Sliding And Swinging Patents (Class 292/63)
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Patent number: 11519125Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a door lock, comprising a cam having a notch, wherein the door hook is fixed in the cam when a door hook mounted on the door is inserted into the notch of the cam; driving means actuated by a push force from outside of the door, a pull force from outside of the door, a push from inside of the door, or by a control signal, wherein the driving means moves the cam from a locked position to an unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2017Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Yang Wang
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Patent number: 10119311Abstract: A method of operating a window having a sash and a window opening limit device includes moving the sash from a closed position to a limited position. When in the limited position, the window opening limit device is in a projected position, and the sash is engaged with the window opening limit device. Moving the window opening limit device to a retracted position disengages the sash and the window opening limit device. The sash may then be moved from the limited position to an open range. When the sash is returned to the closed position, the window opening limit device automatically returns to the projected position, and the sash is disengaged with the window opening limit device.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventor: Steve Piltingsrud
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Patent number: 9816300Abstract: A sash window restrictor (20) has a housing (22) which is to be let into a vertical frame member (10) of one sash (normally the upper, outer sash) of a window, at a position, say, 10 cm above the top rail of the lower sash when the windows are closed. A tab (24) is mounted in the housing and can be retracted into the housing or extended from the housing. A mechanism acts between the tab and the housing and allows the tab to be pressed into the housing and held in the housing for a period of time before the tab is released to allow the tab to extend. With the tab extended, the lower sash (12) can be lifted until it reaches the tab (24) but no further, so that a 10 cm gap will be opened at the bottom of the window.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Mighton Products LimitedInventor: Michael Derham
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Patent number: 9474344Abstract: A mechanism for turning over a case between two rest positions relative to a support structure includes a guide element secured to said case or to a pod receiving said case, and a complementary guide element, which cooperates with said guide element via complementary guide surfaces allowing said guide element to make a movement of translation and/or to pivot with respect to said complementary guide element under the effect of the relative movement of a cam respectively comprised in said guide element or complementary guide element, relative to a finger respectively comprised in said complementary guide element or said guide element.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Montres Breguet S.A.Inventor: Eric Goeller
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Patent number: 9260895Abstract: A removable window security device includes a base unit with a silicone plug and an internal compression spring, which supports a custom-length upper portion capped with a non-slip rubber cap. The silicone plug serves as a pad for the compression spring and a non-slip bottom for the base unit. The assembled device is positioned in the window between the sashes, preventing the window from being opened.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Inventor: Richard H. Jewett
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Patent number: 8950119Abstract: A method of operating a window having a sash and a window opening limit device includes moving the sash from a closed position to a limited position. When in the limited position, the window opening limit device is in a projected position, and the sash is engaged with the window opening limit device. Moving the window opening limit device to a retracted position disengages the sash and the window opening limit device. The sash may then be moved from the limited position to an open range. When the sash is returned to the closed position, the window opening limit device automatically returns to the projected position, and the sash is disengaged with the window opening limit device.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventor: Steve Piltingsrud
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Patent number: 8876173Abstract: The substrate storage pod includes an engagement portion in an outer side surface of a lid of the pod, and an insertion slot through which the engagement portion can be accessed from an external space; the insertion slot is formed in a flange portion arranged around the periphery of an opening in the pod and into which the lid can be fitted, and a latch mechanism supported so as to be slidable in a direction parallel to a flange side wall in a pod main body-surface of the flange portion. An engaging portion of the latch mechanism reaches the engagement portion via the insertion slot. The engagement portion is switched between an engaged state and a non-engaged state in response to movement of the latch mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: TDK CorporationInventors: Hiroshi Igarashi, Toshihiko Miyajima, Tsutomu Okabe
