Abstract: A door locking device includes: a pivot end wall portion extending from a pivot end side of a door 131, and having a first through-hole formed therein; an opposed wall portion 20 being opposed to the pivot end wall portion when the door 131 is closed, and having a second through-hole 23A, 23B formed therein; a key cylinder including a movable element 33 configured to be displaced in accordance with unlocking/locking operation; and a pivot hook 40A, 40B configured to interlock with the movable element 33. When the door is unlocked, the pivot hook 40A, 40B retreats to an inner side of the door 131 with respect to the first through-hole, whereas when the door is locked, the pivot hook enters the second through-hole 23A, 23B via the first through-hole to keep the door 131 and a door 132 closed.

Abstract: A sliding latch release mechanism for a latched cable connector. The sliding latch release mechanism includes a fixed portion which is configured to fit securely around a latched cable connector, the latched cable connector having a latch release mechanism. The sliding latch release further includes a slideable portion which is housed within the fixed portion and is configured to move within a slot on the fixed portion. When slid back and forth, the slideable portion of the latch release mechanism engages the latch of the latched cable connector and releases the latch so the latched cable may be unplugged.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a set-top box having a controller to establish a user profile, retrieve from a media communication system media content schedules according to the user profile, determine a consumption status for each of the retrieved media content schedules, generate an Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) comprising the retrieved media content schedules, each media content schedule depicting its corresponding consumption status, and present the EPG at a media presentation device upon request. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A folding electronic device includes a cover and a main body. The cover includes a groove. The main body includes an engaging structure. The engaging structure includes a pushing element, an elastic element connected to the pushing element, an engaging element and a base. The engaging element includes a first connector and an engaging portion. The first connector is disposed on two sides of the engaging portions. The engaging portion is connected to or is detached from the groove. The base comprises an accommodating portion and a second connector. The pushing element and the elastic element are disposed in the accommodating portion. The second connector is disposed on two sides of the base. The engaging element is installed across the base. The first connector pivots on the second connector.

Abstract: A drive bracket assembly includes a back panel and a drive bracket including a first side plate and a second side plate, the first side plate forms a securing post sliding thereon, the second side plate forms two rows of restricting pieces extending towards the first side plate, one edge of the back panel is inserted into the restricting pieces and resists against the second side plate, the securing post slides on the first side plate and resists against the other edge of the back panel, the back panel is secured between the first side plate and the second side plate of the drive bracket.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a fastener. The fastener can include a body. Generally, the body, in turn, includes a first end, a second end, and a protrusion. Usually, each end is adapted to engage a respective catch, where the at least a portion of the ends are generally aligned in a first plane, and at least a portion of the protrusion is not aligned with the first plane for engaging yet another catch.

Abstract: A latch device for a cover member includes a box body having at least of a pair of walls and an upside opening, a cover member that is mounted on the box body to enable the upside opening to be opened and closed, a handle member mounted on the cover member such that the handle member may rotate. The handle member includes a pair of claws formed at both ends of the cover member; and latch holes formed in the walls of the box body such that the pair of claws are engaged with the latch holes.

Abstract: An enclosure securing apparatus including a handle housing disposed in a cover for an opening in an enclosure; a handle lever pivotably attached to the handle housing, the handle lever having first and second ends; a cam surface disposed at the first end of the handle lever for engagement with a lock housing; and a lock assembly integrated with the enclosure securing apparatus for locking the enclosure.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for locking a cremation urn inside a columbarium chamber or to another appropriate wall surface and a hidden lock for a funeral chamber shutter system are disclosed. The locking mechanism includes a male locking member which is rigidly securable to a wall surface, and a female receiving member in one of the top walls, bottom walls and sidewalls of the cremation urn. The female receiving member is securely interlockable with the male locking member. The locking mechanism also includes fastening means for securing the male locking member to the wall surface.

