Abstract: A window construction for vehicles such as motor coaches is disclosed which includes a window panel that overlaps on the exterior of the vehicle body at least one of the edge portions defining the window opening. In particular, the window includes a window panel which is mounted to the vehicle body and on the exterior thereof at least partly covers the edges of the vehicle body which define the window opening, especially the window jams. Mounting the window panel flush with an exterior surface of the vehicle body facilitates insulation and sealing of the window and allows placement of draft seals between the exterior surface of the vehicle body and the panel so that they do not protrude into the window opening. The hardware used to fasten the window panel to the vehicle body is affixed to the panel in a marginal portion which extends beyond the window opening so that the hardware does not protrude substantially into the window opening and into the field of view.

Abstract: Each of the hinges 30, 30 is positioned at upper and lower positions of the hinge-side vertical member 20 correspondingly, wherein each position is symmetrical relative to the horizontal plane which divides the hinge-side vertical member 20 in halves. A latch hole 52 of the latch receiver 50 is provided at a position of the latch-side vertical member 25 where the member 25 is divided in halves. A latch 40 is positioned higher than a door handle 90 capable of reversing. Each hinge is attached through one touch operation in order for use in a double hinged door system.

Abstract: A vending machine includes a vending machine face having an access panel therein for providing access to a graphics piece in the vending machine face. The access panel is movable from a closed position prohibiting access to the graphics piece, to an open position permitting access to the graphics piece for removal of the graphics piece. The access panel allows a person to change the graphics piece without opening the vending machine door. A locking mechanism is provided for locking the access panel in the closed position. The access panel is openable by using a special key or tool which is different from the key used to open the vending machine door. This allows the vending machine owner to give someone the task of changing the graphics piece without having to worry about the security of the money inside the vault area by giving that person only the special key to the access panel instead of a key to the vending machine door.

Abstract: An automatic chute closure for covering a chute opening wherein the chute closure includes a frame disposed around a chute opening, a chute door pivotally connected to the frame for movement between an opened and closed position, a door movement mechanism for opening and closing the chute door, a switch mechanism for activating and deactivating the door movement mechanism and a latch mechanism for securing the chute door in a closed position until the switch mechanism is activated to open the chute door. The automatic chute closure allows an operator to conveniently activate a single switch to open and close the chute door and to insure once the chute door is closed it is properly locked.

Abstract: An automotive door stopper device has a decreased vertical dimension to facilitate the arrangement of the device within a door opening of a vehicle body, and prevents the entrance of foreign matter and the accumulation of dirt and dust in the device. The automotive door stopper device includes a lever having a base end portion rotatably attached to a side of a door, an engagement pin fixed to the vehicle body for guiding the lever, and a braking mechanism for restraining movement of the lever. A planar surface of the lever faces the vertical direction. A case is provided which houses the braking mechanism and covers a portion of the lever. The case is secured to the vehicle body by the engagement pin. The automotive door stopper device allows the door to be stopped in an intermediate position between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A pet door having a pair of bolt assemblies with bolts (28) mounted in a frame having an aperture (6) in which a door flap (18) is pivotably mounted. The bolts (28) are extendable into the door flap (18) and retractable into the frame (2) to lock and unlock the pet door, respectively. A bolt mechanism controller (50) is arranged to unlock the pet door on detection of a pet carrying the correct key transmitter (66) and to relock the pet door a user adjustable predetermined time after unlocking the pet door. This provides a pet door which can be used to automatically permit entry to a selected pet while using a robust bolt (28) of especial application to larger pet doors such as dog doors.

Abstract: A horizontally extendable, two section gate assembly for use in restricting access through a wide opening that is defined by a pair of horizontally spaced and vertically extending walls. One end of the gate mounts hinges that are removably received within hinge brackets mounted on one wall. A swing stop allows the gate to swing in only one direction. The other end of the gate mounts a manual latch mating with a latch bracket mounted on the other wall. Two gate sections each include a horizontal upper support bar. Each upper support bar includes a horizontally extending open face slot that mates with the open face slot in the other support bar. Opposite ends of the two slots include a fixed position and extending slide block. Each slide block is fixed within one slot and is movable in the other slot, to provide low friction relative movement of the two gate sections, and to support the two gate sections in an extended position so that no gate sag is experienced.

