Rigid Patents (Class 292/145)
  • Patent number: 11703911
    Abstract: A portable terminal includes a main body having a rectangular shape in a plan view and having a display on a surface, a battery housed in the main body, and a circuit board. As viewed from the back, the main body is divided into areas consisting of a matrix of 25 divisions. The battery is housed in a first integrated area, and the center of the battery is located in the 13th area as viewed from the back. The circuit board is disposed along the perimeter of the battery as viewed through the back, and an option component is removably attached to an option area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenichi Mochizuki, Atsuhiro Koyama, Takayuki Konishi
  • Patent number: 11665843
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: a casing having an opening that houses a connection terminal inside; and a terminal cover that seals the opening such that the connection terminal is not exposed. The terminal cover includes a lid that seals the opening and a fixing part that fixes the terminal cover to the casing. The lid includes a protrusion and a cushion member, the cushion member being mounted around the protrusion and having a surface lower than a surface of the protrusion. The cushion member seals the opening by being in close contact with a member provided around the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenichi Shindo, Futoshi Kuriyama, Yusuke Katsuyama, Tatsuo Kuromoto
  • Patent number: 11624220
    Abstract: A security device can be provided to selectively restrict or prevent the opening of a sliding door, sliding window, or other sliding panel or other closure. For example, the security device can include a base plate that selectively engages a barricade member (or lock rail). While the barricade member is engaged with the base plate (in a locked state), the barricade member and base plate cooperate to restrict or prevent the sliding door, window, panel or other closure from moving to an open position (or moving out of a closed position). The barricade member can be moved relative to the base plate (to an unlocked state) to allow unrestricted movement of the sliding door, window, panel or other closure. The security device can include stop members that may restrict or prevent complete removal of the barricade member from the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Curtis Taylor, Jack Roy Taylor, Jack Michal Taylor
  • Patent number: 11536082
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pivot bar for a tiltable sash window where the pivot bar is designed for mounting along an exterior surface of a sash frame. The pivot bar includes a first leg positioned within a channel formed on the stile of the sash frame and a second leg positioned within a channel formed on the bottom rail of the sash frame. In a coupled configuration, the pivot bar wraps around the exterior surface of the corner of the sash frame where the stiles and bottom rail meet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: JELD-WEN, INC.
    Inventors: Rudy Hamilton, Craig Abbott, Lou Levison
  • Patent number: 11512493
    Abstract: A device is provided that includes a mount adapted to attach to a door above a door handle, and a spring-activated plunger coupled to the mount is adapted to move with respect to the mount. A door handle engager is coupled to a first end of the spring-activated plunger and adapted to engage the door handle. An arm rest is coupled to a second end of the spring-activated plunger and is adapted to be mounted in various ways. A base region of the arm rest is adapted to receive a first force from above that engages the spring-activated plunger. A vertical region of the arm rest is adapted to receive a second force to push the door open when the door opens away from a user. The vertical region is adapted to receive a third force to pull the door open when the door opens towards the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventor: Etienne Sauret
  • Patent number: 11473349
    Abstract: A door lock assembly for a door hinged to a door frame, having primarily a two-part lock assembly, including a linear pin or bolt having a first pin end and a second pin end, the second pin end formed with a handle attached and a magnet positioned therearound the second pin end and proximate a junction between the handle and the second pin end and a mounting plate having a first plate end and a second plate end, the plate ends having a one or more mounting holes, the mounting plate having a base or humped body positioned between first plate end and a second plate end, the humped body having a locking aperture positioned crosswise there through the humped body to receive first pin end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventor: Hadi Wahba
  • Patent number: 11259906
    Abstract: A case for a dental treatment device includes a bottom panel having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the bottom panel defines a first concave portion that corresponds to a shape of a bottom of the dental treatment device. The first concave portion forms a corresponding first convex portion of the outer surface of the bottom panel. The case also includes a top panel having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the top panel defines a second concave portion that corresponds to a shape of a top of the dental treatment device. The second convex portion forms a corresponding second convex portion of the outer surface of the top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Scott Beckerman, Andrew Lanza
  • Patent number: 10577839
    Abstract: A system, the system having: a pair of levers; and an over center spring secured to each of the pair of levers such that each leg of the over center spring is received by features on each respective lever, wherein opposing forces on each leg of the over center spring creates a negative torque on a first one of the pair of levers and a positive torque on a second one of the pair of levers when the system is in a first position and wherein the system when in a second position approximately half way to a final position from the first position provides zero torque to the pair of levers and wherein the system when in the final position creates a positive torque on the first one of the pair of levers and a negative torque on the second one of the pair of levers when the system is in the final position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Donald M. Perkins