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Patent number: 8827325Abstract: The invention relates to a locking mechanism for a cargo door (1, 27) in a fuselage cell (3) of an aircraft. The cargo door (1, 27) is attached by a hinge (5) in the area of a recess (2) to open outwards. The locking mechanism comprises inter alia a number of fuselage cell fitments (9, 41) which are disposed in the area of a loading edge (8) of the cargo door (1, 27), and a corresponding number of cargo door fitments (7, 28, 61) which are fixed in the area of a lower edge (6) of the cargo door (1, 27).Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventor: Ronald Risch
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Patent number: 8708378Abstract: A gate latch includes a bracket including a vertical backplate, a lower plate, and an upper plate. Each of the plates is attached to and extends in the same direction away from the backplate. Each of the plates includes first and second throughholes, in which the first throughhole of the lower plate is vertically aligned with the first throughhole of upper plate, and the second throughhole of lower plate is vertically aligned with the second throughhole of the upper plate. The latch includes a rigid bolt including first, second, and third elongate portions, with the first and third elongate portions being connected together, the second and third elongate portions being connected together, and the first and second elongate portions being parallel. The first elongate portion is movably positioned in the first throughholes of the upper and lower plates, and the second elongate portion is movably positioned in the second throughholes of the upper and lower plates.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: James Frazier
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Patent number: 8624736Abstract: A status monitoring device for a fenestration unit is provided. The device is positioned in or on the fenestration unit and includes a panel position sensor and a lock status sensor. The device is capable of transmitting panel position data and lock status data to a remote device, trigger an audible alarm on the device or the remote device, trigger a visual alarm on the device or the remote device, or a combination of these.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Sachin Gore, David Plummer, Daniel Timmerman
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Patent number: 8585102Abstract: A compression latch comprises a latch housing with a driving end and a driven end and with a drive shaft which is rotatably supported between these ends and which has a driving device such as a socket wrench receptacle or gearing at the driving end of the latch housing. The latch housing, at the driven end, forms an annular surface around the axis of the drive shaft. According to the invention, the drive shaft has, at the driven end of the latch housing, a bearing journal whose axis has an angle of approximately 45 degrees relative to the axis of the drive shaft, and the base of a rotary latch is supported on the bearing journal, this base (30) forming an annular surface around the axis of the bearing journal, and two annular surfaces roll on one another by frictional engagement or positive engagement when the drive shaft is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: DIRAK Dieter Ramsauer Konstruktionselemente GmbHInventor: Reinhard Gottschling
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Patent number: 8550507Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock-out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 8540013Abstract: A heat exchanger with a plurality of heat transfer plates between a frame and a movable plate employs hydraulic rams connected above and below the heat transfer plates to move the movable plate toward or away from the frame in a releasable clamping action against the heat transfer plates. A positive lock maintains the movable plate in its operational position. Supports above and below the heat transfer plates support and guide the movable plate and heat transfer plates. Thus, the heat transfer plates are removable from between the stationary and follower plates for replacement and maintenance when the movable plate is moved away from the frame without further reconfiguration or dismantling of the plate heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Inventor: Leon Sanders
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Patent number: 8517435Abstract: An espagnolette lock for a door or shutter. An actuating shaft can be rotatably mounted within the interior of a housing and can be coupled with a lock-actuator. The actuating shaft is monolithically formed with a tongue. A securement mechanism is configured for insertion into the housing parallel to the plane of a door panel or of the shutter for fixing the housing in position on the door panel or shutter. The securement mechanism is further configured for being supported against the door panel or shutter. When a mounting of the espagnolette lock is completed, the securement mechanism is configured to engage the actuating shaft to thereby secure and fix the actuating shaft in position in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: EMKA Beschlagteile GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Friedhelm Runge
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Patent number: 8459703Abstract: A pawl assembly that can be installed to the output shaft of a latch mechanism more easily, and in some embodiments without the use of tools, as compared to prior art pawls.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Southco, Inc.Inventors: Glenn E. Anderson, Richard E. Schlack, D. Dale Turner, James Vickers, Stephen K. Spatig, Richard B. Langkamp, H. Allen Riblett
