Swings On Plural Axes; E.g., Pivotal Link Arms Patents (Class 49/246)
  • Patent number: 11834881
    Abstract: An electronic gaming machine that includes a cabinet, a display, and a hinge assembly coupled therebetween. The hinge assembly includes a first bracket coupled to the cabinet, a second bracket coupled to the display, and at least four pairs of interdigitated members extending between the first bracket and the second bracket. The hinge assembly is selectively expandable and retractable between a retracted position and an expanded position, and the hinge assembly is configured to swing the display from a lowered position to a raised position as the hinge assembly is expanded from the retracted position to the expanded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Deepak Chaudhari, Prabhakar Mutukundu, Muharrem Abali
  • Patent number: 11548610
    Abstract: An aircraft door, an aircraft region and an aircraft with an aircraft door. The aircraft door through which passengers enter and leave the aircraft and is held towards the outer side by stops and is locked exclusively on a hinge side opposite the stops. Also, an aircraft region and an aircraft with such an aircraft door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Ronald Risch
  • Patent number: 11002024
    Abstract: A container is described herein that is configured to be mounted between joists in a substrate of a structure, such as a floor, wall, or ceiling. The container includes a body portion sized to be disposed between the joists and a lid to cover an opening to the body. The lid can further be configured to be coplanar with a covering material of the substrate so that the container does not project outwardly from the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Inventor: Rocco Salviola, III
  • Patent number: 10683669
    Abstract: A container is described herein that is configured to be mounted between joists in a substrate of a structure, such as a floor, wall, or ceiling. The container includes a body portion sized to be disposed between the joists and a lid to cover an opening to the body. The lid can further be configured to be coplanar with a covering material of the substrate so that the container does not project outwardly from the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Inventor: Rocco Salviola
  • Patent number: 10267050
    Abstract: A frameless access panel comprises a panel member having an inner surface and an outer surface, at least one fixed projection mounted to the inner surface of the planar metal sheet and being spaced from a first edge of the panel member, at least one moveable member configured to slide along a respective track adjacent the inner surface between a first position and a second position, the first position being spaced from a second edge of the panel member, the second edge being opposite the first edge, and the second position being spaced further from the second edge than the first position, the moveable member comprising a tab extending outwardly therefrom, and a respective biasing member providing a force for biasing the at least one moveable member towards the first position. The frameless access panel is generally non-combustible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Fabio Giovanni De Dominico
  • Patent number: 10221607
    Abstract: An integrated casement window operator and lock mechanism including an arm shiftable with a lever handle between a first position of the lever handle wherein the window is closed and the sash is locked to the frame with a hook defined in an arm of the operator and lock mechanism, a second position wherein the hook is disengaged so as to unlock the sash from the frame, and a third position wherein the arm is pivoted outward to move the sash out of the frame, thereby opening the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Truth Hardware Corporation
    Inventor: Derek Ronald Gramstad
  • Patent number: 10181236
    Abstract: Disclosed are a gaming terminal, a gaming cabinet and a gaming machine that include a housing having gaming components therein. The housing includes a door opening for accessing gaming components inside the housing and a door assembly having an open position that exposes the door opening, and a closed position that covers the door opening. At least one pair of externally mounted swing arms connect the door assembly to a biasing lift assembly within the housing. When the door assembly is in the closed position and a latching assembly is released, the biasing lift assembly urges the door assembly toward the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Goldstein, Philip Laroach, Martin Anthony Peltz
  • Patent number: 9895985
    Abstract: A charging inlet lid structure of a vehicle includes a normal charging inlet and a quick charging inlet in a recess portion for charging, and a first lid and a second lid for the recess portion. One of the normal charging inlet and the quick charging inlet is provided at one side of the recess portion and the other of the normal charging inlet and the quick charging inlet is provided at the other side of the recess portion. The first lid and the second lid are provided so as to slide from totally closed positions where the first lid and the second lid totally close the recess portion in directions in which the first lid and the second lid move away from each other and can be opened and closed independently of each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignees: MITSUBISHI JIDOSHA KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, MITSUBISHI JIDOSHA ENGINEERING KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Akira Takahashi, Yusuke Katagiri
  • Patent number: 9003706
    Abstract: A key lockable window operator, including a crank handle that is shiftable between a folded storage position and an unfolded operating position and a lock cylinder operably engaged to a rack and a sliding pin. The rack and the sliding pin are shiftable between an unlocked position and a locked position. When in the locked position, at least a portion of the sliding pin is engaged into a cavity in the crank handle whereby the crank handle is secured in the folded storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Truth Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Collins Meves, Sherry Lynn Jones, Michael L. Scott, Gregory J. Vetter
  • Patent number: 8950115
