Patents by Inventor Wayne C. Bates

Wayne C. Bates has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Hardware for mounting a window sash
    Patent number: 4679352
    Abstract: A window sash in mounted in a window frame by hardware which permits the sash to swing open (1) in an egress mode about an upright axis located closely adjacent one upright side of the frame (2) in a wash mode about an upright axis located near the lateral center of the frame or (3) in an awning mode about a horizontal axis located adjacent the upper side of the frame. All that need be done to change the mode of opening is to switch the position of a single selector lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Assignee: Amerock Corporation
    Inventor: Wayne C. Bates
  • Window lock structure
    Patent number: 3949525
    Abstract: A window and lock structure therefor for drawing the window sash tightly against the window frame, with the locking structure including a keeper on the window sash engageable by a locking shoe mounted on the frame and with the locking shoe having compound movement to engage the keeper and draw the sash tightly closed, with the movement of the locking shoe being derived from mechanism actuated by engagement with another part of the window sash as the window sash is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1973
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Assignee: Truth Incorporated
    Inventors: Wayne C. Bates, Wilbert C. Wallin
  • Sash lock
    Patent number: D293548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1988
    Assignee: Amerock Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne C. Bates, LaVerne E. Clayton