Abstract: A bracket device for holding a bottom window sash in a pivoted position in relation to a top window sash. The bracket device includes a pair of arms. Each of the arms is elongate. The arms have a first end and a second end. A first pair of elongate members is fixedly coupled to and extends away from one of the second ends of the arms. Each of the elongate members is oriented generally perpendicular to the arms. Each of the first ends of the arms is coupled together. The arms form an acute angle. A post is fixedly coupled to a juncture of the first ends of the arms. The post extends in a direction generally opposite of the first pair of elongate members.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door check device comprising first and second link member engaging structures and a housing. The engaging structures engage opposing face surfaces of an elongated link member. The first engaging structure and the first opposing face surface are configured so as to engage with one another in a first transverse movement restricting relationship and the second engaging structure and the second opposing face surface are also so configured. The engaging structures each are constructed and arranged such that, when the link member is caused to undergo a yaw movement along a yaw plane, the engaging structures are allowed to move along with the link member to thereby facilitate the first and second engaging structures remaining engaged with the first and second face surfaces in the aforesaid first and second transverse movement restricting relationships, respectively.

Abstract: A vehicle door checkstrap assembly is provided including an arm having the first end engaged to the frame and a second end interconnected to a brake member within the vehicle door. The brake member cooperates with a carriage assembly which slidably engages a guide track incorporated in the vehicle door. A load is exerted from the brake member toward a support face within the door which creates a braking force when the door is in a static state. When the door is moved, the opening force is capable of overcoming the friction between the brake member roller and the supporting face allowing free motion of the door along the guide path. The roller carriage assembly operates such that the door can be located securely in an infinite number of positions between fully open and closed.

Abstract: A pivot pin (5) is pivotably provided on a door B through a support member (2). A basal end portion of a pivotal lever (3) is nonpivotably connected to the pivot pin (5). By sandwichingly holding the pivot pin (5) from its both sides by means of a plate spring (4), the pivotal lever (3) is restrained in a lock position and in a release position. The plate spring (4) biases the pivotal lever (3) towards the lock position side through the pivot pin (5), when said pivotal lever (3) is within a range where said pivotal lever (3) is offset a predetermined return angle from the lock position. The pivotal lever (3), which has been forcibly pivoted from the lock position towards the release position side by the forced pivoting portion (11a), is pivoted towards the lock position side by the biasing force of the plate spring (4) and a connecting portion (32) of the pivotal lever (3) is retained between an engagement pin (12) of a retaining member (1) and the forced pivoting portion (11a).

Abstract: A security device has two telescoping arms and a hinge plate at the center for releasing the locked telescoping arms which can be actuated by a persons foot. A spring tensioned telescoping arm prevents unintentional engagement of the security device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for holding a door. The apparatus includes a door mounting plate configured to be mounted on the door. The door mounting plate is arranged to extend perpendicularly from the door and includes a door binding portion. The apparatus further includes a rigid body member arranged to be coupled to a floor and to extend perpendicularly from the floor wherein the body member is substantially immovable by a force exerted by the door. The apparatus additionally includes a locking member coupled to the body member. The locking member is disposed substantially perpendicular to the body member and has a locking member binding end configured to engage with the door binding portion.

Abstract: A vehicle door comprises an outer door panel, an inner door panel formed with an aperture, a plastic mounting panel to which functional devices of the vehicle door and door parts are installed and which is installed to the inner door panel to close up the aperture of the inner door panel, a door lock/unlock mechanism attached to the inner door panel on a far side from the passenger compartment and a linking member connected to the door lock/unlock mechanism through which the door lock/unlock mechanism is operated to lock and unlock the vehicle door. The linking member is arranged so as to passe through a guide hole from near the aperture of the inner door panel and to extend along the plastic mounting panel partly on the far side from the passenger compartment and partly on a near side to the passenger compartment.