    Abstract: A method and mechanism for moving an element, such as a sliding door (1), is disclosed. In the movement a first end of the element is first turned outwards, a second opposite end is then turned out placing the element in parallel with the original location of the element. The element is then displaced by extending a pull-out guide (4). The mechanism comprises a housing (2), the pull-out guide rail (4), a lock-and-release mechanism (19) and at least two lever arms (8, 11, 14, 16, 27, 30, 33, 39, 42). One end of a first lever arm (8, 27, 39) is received in a pivoting point (10, 29, 41) at the pull-out guide rail (4) and the opposite end of said lever arm (8, 27, 39) is received in a pivoting point (9, 28, 40) at the housing (2). The pivoting point (10, 29, 41) at the pull-out guide rail (4) is placed at a first end of the pull-out guide rail (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
    Inventors: Benny Andersson, Hakan Persson
  • Patent number: 8919699
    Abstract: An emergency opening system (1) of an aircraft cabin door (3) mounted in an aircraft fuselage structure (4) by means of a hinge arm (2). An actuator (7), designed to assist the opening of the aircraft cabin door (3) against the force of gravity by means of a gas operated actuating rod (8) is mounted with its fix end (9) to said hinge arm (2) and said actuating rod (8) is connected to an actuator joint (10). A fork lever (24) is linked to said actuator joint (10). A bell crank (13) is respectively pivotable mounted to said hinge arm (2) and to said actuator joint (10) for the fork lever (24). At least one coupling lever (12) is pivotable joint to said fork lever (24) at at least one coupling joint (14). Said at least one coupling lever (12) is mounted in at least one hinge (18) of the hinge arm (2) by means of a respective bolt (26), said bolt (26) being drivingly connected to said aircraft cabin door (3) for rotation of said aircraft cabin door (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Denis Kress, Claus Pichlmaier, Marc Kirchner, Christian Wolf
  • Patent number: 8904709
    Abstract: A moveable holder for connecting a moveable member to a stationary member includes two pivoting arms mountable between the members. The moveable member has a position abutting the stationary member and a position spaced away from the stationary member. One of the arms is spring-loaded such that the moveable member is easily urged to either the abutting position or the spaced-away position when the moveable member is located at a neutral position intermediate to the abutting position and the spaced-away position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Sugatsune Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinichi Ajiki, Kazuyoshi Oshima
  • Patent number: 8813424
    Abstract: A device to limit an opening of a window having a hinged sash coupled to a window frame including a window opening limiting structure having a first member and a second member. One of them is securable to the sash and the other of the first member and the second member being securable to the frame. A selectively releasable coupler by which the first member and the second member are couplable is shiftable between a coupled status and a released status. The first member and the second member bridge a preselected distance such that the sash is inhibited from opening beyond a predetermined distance. The coupler is releasable so that the sash can be opened beyond the predetermined distance and re-engages automatically when the sash is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Truth Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Nghi Christopher Nguyen, Derek Ronald Gramstad, Scot J. Berkley
  • Patent number: 8776437
    Abstract: An operator for a casement window is disclosed which includes a hub that frictionally receives a spindle. The hub is pivotally connected to a proximal end of a pivoting handle. The hub is disposed within a cavity that extends through the proximal end of the handle and terminates at a back wall. The cavity partially accommodates a biasing element, an actuator and the hub. The biasing element is disposed between the actuator and the back wall and biases the actuator towards the hub. The hub includes at least one open position recess and open position protrusion and the actuator includes a complementary protrusion and a recess wherein the protrusion is received in the at least one open position recess of the hub and the recess of the actuator receives the at least one open position protrusion of the hub when the handle is pivoted to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Roto Frank of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Bourgoin
  • Patent number: 8769873
    Abstract: A casement window with multi-angle window sash includes a window frame (2) and a window sash (5). The window sash (5) is connected with the window frame (2) by a window hinge mechanical structure and a locking mechanism (7), wherein the mechanical structure of the window hinge includes a quadrilateral link mechanism (4), a movable sliding block (10), a gear (9), and a hinge seat (3); the locking mechanism (7) includes a screw rod (75) with an axial plane (78) and a thread (77). The screw rod (75) realizes the locking of the window sash (5) by meshing the thread (77) with the gear (9), and realizes the opening and closing of the window sash (5) by the axial plane (78). The casement window is simple in structure, low in cost, convenient to install and use, and provides high safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Shenzhen Qichuangmei Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Lin Feng, Hoichi Leung, Lok Shun Leung
  • Patent number: 8733021
    Abstract: A casement window unit including a fixed frame (2); a movable sash (3) connected to the fixed frame by a pair of hinged members (4, 5) joined to respective members of the fixed frame and of the sash so as to allow the movable sash to move between a closed position, where the fixed frame and the sash are in contact with each other, and an open position, where at least one stile (3c) of the sash is at a certain distance from the fixed frame towards the outside of the room where the window unit (1) is installed, and vice versa; and a movement arm (7) acting on the sash in such a way that it moves the sash from the closed position to the open position, and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: GSG International S.p.A.