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Patent number: 8459705Abstract: Provided is a door lock apparatus which is adopted in an electronic product to lock or release a door of the door lock apparatus. The door lock apparatus includes a rocker, a rocker supporting member, a door lock main body and a locking unit. The rocker rotates when the hook of the door enters or withdraws from the door lock apparatus, to be coupled with or separated away from the hook. A rocker hinge rod and a position fixing rode positioned in parallel to the rocker hinge rod are integrated into the rocker. The rocker supporting member is hinge-coupled with the rocker hinge rod to rotatably support the rocker, reciprocatingly moves in a direction in which the hook enters or withdraws when the rocker is rotated, and receives an elastic force from a first elastic member in the direction in which the hook enters.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Dual Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sang-Won Suh, Cheong-Won Choi
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Patent number: 8419088Abstract: A status indicating latch comprises a housing having a flange, and the flange has a plurality of apertures transversing the flange. A plurality of attachment means attach the housing flange to a panel. The panel further comprises an activation tool port that an activation tool is inserted into. The activation tool rotates a rotatable lock mechanism disposed within the housing. The lock mechanism comprises a shaft, an activation tool engagement member, a plunger disposed within the shaft and connected to the activation tool engagement member, a cam operatively connected to said plunger, and a plunger biasing means that biases the plunger upwards when the lock mechanism is locked. A guide operatively connected to the cam operates upon a pivot arm that is pivotally connected to the housing and slidably connected to the guide.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Avibank Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Zarko Baic, Zeljko Baic
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Patent number: 8408608Abstract: A hood hold down device for securing a vehicle hood to a cab includes a cab mount assembly securable to a portion of the cab and a hood mount assembly securable to a portion of the hood. The hood hold down device further includes a linkage assembly extending from the cab mount assembly and a handle moveably coupled to the linkage assembly, wherein the handle is releasably securable to the hood mount assembly to secure the hood to the cab.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: PACCAR IncInventors: Jonathan F. Wilkens, Michael J. Fanning, Charles Baer
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Patent number: 8250811Abstract: A cane bolt is spring biased up to allow a movable barrier with which the cane bolt is engaged to move. The cane bolt can be pushed down into a strike hole to prevent movement of the barrier. To hold the cane bolt down, a pin on the cane bolt abuts a slotted stop on the barrier. To raise the cane bolt, the cane bolt is simply rotated so that the pin aligns with and thus passes through the slot, allowing the spring to urge the cane bolt up.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: Sjirk W. Zijlstra
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Patent number: 8191940Abstract: Latching motion transfer arrangements may be used to raise an object up and out of engagement with the ground or other support surface and to lower the object back onto the ground or other support surface. In one exemplary embodiment, the mechanism is caused to lift and latch by applying force in a first direction, a first time, and is caused to release and lower by applying force in the first direction, a second time.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Invacare Corp.Inventors: Robert R. Bly, Kevin S. Wysocki, Michael A. Gregory
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Patent number: 8075026Abstract: An automatically or manually operable closure system for a closing flap on a transport container is situated on the container frame and a docking stand at an unloading station. A rotating device for moving the closing flap is provided on the docking stand and a locking device for locking the closing flap in the closed position is provided on the container frame. A flap shaft, whose other end is mounted rotatably in the container frame and is implemented as a first connection element, engages axially to the rotational axis of the closing flap. The first connection element is axially coupled using a torsion-fixed tongue-groove pair to an axially displaceable second connection element. Formfitting coupling elements are provided on the second connection element and on the driveshaft for moving the closing flap.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Glatt Systemtechnik GmbHInventors: Heinz Pritzke, Reginald Koehler, Detlef Boerner
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Patent number: 7976078Abstract: A device (10) for the detachable connection of structural parts (80, 84) in an aircraft, comprising a clamping lever arrangement (12) associated with a first structural part (80) and a clamping pin (14) associated with a second structural part (84), wherein the clamping lever arrangement (12) comprises an eccentric shaft (20) rotatably mounted about a rotation axis (A) on the first structural part (80), a clamping lever (16) mounted eccentrically and swivellably with respect to the eccentric shaft (20) and a driving bushing (18) rotatably mounted relative to the eccentric shaft (20) about the rotation axis (A) and coupled in a geared manner to the clamping lever (16), wherein the clamping lever arrangement (12) can furthermore be displaced between a release position, a readiness position and a locking position.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbHInventors: Herbert Steinbeck, Konstantin Wagner