Abstract: A vehicle has a vehicle body with a tailgate rotatably secured to the vehicle body for rotation about a generally horizontal axis between a closed generally vertical position and an open generally horizontal position. A pair of relatively spaced first support members are secured to the vehicle body and the tailgate for supporting the tailgate in the open position. Two pairs of latches, each having a first latch element secured to the vehicle body and a second latch element secured to the tailgate, cooperate to have each first latch element engage the second latch element when the tailgate is in the closed position. A pair of removable elongated supplementary tailgate supports each have one portion removably secured to the first latch element and a second portion removably secured to the second latch element when the tailgate is in the open position. The supplementary tailgate supports are preferably substantially rigid and may be made of metal.

Abstract: A solid tooth whitening composition in the form a table, gum, candy, or the like, is formed by combining carbamide peroxide with a non-hygroscopic sweetener base that comprises the hydrogenation product of isomaltulose. The composition may be stored for several weeks without detectable decomposition the carbamide peroxide to urea.

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: An extender for the U-shaped striker found on the pivotally opening rear window of a motor vehicle to engage the rear door locking mechanism of the vehicle and maintain the rear window in a partially opened yet securely locked position for ventilation of the interior of the vehicle. The striker extender being U-shaped and pivotally affixed to the striker so that it can easily be moved into a first or parallel position for use and a second or perpendicular position for storage. The striker extender does not have to be removed and is always ready for use and easily placed in the desired position without the need for any tools or special skills. Once the window is locked in the partially opened position, the striker extender cannot be removed from outside the vehicle and therefore unauthorized access to the vehicle's interior is not possible.

Abstract: A door brace for bracing a door against a fixed object and for controlling the opening and closing of the door includes an elongate member of variable length, extendable and retractable between a first length and a second length; a first anchor means constructed and arranged to secure a first end of the elongate member to a door; a second anchor means constructed and arranged to secure a second end of the elongate member to a fixed object; and control means for forcefully extending the elongate member from the first and toward the second length. The door is at least partially open when the elongate member is at the first length, and closed when the elongate member is at the second length.

Abstract: A cover device for a door closure mechanism includes a detachably mounted shell which has a generally C-shaped cross section and is formed by an elongated wall. The wall has an inside surface which terminates laterally in opposing side edges. An elongated trough extends adjacent the inside surface of the wall and is adapted to receive the door closure housing. A pair of opposing jaw members protrude from the inside surface of the wall adjacent each of the side edges respectively. The opposing jaw members define a lateral opening, the lateral opening is smaller than the diameter of trough. The jaw members are resiliently or elastically deflectable in an outward direction to enlarge the throat opening so as to permit the door closure housing to be inserted laterally into the trough. Once the jaw members have been deflected over the full diameter of the housing, the jaw members spring inwardly to frictionally retain the cover on the door closure housing of the door closure mechanism.

Abstract: A safety device, of the anti-false maneuver type, capable of impeding the actuation of a locking fitting upon opening of a leaf of a door, window or the like, this safety device including, on the one hand, a support in the shape of a casing capable of being inserted against a face-plate and, on the other hand, a locking finger passing through this latter, under the action of springy restoration means, with a view to locking an actuating rod in translation, this when the door or window is open. In particular, the casing defined by the support and serving as a housing for the locking finger includes, at the level of each of its opposite sides parallel to the plane of the leaf on which it is fitted, an opening serving for the passing through of the connecting lug which is capable of being fitted onto the locking finger with a view to actuating same under the action of an actuating lug extending.

Abstract: A portable door lock assembly for locking a door in a partially open attitude has an elongated base member with a length greater than the width of a standard door frame. First and second hollow members are secured to opposite ends of the base member. A pair of central hollow members are secured to the base member between the first and second hollow members. An elongated cup mount member is provided. The cup mount member has a cup for receiving the bottom of a door pivotally secured to one end. Its other end has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the first, second and central hollow members so the first, second and central hollow members can telescopingly receive the cup mount member. The cup mount member is telescopingly secured in the particular hollow member depending on the type of entryway and which side of the door is hinged to the frame. At no time during use does the door lock have to be bolted, screwed or otherwise fastened to the wall, door, or frame.