    Inventor: Marco Lambertini
  • Patent number: 8726572
    Abstract: A window restrictor that may be used to limit the opening of a window. The restrictor comprises a restrictor member and a latch mechanism. Typically, the restrictor member is attached to a stile or rail of the moving window pane and the latch mechanism is attached to a part of the casing or frame surrounding the window opening. In use, the restrictor member is engaged with the latch mechanism so that as the window is opened, the extent of opening is restricted by the restrictor member length. To fully open the window, the restrictor member is disengaged from the latch mechanism. When the restrictor member and latch mechanism are disengaged, they remain in such a configuration that, when the window is closed, the restrictor member and latch mechanism automatically re-engage to prevent the window being fully opened again. The restrictor member can comprise a hinged member which includes bias means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Mighton Products Limited
    Inventor: Michael Derham
  • Patent number: 8707621
    Abstract: A window assembly including a frame having an interior portion with an inner surface, and a sash having an interior portion and an exterior portion. The window assembly includes an operational mode and a wash mode. In the operational mode, the sash is movable from a closed position to a position in which the sash is generally perpendicular with the frame. In the wash mode, the sash is movable to a position where the exterior of the sash faces toward the interior frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company
    Inventors: Daniel J. Curtis, Gregory J. Vetter
  • Patent number: 8683746
    Abstract: An awning window unit which includes a fixed frame (2); a movable frame (3) connected to the fixed frame by a pair of hinged members (4, 5) joined to respective members of the fixed frame and of the movable frame so as to allow the movable frame to move between a closed position, where the fixed and movable frames are in contact with each other, and an open position, where at least one lower rail (3c) of the movable frame is at a certain distance from the fixed frame towards the outside of the room where the window unit (1) is installed, and vice versa; and a movement arm (7) configured to move the movable frame from the closed position to the open position, and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: GSG International S.p.A.
    Inventor: Marco Lambertini
  • Patent number: 8684307
    Abstract: There is provided a space-saving and compact swing type door structure of an aircraft restroom, in which a door is automatically closed and which is easy to use for a passenger using the restroom. The swing type door (40) is slidably hung at its upper end edge (44) from a rail disposed at an upper portion of a door frame by a guide structure including a slide pin (46) and is turnably connected in a predetermined position different from the hung position to the door frame by a linkage (60). Swinging operation in opening the door (40) deforms a spring provided in an automatic closing device (50). When a hand is released from the door (40), the door (40) is constantly biased in a closing direction by spring resilience through the linkage (60) and automatically returns to a closed position. Therefore, the restroom becomes easy to use, an aisle in front of the restroom can be used in an emergency, and it is possible to avoid contingencies caused by false recognition of an escape hatch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Jamco Corporation
    Inventor: Tomohiro Yoshizaki
  • Patent number: 8555548
    Abstract: A window operating system for casement and awning windows has two actuators that are connected to be controlled by one crank to operate simultaneously. The system is modular and the crank is preferably part of a crank assembly that is a separate component from the actuators. In a further embodiment, the operating system has at least one actuator with a crank assembly to operate the actuator being located at a different location on a window frame from the actuator. With a modular system, there are numerous variations for location and number of locks and the location of the crank assembly as well as other components. The system still further describes a lock for a window operating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventor: Gregory George Carter
  • Patent number: 8505240
    Abstract: A device to limit an opening of a window having a hinged sash coupled to a window frame including a window opening limiting structure having a first member and a second member. One of them is securable to the sash and the other of the first member and the second member being securable to the frame. A selectively releasable coupler by which the first member and the second member are couplable is shiftable between a coupled status and a released status. The first member and the second member bridge a preselected distance such that the sash is inhibited from opening beyond a predetermined distance. The coupler is releasable so that the sash can be opened beyond the predetermined distance and re-engages automatically when the sash is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Truth Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Nghi Christopher Nguyen, Derek Ronald Gramstad, Scot J. Berkley
