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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8100441 | Electronic device and its latch structure An electronic device and its push-lock and push-release type of latch structure are provided in the invention. The latch structure includes a platform, an elastic restorable element connected to the platform, and two side bases respectively disposed on two opposite ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8070193 | Foldable electronic device An exemplary foldable electronic device includes a first cover, a second cover coupled to the first cover and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism includes a hooking portion disposed on the first cover and a latching portion formed on the second cover. The hooking... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7959194 | Latch assembly and arrangement including a latch assembly A latch assembly includes a plate and an arm pivotable between a closed and an open position relative to the plate about a pivot axis. The pivot axis is substantially aligned with a line of entry of a connecting bar to a latched position in which, when the arm is in... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7751187 | Foldable electronic device An exemplary foldable electronic device includes a first cover, a second cover coupled to the first cover and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism includes a hooking portion disposed on the first cover and a latching portion disposed in the second cover and arrang... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7377141 | Device for locking and unlocking a cover or lid on a frame by means of a key A device for locking and unlocking a cover or lid on a frame by means of a key. The device includes an element forming the locking bolt formed of an elastically deformable rod protruding from the cover and terminating in a hook-shaped free end suitable for engaging ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7325844 | Opening and closing latch device for furniture Latch device composed of a container (51) in which there is a slider (52), inserted in a guide (60), controlled in translation by a spring (53) and comprising a hook (68) to catch a hooking element (59) placed on a door. A t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7261342 | Automatically locking window latch An automatic locking window latch including a housing for holding a handle with a fully integrated bolt for securing a window, and a catch for engaging the window to release the bolt to secure the window, as well as to hold the bolt open to open the window. The catc... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255375 | Reach out lock A reach out lock for a sliding door includes a keeper having a keeper latch and a locking mechanism having a hook to engage the keeper latch. The reach out lock further includes a mechanism which prevents actuation of the locking mechanism if the locking mechanism i... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7198305 | Load floor latch A load floor latch that can be installed in a vehicle floor for storage having a biasing means for actuation but allows slam action closure. The latch comprises an actuation assembly that is attached to a housing or lid and is designed to accommodate a pawl member f... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7168745 | Device for latching a cabinet door A vending machine cabinet is retained in a closed position by a hook that is engaged by a vertically moveable latch bar that can be latched closed without requiring a solenoid. The latch bar is moved by means of a cam attached to one of the hooks. Prior to engaging ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7032985 | Heart cam and damper unit and opening/closing controlling device using the same A heart cam and damper unit includes a base member having fixed cylindrical portions and a stopper portion, a rotating member having a movable cylindrical portion which is rotatably assembled to the fixed cylindrical portion with a viscous fluid interposed between t... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7017229 | Latching door stop for a marine vessel The current invention discloses a wall mountable device that suitable for use on a marine vessel. The device has having a stop member with a spring biased piston and a compressible bumper covering the end of the piston. A latch is mounted on the stop. The latch is a... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6886868 | Door-locking assembly A door latch is particularly suited for a washing machine door. The device has a pivotally mounted rotary catch for latching onto a locking element and a pivotally mounted blocking or arresting element. The latter is pivotally mounted between a latching position tha... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6755449 | Locking system and components thereof A locking system for toolboxes, industrial cabinets and the like includes a push button operator assembly connected by at least one movable link to at least one latch mechanism configured to latchingly engage an associated striker to releasably retain a first struct... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6357803 | Security lock, for doors in installation/mounting in caravans in particular In a security lock, for doors of furniture in particular, like e.g. built-in furniture in caravans, which are exposed to substantial forces in case of accidents, an engagement part 2 of a spring-charged pivotable bolt 5 is provided for which with a head p... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6203077 | Over-center toggle latch with integral safety switch An over-center toggle latch for securing two members together having a latch housing affixed to one of the members, a keeper affixed to the other of the members, a toggle pivotally mounted within the housing for pivotal movement between a first position a... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6164711 | Glove box door with integral latch mount A monolithic glove box door having a panel and a release assembly mount integral with the panel. The release assembly mount is adapted to couple a glove box latching mechanism to the panel for movement relative thereto as well as including an aperture ada... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6000734 | Lock for sliding door, window or like closure A lock for a sliding door, window or like closure comprises a casing forming a slide fixed relative to a profile and extending substantially in a transverse direction of the profile and a mobile member mounted to slide relative to the casing forming a sli... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5793619 | Electronic appliance housing having storage portion An electronic appliance housing is arranged by a cover with a locking groove, an operation portion with a locking portion fitted to this locking groove, and a housing to which the cover is attached. This cover is slidably mounted on the housing. Both the ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5578794 | Cover assembly for restraining an object in an enclosure A cover assembly for restraining an object in an enclosure has a cover frame defining an opening at an open end of the enclosure, a cover to cover the opening, a restraining mechanism securing the cover to the cover frame to restrict movement of the cover... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5556141 | Cabinet door latch A three-part cabinet latch, a first part of which is relatively rigid, is attached to the cabinet door and has a hook shaped portion on one end. Another part is relatively resilient, is attached to the cabinet floor and has a hook shaped end which coopera... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5412960 | Lock structure A lock structure for use on an enclosure having first and second sections which are assembled and disassembled by a relative rectilinear telescopic sliding engagement including a first channel having a first web and a first pair of legs secured to the fir... | 05/09/1995 |
| 4776619 | Sliding door lock The lock assembly of the present invention is mounted in a lock frame. A slide member is disposed for translation within the lock frame. A lock bolt is pivotally mounted within the lock frame and extends through it for engagement with a door keeper in a d... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4457146 | Sliding door lock A door lock for sliding doors of trucks, vans and the like includes an exterior handle assembly and an interior handle assembly for actuating components carried in an interior housing assembly. The components include a pair of rotary latch bolts projectin... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4371200 | Wire gate latch A latch for a barbed wire gate. A swinging hooked latch arm is operated by a novel sliding cam arrangement to effect closure of the latch. A pawl holds the latch arm in the closed position around the gate post. Pulling the gate post further toward the lat... | 02/01/1983 |
| 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 |
