Abstract: Disclosed is a temporary door lock assembly. The assembly is formed from five major components: a rosette; a bolt; a barrel; a locking arm; and an inside plate. These components are lockingly interconnected without any fasteners or the use of any tools to form a door lock. The lock can be temporarily secured within the lock opening and barrel of a door frame during residential or commercial construction to thereby delay the need to install more complicated and expensive permanent locks.

Abstract: An apparatus to interlock a multi-door enclosure includes an actuating member slidably mountable to the enclosure between a primary door and a secondary door. The actuating member includes a first end extendable through an opening in a door post between the primary door and the secondary door. The apparatus includes a latching member slidably mounted to the actuating member and extending over a second end of the actuating member to engage a portion of the secondary door.

Abstract: A throw-lever releasable mounting system for mounting a device in quick-release relation to a support member has a mounting base having a configuration fitting opposed angulated rail surfaces and having a locator key engaging a positioning slot of the rail. Each mounting base provides for mounting and stabilization of optics mounting rings. A locking platform projects from the mounting base and defines a locking opening having a circular hard metal insert therein that defines a receptacle receiving a resilient member and providing for location of the spline/spindle shaft of a rotatable locking plate. A locking plate of a throw-lever that is rotatable between locking and unlocking positions has angulated and curved cam surfaces for forcibly engaging correspondingly angulated surfaces of the rail to achieve cam energized precision locating and locking engagement with the rail.

Abstract: A retracting locking mechanism for an openable unit includes a striker attached to one of the openable unit and a fixed unit, and a catcher attached to the other of the openable unit and the fixed unit. The catcher includes an inner part, and an outer part for housing the inner part. A coil spring is disposed between the inner and outer parts for biasing the inner part in a retreating direction to pull into the outer part. A dampening device provides dampening force to the retreating movement of the inner part caused by the coil spring.

Abstract: A door-latching system for a sectional door with multiple door panels helps hold the door at its fully open position in case the door's counterweight torsion spring fails to do so. The door-latching system includes a latch assembly that moves between a maintained release position and a door-blocking position. In the door-blocking position, the latch assembly helps hold the door open by providing an obstruction to the door panels. In the maintained release position, the latch assembly allows the door to move freely between open and closed positions without the door-latching system clacking as the door panels or their guide rollers travel past the latch assembly. Movement of the door panels automatically shifts the latch assembly from its release position to its door-blocking position, and manual actuation returns the latch assembly back to its release position. The latch assembly is especially suited for mounting to a track that guides the movement of the door panels.

Abstract: A four position gate latch (20) that is used to fasten and lock a gate. The gate latch includes a self fastening gravity gate latch (22) that is fastened to one face of the gate. A gate latch bracket (28) is fastened to the gate on an opposed face, mating with said gate latch. A latch striker bar slideably extends from the bracket such that the striker bar interfaces with the gate latch and links the gate portions together. A locking bolt (60) slideably extends though the bracket, allowing it to interface with the gate latch and provide positive locking capabilities. The gate latch is capable of being placed in a self fastening gravity gate latch conventional position, a locked position with the locking bolt penetrating a padlock hole, an unlatched position that permits the gate to swing inward on the gate latch side without interference, and a free-swinging position that permits the gate to pivot in both directions.

Abstract: A wedge bar locking mechanism is provided including a locking pin, a bracket and a wedge bar. In operation, the locking pin and wedge bar are mechanically coupled such that rotation of the locking pin results in translational motion of the wedge bar. The wedge bar and locking pin are received in the bracket which prevents rotational motion of the wedge bar and translational motion of the locking pin. In a preferred embodiment, the bracket has retaining tabs permanently attached or integral thereto, and extending radially inward of a longitudinal cylindrical pathway for accommodating the locking pin therein. The tabs are received within a reduced diameter portion of the locking pin to prevent translation thereof.

Abstract: A locking necked barrel bolt apparatus includes an attachment plate having a hollow barrel body attached to an upper surface thereof. A neck bolt having first and second sections rotatably connected to one another is slidably disposed within the barrel body. The first section has a handle extending therefrom and the second section has an angled portion configured to be inserted into an aperture of a locking plate. The handle of the first section is capable of being turned into a locking notch of the apparatus to secondarily lock the apparatus and prevent the bolt from unwantingly being removed from the locking plate.

