and an input shaft, the input shaft positioned at least partially within the housing, the housing and the input shaft being axially movable relativ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7240523 | Slide latch assembly A slide 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 lifts up on the front grip piece or the rear grip piece of the latch assembly, a dual pawl rotary latch is op... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7083742 | Fluoroiodocarbon blends as CFC and halon replacements A new set of effective, environmentally safe, nonflammable, low-toxicity refrigerants, solvents, foam blowing agents, propellants, and firefighting agents is disclosed. The agents are clean, electrically nonconductive, and have short atmospheric lifetimes, zero ozon... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7028800 | Seat attachment structure for a scooter-type vehicle A seat attachment structure for a vehicle having a seat hinge attached at one end of a seat, a first seat hook attached at the other end of the seat, a second seat hook attached substantially at the center of the seat, and a main locking mechanism and a sub-locking ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6663147 | Lock A lock comprising, within a box-like supporting body and associated with actuation elements which are available to the action of the user and/or of other devices, three locking beaks: two first lateral ones, whose free tips are shaped so as to form mutual... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6585301 | Lock fitting with at least two lock bolts for sliding doors, windows or the like A lock fitting with at least two lock bolts for a sliding door, window, patio door or the like includes a sliding assembly which is mobile inside and in the longitudinal direction of a chamber of the section constituting the front upright of the door, win... | 07/01/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6282088 | Detachable securement of an accessory device to a handheld computer Embodiments of this invention provide for coupling an accessory device to a back face of a handheld computer while electrically connecting to the handheld computer through a communications or output port. In one embodiment, the accessory device "piggy-bac... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6276818 | Latch assembly for luminaire housing door A luminaire housing has a frame with a securing member, a door panel releasably coupled to the frame and movable between open and closed positions. A latch assembly on the door panel releasably secures the door panel to the securing member of the frame. T... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6137685 | Portable electronic information device A portable electronic information device for performing information processing, data communication or the like. In the device, a slot is housed within a longitudinal rectangular housing recess formed at the rear portion of a lower wall of a device body so... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6115239 | Locking mechanism for portable computer In a locking mechanism for a portable computer having a main base panel and a display panel pivotally mounted on the base panel, a latch frame is installed to be capable of moving inside the display panel, a plurality of latches are formed on the latch fr... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6115248 | Detachable securement of an accessory device to a handheld computer Embodiments of this invention provide for coupling an accessory device to a back face of a handheld computer while electrically connecting to the handheld computer through a communications or output port. In one embodiment, the accessory device "piggy-bac... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6042156 | Overcenter double jaw latch mechanism A double jaw latch mechanism for releasably securing a moveable structure to a keeper. The moveable structure may be an aircraft cowling and the keeper may be mounted to an aircraft structure. The double jaw latch includes a handle rotatably mounted to a ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5564778 | Combination highchair for infants and infant carrier A highchair for infants has a support structure having four legs, an infant seat disposed on the support structure adapted to cradle an infant's body so as to provide support for the infant's back from below and to conform to the contour of the back of an... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5503440 | Device for controlling the opening and closing of a plurality of doors, each giving access to an enclosure A device for controlling the opening and closing of at least two doors, each enabling access to an enclosure, a single control means adapted to allow separate and controlled access to each of the enclosures. The control means operates locking means for ke... | 04/02/1996 |
| 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 |
| 5378029 | Connecting device A connecting device for a fastening element with a through bore has a housing and a first pulling member slidably connected within the housing. The pulling member comprises a hook for penetrating the through opening and engaging an edge of the through ope... | 01/03/1995 |
| 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 |
| 5344197 | Safety locking device having a tilting hook A locking device including a box, a primary latch made in the form of a tilting hook, and a retractable locking member. The locking device further includes a secondary latch made in the form of a sliding member. The sliding member is displaceable between ... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5203449 | Rapid deployment apparatus An improved apparatus for transporting a utilitarian object such as a weapon, camera, or the like in a concealed manner which includes a deployment mechanism that can be easily activated to instantly deploy the object for use. The apparatus includes an en... | 04/20/1993 |
| 4838585 | Handle-latch mechanism A handle-latch mechanism is described for use in a portable carrying case of the type having an openable cover portion (e.g., a portable computer case). The handle is movable between extended and retracted positions. The latch for the case is releasable o... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4683733 | Door lock A door locking mechanism enclosed within a casing for locking a door to its door frame. The door lock includes at least one bolt displaceable inside the casing through a bore in a side wall thereof, to engage a registering bore in the door frame. A base l... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4643005 | Multiple-bolt locking mechanism for sliding doors A multiple-bolt locking mechanism particularly for use with sliding doors having a narrow stile frame movable into closed engagement with a tubular thin walled jamb frame structure and which comprises a vertically spaced upper main locking unit on the doo... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4570992 | Tilt-out roof for vehicles A tilt-out roof for vehicles having a closure panel arranged in the area of an opening in the roof of the vehicle. A frame extends around the edge of the opening in the roof, and a telescopic jack, that is used for the lifting and lowering of the rear par... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4548432 | Latch assembly An operator for keeping doors, windows, shutters, or preferably entrance doors in a closed position has operating elements housed within a casing attached to a bar. A rod, for instance an espagnolette rod, is operatively connected to the operating element... | 10/22/1985 |
| 4526057 | Reciprocating type push-pull cable arrangement for transmitting longitudinal motion A push-pull cable arrangement for selectively transmitting longitudinal motion to two separate destinations has an inner wire having a front end, a rear end and an intermediate node between the front and rear ends. The inner wire is enclosed with a first ... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4518178 | Locking device A device for keeping a door, a window, a shutter, etc., in a closed position. The device comprises operating elements housed in a casing attachable to a bar. The operating elements are connected to an element maneuvering at least one bolt. A lock part of ... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4374597 | Remote control arrangement A stopper is provided on the inner wire of a Bowden cable type arrangement. The stopper allows the wire to be pulled in a first axial direction to operate one of two latch mechanisms and engages a shoulder defined in the second latch mechanism when driven... | 02/22/1983 |
| 4261189 | Panelboard vent assembly A retainer plate is pivotally mounted on a panelboard cabinet door lock housing, which carries a latch for locking the door. A detent on the plate engages in a rabbet opening to enable limited opening movement of the door in response to the pressure devel... | 04/14/1981 |
| 4237709 | Locking mechanism A locking mechanism for lids, hoods, flaps and/or doors, especially in motor vehicles, which cooperates with a cylinder lock whose lock cylinder is provided with a lock part adapted to be pressed-in against the force of a spring. The lock part includes, a... | 12/09/1980 |
| 4219231 | Vehicle roof with roof opening closable by a cover An improved locking arrangement for a vehicle body member with an opening, a tiltable and removable cover for closing the opening which is swivelable in the vicinity of a front edge and has a tilting mechanism near its rear edge and connected with the cov... | 08/26/1980 |