  • Patent number: 10393466
    Abstract: A device for stabilizing a firearm or practice weapon while a user practices firing includes a movement sensor, a sensitivity adjuster and a feedback device to emit an audio or visual feedback responsive to the movement when the movement sensed exceeds a threshold level determined by the sensitivity level. The audio or visual feedback may have a feedback characteristic that corresponds to a pattern of the movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Inventor: Aaron Lavender
  • Patent number: 10161579
    Abstract: Technologies are described for a lighting system configured to be mounted with a ceiling support grid and a method of installation. The lighting system has a rectangular or square LED light panel configured to be hung below the ceiling support grid and transform its outer perimeter from a first outer perimeter to a second outer perimeter, enabling it to be inserted into a ceiling grid and to be held therein. The method of installing an LED light panel in a ceiling support grid comprises hanging the LED light panel below the ceiling support grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Litetronics International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sorensen, Raghu Rao
  • Patent number: 10125526
    Abstract: A door security apparatus is disclosed herein. The door security apparatus comprises a sleeve member, a door engagement member and a spacer, and is configured to engage a double-lever arm door closer to allow for the locking of a door from the inside. The apparatus further comprises a locking mechanism for keeping the apparatus attached to the door closer. The door engagement member is configured to engage the top edge of a door, the sleeve member is configured to slidably engage the double-lever arm door closer, and the spacer is configured to connect the door engagement member and the sleeve member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: DC Public Education Fund
    Inventors: John Mahoney, Dea Damita Onyenobi, Deonte Antrum, James Poindexter, Khalonji Bullock, Chidinma Idika, Jenifer Duong, Mark Miranda, Jed-Paolo DelaTorre, Alexis Vivar, Maya Lara, Anjreyev Harvey
  • Patent number: 10035470
    Abstract: Disclosed are rack-and-pinion mounting devices, methods for making and methods for using such devices, and motor vehicles with storage containers secured by rack-and-pinion mounting devices. A mounting device is disclosed for attaching an accessory to a surface. The mounting device includes a latch housing that mounts to the accessory (or surface). A bolt latch, which is slidably coupled to the housing, includes a linear gear bar and locking pins. These locking pins engage tie-down loops attached to the surface (or accessory). A pinion gear is rotatably coupled to the housing and intermeshed with the gear bar. Spinning the pinion gear in one direction slides the bolt latch to disengage the locking pins from the loops and detach the accessory from the surface. Spinning the pinion gear in the opposite direction slides the bolt latch to engage the locking pins with the loops and attach the accessory to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Pulleyblank
  • Patent number: 9989225
    Abstract: Technologies are described for a system for mounting a louver, a lens, or a rectangular or square light LED light source to a ceiling support grid. A mounting frame has at least one fixed flat extension extending from the first side and at least one retractable extension on a second side. The mounting frame is configured to be inserted into a grid opening and mounted to the grid and provide a frame for the mounting of a louver, a lens, or a rectangular or square light LED light source to the ceiling support grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Litetronics International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raghu Rao, Robert Sorensen
  • Patent number: 9972229
    Abstract: Display module mounting configurations and methods are disclosed. A frame for a video display module can comprise a first face configured for coupling with a light-emitting element circuit board and a second face configured for mounting to a support chassis and one or more first securing structures coupled to the second face, the one or more first securing structures being configured to mount or secure the frame to the support chassis. The frame can also include one or more security latches each comprising a latch body movable between a latched position and an unlatched position, each latch body configured to engage a first feature of the support chassis to prevent removal of the video display module when in the latched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Hemiller, Ryan J. Nielsen, Shannon Lee Mutschelknaus
  • Patent number: 9897288
    Abstract: Technologies are described for a louver or lens holder having a rectangular or square frame with parallel first side edge and a second side edges. At least one extension extends from the first side edge and at least one retractable support arm is configured to be extended from, and retracted into, the second side edge. The louver or lens holder is configured to be inserted into a ceiling support grid and to be held therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Litetronics International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sorensen, Raghu Rao
  • Patent number: 9788591
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved sports helmet including a quick release connector assembly for the faceguard that allows for rapid disconnection of the faceguard from the helmet shell. The connector includes a bracket, and a coupler mechanism featuring an elongated pin, a head component, a spring, a retractable engaging element and a washer. The connector assembly is moveable between a use position, wherein the faceguard is secured to the shell by the bracket and the coupler mechanism, and a released position wherein the bracket and the faceguard are disconnected from the shell. An inwardly directed actuation force that lacks a rotational component is applied to the elongated pin to move from the use position to the released position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Riddell, Inc.