Abstract: A latching mechanism which is primarily intended for use with hung and sliding window systems. The latching mechanism includes a body 10 and latch element 25, the latch element being moveable between a latching position and a non-latching position. The latch element 25 is coupled to a slider 36 which is moveable by an operating slide 13 mounted with lock furniture 11. The slide element 13 is coupled to the slider 36 by a lost motion member 34 which is operable to release a snap hook from engagement with the slider 36 prior to the slider 36 being moved from its latching position.

Abstract: A tilt-latch (10) adapted for releasably securing a sash window (12) to a master frame (14) of a window sash assembly (11) is disclosed. The tilt-latch (10) comprises a housing (42) having an outward end opening (44) and an inner wall (55). A latch bolt (46) is disposed within the housing (42) and has a nose (47) adapted for engaging a respective one of a pair of guide rails (16) of the window assembly (11). The latch bolt (46) also has at least one protrusion (124). The latch bolt (46) is moveable between a deployed position wherein the nose (47) extends through the outward end opening (44) and the protrusion (124) is spaced from the inner wall (55), and a retracted position wherein the protrusion (124) engages a trailing edge (55c) of the inner wall (55) to maintain the latch bolt (46) in the retracted position.

Abstract: A security latch for a double gate or door includes:

Abstract: A locking arrangement is for a receptacle and cover with overlapping parts and aligned holes through the overlapping part. A bolt extends into at least one of the holes with a handle at one end of the bolt for pulling the bolt out of the aligned holes in a withdrawing direction. An expansion mechanism at an opposite end of the bolt expands to prevent withdrawing the bolt. The mechanism has a contracted geometry for allowing withdrawing of the bolt. An actuator mounted for movement to the bolt is pushed to contract and unlock the mechanism. A spring biases the expansion mechanism toward the expanded geometry so that when the actuator is not being pushed, the expansion mechanism is in the expanded geometry to lock the cover to the receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a farm gate stop device suitable for use on both level and unlevel terrain and reduces strain on the hinges of a gate. The farm gate stop device comprises a rod slide operably attached to a gate and a rod slidably connected to the rod slide. The rod slide has a plurality of notches in cooperation with a stud integral with the rod. The rod slide also has at least one rod guide which keeps the rod in a proper vertical alignment with the rod slide. The rod may be slidably adjusted within the at least one rod guide to hold the gate at which time the stud is moved into the notches of the rod slide to maintain the gate in a desired position.

Abstract: A device for protecting first and second confronting furniture components includes a base member having opposite first and second faces. The first face is adapted to contact the first furniture component, and the base member has a cushioning projection that extends outwardly from the second face of the base member and covers a void within the base member. The projection is adapted to contact the second furniture component as it confronts the first furniture component.

Abstract: A locking arrangement is for a receptacle and cover with overlapping parts and aligned holes through the overlapping part. A bolt extends into at least one of the holes with a handle at one end of the bolt for pulling the bolt out of the aligned holes in a withdrawing direction. An expansion mechanism at an opposite end of the bolt expands to prevent withdrawing the bolt. The mechanism has a contracted geometry for allowing withdrawing of the bolt. An actuator mounted for movement to the bolt is pushed to contract and unlock the mechanism. A spring biases the expansion mechanism toward the expanded geometry so that when the actuator is not being pushed, the expansion mechanism is in the expanded geometry to lock the cover to the receptacle.

Abstract: A door lock system for use in commercial restroom establishments. The door lock system is installed on a doorjamb having a swing door. The door lock system primarily comprises a latch assembly, a faceplate assembly, and a stop-plate assembly. The latch assembly comprises a support bracket having a channel, which is mounted on the interior face of the doorjamb. A slide bolt slides within the channel by a handle and through the faceplate assembly, when operated by a user. To lock the swing door, it is closed against the stop-plate assembly, which is mounted onto the exterior face of the doorjamb, and the slide bolt is positioned snugly over the interior face of the swing door, thus locking the swing door in place.

Abstract: A slide bolt unit is provided for releasibly locking a door or window or the like, such as a semi-active door in a double door entry set. The slide bolt unit includes an elongated slide bolt carried by a channel-shaped housing adapted for recessed mounting into a side edge of a door or the like. An actuator tab on the slide bolt is exposed through a position control slot formed in the housing for fingertip actuation to displace the slide bolt between an advanced position engaging a keeper on an adjacent header or sill or the like to lock the door in a closed position, and a retracted position to permit door opening.