Abstract: A self locating check arm assembly, including an elongated arm pivotally mounted to a base portion. A spring is provided for biasing the elongated arm toward a first position. A housing portion is provided having an opening therethrough for receiving the elongated arm. The housing supports arm engaging portions and is adapted to be mounted to a door of a vehicle. A surface locator defines the first position against which the elongated arm is biased by the spring. The self locating check arm allows a door to be fully opened without disabling the check arm whereby when the door is opened beyond a predetermined position, the elongated arm disengages from the housing and the elongated arm is biased by the spring against the surface locator such that an end of the elongated arm is properly aligned with the opening in the housing when the door is returned to the predetermined position and is automatically reengaged with the housing when the door is moved beyond the predetermined position toward a closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security device for doors or windows for foiling unwanted entry into a secured facility comprising a limited rotational vertical rod having a plurality of parallel horizontal rods extending from said vertical rod. The parallel horizontal rods are positioned into a locked position against the interior door, into a partially open position by holding the edge of the door with curved ends and into an unlocked position away form the door.

Abstract: The new tie down has a triangular link which can be removably attached to a trunk lock latch in place of the trunk lock strike, has cinch rings encircled through the link, has a strap adjustably attached through the cinch rings, and has a hook attached to the strap and removably attachable to the trunk lock strike so that the trunk lid can be easily and reliably tied down while carrying an oversize load.

Abstract: A two-way locking system and method wherein a pair of entryway members which are moveable relative to each other may be separately accessed by separate locks from each side. A strap passes between the confronting edges of each entryway member, and a first separate lock is associated with the strap on one face of one of the entryway members and a second separate lock is associated with the strap on a face of the other entryway member on the other side of the boundary formed by the entryway member pair. A person on a first side of the boundary cannot gain access to the lock on the other side of the boundary until the person releases the lock on the first side of the boundary.

Abstract: A securing device for window shutters comprising: a wall base unit formed in a generally planar configuration, the wall base unit including an aperture extending therein, the wall base unit having an outboard surface and an inboard surface, the inboard surface including a coupling device to permit affixation to a recipient surface, the wall base unit including a resilient coupling mechanism contained therein, the resilient coupling mechanism adapted to be easily engaged and disengaged by the user; at least one insert rod formed in an elongated configuration and adapted to be positioned through the aperture in the outboard surface of the wall base unit, each insert rod including coupling devices to permit releasable coupling within the resilient coupling mechanism of the wall base unit, each rod including an attachment device to permit affixation to a window shutter.

Abstract: A device or kit for making a refrigerator door child proof is disclosed. The device comprises about four distinct parts: a segment of shock cord (lanyard), a spring clasp having a swivel eyelet butt end connected to one end of the shock cord, a first adhesive backed mounting plate with a loop for receiving the spring clasp (first mounting plate), another adhesive backed mounting plate for tethering the spring clasp to via the lanyard (second mounting plate). The first mounting plate is adhered to a refrigerator door. The second mounting plate having the spring clasp and lanyard mounted thereto is either adhered to a second refrigerator door or the side of the refrigerator. When the door is opened by a child the shock cord allows the door to only slightly be opened. The shock cord then springs back to its relaxed state quickly shutting the door. The spring clasp can be operated by an adult by one hand. The device can be disabled by leaving the spring clasp unhooked. The device can only deliberately be enabled.

Abstract: A door lock that has a locking member which cooperates with a latching mechanism to secure a door in a closed position. The locking member also cooperates with a U-shaped plate to limit the movement of the door in a partially opened position. The locking member is attached to the door. The U-shaped plate and latching mechanism are coupled to a wall by a mounting bracket and a hinge. The hinge has an inner sleeve that is attached to a hinge pin and a rotatable outer sleeve which has a slot and a spring loaded button. The spring loaded button can cooperate with a notch in the inner sleeve to lock the position of the outer sleeve. When the door is closed, the locking member rotates the outer sleeve until the button is captured by the notch of the inner sleeve. The slot of the outer sleeve captures the locking member and prevents the door from being opened until the button is released from the inner sleeve notch.

