Abstract: A compound hinge system includes a first link and a second link. The first link includes knuckles and arcing engaging surfaces next to stop portions that are configured for receiving engaging lug portions on a second link member. A second link member includes first and second sets of knuckles. One of the sets of knuckles cooperates with a hinged pin to pivot relative to the first link while the second set of knuckles receives a hinge pin to pivot relative to the second element. The lugs slide relative to the engaging surface and push against the stop portions to flex them outward and require additional force to move between various stops in the range of motion.

Abstract: A compound hinge system includes a first link and a second link. The first link includes knuckles and arcing engaging surfaces next to stop portions that are configured for receiving engaging lug portions on a second link member. A second link member includes first and second sets of knuckles. One of the sets of knuckles cooperates with a hinged pin to pivot relative to the first link while the second set of knuckles receives a hinge pin to pivot relative to the second element. The lugs slide relative to the engaging surface and push against the stop portions to flex them outward and require additional force to move between various stops in the range of motion.

Abstract: A latching apparatus includes a rack and pinion drive. A latch bar slide between a latched and unlatched position with ramped latching members mounted on the bar engaging complementary latching members. The latch connects to several types of latch actuators including a button actuator having rotation indicating means. The latch is also configured to connect to a keyed latch actuator and a push-button actuator.

Abstract: A security holder consisting of a frame having an enclosed region presenting an opening through which an article such as a cassette may be inserted, and an extended handle portion which makes the holder difficult to conceal. A pair of opposing ramps which are slightly beveled and molded integrally into the side walls of the frame adjacent the opening of the enclosed region distort the frame when the article is inserted through the opening, and irremovably retain the article within the enclosed portion once the trailing edge of the article passes the ramps. In order to permit the frame to flex or distort sufficiently as the leading edge of the article is pressed through the opening between the ramps, a portion of the surface of the frame closely proximate to the ramps is cut, thinned, apertured, or otherwise weakened. Other angled projections on various portions of the holder frame are used to align or direct the motion of the article as it is inserted into the enclosed potion.

Abstract: A container and lid assembly including a container having a cylindrical side wall and top rim, and a lid having an inverted U-shaped rim and depending skirt portion which is snapped over the rim of the container wall to form a sealing closure therewith. An annular ridge projects inwardly from the inner surface of the skirt portion so as to ride over and engage under the upper bead of the container wall, thereby creating single point interference fits between the container and lid. The outer edge of a first shoulder engages a score line on the inner surface of the skirt portion defining a bi-directional tear strip. The distal end of the tear strip closely confronts a second shoulder when the container is originally sealed. The inside wall of the lid prevents the container from being deformed or collapsing when opened.

Abstract: A lock assembly for a domestic cooking appliance for use during a pyrolytic self-cleaning operation. The assembly includes a pair of cams mounted on a common shaft which provide the dual functions of energizing and de-energizing certain switches in the operating circuit as well as mechanically engaging and locking certain door latch components. The cams are rotated into and out of the locked and unlocked positions by a single lock motor.