Abstract: The assembly includes an integral corner door and a latch assembly, the latch assembly including a user acuatable element, a dog-ear element, a cam receiving element and a door extension. The integral corner door has a hinging portion hingedly connected to a first surface of the housing and a latching portion perpendicular to the hinging portion connectable to a second surface of the housing. The user actuatable element has a user manipulative portion and a rotatable shaft affixed thereto. The user manipulative portion is positioned on the second surface of the housing. The shaft extends through an opening through the second surface. The dog-ear element of the latch assembly is securely affixed to the shaft. The dog-ear element has a first hooked end and a second end. The first hooked end forms a recess. The hooked end has a terminal cam portion. The second end includes a door disengaging portion.

Abstract: A mount assembly for a door panel for a storage rack is adapted for use with a rack having a post having a side face and a front face, and defining openings in the post front face. The mount includes a stationary hinge plate mounted to the post and a door panel support pivotally mounted to the hinge plate by a pivot pin. The hinge plate has a body for positioning adjacent and in contact with the side face of the post. The plate includes a locking tab extending from the body that is configured for insertion into the opening in the front face of the post. The hinge plate includes a receiving element in spaced relation to a pin receiving opening. The door panel support includes an elongated arm for mounting the door panel thereto and a base portion. The base portion defines a pin receiving opening that aligns with the hinge plate pin receiving opening for receipt of the pivot pin for pivotally mounting the door panel support to the hinge plate.

Abstract: A burglarproof device for a sliding leaf including at least a locking organ capable of being protruding with respect to the front edge of the sliding leaf, so as to cooperate with a keeper inserted against the corresponding stile of the sash-frame. This burglarproof device includes a burglar-safe case defined by an inner wall and an outer wall extending perpendicularly to a bottom provided with an elongated slot through which passes the locking organ; and a keeper formed by a cap including an opening for receiving the locking organ, this cap being capable of covering a bearing capable of being inserted in the fillister of the sash-frame. This cap has a shape without undercut impeding a tool from being hooked in during an attempt of burglary.

Abstract: A cremorne lock mounting device for a window is capable of reducing width dimension of a frame of a window door and thus provide greater lighting area. A hollow portion extending over a frame body of the frame of the window door and a panel support portion is defined. A lock body of the cremorne lock is mounted within the hollow portion. Thus, the frame body is required smaller width dimension than a width dimension of the lock body.

Abstract: An electrical cabinet stores, or houses, a variety electrical components. The electrical components within the cabinet may be interconnected and may be connected to other electrical components external to the cabinet. The cabinet has an access door with a door stop that allows the door to be locked in an open position. The cabinet contains a workstation with a pivoting platform that supports an electrical component. The cabinet has an extendable bracket that extends allows an electrical component to be extended from the cabinet and removed by lifting the component in an upward direction. The cabinet has a board guide module that aligns a circuit board with an electrical connector in the cabinet. The cabinet has a bulkhead connector that reduces electromagnetic degradation in electrical cables that extend from the cabinet.

Abstract: An automatic chute closure for covering a chute opening wherein the chute closure includes a frame disposed around a chute opening, a chute door pivotally connected to the frame for movement between an opened and closed position, a door movement mechanism for opening and closing the chute door, a switch mechanism for activating and deactivating the door movement mechanism and a latch mechanism for securing the chute door in a closed position until the switch mechanism is activated to open the chute door. The automatic chute closure allows an operator to conveniently activate a single switch to open and close the chute door and to insure once the chute door is closed it is properly locked.