Abstract: A retaining assembly includes a hollow casing mounted on a door. The casing has a horizontal wall portion formed with a through-hole and an upright rotary shaft which has an end portion that extends out of the casing through the wall portion and which is rotatable relative to the casing. A coupling rod has a first end portion connected pivotally to a door frame and a second end portion connected to the end portion of the shaft so as to, drive rotatably the shaft in a first direction when the door moves relative to the door frame to an open position. A pin has an end portion which is normally biased to extend out of the casing via the through-hole. An elongated positioning plate has a first end portion and a second end portion which is coupled releasably and selectively to the end portion of the shaft such that the first end portion is displaced by a variable initial angle, corresponding to the open position, with respect to the pin when the door is in a closed position.

Abstract: A system is configured to hold a pivotable hatch of a vehicle in a partially open position and to close a switch indicating that the pivotable hatch is open. The system includes a one piece latch extender including a base configured to engage a locking mechanism of the vehicle and coupling member formed on the latch extender. The coupling member is configured to apply a spring force to a hasp on the hatch of the vehicle to couple the latch extender to the hasp and to position the base a predetermined distance from the hasp so that the pivotable hatch remains in a partially open position upon engagement of the base with the locking mechanism. The system also includes an auxiliary post configured to be attached to a post coupled to the hatch of the vehicle to engage and close the switch when the pivotable hatch is in the partially open position.

Abstract: A door security device allows partial opening of a door by coupling a door to a floor structure. The coupling is provided by a door bar including first and second length portions in spaced, parallel relation. The first and second length portions are interconnected by a coupling portion perpendicular thereto. One length portion is pivotally mounted in a floor on the inside of a doorway. The other length portion then assumes an upstanding vertical position. As the door opens, the door engages the upstanding length portion and moves towards an open position so long as the door bar permits. Eventually, the door bar blocks further opening of the door and maintains the door in a secure condition despite partial opening. In a second mode of use, the door bar is reoriented and inserted within the pivotal mounting of the floor to pin the door shut in closed condition. The door security device offers advantage in its ease of installation and use, low cost, and effective security against forced entry.

Abstract: A portable door lock includes an interior member and an exterior member which are connected to each other by a cord. The interior member is slidable along the cord and the cord is provided with a stopping member which is engageable by the interior member to prevent movement of the interior member along the cord away from the exterior member. In a first embodiment, the interior and exterior members are spheres and the stopping member is a knot and a washer. The interior sphere is substantially hollow and has a through bore with a key hole for engaging the washer. The cord is provided with a loop adjacent the exterior sphere for hanging the exterior sphere on an exterior door knob. In a second embodiment, the exterior member is a truncated hollow sphere which is dimensioned to fit over an exterior door knob. The strength of the lock is dependent on the materials chosen, but should be sufficient to be impenetrable by children, but easy for an adult to break.

Abstract: A multi-stage door opening device. This device reliably retains the door as it was opened at a desired opening angle and generates no operational noise in opening and closing motions of the door and lengthens the using life. An arm is hinged to a car body and comprises a steel core totally coated with a high strength engineering plastic material. This arm is partially thinned in order to provide a plurality of locking portions. A hinge pin hole of the arm has a synthetic resin bushing placed beside the steel core. A stopper is engaged with a notched fixing portion of the arm for limiting a full door opening position. A locking unit is slidably penetrated by the arm and locked to one of the locking portions of the arm. A locking body of the locking unit receives a pair of roller units slidably contacting with the arm.

Abstract: Latch assembly which is free from unlocking accidents even when some other articles hit against a front end of an operating lever 3 of the assembly in which: the lever 3 is pivoted to bearing plate portions 2 of a base plate 1 through a first pivot 4; a latch arm 5 is pivoted to the lever 3 through a second pivot 6; a projecting plate portions 12 of a lock plate 11 are inserted in slots 13 of guide plate portions 10 of the base plate 1; a socket-member plate 19 fixed to the lever 3 has a locking plate portions 20 in which locking notches 21 are provided; these notches 21 are engaged with the projecting plate portions 12 of the lock plate 11 and held in such engaging condition under the influence of a compression coil spring 18; and, a push plate 14 for releasing the notches 21, 21 from such engaging condition is disposed in a rear-surface side cavity portion 9 of the lever 3.

