Abstract: An anti-rattle door assembly for a vehicle comprising a first member on the vehicle door and a second member on a part of the vehicle defining the door. The first member having a guide for directing alignment between the first and second members and two independently slidable wedge shaped members that engage with a tapering recess formed within the second member. Once engaged, the two wedge members prevent relative vertical movement between the members thereby reducing door rattle.

Abstract: A striker for a vehicle door locking mechanism, the striker comprising a head providing a base and sloping sides symmetrically tapered in at least two directions towards an apex directed to enter a latch housing; the striker having a shank for mounting the striker, the shank extending away from the striker head.

Abstract: A utility box (10) includes a base portion (13) and a cover portion (11) attached thereto as by hinges (12). The cover portion (11) includes a downwardly directed skirt (17) and the upper end of the base portion (13) is provided with a complementary skirt (27). At least one latch assembly (28) is recessed within the complementary skirts (17, 27) and includes a latch handle (30) having an outer contour matching the complementary skirts (17, 27). A lock receiving area (52) is also recessed within the complementary skirts (17, 27). Side handles (62) are formed in the base portion (13) and recessed beneath the cover portion (11). A top handle (66) is provided within a recess (67) in the top surface (14) of cover portion (11).

Abstract: A device which prevents separation of a doorjamb and door to provide security against forced entry into a building by an intruder. The device includes a doorjamb plate which is attached to the interior of a hollow metal door frame, and includes a retaining plate which is attached to the interior of a hollow metal door. A bolt head protruding from the doorjamb plate is engageable with a slotted groove in the retaining plate. When the door is closed, the retaining engagement of the bolt head with the slotted groove of the retaining plate prevents an intruder from using a tool such as a crowbar to pry the door open.

Abstract: A striker for a vehicle door locking mechanism is described having a three dimensional head having two ends, length, width and height, and two pairs of opposing faces. Each face of one pair of opposing faces is oriented in the length and height of the three dimensional head and presents the two opposed sides tapering towards one another along a substantial length of the head from a first broad portion positioned at least proximate one end to an apex positioned proximate the other end for entering a latch housing. The other pair of opposing faces is oriented in the length and width of the three dimensional head and presents two opposed sides tapering towards one another along a substantial length of the head from a second broad portion at one end to an apex positioned at other end. The striker has a shank for mounting the striker extending away from the striker head in a direction in the plane of extension of the striker.

Abstract: A latching device for latching two items together has a housing and a shaft mounted to one item such that rotation of the shaft by a sprocket causes the shaft to move longitudinally up and down. The shaft has one end extending beyond the housing with a alignment cone attached to this end for engaging a receptor on the other item. A latch mounted to the shaft by a traveling nut provides a pivot point for the latch so that rotation of the shaft causes the pivot point of the latch to translate along the longitudinal axis of the shaft. Camming surfaces and a camming spring are used for rotating the latch so that the latch will engage and disengage a receptor on the other item.

Abstract: A device for improving the safety and air tightness of doors, casement windows, or the like and is applicable to casement locks, casement bolts, multi-bolt locks, or the like. The device comprises in combination a dead bolt and a mechanism for positioning and urging the leaf of the door, window or the like against its dormant frame. The positioning mechanism and the dead bolt are actuated sequentially by a control member such as a control rod cooperating with the control mechanism of the casement bolt, casement lock, multi-bolt lock or the like.

Abstract: Sliding doors of increased strength, stability and resistance to the elements include on the normally inactive sliding door panel top and bottom vertical axis locking bolts which engage in apertures at the top of the door frame and sill. An intermediate level swinging bolt on the active sliding door panel is used in conjunction with an adjacent anti-lift tab also on the active sliding door panel. This tab and the locking extension of the swinging bolt are received in apertures formed in the adjacent stile of the inactive door panel to achieve secure locking of the sliding panels in closed positions. All of the bolts of the system are disposed within the opposing interfitting vertical stiles of the active and inactive sliding panels adjacent to tongue and groove portions thereof. The locking arrangement can be utilized on sliding door systems containing four or more panels.

Abstract: Vehicle door is secured to be closed on side collision by an engagement of an extending arm extending from a pawl lever or link means for door closure latch with a projecting members mounted inside of an outer door panel, enabling a safety door lock for vehicle which prevents a passenger from being thrown out on the collision.