    Inventors: Thad M. Ide, Nelson Kraemer, Ralph J. Infusino, Vittorio Bologna
  • Patent number: 9671095
    Abstract: Technologies are described for a lighting system configured to be mounted with a ceiling support grid and a method of installation. The lighting system has a rectangular or square mounting frame configured to transform its outer perimeter from a first outer perimeter to a second outer perimeter, enabling it to be inserted into a ceiling grid and to be held therein. The lighting system has an LED light source configured to be held with the mounting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Litetronics International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sorensen, Raghu Rao
  • Patent number: 9650806
    Abstract: A door handle assembly for a motor vehicle has a handle mount, a handle and a coupling device, wherein the handle is coupled to the coupling device in the region of its second handle end which provides a door handle assembly in a structurally simple manner, in which the play in the longitudinal direction of the handle mount, and thus the clearance in the opening in the door panel for the handle ends, is reduced to a minimum. This is achieved in that the second handle end of the handle and a deflection lever of the mechanical coupling device are moveably coupled to one another by a pivotable and hinge-like articulated connection of the second handle end in relation to the deflection lever, when the handle has been actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Huf Huelsebeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Beck, Dirk Mueller, Raimund Huebner, Matthias Loew
  • Patent number: 9612004
    Abstract: Display module mounting configurations and methods are disclosed. A frame for a video display module can comprise a first face configured for coupling with a light-emitting element circuit board and a second face configured for mounting to a support chassis and one or more first securing structures coupled to the second face, the one or more first securing structures being configured to mount or secure the frame to the support chassis. The frame can also include one or more security latches each comprising a latch body movable between a latched position and an unlatched position, each latch body configured to engage a first feature of the support chassis to prevent removal of the video display module when in the latched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Hemiller, Ryan J. Nielsen, Shannon Lee Mutschelknaus
  • Patent number: 9578757
    Abstract: An enclosure having a first and second housing. The housings are slidably engaged along a first axis to form the enclosure. In one example, a compressed resilient member urges the housings together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Steven Kamins Jacobs
  • Patent number: 9546507
    Abstract: A safety bolt device comprising: a drop down bolt, the drop down bolt comprising: a cross-member; a first vertical pin attached to a first end of the cross-member; a second vertical pin attached to a second end of the cross-member; a door receiver configured to receive the first vertical pin, the door receiver comprising: a bolt; a jamb receiver configured to receive the second vertical pin, the jamb receiver comprising: a pin; where the door receiver is configured to attach to a door, and the jamb receiver is configured to attach to the door jamb of the door, and where the safety bolt device is configured to prevent the door from being opened when the drop down bolt has been dropped into the door receiver and the jamb receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Inventor: William K. Letson
  • Patent number: 9532648
    Abstract: A drive device for a movable furniture part includes an ejecting element for moving the movable furniture part from a closed position to an open position, an ejection force accumulator that applies force to the ejecting element, and a locking device for locking the ejecting element by a locking element in a locking section. The locking device can be unlocked by overpressing the movable furniture part from the closed position to an overpressing position in the closing direction. The movable furniture part can be moved in the opening direction by the ejection force accumulator and the ejecting element, and the locking device has a pre-locking section for the locking element. The locking element is moved from the pre-locking section into the locking section via a push-through evasion section by pushing the movable furniture part during closing into a push-through position behind the closing position in the closing direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Julius Blum GmbH
    Inventors: Ingo Gasser, Michael Blum, Hermann Haemmerle
  • Patent number: 9500011
    Abstract: A latch system includes a striker and a latch mechanism. The striker includes a pintle having a head portion. The latch mechanism includes a first latch door and a second latch door, each rotatable between a respective latch position and a respective insertion position. The first latch door and the second latch door each define a latch section and a release section disposed opposite each other. When the first latch door and the second latch door are disposed in their respective insertion positions, the latch sections are operable to receive the head portion therebetween. When the first latch door and the second latch door are disposed in their respective latch positions, the latch sections are operable to engage the head portion in latching engagement, and the release sections are operable to release the head portion of the pintle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Anil A. Masih