Abstract: A handle operated, toggle type draw latch assembly is mountable on one of two members and is operable to selectively engage and disengage a latch-engageable formation connected to the other of the two members. The latch assembly includes a complexly configured operating handle that is pivotally connected near one end to a mounting base for movement relative to the base between closed and open positions, that provides a hand grip near its opposite end, and that, at locations between its opposite ends pivotally mounts a drawbar for movement between extended and retracted positions, and defines not only a pair of stops but also a catch-engageable formation. One stop engages the base when the handle is closed. The other stop engages the drawbar when the drawbar is retracted. When the handle is open, the drawbar can be pivoted into and out of extended positions for selectively embracing the latch-engageable formation.

Abstract: A bar (20, 120) includes a first end (22, 122), which is engageable with a window (12,112), and a second end (24, 124) which is engageable with a window guide (16) or another window (114), depending upon whether the bar is used with a single sliding window or two sliding windows. In one configuration (FIGS. 6-9), where both windows can slide, the second end (124) is engageable with a second of the windows. In another configuration (FIGS. 1-5), where only one window can slide, the second end (14) is engageable with a part of the vehicle, specifically, a window guide (16). It is also possible (FIG. 10) to use two bars (20) formed in the configuration where both windows can slide, by placing them respectively between the edges (112a, 114a) of windows (112, 114) and the window guides (116).

Abstract: A device or kit for making a refrigerator door child proof is disclosed. The device comprises about four distinct parts: a shock cord, a spring clasp, one adhesive backed mounting plate or pad with a loop for receiving the spring clasp, another adhesive backed pad for mounting the latch and lanyard to. The loop pad is adhered to refrigerator door. The other pad having the latch and lanyard mounted thereto is either adhered to a second door or the side of the refrigerator. The latch can be operated by one hand. The latch can be disabled by leaving the latch unhooked. Dependent claims include additional features separately or combined: double spring clasp, clock, telephone, night light, can opener, writing surface, fan, timer, alarm, motion detector, bottle opener, and paper clamp.

Abstract: A motor vehicle security device preventing unauthorized entry into a vehicle compartment includes a locking reel mounted in the compartment and a cable between the locking reel and compartment closure. The unwinding of the cable from the locking reel to release the compartment closure is remotely controlled. An emergency mounting release and release circuit are provided for respectively dismounting the locking reel and deactivating the security device and thus allowing access to the vehicle compartment.

Abstract: A stop is provided for maintaining a closing mechanism having a rod operable within a cylinder in an open position. The stop comprises a body portion having a central, longitudinally extending bore. The body portion is positionable on the rod by snapping the rod through a relatively smaller passage defined in the body portion into the bore, which is slightly larger in diameter than the rod. A thumbscrew is provided extending through the body portion into the bore so as to frictionally secure the stop at the desired location along the rod. A closure flap is provided for closing the passage so as to prevent accidental detachment of the body portion from the rod once in place.

Abstract: A vehicle trunk lid securing apparatus includes an elongated flexible inelastic strap and first and second connectors connected to the strap. The first connector includes a base ring through which is looped a portion of the strap and a releasable snap hook being rotatably mounted to the base ring and adapted to releasably attach to a hook of a trunk lid locking mechanism. The second connector includes an elongated handle portion and a rigid wire loop insert portion attached to an end of the handle portion and being operable to attach to a latch of the trunk lid locking mechanism by gripping the handle portion and pulling on the strap toward the latch. The apparatus also includes a cam-type buckle mechanism operable for adjusting the effective length of the strap to establish a set distance between the first and second connectors which matches the distance between the hook and latch of the trunk lid locking mechanism.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a double hung window includes a strike bracket and a locking member. The strike bracket attaches to the upper window sash, and has an upstanding locking plate with a vertical series of locking hooks, each extending inward and curling downward and back outward. The locking member attaches to the lower window sash, and has a rotatable clasp with a clasp hook extending outward and curling upward and back inward. The clasp hook selectively engages the locking hooks on an inward and downward line of action to clamp the window sashes together against relative movement, both vertical and horizontal.