Abstract: A locking arrangement is for a receptacle and cover with overlapping parts and aligned holes through the overlapping part. A bolt extends into at least one of the holes with a handle at one end of the bolt for pulling the bolt out of the aligned holes in a withdrawing direction. An expansion mechanism at an opposite end of the bolt expands to prevent withdrawing the bolt. The mechanism has a contracted geometry for allowing withdrawing of the bolt. An actuator mounted for movement to the bolt is pushed to contract and unlock the mechanism. A spring biases the expansion mechanism toward the expanded geometry so that when the actuator is not being pushed, the expansion mechanism is in the expanded geometry to lock the cover to the receptacle.

Abstract: A latch assembly for securing a cover to a container comprises a base for mounting to the container cover adjacent to an edge thereof, a cover member secured to the base and a slider slidable between the base and cover member between a latched position wherein a portion of the slider interfits with the container and an unlatched position wherein the slider portion is disengaged from the container. A headed spring member interposed between the slider and the base interfits with holes or recesses in the slider to signal when the slider has reached its latched and unlatched positions and to releasably retain the slider at those positions.

Abstract: An actuator mechanism is defined by a lever arm that is integrally connected to resilient spring members. The lever arm is movable between first and second positions and is normally biased into the first position in which the actuator may engage an adjacent member, for example to provide a fluid-tight sealing relationship of to lock the adjacent member in a stationary position relative to the lever arm. Movement of the lever arm into the second position releases the engagement with the adjacent member. In one embodiment the actuator is defined by a pair of overlapping, oppositely oriented slots cut into a monolithic member to define both the lever arm and the spring members. The lever arm rocks in a teeter-toter fashion when actuated and both ends of the lever arm can be utilized to perform work.

Abstract: The present invention includes a latch assembly, such as maybe useful for SMIF pods. SMIF pods are in general comprised of a pod door which mates with a pod shell to provide a sealed environment in which wafers may be stored and transferred. During wafer storage and transport, the pod door is typically held affixed to the pod shell by a latch assembly. When it is desired to separate the pod door from the pod shell, each latch must be actuated outwardly, to withdraw each engagement portion from the pod door, at which time the pod door may be separated. The present invention includes an improved such latch assembly.

Abstract: Clips for restraining furniture doors from both vertical and horizontal movement during shipping and handling are provided. A clip includes an elongated base member having opposite first and second sides. A pair of elongated first and second panels extend outwardly from the base member first side in spaced-apart, opposing relationship. The first and second panels are configured to removably secure a portion of a furniture frame. An elongated third panel extends outwardly from the base member second side and is configured to engage an end portion of a furniture door and removably secure the door against the base member second side such that vertical and horizontal movement of the door relative to the frame is restrained.

Abstract: A freezer door handle and lock assembly comprises a pull handle having a mounting end formed with a slot that is adapted to be mounted to a freezer door. A deadbolt is mounted in the pull handle mounting end for reciprocal movement along a path of travel between deadbolt locking and unlocking positions. A manual push bar extends from the deadbolt to the exterior of the handle mounting end through the mounting end slot. Means are provided for locking the deadbolt in its locking position. A strike is also provided for receiving the deadbolt.

Abstract: A latch assembly for securing a cover to a container comprises a base for mounting to the container cover adjacent to an edge thereof, a cover member secured to the base and a slider slidable between the base and cover member between a latched position wherein a portion of the slider interfits with the container and an unlatched position wherein the slider portion is disengaged from the container. A headed spring member interposed between the slider and the base interfits with openings in the slider to signal when the slider has reached its latched and unlatched positions and to releasably retain the slider at those positions.

Abstract: A locking assembly for an astragal that would be attached to the inactive door of a double door unit that would be installed in a residence or a building. The astragal would be attached to the edge of the inactive door in the space between the inactive door and the active door. A separate locking assembly would be attached adjacent the top end of the door and also adjacent the bottom end of the door. A plug having an elongated locking bolt extending from it is mounted in the front end of the carriage member. Additional structure is provided for reciprocal travel of the carriage member between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: A door comprising a panel member having a first side and a second side and an opening therebetween; a hinge disposed adjacent to said opening; a control module; said control module hingedly attached to said panel by said hinge; said control module includes an electronic unit which has a first side; said control module being pivotable on said hinge between a first position wherein said electronic unit first side is visible through said opening from said panel first side and a second position where said electronic unit first side is visible from said panel second side.