  • Patent number: 9210825
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a base, a movable hook and a sliding key. A first end of the movable hook is for fixing an accessory. The sliding key is slidably installed on the base. The sliding key includes a key body whereon a sliding slot is formed, and a driving part for pushing a second end of the movable hook when the key body moves in a first direction so as to separate the first end of the movable hook from the accessory. The fixing mechanism further includes a rotary arm. A first end of the rotary arm is rotatably installed on the base, and a second end of the rotary arm is slidably installed inside the sliding slot. The second end of the rotary arm stops the second end of the movable hook in a closed position for preventing the movable hook from moving in the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Chun-Chien Chen
  • Patent number: 9010815
    Abstract: An anti-theft system for securing a removable battery to a power tool. The system employs a tamper-proof retainer to ensure that the retail display of a combined power tool and its associated battery can be displayed as a single unit without fear of theft of the battery. This may be achieved by the tamper-proof retainer securing a battery release latch against its release position hence securing the battery to the tool in a manner preventing the removal of the battery by a potential thief. The tamper-proof retainer either prevents removal of the battery from the power tool, as removal of the tamper-proof retainer is impossible, or, if it is destroyed by a thief, then it permanently secures the battery to the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Vince Cooper
  • Patent number: 9004549
    Abstract: A locking apparatus for a case and the case having the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the locking apparatus includes an operating knob formed at an external surface of the case and a latch connected to the operating knob and configured to slide with respect to the case. The latch may include i) a body portion connected to the operating knob, ii) an opposite wall portion having opposite walls which extend from a first side of the body portion, iii) a hitch member formed on a second side of the body portion, wherein the first and second sides are opposing each other, and iv) a reinforcing member disposed between the opposite walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Won-Il Lee
  • Patent number: 8985643
    Abstract: A position-limiting mechanism includes a first position-limiting element, a second position-limiting element, and a knob. The first and second position-limiting elements and the knob are slidably configured on a main body. A first component and a second component are secured to the main body by the first and second position-limiting elements, respectively. The knob is movably connected to the first and second position-limiting elements. When the knob slides relatively to the main body along a first direction, the knob drives the first position-limiting element to release the first component. When the knob slides relatively to the main body along a second direction, the knob drives the second position-limiting element to release the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Peir-Yun Fang, Cheng-Chao Peng
  • Publication number: 20150075236
    Abstract: A lockset is actuable by pivoting a handle about a longitudinal axis of the lockset by rotating the handle and by pivoting the handle about an axis transverse to the lockset axis, such as by pushing or pulling. The lockset includes an inside handle and an outside handle, each associated with an independent mechanism, each of which can independently actuate the lockset. A locking mechanism prevents actuation of a first one of the independent handle mechanisms without affecting operation of the other handle mechanism. Upon actuation of the other handle mechanism, a retractor engages a surface of the locking mechanism and removes it from engagement with the first locking mechanism. An adjustment ring has a first configuration that centers the lockset in a door having a first standard thickness and a second configuration that centers the lockset in a door having a second standard thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: HAMPTON PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xin Ben Ou, Xin Min Ou, Han Gui Xiao
  • Publication number: 20150021930
    Abstract: A pin latch includes a guide block, a handle having a trigger, and a shear pin housed slidably within the guide block and connected to the handle. The shear pin includes a catch-pin engageable by the trigger, and is slidable between an engageable position and a disengageable position when the handle is moved from a closed position to an open position. Alternately, the pin latch includes a bracket connected to the shear pin and includes a catch-pin, and the handle is moveable to an intermediate position, such that a trigger is disengaged from the catch-pin and the shear pin engages a stop pin. A guide block spring acts on the stop pin to retain releasably the handle in its intermediate position. The guide block includes a finger and the shear pin includes a groove sized and shaped to receive the finger when the pin latch is in an unlatchable position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: ALCOA INC.