Abstract: A testing device (1) with a test button (4) and a rod-shaped plunger (5) for testing a locking device that can be actuated on a door (2) pivotable around a hinge on a container (3) is to be improved in terms of simple design and mounting. To simplify design and mounting, a fastening structure (8, 7) for the movable, rotatable mounting of the testing device (1) is arranged on the door (2). The end (13) of the plunger pointing toward the container (3) is provided with a holding structure (14) which is introduced into a mounting support (16) arranged permanently on the container (3) such that the holding structure (14) is out of engagement with the mounting support (16) in normal operation, and in testing operation. The holding structure engages the mounting support (16) in such a way as to limit the pivoting stroke of the door (2).

Abstract: A locking device for securing a sliding door in either a fully closed or partially opened, vented position. The device comprises an elongated bar having one end pivotally attached to the door frame and a free end with a specially shaped recess adapted to engage a lock assembly connected to the door. The lock assembly includes a rotatable shaft having a substantially rectangular cross-section for locking engagement with the bar's recess. Rotation of the shaft between locked and unlocked positions respectively locks and unlocks the bar to the lock assembly. The free end of the bar also may have a folding vent link having a similar specially shaped recess that may be used for venting of the door, while still securing it to prevent unwanted entry.

Abstract: A latch extender for a pivotal window assembly of a vehicle in which the pivotal window assembly includes a latch member for engaging the locking mechanism of the door of the vehicle, the latch extender being rigidly affixed to the latch member of the pivotal window assembly, the latch extender having a hasp substantially identical to the latch member of the pivotal window assembly, the hasp of the latch extender engaging the locking mechanism of the door assembly so as to secure the pivotal window assembly in a locked, yet opened position to permit cross ventilation within the vehicle while operating.

Abstract: A vehicle trunk compartment lid holder to retain the trunk lid in selective partially-opened positions. The trunk lid holder includes an L-shaped central bar member, a first clamp slidably and rotatably attached to the vertical leg of the central bar member, and a second clamp rotatably attached to the horizontal leg of the central bar member. The first clamp selectively engages the trunk lid and the second clamp selectively engages the body of the trunk compartment. First clamp can be selectively locked at various positions along the vertical leg of the central bar member.

Abstract: An improved deadbolt doorlock bolt assembly has a squeeze-operated "U"-shaped bolt in a channel and may be combined with a receiver assembly. The lock may include an elongated guard with an elongated hook, the guard being hinge mounted on either assembly. When the guard is set, it limits opening of the door to just enough for identification purposes.

Abstract: A door stop apparatus is arranged for securement to a door for cooperation with a door jamb, wherein a bracket mounting the slide portion of the organization includes an abutment leg orthogonally mounted to a slide bar and the slide bar further includes an abutment flange limiting projection of the abutment leg beyond the associated door relative to the support bracket. A modification of the invention includes a crossed tubular bracket structure utilizing a severed abutment leg within each tube section, and each abutment leg relative to an associated slide member is of a varying length to provide for adjustment of gap of an associated door relative to an associated door frame.

Abstract: A door holding device for a motor vehicle door includes A door holding rod which is pivotally connected to a door installation member, door or door post. The door holding rod is provided with locking portions for holding the door in predetermined positions and with an end stop for holding the door in an end position. A holder housing is rigidly connected to an other door installation member. The door holding rod extends through the holder housing. A first roller is mounted in the holder housing so as to be rotatable about a rigid axis. A second roller is rotatably mounted on a load-applying arm of a torsion rod spring which rests against the holder housing. The door holding rod extends between the two rollers. The door holding rod has over its entire length which comes into contact with the rollers a rounded cross-sectional shape and the locking portions are formed by at least one bent portion of the door holding rod directed transversely of the longitudinal axis of the door holding rod.