  • Patent number: 8484898
    Abstract: A natural ventilation apparatus 1 includes a window frame 2 which is installed in a building; a framed panel 4 disposed in an opening portion 3 defined by the window frame 2; and opening/closing means 5 for opening and closing the opening portion 3 on the basis of an air current. The opening portion 3 is adapted to be opened by the opening portion opening movement of the framed panel 4 moving toward a building exterior 7 side, and to be closed by the opening portion closing movement of the framed panel 4 moving toward a building interior 8 side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Oiles Corporation
    Inventor: Mamoru Ohishi
  • Patent number: 8468653
    Abstract: An actuating drive includes at least one actuating arm for moving a movable furniture part, and a locking device for blocking the motion of the actuating arm. The locking device permits the motion of the actuating arm only after the movable furniture part has been mounted on the actuating arm, and the locking device is released by the mounting of the movable furniture part on the actuating arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Julius Blum GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus Tumler
  • Publication number: 20130152474
    Abstract: An arrangement structure for a charging port cover includes a charging port (15) having a charging inlet (21) in a charging port opening portion (17) provided on a vehicle body, and a lid (7) that covers the charging port opening portion and is openable and closable on the vehicle body. The arrangement structure further includes a charging port cover (35) attached to the lid in an opened state to cover open sections (16, 18) between the charging port opening portion and the lid. The lid is fixed to the vehicle body by hinges (5) in an openable and closable manner. The open sections are located in side portions of the lid and the charging port opening portion in an axis direction (X) of the hinges and in a front portion in a direction (Y) orthogonal to the axis direction of the hinges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Junichi Yamamaru, Daisuke Takashima, Masaaki Takagi, Masato Inoue, Tooru Yamashita
  • Patent number: 8456843
    Abstract: A server rack includes a bracket, a first baffle, a first elastic member, a second baffle, and a second elastic member. The bracket includes a first side plate and a second side plate and defines a receiving space. The receiving space has an entry. An end of the first baffle is pivotally connected to the first side plate close to the entry. The first elastic member is connected to the first side plate and the first baffle and capable of elastically driving the first baffle to move from a first position to a second position. An end of the second baffle is pivotally connected to another end of the first baffle away from the first side plate. A second elastic member is connected to the first baffle and the second baffle and capable of elastically driving the second baffle to move from a third position to a fourth position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Chen Wang, Chieh-Hsiang Lin, Hung-Ting Su
  • Patent number: 8434265
    Abstract: A window operator moves a sash between an open and closed position. The window operator includes a track member and a sliding member. A gear member has a second end adapted and configured to be operatively connected to the window sash and a first end has a plurality of radially spaced gear members. A rack member is positioned proximate the track and is positioned to engage the gear teeth. One of the gear members and rack member is operatively connected to the sliding member. The other is positioned proximate the track and has no longitudinal movement relative to the track. A drive member is connected to the sliding member, wherein actuation of the drive member moves the sliding member longitudinally and causes the gear teeth to engage the track, thereby resulting in rotational movement of a gear member to move the sash between an open and closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventors: Frank W. Campbell, John J. Micinski
  • Publication number: 20130042531
    Abstract: A gate operator for opening and closing an exterior gate includes an elongate hollow housing for rigid vertical mounting relative to the ground. First and second spaced-apart hinge assemblies for securing to the gate are mounted within the housing for pivoting relative to the housing. A motor is mounted within the housing and is coupled to at least one of the first and second hinge assemblies for causing the at least one of the first and second hinge assemblies to pivot between first and second positions and thus cause the gate to pivot between opened and closed positions. A method for manufacturing the gate operator and a folded gate assembly utilizing the gate operator are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: ADVANTAGE GATE PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Arthur Douglas Hird, JR., John Martin
