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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136375 | Door lock for use with differing interchangeable lock cores A door lock includes an engaging member having a lock core hole. The lock core hole includes a large section and a small section. The large section is formed in an end of the engaging member that is detachably received in a shank of an outer handle. An interchangeab... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7942027 | Door latch A door latch for securing a door of a building in a closed condition, the door latch including a housing, a handle rod, a lock set assembled into the housing and including a movable key tab, a main lock pivotally connected to the handle rod and including a connectin... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7382251 | Method and system for arming a container security device without use of electronic reader A system monitors the condition of a container. A container security device secures at least one door of the container. The container security device is programmably armed to implement the securing. The container security device is adapted to sense at least one cond... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7213426 | Storm door mortise lock that prevents lockout A method and apparatus for providing a storm door mortise lock that prevents lockout with a lock body having opposed side plates and a cam in between the side plates, the cam being in operative interaction with a dead bolt assembly. The mortise lock body also may in... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7003992 | Door hinge deadbolt A lock for installation on a pre-existing or new door is shown. The lock extends from the door through the hinge of the door and into the door frame and alternatively into the door frame and stud. This arrangement provides increased security and resistance against b... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6970084 | Alarm generating door lock A door lock includes a body, a locking device installed in part of the body to lock and unlock an entrance door and having a first handle provided at an inner side of the entrance door, a lock assembly engaged with the first handle when a normal key is inserted, and... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6953211 | Anti-panic opening system for doors Anti-panic opening system for doors in which a lateral spring latch bolt (3) is actuated by an actuator assembly (10) including a first and a second movable actuating member (19, 20) designed to operate respectively in a first position in which ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6932395 | Window assembly with release mechanism A window assembly having an emergency release mechanism that can be actuated by a release handle is provided. The release handle can be moved from an initial, non-releasing position to an intermediate, non-releasing position, and then to a final, releasing position ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6883357 | Indicating lock for a rimless glass door An indicating lock for a rimless glass door is composed of a seat assembly, a driving member, a latching member, an indicating ring, and a clamping member. The seat assembly has an interior seat and an exterior seat. The driving member has an interior disk and an ex... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6688063 | Wood core exterior door with mortise lock A storm door construction includes an internal rectangular frame providing a pane opening, the frame including left and right vertical members, a head panel and a base panel. One of the left and right vertical members comprises upper and lower vertical st... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6502435 | Locks A manual lock for a moveable wing comprising a hollow frame supporting an in-fill portion and defined by an interior and an opposed exterior side, the manual lock including an engageable member, a casing, engaging member including at least one engaging me... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6293598 | Push-pull door latch mechanism with lock override A push-pull door latch mechanism for latching/unlatching a retractable latch bolt of a latch bolt assembly. The latch mechanism includes a pair of handles, one on either side of a door, each handle having an engagement portion configured to engage a pin o... | 09/25/2001 |
| 5831417 | Pseudo-mechanical system incorporating ohmic electromechanical transducer and electrical generator A pseudo-mechanical system in accordance with the invention comprises an electrical generator which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to power the resistive heating of an ohmic electromechanical component, whose consequent form change is e... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5637984 | Pseudo-mechanical system incorporating ohmic electromechanical transducer and electrical generator A pseudo-mechanical system in accordance with the invention comprises an electrical generator which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to power the resistive heating of an ohmic electromechanical component, whose consequent form change is e... | 06/10/1997 |
| 4828603 | Herbicidal oxatricyclo-nonane ethers The present invention relates to novel tricyclo ether derivative compounds, to compositions containing these ether derivative compounds, and to methods of using these compounds or compositions to control the growth of undesired vegetation.... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4790159 | Quic-key system Apparatus for securing against removal of the hinge pin of a door or other closure. The arrangement comprises an inner sleeve with holes to align with a hole in the hinge pin to accomodate a holding pin. An outer cylinder encloses the inner sleeve to prev... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4548060 | Locking device for vending machines Disclosed is a locking device which comprises a stationary member permanently mounted on a door structure together with a passive stationary block permanently mounted on adjacent wall structures which is connected to an interlocking member by means of an ... | 10/22/1985 |
| 4472143 | Method for securing doors, and the like This invention is a unique method and apparatus for securing doors, windows, and the like, from unwarranted entry so that limited opening of the door, or the like, can be accomplished. The invention further provides for the emergency release of the secure... | 09/18/1984 |
| 4470276 | Lock for double doors A lock for a pair of doors hung in a single door frame, usually an inner main door and an outer door which may be a storm door and usually includes glass or screen panels through which a caller may be observed and identified, the lock including a pair of ... | 09/11/1984 |
| 4389862 | High security locking assembly for lockrods type rear-end closures of cargo vehicles The prevalent lockrods type rear-end closures for overland cargo carrying vehicles are exceedingly vulnerable to determined thievery. The high security locking assembly of the present invention is highly deterrent to thievery and comprises a hasp includin... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4372136 | Lock protecting hasp Lock-protecting hasp for trailer full swing rear doors having locking bars which secures to the bars of the rear doors and includes two mating members and a shackle lock whether the lock be key or combination. A protecting block against the lock on the fe... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4228873 | Elevator door safety mechanism An elevator shaft door safety mechanism which permits the shaft door to be opened by authorized persons when the elevator is not in place. The mechanism is particularly suitable for use with doors of the hingedly mounted type. The mechanism is lock contro... | 10/21/1980 |