Abstract: A pressure vessel, such as a bench top sterilizer, including a pressurizable chamber housing having an interior for receiving items to be sterilized. The chamber housing includes an access opening and the sterilizer or pressure vessel includes a door with hinge structure facilitating door movement between an opened condition, a latch condition and a latched and sealed condition. A seal is connected with at least one of the chamber housing and the door and is disposed in sealing engagement around the access opening when the door is in the latched and sealed condition. After latch structure on the door is initially actuated by a user, a motorized drive mechanism with a rotatable output connects with the latch structure such that rotation of the output moves the door from the initially latched condition to the latched and sealed condition.

Abstract: A sliding catch with partition release assembly for a fire extinguisher cabinet having a locking mechanism that comprises of a L-shaped member that has a first portion and a second portion that is defined as a stopping mechanism and a slotting mechanism. The slotting mechanism may be moved from a first locked position to a second unlocked position thereby releasing the locking mechanism and allowing the fire extinguisher cabinet to open. A partition release assembly allows for the injury-free access to the fire extinguisher cabinet by a fire-person.

Abstract: An operating fitting for a sliding door or window panel includes an adjustable fixing member which includes a rotary clamping member which bears on a location other than a visible face of a cover plate so as not to be visible on the corresponding visible face of a structural member. The rotary clamping member produces a force clamping the cover plate against the corresponding visible wall of the structural member or operates or immobilizes a system for producing a force of this kind.

Abstract: The present invention includes a latch assembly, such as maybe useful for SMIF pods. SMIF pods are in general comprised of a pod door which mates with a pod shell to provide a sealed environment in which wafers may be stored and transferred. During wafer storage and transport, the pod door is typically held affixed to the pod shell by a latch assembly. When it is desired to separate the pod door from the pod shell, each latch must be actuated outwardly, to withdraw each engagement portion from the pod door, at which time the pod door may be separated. The present invention includes an improved such latch assembly.

Abstract: A battery lock mechanism includes a first sliding operation member and a second sliding operation member. When the second sliding operation member is operated, a battery is released from a locked condition. Initially, an operation knob of the first sliding operation member is exposed through a rectangular window. When the first sliding operation member is driven in a first direction, the operation knob of the second sliding operation member is exposed through the rectangular window so that the second sliding operation member becomes movable in a second direction different from the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention is a removable storage apparatus that is quickly and easily installed in and removed from the rear bed of trucks without the aid of tools or need to attach latching hardware to the truck. The removable storage apparatus includes a lid section connected to a container section for relative movement between an open and a closed position. The container section includes a latch portion integrally formed into the top wall of the container section and shaped to tightly fit into and mate with the inverse U-shaped inner surface of the top portion of the side walls of the truck when the latch portion is inserted therein. The removable storage apparatus further includes a latch member movably connected to the container section and manually movable between an engaged position wherein the latch member is engaged with a latch hole in the floor of the truck and an unengaged position wherein the latch member is unengaged with the latch hole in the floor of the truck.

Abstract: A window lock for a slideable and tiltable window sash. The lock has a housing for attachment to a window unit to present a slideway extending transversely of the sliding movement of the window, and a locking member having a bolt at one end slideable in said housing slideway to move said bolt between a first maximum outwardly projecting sash locking position, a partially retracted sash sliding position for allowing vertical sash sliding movement, and a fully retracted sash tilting position.

Abstract: A locking device for doors or windows comprising:a base member including an axially extended hole which has one end being formed as an oblong-shaped hole and the other end being formed with a round opening, the oblong-shaped hole having an axially extended inner wall;a locking shaft, from a front end of the locking shaft there are formed in sequence with a ball-shaped handle, a circular ring, an oblong-shaped locking block cooperating with the oblong-shaped hole, an elongated round rod, and a thread portion at an end of the round rod for connecting with a locking head which has a diameter greater than the round rod, wherein the locking block, round rod and locking head can be received in the oblong-shaped hole and the round opening;a spring mounting around the round rod, the spring having one end pushing on the inner wall of the oblong-shaped hole and the other end pushing on an inner surface of the locking head so as to keep the locking shaft at a pre-determined position relative to the base member.

Abstract: A quick, easy and reliable release for window guards from the inside so that windows are not eliminated as an escape route from the inside when window guards must be removed on an expedited basis, which quick releasable mounting is effective for use with at least one of wood, metal, concrete and brick stud walls. Likewise, a process for the quick release of those guards found around windows in the event of an emergency, when the only available route out of the building may be the window is taught by use of construction including, in combination, an elongated cylindrical casing, a threaded flange, a resilient cap, a retractable flat locking member, a conical tail key, a flat bracket connector, a pair of springs, and a mounting base.

