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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7300276 | Safety control switch for an ignition device A safety control switch comprises a slide base movably mounted on the housing of a gas-fired ignition device, a push button positioned in a through hole of the slide base, a brake block fixed to the push button for inserting into a space between the slide base and t... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7267592 | Latching system for an outboard motor cowl A latch mechanism for a cowl of an outboard motor provides a handle and retaining mechanism for the handle which define a detent position when the handle is in a latching or closed position. A protrusion of the handle rotates in a plane which places it between a rol... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7243462 | Access door An access door has a rectangular outer frame adapted to be set in a wall and having two longitudinal sides and two transverse sides defining four corners and a rectangular inner frame congruent to the outer frame, having longitudinal and transverse sides and four co... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7144189 | Locking cover for wells and underground tanks A locking cover apparatus for an opening in the ground is disclosed. The apparatus can be retro-fitted to an existing ground opening, or can be newly constructed ground opening fitted with the apparatus of the present invention. The apparatus features a keyed lock t... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128495 | Curb box cover assembly A curb box cover assembly includes a covering member having a plurality of first openings for the passage of street water. Also, second opening(s) are provided on the covering member which cooperate with a clamping device to secure the covering member to the catch b... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7082036 | Bezel mounting assembly A bezel mounting assembly includes a bezel (10), a front panel (30), and a latch (50). The bezel includes a pair of first catches (111) extending therefrom. The front panel includes a pair of first slots (35). The latch includes a ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7080954 | Ready-to-install road building apparatus and corresponding installation method An apparatus for covering a ditch includes a cover and girders having rabbets with projecting edges and flat-lying edges, the cover being placed on the rabbets. The apparatus has, before it is set up, a configuration for installation including one or several bars pa... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7079875 | Housing assembly with biased and removable door A housing assembly (100) provides a device housing (102) having an outer surface (104) and having a compartment (106). A door (108) can be movably coupled to the housing where the door can be movable from a closed position through ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7044509 | Closure latch assembly An elongated latch bar is slidably carried in a passageway through a bolt housing and is extendable into an aligned passageway of a keeper. The extended end of the latch bar carries a transverse cavity for receiving a cross-latch. The keeper carries the cross-latch ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6808239 | Casing Casing, in particular plastic casing (1; 101; 201; 301) of a hand-held electronic apparatus, having a first and a second casing shell (3, 5; 103, 105; 203, 205; 303, 305) and connecting means pressing the first and second casing shells against each oth... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6779681 | Latch for a storage unit A storage unit is disclosed. The storage unit includes a base having a rim, a cover movable between a closed position and an open position, and a latch configured to releasably couple the cover to the base. The latch includes a user interface configured to pivot bet... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6715805 | Locking device and a method for manufacturing thereof A locking device having a lock latch (5) which is movable between a first protruded lock position and a second withdrawn position. The locking device has an arm (7) and a flange (10). The arm (7), the flange (10) and the lock latch... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6676177 | Quarter turn latch A quarter turn latch for joining a cover to a housing of an enclosure enables a technician to lock the enclosure by simply slamming the cover shut. The latch also enables a technician to unlock the enclosure by rotating the shaft by a quarter turn. The la... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6572156 | Locking mechanism for an enclosure A locking mechanism for an enclosure includes a top housing member and a bottom housing member having at least one latch portion. The top housing member includes at least one top housing deflecting tab portion for deflecting the latch portion. The bottom ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6478346 | Snap closure A snap closure is provided for the detachable securement of a housing cover on a housing of a manually-guided implement, especially to secure an air filter cover that covers an air filter of an internal combustion engine for driving a tool of the implemen... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6418760 | Cam-type latch with lock A mechanism for converting between rotational and linear movement includes a rotatable hub structure and a striker element having an inboard end and an outboard end. In one form of the mechanism, a pivot/spring structure is positioned to engage a pivot lo... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6373690 | Apparatus for mounting a panel to a chassis of a computer An apparatus for mounting a panel to a chassis of a computer. The apparatus includes a release member movably mounted on a top surface of the chassis and a flange fixedly mounted to a base portion of the chassis. The release member is movable between a st... | 04/16/2002 |