Abstract: A latch assembly for securing a cover to a container comprises a base for mounting to the container cover adjacent to an edge thereof, a cover member secured to the base and a slider slidable between the base and cover member between a latched position wherein a portion of the slider interfits with the container and an unlatched position wherein the slider portion is disengaged from the container. A headed spring member interposed between the slider and the base interfits with openings in the slider to signal when the slider has reached its latched and unlatched positions and to releasably retain the slider at those positions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gate latch comprising an integrated latch/handle assembly, a mounting bracket, a return spring and a flat head shoulder bolt. The integrated latch/handle assembly is a flat bar section comprised of various radiused and right angled bends allowing the assembly to wrap around the leading edge of the fence gate with one of the bends forming the actual latch bolt. The ends of the assembly are bent to form handles which operate the mechanism, the handles having radiused ends. The mounting bracket is a flat steel bar section with two holes provided for attaching the bracket to the gate. The return spring is held in place by the shoulder bolt which attaches the handle assembly, mounting bracket and spring firmly together.

Abstract: A lock for locking the cover of a compartment to prevent opening of the cover is described. The cover is provided with a biased latch at one end which is movable between a latch position for latching against a mating locking lip of the compartment and a release position to allow the cover to be removed from the compartment. The lock comprises a means for insertion into the biased latch once the cover has been attached to the compartment to prevent the biased latch from moving to the release position.

Abstract: A lock mechanism for cases or containers which includes engagable lock elements, one of which can be rotatable into a lockable and a non-lockable alignment. The exposed surfaces of the lock elements are flush with surrounding wall surfaces of the case or container when the mechanism is locked. The mechanism can be concealed by matching the exposed surfaces of the lock elements with the surrounding surfaces of the case or container. The mechanism include springs which bias the lock elements. Appropriate spring strengths can be selected to prevent infants and young children from opening the mechanism.

Abstract: A retractable awning for mounting to a wall such as the side of a recreational vehicle. The awning includes a roller, a flexible canopy having an inner edge connected to the wall and an outer edge secured to the roller, a pair of arm assemblies supporting opposite ends of the roller and operable to move the roller between a retracted position adjacent the wall and an extended position spaced from the wall, and a travel latch for securing the arm assemblies in the retracted position. Each of the arm assemblies includes a vertically extending base arm connected to the wall, a bottom arm having a first end pivotally connected to the base arm, an extended arm having a first end pivotally connected to the bottom arm and a second end connected to and supporting the roller, and a top arm having a first end pivotally connected to the base arm above the bottom arm and a second end pivotally connected to the extended arm.

Abstract: A motor-vehicle latch assembly has a door latch displaceable between a locked and unlocked position, a housing forming a seat, a lever pivoted on the housing, and a linkage connected between the lever and the door latch for displacement of the latch between its positions by the lever. A lock cylinder can fit in the seat and with the lever and interengaging formations on the lever, housing, and cylinder retain the lever in a predetermined angular position on the housing except when the cylinder is fitted in the seat. The housing is centered on an axis and has an elastically deformable and axially rearwardly projecting tongue having a radially inwardly directed ramp surface. The lever projects radially from the housing and is formed with a radially outwardly open notch receiving the tongue in a predetermined angular position of the lever on the housing.

Abstract: A dishwasher lock includes a first component adapted to be secured to the underside of a counter top directly above the forward upper edge of a dishwasher and a second component slidably and detachably secured to the first component. The second component includes an L-shaped plate adapted to be disposed in overlying engagement with the front of a dishwasher to prevent opening of the dishwasher door when the second component is secured to the first component.

Abstract: A lock for sliding door, window or like closure includes a drive member mobile in the longitudinal direction of the casing relative to the casing and includes an arrangement which cooperates with a complementary arrangement attached to the cylinder to enable the drive member to be moved in one direction or the other by means of the key and another arrangement which cooperates with a complementary arrangement of the sliding assembly to enable the sliding assembly to be moved by means of the key.

Abstract: A chassis assembly for computers is disclosed. In the chassis assembly, the main chassis and bottom chassis are suitable for being manually assembled and disassembled, thus allowing a user to easily handle the assembly with improved work efficiency while repairing or upgrading a computer. The main chassis, having front and rear panels, is open at the bottom between the lower edges of the front and rear panels. The bottom chassis is detachably mounted to the open bottom of the main chassis. The chassis assembly also has a lock unit which is mounted to the rear portion of the bottom chassis. The lock unit normally retains the position of the bottom chassis relative to the main chassis and selectively allows the bottom chassis to be manually removed from the main chassis.

