Abstract: A friction applying assembly for a panel movable from a first position to a second position which includes a mounting plate rigidly secured to the panel with the plate having a non-circular aperture. There is a hinge support arm having at one end a non-circular aperture and a bolt arm having a head at one end, which bolt arm is inserted into the non-circular aperture of the hinge support arm to prevent relative movement between the bolt arm and hinge support arm. The bolt arm is elongated having a large diameter section adjacent the head and a smaller diameter section at the opposite end and a tapered conically shaped intermediate section between the large diameter section and small diameter section. An elongated bushing body having one end inserted into the non-circular aperture of the mounting plate is secured thereto to prevent relative movement between the bushing and mounting plate.

Abstract: A window hinge assembly for use with windows which pivot outwardly of the room about a substantially vertical axis. Each hinge assemlby has a rail which mounts on one end of the window frame and a mounting bracket to connect to the window sash. Linkages between the mounting bracket and sliders on the rail allow the window to be opened to a position substantially perpendicular to its fully closed position and adjacent one vertical edge of the window opening to allow maximum opening for ventilation and as a possible emergency escape. A tool with at least one inclined surface is used to release a leaf spring connected to the support slider and positioned against a stop in the rail to allow inboard movement of the open window away from that adjacent edge of the window opening in order to facilitate cleaning of the exterior surface of the window. The support slider has one pivot pin joint for both a thrust linkage and brace.

Abstract: Mounting system for the back rest of a vehicle seat permits normal reclining action as well as two modes of forward movement. In a first mode, a slight forward force applied near the top of the seat back, such as about 10 lbs. or less, will pivot the top of the seat back forwardly several inches to facilitate access to the space behind the seat. The slight rearward force produced by an occupant leaning back against the seat back as he occupies the seat will then return the back to its normal upright position. A substantially larger forward force, such as one of about 25-35 lbs., can also be applied to the top of the seat back in a second mode to cause the back to "break-over" about 90.degree. and lie flat. The various movements are achieved by means of a channel-shaped quadrant member which overlies the back rest frame on one side of a seat, pivots on the back rest support shaft, and includes a long curved slot and a short curved slot.