Abstract: Cranked windows can be retrofitted with a locking system which prevents their forced entry by burglars while still permitting the windows to be opened by a predetermined amount to allow ventilation. Such a retrofitted locking system comprises a case-hardened bolt to disposed through aligned bores drilled through overlapping flanges on a movable fame of the cranked window and the corresponding stationary frame. The bores are drilled through the overlapping flanges at a position in the frames opposite a hinge about which the movable frame rotates. The bores are drilled with a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the bolt disposed through them to permit the bolt to be inclined, thereby allowing a predetermined degree of opening of the frames relative to each other. An integral head portion of the bolt is disposed outside the movable frame, while the opposing threaded portion of the bolts is provided with a pair of cinched nuts to act as a stop.

Abstract: A restrictor device for restricting the extent of movement of a closure movably mounted with a frame. The restrictor device includes in combination an arm adapted for pivotal coupling to one of the closure member or frame and a latching member adapted for mounting with the other of the frame or closure member. The arm and latching members have cooperating elements which pivotally couple the arm with the latching member yet permits uncoupling of the arm from the latching member when the closure member is in a substantially predetermined position relative to the frame. The latching member includes a latch mechanism which prevents uncoupling of the arm when the closure is in the substantially predetermined position. There are operating mechanisms to enable the latch mechanisms to be operated such as to allow uncoupling of the arm to take place.

Abstract: It is required for a door to attach a door key assembly for the sake of caution and locking. The door key assembly to be attached to a door opposed to a door frame comprises a key body secured to an end face of the door and provided with a dead bolt and a fixing plate secured inside the door frame so as to oppose to the end face of the door. The fixing plate is provided with a vertically elongated recess having an opening facing the end face of the door and having a narrow portion and a groove formed on one side of the narrow portion. The recess and the groove are arranged vertically side by side so as to communicate with each other through a vertically elongated window portion.

Abstract: A rod end lock for latching heavy objects. The rod end lock has a barrel with a mounting end and a latch end. The latch end has a bite portion such that a keeper is secured at a location centered about the axis of the barrel. The mounting end is coaxial with the barrel and has the same centerline. A locking element is movably connected to the barrel and is biased in a closed position such that the locking element and the bite portion form an enclosed space therebetween for latching the keeper. The keeper is released by actuating the locking element to the open position thereby overcoming the bias to the closed position.

Abstract: A leveraged door lock combines the limiting function of a door chain with a leveraged bar so that the resident has a substantial mechanical advantage enabling him or her to force the door closed against one who attempts to gain forcible entry once the door is cracked open. The entire mechanism swings between a horizontally extended operative mode, down into a vertical depending mode alongside the door, which frees the door for normal use.

Abstract: The combination of lock assisting devices forming the home security protection kit of the present invention was determined as a result of extensive effort to determine the appropriate product mix to help secure an apartment, condominium, or small home, based upon visiting many apartments, condominium developments, and neighborhoods where small homes are located. These visits resulted in taking inventory of the number of hinged doors, sliding glass doors, ground level windows, and other design features that were in need of some type of auxiliary security device. Based upon this research, it was determined that a product mix of four metal window clamps, four window pins for wood sash windows, one patio door clamp for a sliding glass door, four anti-liftout plates of two different thicknesses for sliding glass doors, and two door braces satisfied the requirements of securing a condominium, apartment, or small home. Therefore, the contents of the kit of the present invention will secure a majority of dwellings.

Abstract: A latch for a combination vent and escape hatch for buses and mobile homes. The latch can be used to hold the hatch door in a closed position that is rain-tight. Alternately, with just a push on the hatch door, it can be opened to a vent position and held there by the latch. When the user pushes on a release mechanism, the hatch door can be opened completely to allow an emergency exit from the vehicle. In addition, a release handle located on the outside of the hatch allows rescue workers to gain easy access.

Abstract: A combined closing and airing fixture or latch for a door (10) of a refrigerator cabinet comprises a handle (12) which can keep the door closed by means of a hook. An element (20) is arranged on the handle (12), which element is adjustable relative to the handle so that the element (20) can keep the door (10) ajar in an airing position by means of a hook (22).