Abstract: A closure system useful for securing a device having a stylus. In a first embodiment, the closure system includes a housing having first and second housing members, the first housing member being configured to matingly contact the second housing member when the device is in a closed configuration. The stylus is received within a channel located in the second housing member. A latch release also located within the second member is controlled by the position of the stylus such that when the stylus is inserted within the channel, the latch release engages a latch located on the first member, thereby preventing the first and second members from separating. The latch release may also be used to block the latch such that the first and second housing members can not be mated when the stylus is removed from the channel. In another embodiment, a blocking device located within the second housing member and separate from the latch is utilized to prevent the device from being closed when the stylus is removed.

Abstract: The push--push latch mechanism includes a latching body which includes a mouth, first camming walls, second camming walls, third camming walls, an inlet channel, an outlet channel and a detent island. During the latching cycle, the user pushes the door or other structure attached to the pin and the pin enters the mouth of the latching body and is guided by first camming walls to the inlet channel and second camming walls. The user then releases the door or other structure attached to the pin and the pin travels to detent engagement with the island. During the unlatching cycle, the user again pushes the door or other structure attached to the pin and the pin travels from detent engagement with the island to third camming walls which guide the pin to the outlet channel. The pin traverses the outlet channel and exits the mouth of the latching body.

Abstract: A sliding-action slam latch includes an integrally molded rearwardly curving leaf spring for engaging the door panel in which the latch is mounted. A recess in the underside of the latch permits free travel of the leaf spring as the latch is opened.

Abstract: A door security arrangement with the frame member which is mountable in a wall alongside the opening edge of a door and has an elongate member slideably mounted therein, the member being substantially the same length of the door edge and being movable from a retracted position in which it lies within the frame member and permits the door to swing past it to an extended position in which it lies alongside and substantially against the inner face of the door and the arrangement including releasable means, located within the frame member which hold the elongate member in its retracted and extended positions and are operable by the normal door locking mechanism.

Abstract: In a lock for sliding closures two fixing members are disposed at respective corresponding ends of the casing and inserted with the casing into a slot in the closure. A first fixing member has at least one part which retracts elastically in the longitudinal direction of the casing in the direction towards the center of the casing to enable it to pass through the slot in the closure and to return elastically in the opposite direction to engage the corresponding edge surface of the slot.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for selectively securing a movable panel to a stationary member. The latching mechanism includes a latch for attachment to the movable panel and a striker for attachment to the stationary member. The latch includes an actuation arm having a blade and a base plate defining an aperture. The striker includes a post having a bulbous end disposable in the aperture and a slot extending inwardly from the bulbous end. The actuation arm is coupled to the base plate for movement between an engaged position where the blade is operably disposed in the slot and a released position where the blade is operably removed from the slot.

Abstract: Storage container for small articles. A storage container for small articles provides a stationary upright cabinet open at the front, one or more bins received in the cabinet and tiltable between an upright closed position and a forwardly tilting open position, and a latch secured to a front wall of the bin for locking the bin in the closed upright position. The cabinet includes a vertical back wall and vertical side walls which have lower edges that are adapted to rest on a horizontal supporting surface, and a bottom wall between these lower edges and directly above the supporting surface. Each bin includes a front wall and a bottom wall joined by a curved transitional surface, which has the curvature of a right circular cylinder. This curved transitional surface rolls along the upper surface of the bottom wall of the cabinet as a bin is moved from an open position to a closed position or vice versa. This rolling motion takes the place of a structure having a fixed pivot axis for supporting a bin.

Abstract: A lock for a container lid which comprises a retractable U-shaped handle secured for movement within apertures in a side of a container and a U-shaped handle which is fixed to the container lid. In closing of the container lid, the lid is closed with the fixed U-shaped handle straddling the retractable U-shaped handle in a retracted position. When the lid is in place, the retractable U-shaped handle is pulled outwardly and the retractable U-shaped handle is secured by some lock means to the U-shaped fixed handle. Thus, the container lid cannot be opened until the lock is removed.