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Patent number: 7946632Abstract: A mounting system for accessories, including motorcycle windshields and windscreens, that quickly and securely attaches the accessory in such a manner that that the accessory will not come unexpectedly detached. After the initial installation of the components of the mounting system, the installation of an accessory requires a minimum of force and the installation and removal of an accessory is accomplished without the use of tools.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventor: Allen B. Mueller
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Patent number: 7887106Abstract: A locking device for a swinging/sliding door for vehicles. The swinging/sliding door includes a door leaf having a guide rail along a bottom horizontal edge in a floor region. The swinging/sliding door is configured to be actuated by a door drive.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Knorr-Bremse Ges.m.b.H.Inventor: Reinhold Jarolim
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Publication number: 20110007457Abstract: A latching mechanism for a portable electronic device includes an assembly seat, two latching members, two resilient members and a pressing member, the two latching members are pivotably positioned on the assembly seat, the two resilient members are secured on the assembly seat and resist the two latching members respectively, the pressing member is resisted by the two latching members and is slidable relative to the assembly seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITEDInventor: SHUI-JIN DONG
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Patent number: 7753418Abstract: A door latch operator includes a hand grip actuator lever for retracting one or more latch bolts mounted at a free side edge of a door, such as an entry door for a residence or place of business. The actuator lever is pivotally mounted at an inboard side of a manually grasped handle for grasping and squeezing with the fingers against the door handle to operate a torque converter or cam module for indexing a rotary cam through a rotary step. The rotary cam is coupled to a latch bolt retractor mechanism for retracting the latch bolt or bolts and thereby permit opening of the door. In a preferred form, the latch bolt retractor mechanism operates multiple latch bolts mounted along the free side edge of the door.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: W & F Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Paul D. Fleming
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Publication number: 20100123321Abstract: A gate latch system including a button assembly, a latch assembly, and a keeper assembly. The gate latch assembly can be opened from the side of the gate opposite the latch through the use of a spindle extending from a button assembly on one side of the gate to a latch assembly located on the opposite side of the gate and which includes a latch retention member. The latch assembly and button assembly are configured so that the spindle extends from the button assembly to the latch assembly through the gate opening such that there is no need to make a hole through the gate and/or covering to accommodate the spindle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Nationwide IndustriesInventors: E. Erik Timothy, Bryan Fern
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Patent number: 7695029Abstract: The description relates to a tolerance compensating device for rotating bolts and swiveling bolts, in particular a tolerance compensating device for non-engaging tongues, that is, for example, for pull-turn bolts or swiveling bolts of closures for mounting in thin walls such as sheet-metal cabinets with a frame and door. The closure has a housing which holds a pull-turn bolt so as to be axially displaceable and rotatable or a housing which supports a swiveling bolt, which bolt is provided near its free end with a bore hole in which a back-engaging device is held to as to be displaceable perpendicular to the back-engagement plane. According to the invention, the back-engaging device has a spring which forces the back-engaging device in direction of the back-engagement surface in the closed position of the closure.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Inventor: Dieter Ramsauer
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Patent number: 7626816Abstract: An exemplary housing of a foldable electronic device includes a first cover, a second cover, a latching member, a contact member, and a resilient member. The first cover includes a lock receiving portion. The second cover includes a fixing portion. The latching member includes a pivot hole, a first transmission portion, and a lock portion configured for engaging with the lock receiving portion. The pivot hole engages with the fixing portion such that the latching member is rotatable relative to the fixing portion. The contact member includes a second transmission portion. The second transmission portion engages with the first transmission portion and is able to drive the latching member to rotate. The resilient member drives the latching member to rotate to its original position.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zi-Ming Tang
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Publication number: 20090173009Abstract: A latch for use in a window comprising a bottom sash mounted in a window frame, the latch comprising a housing comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, a pair of opposed sidewalls and a rear wall. A top edge of the rear wall and a rear edge of each sidewall define a rear aperture. A front edge of the top wall, the bottom wall and each of the sidewalls defines a front aperture, the front aperture and the rear aperture opening into a bolt cavity defined by the housing. A bolt is slidably received by the housing, the bolt comprising a body with a front portion and a rear portion. The body is slidably received in the bolt cavity between a first position in which the front portion of the bolt is extended outwardly through the front aperture and the rear portion of the body engages an outer surface of the housing, and a second position in which the rear portion is disengaged from the housing. The rear portion of the bolt extends outwardly through the rear aperture in both the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: JELD-WEN, INC.Inventors: Ray Garries, Gary Brunold, Tim Laurance, Nick Strahm, James Ripley, Steve Piltingsrud, Scott Meunier