Abstract: An operator and secondary lock for a jalousie window includes a linkage with two toggle joints and a locking lever having a camming edge. The toggle joints assist in locking the window in its fully opened or fully closed position. The toggle joints are actuated by a lever mounted to the window frame so as to provide a mechanical advantage for operation of the jalousie window. The secondary lock engages a lower connecting bar when the windows are in their closed position to prevent opening of the windows by negative air pressure or by prying. The mechanical advantage afforded by the operator allows relatively heavy jalousie window louvers and associated moving components to be actuated over a tolerable range of actuating forces. In addition, brakes permit the louvers to be held frictionally at any fixed orientations between the fully opened and fully closed positions of the window.

Abstract: With a device for the infinite adjustment of a telescopic rod for fixing pivotable elements into an open position and returning them into a closed position, and for raising and lowering adjustable head and leg parts of a bed, a couch and an armchair, the invention is directed to making infinite raising possible while retaining the return from the upper dead center position into the lower dead center position after the former has been reached. This is achieved by a toothed rack, a cage-like element and two toothed wheels which run along the toothed rack, are guided in the cage-like element and whose spacing can be moved by the rod from a position locking the teeth of the toothed wheels against one another into a position which disengages the teeth.

Abstract: A knock down gate assembly generally formed by two spaced apart vertical rails surrounded by a removable and replaceable polymerized sheathing and supported in an upright position by a removable and replaceable base support. A horizontal rail is removably engaged with the vertical rails by slip-on structural fittings. The horizontal rail is also surrounded by a removable and replaceable polymerized sheathing. Both the base structures and the slip-on structural fittings are secured to the vertical and horizontal rails through the respective polymerized sheathing by set screws. The present invention provides a knock down hand rail with gate assembly that is formed of both metal and plastic. The assembly is readily and easily assembled and disassembled. The assembly is maintenance free and requires no paint or other upkeep. The hand rail with gate assembly can readily be assembled anywhere or disassembled to form a different hand rail with gate structure configuration or to add more rails to the structure.

Abstract: A pivotably-mounted extendable gate for restricting access by infants or pets through an opening defined by a pair of opposed vertical surfaces or walls. The gate is pivotably mounted via hinges pivotably attached to the gate which are slidably received within sleeves of retaining brackets mounted to one of the walls. The gate is extendable and retractable via two separate and similar gate members which are slidably coupled together. A pair of vertically-spaced-apart receptacles mounted on the opposite walls receive upper and lower portions of one of the gate members to prevent pivotable movement of the gate when so received. A latch provided on the upper portion of the gate engages with the upper receptacle to prevent sliding movement of the gate.

Abstract: A truck bed cap window lock system is provided including a cap mounted over a truck bed and having a window. Also included is at least one locking assembly having a lock housing coupled to an interior surface of a periphery of the window. Each locking assembly further includes a solenoid mounted to an interior surface of the cap adjacent to the associated window. The transducer has a first orientation for precluding the opening of the corresponding window and a second orientation for allowing the opening of the corresponding window. A control panel is included for selectively transferring the transducer between the first and second orientations thereof.

Abstract: A push to exit, pull to enter latch assembly is disclosed, particularly suitable as a screen door latch for a recreational vehicle door assembly having a main closure door and a screen door. The latch assembly comprises a latch housing, a latch bolt linearly slidable from a latching position to an unlatching position, a push-to-release lever mounted on one side of the latch housing and a pull-to-release lever mounted on an opposite side of the latch housing. In certain preferred embodiments each release lever has a handle and a latch bolt engagement flange. Rotation of either release lever from its normal position to its releasing position forces the corresponding latch bolt engagement flange against the latch bolt, urging the latch bolt from the latching position to the unlatching position. The latch assembly may cooperate with a screen to close an opening in a pivotable screen door.