    Inventor: Thai Do
  • Publication number: 20150013401
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for opening and closing a front entrance. The apparatus includes: a door lock housing which has an opening in which a latch bolt is disposed; first and second door handles which are provided on the door and configured to be pushed or pulled; a movable member which is disposed in the door lock housing and horizontally moved by pushing or pulling either the first door handle or the second door handle, with a lift guide block provided on the movable member; a rotating unit which includes a roller and a bent part; a latch bolt coupling unit which is locked to the bent part of the rotating unit and coupled to the latch bolt; and a restoring spring which is configured such that the rotating unit is returned to its original state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Byungman YOON, Eunsook LEE, Chaehi YOON, Chaeho YOON
  • Publication number: 20150008682
    Abstract: An adjustable door lock may include a catch plate adapted to be secured adjacent to the door. A plurality of catch brackets may be connected to the catch plate. A catch may be adjustably connected to the catch plate and interfitted through the catch brackets. Such a catch preferably has a linear channel formed therein. A door plate may be disposed adjacent to the catch plate and adapted to be secured to the door. A locking bolt may further be housed within the door plate and may be linearly reciprocated along a first linear path passing through the door plate and the linear channel. In this way, the catch may be automatically adjusted along a second linear path orthogonally registered relative to the first linear path such that the linear channel automatically becomes axially aligned with the locking bolt as the locking bolt ingresses and egresses the catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: AJUSTCO, LLC
    Inventor: Jason Stile
  • Publication number: 20140353980
    Abstract: A deadbolt lock with an interior assembly having a status light indicator. The deadbolt assembly has a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. An interior locking assembly includes a turnpiece configured to move the bolt between its extended position and retracted position, a light, and a detection circuit. The detection circuit is configured to detect when the bolt is in the extended position and actuate the light responsive to detecting that the bolt being in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventor: CHASEN SCOTT BECK
  • Patent number: 8899634
    Abstract: An adjustable door lock may include a catch plate adapted to be secured adjacent to the door. A plurality of catch brackets may be connected to the catch plate. A catch may be adjustably connected to the catch plate and interfitted through the catch brackets. Such a catch preferably has a linear channel formed therein. A door plate may be disposed adjacent to the catch plate and adapted to be secured to the door. A locking bolt may further be housed within the door plate and may be linearly reciprocated along a first linear path passing through the door plate and the linear channel. In this way, the catch may be automatically adjusted along a second linear path orthogonally registered relative to the first linear path such that the linear channel automatically becomes axially aligned with the locking bolt as the locking bolt ingresses and egresses the catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Jason L. Stile
  • Patent number: 8857864
    Abstract: A tamper proof lock mountable to a door and configured to functionally cooperate with a strike plate having a hole that is mounted to a portion of a door frame. The lock comprises a wedge bolt having an oblique surface configured to cooperate with the strike plate. The wedge bolt is configured to be inserted in the hole to retain the door in its closed position. A shield is provided and configured to cooperate with the wedge bolt such that the oblique surface of the wedge bolt is rendered inaccessible when the wedge bolt is disposed in the hole of the strike plate and the oblique surface of the wedge bolt is exposed in anticipation for interaction with the strike plate when the door is not disposed in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventors: Ronald T. Snyder, Jr., Reuben M. Snyder, Andre L. Dupra
  • Patent number: 8844201
    Abstract: An enclosure having a gate which may be pivotably hung from stanchions or walls such that it swings in either direction, and may be opened from either side, depending on the assembly of the enclosure, is described. A latch which may be opened from both inside and outside of the enclosure is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Gator Kennels LLC
    Inventors: Joshua A. Robinson, Kirk A. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20140217749
    Abstract: A magnetic gate latch comprises magnetic materials and a latching mechanism attracted into a keeper when the gate latch is closed by a first magnetic force and retained in a unlatched position by a second magnetic force. For example, the latching mechanism comprises a pin without a spring or other biasing mechanism biasing the spring in a direction opposite of a magnet in the keeper assembly. In one example, the pin comprises a magnet on an end of the pin opposite from the keeper assembly, which is attracted toward a ferromagnetic material when the pin is retracted into the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: WELDON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Chartier, Christopher Paradies
  • Publication number: 20140191516
    Abstract: A door lock includes a latch assembly positioned at least partially within the door and movable between an engaged position in which the door is held in a closed position and a disengaged position in which the door is movable from a closed position to an open position. An outside spindle is rotatable about an axis and an inside spindle is rotatable about the axis to move the latch assembly between the engaged position and the disengaged position. A locking plate is movable along the axis between a locked position in which the outside spindle is fixed and an unlocked position in which the outside spindle and the inside spindle are each rotatable and a privacy lock actuator positioned on the inside of the door and movable in a direction substantially normal to the axis to move the locking plate between the locked position and the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Rohith Badhya, Sajil J. Mathachan, Mohammed M. Ali, Nimbennappa Gani, Mayur Anandache