| 5997115 | Computer access panel having single point release interlock mechanism A computer system includes a chassis and an access panel mounted on the chassis. The panel includes multiple spaced apart interlocks for mounting the panel on the chassis. A latch is operably connected to the chassis to engage and release the interlocks. ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5931513 | Housing assembly including a latch mechanism and a selective call receiver A housing assembly includes a housing (100) and a door (102). The housing has a first opening (115) and includes a selective call receiver (200). The door is coupled to the housing for gaining access to the selective call receiver by way of the first open... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5673573 | Anti-tamper device for audio and computer devices having cassette or diskette receiving slot An anti-tamper device for use with apparatus of the type having a slot for receiving a component needed in use. In one embodiment, a first portion is insertable into the tape receiving slot of a cassette player mounted in a vehicle. When inserted, the por... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5419435 | Sharps disposal system including reusable container A sharps disposal system providing a frame and a container having an opening and being selectively mountable to the frame. A lid is pivotally attached to the frame and is selectively movable into engagement with the container when the container is mounted... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5375708 | Reusable hard clear package for video games A hard clear hangable package, locking cover and key for use in retail merchandising of video games and the like to further reduce the amount of business losses attributable to theft. The device includes a locking cover with an outer lip that prevents ope... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5348356 | Hidden, releasable latch for a molded plastic enclosure A hidden, releasable latch for a molded plastic enclosure having a first panel abutting a second panel along a seam. The first panel has a pressure bump on its inside surface a first distance from the seam, and a projecting tang on its inside surface at a... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5253142 | Body structure for a pocket computer having a fastener with multiple spaced apart elements The body structure of a pocket computer includes a fastener mainly an elastic fastening element of a multi-layered construction accommodated in an insertion space located at a front edge of the main body housing. A simplified telephone input jack is const... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5209016 | Apparatus for opening and shutting a lid An apparatus for opening and closing a lid disposed rotatably on an opening of a box body selectively in two directions includes a pair of operating members independently movably supported one each at opposite ends of the lid, a spring member having a pai... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5195272 | Lid switching device A switching device includes operating members independently movably supported at opposite sides of a lid, a spring having a pair of rotary shaft parts disposed on the inner side of the lid so as to advance or retreat under the influence of the resilient p... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5188403 | Catch for door latch A catch for a door latch or the like for use with a strike for latching a door. The catch is formed of a single piece, typically a molding or a stamping, with a base for mounting at a door or door frame, a lever fixed to the base, and a tang carried on th... | 02/23/1993 |
| 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 |
| 5116099 | Mechanical latch locking a cover of pivoting armrest assembly A vehicle seat armrest assembly (10) includes a lower bin (18) defining a storage compartment (20) and an upper cover (22) hinged to the bin (18) for pivotal movement between a closed position covering the bin (18) and an open position opening the storage... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5077993 | Electrical power meter box locks A lock for electrical power meter boxes has a solid rod with a flared head to engage spring steel blades to lock it. The lock has a spring loaded sleeve within a housing, which can be permanently mounted either inside or outside a meter box. The spring lo... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5071177 | Locking device for the positive holding of a cover or grate in a frame In a cover-frame assembly for a manhole or the like a locking device is provided, which comprises a closing member having at least two horizontal arms and a mounting rod provided with a bearing and actuating device. The mounting rod and the bearing and ac... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5060990 | Multi-stage door snap A door latch mechanism, such as for a calculator battery enclosure, has a pair of ridge and groove mating points. The mechanism has a partially engaged position in which only a single ridge engages a groove and a fully engaged position in which both ridge... | 10/29/1991 |
| 5056846 | Partition plate for automotive vehicle A partition plate, which is used for dividing a luggage compartment of a vehicle, comprises a locking device with which the partition plate is lockably fittable to a luggage floor when either surface of the partition plate is put on the luggage floor. The... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5056955 | Locking device for coverings for manholes and other ground openings A locking device for a covering comprised of a frame and a cover includes arms, which are inserted in depressions or bores formed in the frame and/or cover, whereby they undergo elastic deformation and consequently form a frictional engagement with the co... | 10/15/1991 |
| 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 |
| 5050926 | Partition plate for automotive vehicle A partition plate in use for a vehicle comprises a locking device with which the partition plate is connected to a luggage floor of the luggage compartment even if the partition plate is fitted on the luggage floor with either its right surface or reverse... | 09/24/1991 |
| 4912950 | Lockable buckle A lockable buckle includes a body member, a latch member, and a rotary locking member. The body member includes a pair of locking side slots. The latch member includes a pair of resilient arms having raised tab portions thereon for releasably engaging the... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4881764 | Locking device A locking device includes a striker and a latch. The striker projects from the back side of an openable wall which is hinged on a housing. The latch is secured to the edge of an opening of the housing so that it faces the striker for engaging with and hol... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4714284 | Latch assembly The device has a first piece mounted on the frame and a second piece mounted on the leaf (or vice versa). The first piece contains two horns defining two rigid bearing surfaces with a groove in between. The second piece is formed by a base mounted on a le... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4709949 | Latch device A latch device is provided with a stationary cylinder to be fixed on a structure on which a door is hinged and a rod adapted to be driven into the cylinder against the resilience of a spring by a strike on the rear side of the door during the closing of t... | 12/01/1987 |