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Patent number: 7533911Abstract: Decompression locks are required in order to achieve a rapid compensation of pressure in case of a sudden increase in pressure in one of two areas which are separated by a pressure tight wall. Decompression locks are used where different pressures in two separate areas have to be compensated rapidly. The purpose of this invention is to provide an improved decompression lock or an improved structural unit with two adjacent decompression locks acting in opposite directions. The improvements include a reduction in weight, simplified installation, a lower number of constituent parts, and a resulting reduction in overall cost.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: S-Fasteners GmbHInventor: Bernhard Homner
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Patent number: 7424889Abstract: An interface mechanism is provided that removably unites a carbon dioxide absorption canister with a patient breathing circuit on a ventilator. The interface mechanism includes a cradle that is moveably positioned between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position, the canister is coupled to the cradle and the cradle is positioned such that the canister is in fluid communication with the breathing circuit. In the second position, the canister is removable from the cradle and the cradle extends at an angle from the patient breathing circuit. The interface mechanism advantageously provides visual indication when the canister is removed and the breathing circuit is operating as a closed loop system, without CO2 filtration. The mechanism also facilitates efficient and accurate fluid connection between the carbon dioxide absorption canister and the breathing circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: The General Electric CompanyInventor: James N. Mashak
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Patent number: 7405927Abstract: A latching mechanism comprising a hook connected to a first component. The hook has a first position disposed within the first component and a second position extending from the first component. The latching mechanism further comprising a receptacle disposed within a second component and engaged with the hook. A magnet is disposed within the second component and moves the hook from the first position to the second position as the second component is disposed in close proximity to the first component. A push-button release mechanism is disposed within the first component and moves the hook from the second position so as to disengage said hook from said receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2004Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Lev
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Patent number: 7242576Abstract: Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components of a computer to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating the use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2004Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Coster, Daniele De Iuliis, Chiew-Siang Goh, Douglas L. Heirich, Steven Holmes, Jonathan P. Ive, Sung Kim, Rick Mariano, Thomas J. Misage, Dan Riccio, Tang Yew Tan, Jeremy Yaekel
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Patent number: 7210712Abstract: A rotary motion mechanism including a rotatable element geometrically lockable at two points (e.g., limits) of travel, and a linear motion element linked to the rotatable element, the linear motion element being adapted to move in response to a linear motion imparted thereto and to cause rotation of the rotatable element.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Rav Bariach Security Products Ltd.Inventor: Eyal Artsiely
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Patent number: 7140650Abstract: A sliding-action slam latch includes an integrally molded actuator having a rigid portion and an flexible portion, the flexible portion serving to bias the actuator closed. Pins extending from the rigid portion of the actuator contact guide surfaces on the latch body to limit travel of the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Southco, Inc.Inventor: Gert Berg
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Patent number: 7021678Abstract: A four position gate latch (20) that is used to fasten and lock a gate. The gate latch includes a self fastening gravity gate latch (22) that is fastened to one face of the gate. A gate latch bracket (28) is fastened to the gate on an opposed face, mating with said gate latch. A latch striker bar slideably extends from the bracket such that the striker bar interfaces with the gate latch and links the gate portions together. A locking bolt (60) slideably extends though the bracket, allowing it to interface with the gate latch and provide positive locking capabilities. The gate latch is capable of being placed in a self fastening gravity gate latch conventional position, a locked position with the locking bolt penetrating a padlock hole, an unlatched position that permits the gate to swing inward on the gate latch side without interference, and a free-swinging position that permits the gate to pivot in both directions.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Inventor: Philippe P. Raoult