  • Patent number: 8764073
    Abstract: A structure of the lockable door includes a door cover, a first sliding member, a fastening member, and a second sliding member. The door cover is hinged to a case, and can selectively cover an opening of the case. The first sliding member is inserted through the door cover, and can be slidably mounted on one side surface of the door cover. The fastening member is slidably mounted on the other side surface of the door cover, and has at least one protrusion. The first sliding member is inserted through the fastening member, and the first sliding member and the second sliding member are connected to each other. When the first sliding member is in a retaining position, the second sliding member moves to be on the protrusion, and the first sliding member presses the door cover towards the second sliding member, so as to enhance waterproofness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Getac Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Chun-Ta Lin
  • Publication number: 20140167424
    Abstract: An actuator housing assembly comprising an actuator housing having an opening therein, a movable actuator member received in the opening, the actuator member having a front surface and a rear surface and being digitally movable in said opening, and a cam extending from the rear surface of said movable actuator member to operate a bolt which is biased by magnets of opposing polarity. The actuator housing assembly has means adapted to enable the attachment to and detachment from a bolt mechanism assembly having complementary means adapted to enable attachment and detachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: THE YOUNG ENGINEERS, INC.
    Inventor: Samuel Dale Frias
  • Publication number: 20140084601
    Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device comprising a rotatable shaft coupling (19, 63) provided with a hollow (21, 65) and a shaft arrangement (3, 61) comprising a shaft (25, 71) arranged in the hollow and which connects the shaft and the shaft coupling so that they are jointly rotatable for transmission of at least one rotational movement or rotational force between the shaft and the shaft coupling. The invention also relates to a shaft arrangement (3, 61) shaped to be connected with a locking device comprising a rotatable shaft coupling provided with a hollow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: STENDALS EL AB
    Inventor: Jan Stendal
  • Publication number: 20140033773
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a locking system for a door with a mortise pocket. The locking system has a mortise case within the mortise pocket. The mortise case defines an alignment hole. The locking system also has a gear box with a worm gear that defines a notched passage that receives a lock knob shaft. A worm within the gear box is coupled to a motor that rotates the worm. The worm engages the worm gear such that the worm gear rotates when the worm rotates. A control board in the gear box is adapted to receive electronic signals and transmit them to the motor to cause the motor to rotate the worm. The gear box also has a worm gear hub that defines a keyed passage and a hub tab. The worm gear hub fits within the notched passage and the keyed passage receives the lock knob shaft. The worm gear also has two notches that the hub tab contacts individually when the gear hub rotates within the keyed passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: BELWITH PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Gary L. Myers, Ashok Hirpara, Michael Aaron Cohen, John D. Veleris, Alyssa M. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140026489
    Abstract: A securing mechanism for a hinged sidelight panel. The securing mechanism includes a center latch bolt for latching the hinged sidelight panel and remote locking mechanisms for locking the hinged sidelight panel. A single lever handle is used to selectively retract the remote locking mechanisms and the latch bolt. At a first orientation of the handle, both the remote locking mechanisms and the latch bolt are engaged. At a second orientation of the handle, the latch bolt remains engaged, but the remote locking mechanisms retracted. At a third orientation, both the remote locking mechanisms and the latch bolt are disengaged. The orientation of the handle informs an observer whether the locks are engaged. In one embodiment, the full rotation is about 90°, enabling the use of longer lever handles without interference from door frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Truth Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leonard P. Bauman, Yoshikazu Nakanishi, Manabu Shimoji, Naokazu Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20140021726
    Abstract: An improved security system to prevent unwanted entrance through a hinged barrier, such as, but not limited to a door, is provided and comprises a member associated with the barrier, whether internal or external to the barrier, and adapted to extend from a first length to a second length. An actuation mechanism is coupled to the member and is adapted to extend the member from the first length to the second length and to contract the member from the second length to the first length. A receptacle is provided adjacent the barrier for receiving a portion of the member when the member is extended by the actuating mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Ron R Daniels
  • Publication number: 20140013813
    Abstract: A sealed push button latch. It includes a housing with an upper cavity and a lower cavity and a rim which provides a seal contact seat. The lower cavity has a latch opening formed therein at a first side thereof, and at least one drain/return clip aperture formed at a second side thereof. A push button with a keyed lock is slidably received in the upper cavity. A biasing device biases the push button to a closed position. A seal positioned on the push button provides sealing between the seal contact seat of the rim of the housing and the push button. A locking latch is slidably positioned in the lower cavity, and is slidably movable between a protruding position through the latch opening, and a retracted position, wherein pushing the push button down into the housing retracts the locking latch into the lower cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: S.P.E.P. ACQUISITION CORP.