  • Patent number: 8365470
    Abstract: A lead screw window operator (100) utilizes a lead screw (110) that is in tension whether the operator is being used to open or close a window assembly (10). The lead screw window operator (100) may include a nut (170) that has edges sufficiently close to first and second support surfaces to prevent excess rotation of the nut (170). Also, the lead screw (110) may have a splined end to operatively connect to a first gear that has a splined profile to allow the gear to slide along the lead screw along a longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventors: Frank W. Campbell, John J. Micinski
  • Publication number: 20130000203
    Abstract: FIG. (2) shows an anti-barricade door assembly (1) having a door (2) hinged to a door jamb (3) about a first, vertical, hinge axis H1. The door (2) consists of a generally planar, wooden laminated construction, main or central part (2a) bounded by an outer or peripheral, metal (steel) frame part (2b) that extends only around three edges (upper and opposed side edges 2c, 2d, 2e) of main door part (2a) but, importantly, not around the bottom edge (2f), of the main door part (2a). The main or central door part (2a) is pivotably mounted on the outer or peripheral frame part (2b) about hinge axis H2, said door part (2a) being pivotable inwardly, in normal use, about axis H2 to allow access to the interior e.g. of a prison cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: COOKE BROTHERS LIMITED
    Inventor: Thomas William Platt
  • Patent number: 8246098
    Abstract: A tailgate for the bed of a pickup truck has a generally U-shaped tailgate frame that is adapted to be coupled to the bed of the pickup truck and is pivotable about a first axis between a generally vertical closed position and a generally horizontal open position. A door assembly is coupled to the tailgate frame and is pivotable about a second axis generally normal relative to the first axis for movement between a closed position proximate the tailgate frame and an open position away from the tailgate frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Danny C. Cheung, Kenneth M. Hartlaub
  • Patent number: 8230644
    Abstract: A hinge unit for hopper/awning window units (1), the window unit comprising a fixed frame (2) and a sash (3) capable of rototranslation between open and closed positions. The hinge units (4) each comprise: a supporting element (5) integral with the fixed frame (2); an arm (6) one end of which pivots at the sash (3); a first slide (7) slidable along the supporting element (5); connecting rods (8, 9) connecting the first slide (7) to the arm (6); a joint rod (10) between the arm (6) and the supporting element (5), its ends respectively pivoting at a distal point of the supporting element (5) and at the arm (6), so as to form a second connecting point (F2); there being adjusting means (11) to allow a variation of the connecting point (F2) along the supporting element (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: GSG International S.p.A.
    Inventor: Marco Lambertini
  • Patent number: 8226183
    Abstract: A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a main body defining a storage chamber, a door opening and closing the storage chamber, and a pivot guide unit connecting the door to the main body and varying a distance between a pivot shaft of the door and the main body in response to a pivot motion of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Byeong-Gyu Kang, Jae-Youl Lee, Sang-Ho Park
  • Publication number: 20120174486
    Abstract: A door device for vehicles, comprising a door arranged at a side of a body of a vehicle, the door having two end portions in a horizontal direction of the body. A first connecting member is arranged at the one end portion of the door, a second connecting member is arranged at the other end portion of the body; and a third connecting member arranged at a lower end portion of the door in a height direction of the body. The first, second and third connecting members arranged at the door are connectable with the body. The first and second connecting members have upper ends with these upper ends and the third connecting member arranged to provide a truss structure which connects the door and the body and provide rigidity against stress applied from the body to the door in a state where the door is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Takashi Yano
  • Publication number: 20120090243
    Abstract: A sunroof is adapted to cover openings A obtained in a structure S, including a roof structure 1 and at least one or more covering portions 2, which are adapted to coat at least one portion of the opening A; at least one cam mechanism, at least one lever mechanism and at least one actuator 3, co-operating with one another, which are adapted to move at least one covering portion 2. The sunroof can perform at least one overturning movement of the at least one covering portion, so as to uncover a portion of the opening A equal to the area of the at least one covering portion 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: WEBASTO S.p.A.