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Patent number: 6801435Abstract: An improved fixing structure for power supplies defines an accommodating area on a power supply for installing a fixing structure, and the power supply has a fixing hole on a casing of the power supply defining a limit fixing condition for the fixing structure when the power supply is pushed into the casing, and the power supply has a limit hole for installing a limit fixing member to restrict the displacement of the fixing structure, and constitutes a fixing structure that can be installed directly inside a power supply without occupying additional space, and attains the effects of fixing two fixing structures and limiting the fixing member.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Zippy Technology Corp.Inventors: Chun-Lung Su, Tzung-Han Lee, Hsien-Tang Weng
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Publication number: 20030057713Abstract: A lock for a door (10) comprises a casing (11), a bolt (55), a pivoted operation handle (36), operable to retract the bolt, a locking member to deadlock the bolt against retraction, and a unitary spring steel connecting member (49) between the handle and the locking member. The connecting member has a central coil (56) around a rod (43) which acts as a pivot for the locking member and one end (57) of the connecting member is cranked to engage in a recess (48) of the locking member. The other end of the connecting member is shaped such that when engaged by the handle, as the handle is pivoted to retract the bolt, it transmits a force to said end (57) at the locking member to overcome the force of a spring (65) holding the locking member against the bolt, thereby to release the deadlocking and allow bolt retraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventor: Brian Edward Cowper
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Publication number: 20030052488Abstract: A closing device for doors, hatches, and similar closures of motor vehicles is provided which includes an electric motor as the drive device and a transmission device for transmitting a driving force to a sliding block of the closing device. The transmission device is a compression/tension cable which controls the opening and closing process of the closing device via the linear motion of the sliding block of a lock. The position of the sliding block controls the opening and closing state of the lock relative to a closing lever and a locking lever which are pivotally supported spaced apart from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Applicant: Webasto Vehicle Systems International GmbHInventors: Alexander Heller, Markus Gross
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Patent number: 6523867Abstract: An automatic clasping device for a cabinet door includes a clasp base secured on a cabinet body and a hook fixed on a cabinet door. A clasping member is fitted in a slide groove of the clasp base. The clasping member is formed with an upper curved surface and a booking surface pressed by a spring for pulling the cabinet door. When the cabinet door is closed, the end of the hook touches the upper curved surface and lifts up the front end of the clasping member to let a position-limiting rod disengaged from the stop wall. Meanwhile, the hooking surface clasps the hook and pulls the door to be closed completely by a spring. When the door is opened, the clasping member will be pulled outward to let the position limiting rod slide rest against the stop wall, and the hooking surface is separated from the hook.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2002Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Inventor: Shun-Hsiang Yeh
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Publication number: 20020195825Abstract: A latch for a bird cage or other container is herein described. The invention includes a latching arm rotatably and slidably mounted to a door or other wall of the cage or container. The invention further comprises a latch arm receiver where the latch arm rests when in its closed position. The invention further includes means for preventing the latch arm from rotating out of its latched position. In operation, the latch arm is rotated about a lug until it rests in the latch receiver and then is slid into a position where the arm cannot rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventor: Peter Yang
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Publication number: 20020101083Abstract: A mortise lock for mounting in a door opposite a strike plate secured in a door jamb. A turn piece is connected to a thumb turn which is rotatable to a predetermined first or predetermined second position for an electronic or a magnetic recognition. The thumb turn manually locks the deadbolt in a dead bolt armed retracted position. A trigger bolt mechanism is provided for operative contact with a latch bolt arresting mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Applicant: Ilco Unican Inc.Inventors: Albert Toledano, Christian Doucet
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Patent number: 6425609Abstract: A locking device for use with a child safety door has a press bar (24) pivotally received in a housing (21), a first latch (22) pivotable in relation to the housing (21) and having an end (222) securely engaged with a first end (242) of the press bar (24), a handle (26) pivotally received in the housing (21) and having an abutting block (263) and a second latch (23) slidably received inside the housing (21) and operatably connected with the handle (26). With such an arrangement, the press bar (24) and the handle (26) are able to control the locking/unlocking mode between the door (14) and the doorframe (10) of the safety door.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2001Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Inventor: Shu-Chen Cheng