    Inventor: Tam Le
  • Publication number: 20140007631
    Abstract: A lock or latch having a latch bolt movable linearly between latching and unlatching positions; a rotatable operator; a drive member movable linearly between first second positions in a direction transverse to the latch bolt's direction of movement, wherein movement of the drive member from the first position to the second position can be caused by rotation of the operating means, and a contact part is associated with the latch bolt and can move linearly between non-retracting and retracting positions in a direction parallel to the latch bolt's direction of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: David Wood, Colin Horton
  • Publication number: 20140007630
    Abstract: A lock assembly for use with a latch movable from an extended position to a retracted position, and the lock assembly includes an interior assembly and an exterior assembly. The interior assembly includes an interior handle manually movable to retract the latch and a locking member manually operable such that the locking member is movable from an unlocked position to a locked position. The exterior assembly includes an exterior handle manually operable to retract the latch when the locking member is in the unlocked position and inoperable to retract the latch when the locking member is in the locked position. The exterior assembly further includes a biasing member that biases the locking member toward the unlocked position. When the locking member is in the locked position, movement of the interior handle to retract the latch causes the biasing member to move the locking member to the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Rick L. Brannaman, Eric E. Fishencord, Sajil J. Mathachan, Michael D. Rainone, Michael S. Justis, Sachin J. Keni, Milind A. Ghumre
  • Patent number: 8579338
    Abstract: An improved slide bolt locking mechanism is capable of selectably releaseably fastening both overhead doors and swing doors to its surrounding door frame. A portion of the traditional slide bolt is replaced by a lighter actuating mechanism outwardly of the door-transom interface and a form fitting handle. The handle includes an alignable eye assembly capable of securement by a pad or combination lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Kirti Shah
  • Publication number: 20130269402
    Abstract: A lock assembly that includes an interior locking actuator, a biasing member that biases the interior locking actuator toward an unlocked position, a retaining member that retains the interior locking actuator in a locked position, and a driver rotatable from a locked position to an unlocked. The interior locking actuator is manually pushed and manually rotated to move the interior locking actuator from the unlocked position to the locked position. When the interior locking actuator is in the locked position, movement of the interior handle to retract a latch causes the biasing member to move the interior locking actuator toward the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY LLC
    Inventor: Sundar Raj Dore Vasudevan
  • Publication number: 20130257065
    Abstract: A latch for a galley cart bay door is disclosed having a pivoting handle rotating about a spindle, and a fork connected to the spindle for rotation with the pivoting handle. A drive link is mounted on the fork, such that a downward movement of the pivoting handle results in an upward movement of the drive link. The drive link moves a reciprocating retention block into and out of a chamber above the cart bay door, whereby the cart bay door can be secured by driving the retention block into the chamber by a downward movement of the pivoting handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter John Leslie Burd
  • Publication number: 20130234449
    Abstract: A lock system for a door comprises one or more elongated members adapted to translate axially in a door to be moved in and out of engagement into a lock catch of a door frame. A lock mechanism is received in a mortise of the door and having a handle actuatable to displace at least one driver in translation. A depth adjustment adaptor comprises a interface connected to the elongated member, with or without a joint with at least one degree of freedom connecting the interface to the driver to adjust a depth of the interface relative to the driver and to a lateral surface of the door to actuate the axial translation of the elongated member by movement of the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Sabin DERY, Marcel VAN DER HOEVEN, Jan HUML