Abstract: An external lock assembly for sliding doors and the like, cooperating with a tubular frame mounted element, which has a thickness and form such as to enable it to be mounted within the limited space available in between a pair of sliding door panels (glass panel and shutter panel). The external lock assembly comprises at least one and preferably a pair of sliding bolts and effects a locked condition of the sliding door when the sliding bolts enter within a central vertical hole of the tubular frame mounted element.

Abstract: An improved astragal assembly for use with a double door installation includes an astragal strip secured along the vertical edge of the inactive door. A lock block is slidably disposed in at least one end of said astragal strip and can be moved between an extended position for securing the door and a retracted position for freeing the door. The lock block has a projecting bolt receivable in a receptacle in the door frame when the lock block is slid to its extended position. A gasket is secured to the end of the lock block and the bolt passes through an opening in the gasket. The gasket engages and seals against the door frame when the lock block is in its extended position. Gaskets are also provided on the sides of the lock block for engaging and sealing against the doors of the double door installation. When the doors are closed and secured in place, the lock block and gasket assembly prevents drafts from flowing under the door installation beneath the astragal thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bolt housing, and in particular to a housing for a sliding bolt; to a pair of bolt housings, to an assembly thereof for the securement of a first housing relative to a second housing and to panels fitted with one of the said housings. Thus, there is provided a bolt housing which includes a bolt and bolt guide, the bolt having a bolt tip, the bolt being slidably mountable in the guide, the housing having a surface beyond which the bolt tip can project, the guide being at an acute angle to the said surface. There is also provided a bolt assembly comprising a bolt housing as defined herein, the said housing being a first housing, and the said bolt guide being a first bolt guide, the assembly including a second housing, the second housing having second bolt guide, the second bolt guide being alignable with first bolt guide, the bolt being movable into and out of the second bolt guide when the said first and second bolt guide are aligned.

Abstract: A child-proof safety latch for a swimming pool safety barrier, or other stretched-panel fence, includes a threaded rod having an expandable nut, such as a toggle-wing nut, that can move to and fro along the rod between a movable stop and a fixed stop adjacent an end of the rod that is distal from a first fence pole to which the rod is permanently affixed. To fasten two adjacent fence panels together, an operator collapses the expandable nut and inserts it through an eyelet attached to a second fence pole. The operator then expands the nut so as to capture the eyelet and turns the expandable nut so as to draw the two poles together.

Abstract: A gate and door latch having alternate means of opening and closing either by a horizontal sliding action of a striker or pivoting of the striker. The striker is manipulated into an open or closed position by means of latching or unlatching the striker member from a pronged keeper. A striker slot allows the striker member to be slid horizontally from side to side in an open or closed position or to pivot about a striker pivot bolt in an open or closed position. A rear lever handle is secured to the back side of the gate or door allowing for opening or closing the latch from the rear by rotating the rear lever handle. Rotation of the rear lever handle actuates a lever located on the front side of the gate and door latch causing the lifting and pivoting of the striker into an open position.

Abstract: In a bolt latch with a minimum number of parts, compact size, lightweight and operable by a snap action: socket 13 is fixable to stationary frame 1; latch body 3 has longitudinal groove 3a and circumferential groove 3b; latch body 3 is fixable to door 2, the groove 3b and is perpendicular to the groove 3a, communicates with and extends from a front end of the groove 3a; bolt 4 is in the latch body and is axially slidable and rotatable on its axis and engages with the socket 13 in locking operation; pin 5 is fixed to the bolt 4 and slidable slidably received in the grooves 3a, 3b; spring 6 linearly urges the bolt 4 to have its front end received in the latch body 3 and rotatably urges it to have the pin 5 received in the groove 3b; and seat 9 is fixed to the body 3 and butts against the pin 5 in an unlocking operation to prevent the bolt 4 from further moving rearward in the body 3.

Abstract: A safety clasp for locking a cover to a container includes a rocker and an axle pivotally connecting the rocker to the cover. A slider is positioned between the axle and the cover and is slidable along the cover in a direction generally perpendicular to the axle between a locked position wherein a portion of the slider interfits with the container and an unlocked position wherein the slider portion is disengaged from the container. The slider has a projection extending away from the cover and the rocker is moveable about the axle between a first position wherein a portion of the rocker engages behind the projection when the slider is in its locked position thereby preventing the slider from moving to its unlocked position. The rocker is also moveable to a second position wherein the rocker portion clears the projection thereby allowing the slider to be moved from its locked position to its unlocked position. A spring is located between the rocker and the slider for biasing the rocker to its first position.