Abstract: A combined handle-securing arrangement for unsecuring and opening a drawer in a cabinet and for closing and securing the drawer in the cabinet by a single action, and a drawer-cabinet including the combined handle-securing arrangement.

Abstract: Safety device for a cassette for a compact disc, a cassette tape or the like, which comprises two hingedly interconnected rectangular cassette halves. The safety device can be mounted on the outside of the cassette encircling the cassette to prevent opening thereof and is provided with a lock member for locking engagement with the cassette, which includes a rotary bolt (22) enclosed in a lock housing (20), to be adjusted between engaged position and disengaged position from the outside of the lock housing. A spring blade (30) of magnet material is provided as a latch member for the rotary bolt, the spring blade being arranged to prevent in a latching position rotation of the rotary bolt from the engaged position and being operable against spring bias by magnetic attraction from the outside of the lock housing from the engaged position unlatching the rotary bolt to allow rotation thereof to the disengaged position.

Abstract: A trap intended for capturing mice, rats, snakes or the like alive consists of a receptacle, preferably a household jar (6) and a cover (2,115). The cover (2,115) has an opening which is closed by a pivotally arranged grating (113). In order to manufacture a cover (2,115) which is readily adapted to various diameters and threads on the neck (7) of the receptacle (6) the connection means of the cover (2,115) are provided in the form of snap acting webs (4). So as to prevent a captured animal from escaping the cover comprises a stop latch (101) for holding the grating (113) into contact with the contact face on the cover.

Abstract: A coupling set for interlocking objects. The set comprises first and second oupling elements each having an integral stud by which it is anchored in one of two objects to be interlocked. The first locking member has a swingable latch comprising a notch and a spring member. In the locking position the notch of latch engages the stud of the second locking member and the spring member snaps into a cavity in the head portion of the second locking member.

Abstract: A rotary screen printing device for delivering coating fluid from the inside of a print cylinder through patterned openings onto an adjacent advancing substrate has a print cylinder support frame, a ring-shaped major idler having its periphery retained in rolling contact supported by several minor idlers near each side member of the support frame for rotation about the print cylinder's axis, a plurality of swiveling hooked torque rods, slidably mounted for axial movement at spaced intervals around each major idler, having a hooked inner end facing the opposite major idler, and a resilient mounting urging the hooked end toward its supporting major idler, and a pair of end rings, each secured in telescoped relationship inside one end of the print cylinder, with notches being formed at spaced intervals in the inner periphery of each ring for alignment with the swiveling hooked torque rods of a major idler.

Abstract: A toggle latch for fastening two members together. The latch includes a base adapted to be coupled to one member to be fastened and a draw bar connected to the base and having a free end for engagement with the other member to be fastened. A lever having an opening therein is connected to the draw bar and the base and is pivotable to shift the draw bar between open and closed positions to unfasten and fasten the two members respectively. A spring catch is provided having an anchor portion affixed to the lever. A resilient intermediate portion of the spring catch extends from the anchor portion and terminates in an actuator arm projecting through the opening in the lever. The resilient intermediate portion biases the actuator arm in one direction and permits the arm to be moved in a second direction.

Abstract: A bumper mounted spare wheel carrier for a vehicle is foldable downwardly to afford access to a trunk or door of the vehicle. The carrier includes a spring biased latch element which secures the carrier in vertical position. A resilient operating lever secured to the latch element is deformable under stress and when maintained in stressed condition provides a positive safety lock for the latch element independent of the spring biasing means. Novel wheel retaining means cooperating with the carrier selectively secure different sizes of wheels on the carrier.

Abstract: A detent system is provided for releasably retaining a pair of relatively movable members of a lock assembly or other mechanism in one or more predetermined positions. The members are movable relative to each other to successively present a series of contiguous surface portions on one of the members in spaced, side-by-side relationship with a selected part of the other member. A hole is formed through the part, and a detent element is movably carried in the hole. The detent element has a rounded tip which is projectable from the hole for engaging the contiguous surface portions as the members move relative to each other. A detent receiving formation is provided at a location along the contiguous surface portions and is adapted to receive the rounded tip of the detent element when the members are in a predetermined relative position.