    Inventor: Luca Ferragatta
  • Patent number: 8141295
    Abstract: An operator for a casement window, the operator comprising a base, at least one arm for securement to the base, an upper securement member extending through an aperture in the base and an end of the arm with the securement member having a threaded recess therein. A lower screw securement member is screw threadedly engaged with the upper one to assist in drawing the arm into the desired position. A monocoque housing surrounds the operator and has sealing members to prevent air infiltration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventor: Christian Carrier
  • Patent number: 8099904
    Abstract: A mechanism for the installment of a door or other similar closure having a rotational-sliding movement, of the type comprising the following elements to associate to a shutter: first pivot means defining a first vertical axis for the pivoting of a shutter, in a substantially central region thereof, to translation means arranged so as to slide in a corresponding guide associated to the upper strut of a frame of a door; second pivot means with an axis parallel to the axis of the first pivot means, for the pivoting of two arms, a first upper one and a second lower one, that are both pivoted with one of their ends to the frame of the door or closure in proximity to a jamb to define a second rotation axis, and have the opposite ends reciprocally rigidly coupled by means of a rod, defining a third rotation axis interposed between the first axis and the second axis, passing through the shutter in the direction of the height thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Sandro Saccon
  • Patent number: 8087322
    Abstract: A mechanism for a window is provided including a mechanism case, a spindle inserted into the case, a screw mounting plate for mounting the mechanism to a surface by a pair of screws, the screw mounting plate having an aperture through which the spindle in the case freely passes, a cover plate having an aperture through which the spindle freely passes and sized to substantially cover the mechanism and screw mounting plate, and a retaining ring for fixed engagement with the aperture of the screw mounting plate. The retaining ring has an internal aperture through which the spindle passes and provides for the spindle to freely rotate within the internal aperture. The retaining ring is incapable of passing through the aperture in the cover plate. The retaining ring secures the cover plate to the screw mounting plate and the screw mounting plate secures the mechanism case to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Eric D. Morris
  • Patent number: 8046954
    Abstract: A window assembly including a frame having an interior portion with an inner surface, and a sash having an interior portion and an exterior portion. The window assembly includes an operational mode and a wash mode. In the operational mode, the sash is movable from a closed position to a position in which the sash is generally perpendicular with the frame. In the wash mode, the sash is movable to a position where the exterior of the sash faces toward the interior frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignees: Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company, Truth Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Curtis, Gregory J. Vetter
  • Patent number: 7997028
    Abstract: An internal swivel door for an aircraft compartment. A door frame for entering the compartment includes a horizontal element and at least one door leaf which is mounted inside the door frame wherein the door leaf is turned about a vertical door rotational axis. The vertical door rotational axis is moved in parallel along a predetermined local curve. In order to take up less space during opening and closing of the door and to be able to operate the door with the least possible force, the door has a rotary sliding joint between the door leaf and the horizontal element. The door leaf has a rotational movement about a momentary rotational axis running through the rotary sliding joint wherein the momentary rotational axis is moved in parallel both in relation to the horizontal element and the door leaf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Christian Holst
  • Patent number: 7975432
    Abstract: A casement window assembly includes a rectangular sash frame enclosing an insulated glass panel unit and supported for swinging movement by a surrounding main window support frame. At least one set of interfitting and interlocking members are positioned in opposing relation on adjacent vertical members of the sash frame and support frame and have hook portions positioned to pass each other when the sash frame is pivoted between a closed position and an open position. The hook portions are effective to engage and hook each other in response to a substantial positive or negative windload or such windload applied after an impact breaks the glass to limit deflection and prevent permanent deformation of the sash frame. The hook portions also produce a snubbing action for compressing a flexible seal between the sash frame and support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Deceuninck North America, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan G. Morton, Dennis D. Cox
  • Patent number: 7900322
    Abstract: A push-out style window assembly including window hardware for frictionally retaining an open position of the window under typical loading conditions. A push-out style window assembly generally includes a friction hinge assembly including a track, a sash arm, a support arm, and a friction arm. The friction arm can include an adjustable and/or detachable slide enabling adjustment of a frictional resistance between the friction slider and the support arm. Using the friction arm, frictional resistance is provided so as to provide control both during opening of the window and in retaining the position of an open window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Truth Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Craig M. Doring, Thomas Soukup, James Seaser
  • Patent number: 7900400