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Patent number: 6364375Abstract: A window securing device (36) for use in a double-hung sash window assembly having upper and lower sash window frames (14,16) installed for relative overlapping vertical sliding movement, said upper sash frame (14) having a recess into the interior of a vertical facial member of the window. The device (36) includes a housing (38) having a front faceplate opening (51) into a cavity (50) therein and a means for retaining the housing (38) in the recess with the faceplate (42) covering the edges of the recess. A pawl (40) mounted in the cavity (50) of the housing (38) is spring biased into an extended position where the lowermost arresting edge protrudes through the opening (51). In effect, the extended pawl (40) blocks the pathway of a top portion of the lower sash (16) for preventing further upward movement thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Ashland Products, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Peter Szapucki, Richard J. Kulkaski
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Patent number: 6217835Abstract: A sterilization container for medical instruments includes a receptacle with a bottom wall and an open top, there being a multiplicity of vent openings in the bottom wall. The receptacle has a cover movable between a closed position wherein the cover closes the open top of the receptacle and an open position wherein the cover is positioned to allow access to the interior of the receptacle. A filter sheet is positioned in the receptacle so as to cover the bottom wall and the vent openings therein and the receptacle contains one or more trays for supporting medical instruments above the filter sheet. A perforated highly thermally conductive plate is positioned between the trays and the filter sheet so that when steam enters the container through the vent openings during steam sterilization, it heats the plate to a temperature sufficient to revaporize steam condensate collecting on the plate. The internal structure of the container is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Riley Medical, Inc.Inventors: Edward D. Riley, Ansgar Brossard
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Patent number: 6213235Abstract: Disclosed herein is a work vehicle, such as a tractor, having a frame, a compartment, a hood coupled to the frame and configured to at least partially cover the compartment when disposed in a closed position; and a mechanism coupling the hood to the frame, the mechanism configured to move the hood between the closed position and at least one at least partially opened position, the mechanism including at least one four-bar linkage, a first bar of the linkage including a portion of the frame and a second bar of the linkage including a portion of the hood, the vehicle further having a support member configured to engage the at least one linkage at predetermined positions and thereby immobilize the hood against further changes in position.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1998Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Case CorporationInventors: Paul M. Elhardt, Thomas G. Lykken, Thompson M. Rivers
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Patent number: 6007115Abstract: A door lock assembly comprising a housing that is received in a mortise in the door with a bolt that is retractable into the housing to permit opening of the door and extendable from the housing to secure the door in its closed position. The bolt has a first portion received within the housing. A second portion is pivotally attached to the first portion so that the second portion can pivot with respect to the first portion when the bolt is extended from the housing, thus permitting opening of the door without the use of a key or rotation of a doorknob. A latch mounted within the opening of a door frame is selectively moveable from a first position engaging the second portion of the bolt when the door is closed in order to prevent the second portion of the bolt from pivoting with respect to the first portion, thus locking the door in the closed condition. When the latch is moved to its second position the second portion of the bolt can pivot with respect to the first portion to allow the door to be opened.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Inventor: Francis A. Roth
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Patent number: 5829282Abstract: A lock assembly for locking a control lever in a neutral or non-active position includes a lock mechanism having a locking pin and a locking bracket for receiving the locking pin. The locking bracket is secured to the control lever and prevents the lever from moving when the locking pin is engaged with the bracket. The control lever controls a work function of a work machine and the lock assembly prevents unintentional activation of the control lever.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1994Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: David G. Surridge
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Patent number: 5782511Abstract: The invention concerns decompression locks releasing a flap or plate from their closed position in the event of overpressure. A decompression lock, employing the known principle of overcoming the retaining force of a spring (14) to achieve opening, employs a bolt (11) rotatably supported in a longitudinally displaceable support carriage (8). A detent spring (14) keeps the bolt (11) in the closed position and will release it at a predetermined overpressure. During assembly or in the event of forced opening, the decompression lock is moved into the closed position solely by closing the flap or plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1997Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: Schwarz Verbindungs-Systeme GmbHInventor: Helmut Schwarz