Class 292/85 - Lever

Subclass of Class 292 - Closure fasteners
Definition: Devices including levers or a combination of operating elements
No. of patents: 24
Last issue date: 02/05/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7325846	Low profile mechanical assist hood latch A mechanical assist apparatus is provided for biasing an access cover relative to a housing. The mechanical assist apparatus comprises a user-engageable lever, an arm rotatably coupled to the user-engageable lever at a first joint, and a sled rotatably coupled to th...	02/05/2008
7261332	Multi-position aircraft servicing pit lid latch A multi-position latch mechanism is provided for a subsurface aircraft ground servicing chamber formed by a pit having an upright interior wall and a pit lid seat disposed atop the pit. A pit lid is provided which, when closed, rests upon the pit lid seat. The latch...	08/28/2007
7242576	Quick release structures for a computer Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components of a computer to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release...	07/10/2007
7201407	Sliding panel latch A latch includes a cup adapted for mounting to a first member, snap legs for securing the cup to a first member, and a lever supported by the cup. The lever pivots about a pivot axis that is linearly movable relative to the cup. The lever includes a crossbar that is...	04/10/2007
7134802	Latch assembly A latch assembly to connect a component to a rack. The assembly comprises a latch spring and a lever that are connected to a component. The latch spring is moveable between an engaged and a disengaged position. In the engaged position the latch spring is engaged wit...	11/14/2006
6976714	Cabinet door system Provided are exemplary embodiments that may include a cabinet door securing system, including, a post, a biasing member configured to disengagedly couple to the post, a knob coupled to a door, and a moveable shaft coupled to the knob, configured to couple to the pla...	12/20/2005
6921227	Retaining spring for detachably connecting two components The retaining spring is used for detachably connecting two components. The retaining spring includes a retaining plate attached to one component and an engagement spring which is moveably guided on the retaining plate between an engagement position and a released po...	07/26/2005
6893061	Methods and apparatus for securing a dishwasher door A latch assembly for a door including a door retainer projection is provided. The latch assembly includes a handle pivotally mounted to the door for rotation about a first end, and a latch actuator contacting the handle and mounted to the door for rotation about a f...	05/17/2005
6824174	Latch for removing a cover from a base A latch (10) for removing a cover from a base includes an operable member (20) fixed to the cover, and a stationary member (50) fixed to the base. The operable member includes a frame (30), and a handle (40) pivotably mounted there...	11/30/2004
6568719	Door opening device, in particular for an electric household appliance door A device for opening a door, in particular an electric household appliance door, wherein a handle and a catch for engaging a respective seat are formed in a one-piece body from polymer material; and an elastic contrasting member, acting on the catch and d...	05/27/2003
6373698	Apparatus for cooling a computer system A cooling apparatus for a computer system includes a fan operable to provide convective cooling to contents of a computer system housing. The fan is at least partly surrounded by a fan housing. A handle is hinged to a top side of the fan housing operable ...	04/16/2002
6062052	Latch locking mechanism Lock apparatus for a latch assembly comprises a lock cylinder or cartridge inserted via an opening provided in a latch body and retained by a lock bolt thereof to engage a latch assembly spring to prevent disengagement thereof from a stationary catch; the...	05/16/2000
5359492	Latch assembly for modular computer component The present invention provides a modular computer component that inserts into a computer housing. Upon insertion, the component automatically interconnects with a computer in communication with the housing, and the component automatically latches in place...	10/25/1994
5119980	Ski mount with ratchet-type closure A closure for the two hinged bars of a vehicle roof-mounted ski mount is formed from a rotatable catch or pawl secured to one of the bars and a toothed harpoon extending from the other. Engagement and disengagement of the pawl with the teeth on the harpoo...	06/09/1992
5069492	Automatic sliding door latch An automatic sliding door or window latching device which includes a hook attached to a door or window jamb immediately opposite the door or window frame where a merchanism containing a bendable plate having a hole in the center thereof is placed. When th...	12/03/1991
5056858	Partition plate for automotive vehicle A partition plate in use for a vehicle comprises a locking device with which the partition plate is fixable to a luggage floor of the luggage compartment even when the partition plate is fitted on the luggage floor in a manner that either one of either it...	10/15/1991
4955646	Locking device, especially for a cover of a suction cleaner A locking device, especially for a cover (11) of a suction cleaner, comprises at least one movable latch (12) cooperating with a corresponding step (13) on the cover. The latch is attached to the free end of a leaf spring (14). A control means (17) is pro...	09/11/1990
4932730	Refrigerator or freezer with ventilation of refrigerated area An apparatus can be used in an appliance such as a refrigerator or freezer having a housing, a door, and a gasket for sealing the door and the housing, the housing having a contact strip, the apparatus including a handle connected to the door by two webs,...	06/12/1990
4895398	Latch for sliding closures A latch especially adapted for sliding closures is provided comprising a rocker 36 having a hooked terminus 46, and means to deflect said rocker into engagement with a latch keeper 30, comprising a housing 12 having a slot 28 about which the rocker 36 roc...	01/23/1990
4842311	Safety latch A safety latch is disclosed which prevents the unintentional telescoping of supporting members of a fixture supporting tripod stand upon failure of its operating cable. The safety latch comprises a spring actuated pawl with an angled lower edge which perm...	06/27/1989
4669764	Latching mechanism for a pivotally mounted door A latching mechanism for a pivotally mounted door of an interior compartment, such as a compartment of a vehicle, is provided. The latching mechanism includes a latch mountable within the compartment and a striker plate mountable on the door. The latch in...	06/02/1987
4568123	Head-rest vertical adjustment device A head-rest vertical adjustment device is disclosed which is provided with a lock mechanism to restrict the vertical movements of a head-rest stay in a guide cylinder into which the head-rest stay is inserted in a manner that it is free to move vertically...	02/04/1986
4293153	Panelboard vent assembly A spring steel spring interlocked with a panelboard assembly door by a pull having a leg projecting through the door to engage a passage edge in the spring. When the pull is rotated to open the door the leg moves the spring to disengage a latch adjacent o...	10/06/1981
4023839	Push button latch Described is a latch assembly designed to be affixed to and to secure together two closure members at their abutting edges. A flexible portion of a latch body allows the latch to snap over and then engage a keeper when the edges of the closure members are...	05/17/1977

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