    Abstract: The present invention corrects sash sag in casement windows by implementing an adjustable hinge. The adjustable hinge includes a sash arm, a support arm, a retaining clip and an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism serves a twofold purpose. First, it allows one to adjust the hinge for sash sag, and it also secures the support arm to the track of the adjustment hinge. The adjustment mechanism includes a threaded support post and a threaded member. The threaded support post has a circumferential groove which is used to receive the arms of a retaining clip. The sash arm is mounted to the track of the adjustable hinge via a shoe block. The sash arm has a protrusion located on its bottom surface. The protrusion serves as a movement restrictor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventors: Luke Liang, Tong Liang, David Chen
  • Patent number: 7883058
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a specially designed hinge mechanism, which makes it possible to construct an aircraft door that can be fitted in a fuselage so as to be displaceable and swivellable on the fuselage. Furthermore, the invention relates to an aircraft door comprising at least one such hinge mechanism designed in this way, to a fuselage with at least one aircraft door that is linked to at least one hinge mechanism, designed in this way, on the fuselage, as well as to the use of at least one hinge mechanism for installation of an aircraft door at a fuselage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Johann Konrad Erben, Jan Wijnia
  • Patent number: 7832686
    Abstract: The present application relates to a specially designed hinge mechanism (4) which makes it possible to construct an aircraft door (2) that can be fitted in a fuselage (3) so as to be displaceable and swivellable on the fuselage (3). Furthermore, the invention relates to an aircraft door (2) comprising at least one such hinge mechanism (4) designed in this way, to a fuselage (3) with at least one aircraft door (2) that is linked to at least one hinge mechanism (4), designed in this way, on the fuselage (3), as well as to the use of at least one hinge mechanism (4) for installation of an aircraft door (2) on a fuselage (3). The hinge mechanism (4) essentially comprises a displacement mechanism (5, 6) as well as a telescopic scissor-type mechanism (7-12). The displacement mechanism (5, 6) can be linked to an aircraft door (2) and is kinematically designed such that as a result of its activation the aircraft door (2) can be displaced from its home position in the direction of the fuselage (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Johann Konrad Erben, Jan Wijnia
  • Patent number: 7735261
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a self-locking door assembly includes a door whose hinged-side connects to one side of a door frame by at least one hinge having two pivot joints. One of the pivot joints is mounted to the door frame and the other is mounted to the inside of the door. The free end of the door carries a latch member which engages an underside of the opposite side of the door frame when the door is partially or fully closed. After the latch engages the frame, forcing the hinged side of the door closed causes the hinge to toggle, holding the door closed under force and takes up play in the pivot joints and/or latch. For security, the pivot joints and latch are concealed when the door assembly is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Strike Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick A. Sellati
  • Patent number: 7690154
    Abstract: A 4-bar linkage assembly for mounting a sash to a frame member of a window assembly. The linkage assembly including a vent bar having an offset portion and a base portion that fits within a sash channel of the sash. The vent bar includes a fixed connection extending between the offset portion and the base portion for supporting the offset portion and projecting between overhanging rails of the sash channel. The offset portion forms a stop which engages an end of the sash channel for locating the vent bar within the sash channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Advantage Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Malcolm Muir
  • Patent number: RE42492
    Abstract: This invention describes a novel two way hinge for motor vehicle doors that hinges open at a 20 degree angle, then rotates upward 45 degrees. The motor vehicle door is maintained in the open position by a shock absorber/piston arrangement that is common in the automotive industry. The invention described herein can be installed by an aftermarket shop and/or sold as an easily installed kit. The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of existing hinges by allowing greater access for ingress and egress from existing motor vehicle doors in tight parking situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Vertical Doors, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Baum
  • Patent number: RE47284
    Abstract: The present embodiment provides a refrigerator. The refrigerator according to the present embodiment includes A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage space, a door opening and closing the storage space, the door including a panel member forming at least a portion of the exterior of the door of the refrigerator, an inner case of which at least portion is spaced from the panel, a deco member that connects the panel member and the inner case, a display case provided at one side of the panel member, insulating material filled in space between the panel member and the inner case, and a display unit mounted on the display case after the filling of the insulating material is completed. The display case may include a pressure part that pressurizes the display unit toward the panel member. A mounting guide may guide a location of a unit guide of the display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Pansoo Kim
  • Patent number: RE49409
    Abstract: The present embodiment provides a refrigerator. The refrigerator according to the present embodiment A refrigerator includes a panel member forming at least a portion of the exterior of the refrigerator, an inner case of which at least portion is spaced from the panel, a display case provided at one side of the panel member, insulating material filled in space between the panel member and the inner case, and a display unit mounted on the display case after the filling of the insulating material is completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Pansoo Kim