Abstract: A turnable window arrangement has a window sash to be rotated about a horizontal axis through approximately 180.degree. relative to a window frame. The window frame is provided with a separately removable screen secured to the frame in a position inside the swinging path of the sash. A regulating arm is arranged to pass through the window frame in order to effect the opening and closing operations of the window sash. A separate lock element is used to lock the regulating arm and thus the sash, in any preselected position relative to the window frame between completely closed and opened venting positions.

Abstract: A window assembly has a latch assembly of enhanced strength. The latch assembly is mounted to the frame of the window assembly. A latch member is biased by a torsion spring towards a non-latching position, a latch-lock member is biased by a second torsion spring towards a non-locking position. The latch member engages a striker pin mounted to a base wall to secure the window in its normal, closed position. The latch-lock, latch member and striker pin are held together by the torsion springs and a series of detents on the latch-lock member and the latch member. A release bar is hingedly mounted to the latch assembly and moveable from a normal, closed, non-releasing position to an open, releasing position. Operation of the release bar forces a connecting means to actuate a trip lever, which in turn forces a latch-lock to rotate, sequentially disengaging the latch-lock detents from the latch member detents, thereby disengaging the latch member detent from the striker pin, allowing the window to open.

Abstract: A door jamb for enhancing the security of entry doors. L-shaped metal angle plates are secured to the edge portion of the jamb near the bolt passages for latching and locking bolts. Flanges of the plates extend along the jamb edge with flat bodies of the plates providing structural backing for the jamb in the gap between the jamb and wall framing. Smaller metal angle plates provide flanges which form borders of the bolt passages and which are spaced inwardly from the flanges of the larger plates. The spaces between the flanges receive cushions that provide a shock absorbing effect when efforts are made to break in the door.

Abstract: A training device, for mounting to a standard door having a cutout at middle height, the door mounted in a door frame having a strike plate at middle height. A sliding box is mounted in the cutout for slidable motion toward and away from the strike plate. At least one spring is mounted between the sliding box and the cutout for biasing the sliding box toward the strike plate. The spring is selected to resist compression and thus motion of the sliding box away from the strike plate. The amount of resistance that the spring provides is equivalent to the amount of resistance presented by a doorknob and locking assembly on standard doors. Thus, a crowbar-like tool may be used to pry the sliding box away from the strike plate to open the door and simulate the force and action necessary to pry open any standard door.

Abstract: Bent portions (28a and 28b) substantially perpendicular to the base plane of a door inner panel (4) are formed by bending at a door inner panel portion near a portion where a door opener handle is disposed, attaching portions (16a and 16b) facing the bent portions (28a and 28b) of the door inner panel (4) are provided in a reinforcement member (12) interposed between the door inner panel (4) and a door outer panel (5) to reinforce the portion where the door opener handle is disposed, and the attaching portions (16a and 16b) of the reinforcement member (12) and the bent portions (28a and 28b) of the door inner panel (4) are joined together in a state in which they are in slidable contact with each other.

Abstract: In a multi-position window that has a window sash that is rotatable out of the window frame on at least two different axis on pivots which are changed by a drive train on the sash moving to positions, the improvement includes one of a spring driven bolt and a strike on the window sash being moved by the drive train into alignment and engagement with the other on the window frame and with a hole for a tool to retract the bolt from the strike.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing unwanted entry through the windows of a structure includes an outer frame which is fastened to the structure and an inner frame which is connected to the outer frame by a pair of hinges and by a lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a locking rail which is slideably mounted in a vertical member of the inner frame and which slides downward under the influence of gravity to a normally locked position in which portions of the locking rail engage a pair of T bolts which are mounted on the outer frame and which project into the vertical member of the inner frame. The locking rail includes a pivotally mounted pin which must be moved to a vertical position to unlock the inner frame.

Abstract: An opening/closing device for windows is disclosed, in which the windows can be opened in a tilt manner and a sliding manner selectively. The conventional windows can be opened either in a tilt manner or in a sliding manner, but they do not have the composite functions but only a single one. The present invention includes two composite functions, i.e., the tilt opening and slide opening. One ends of links 8 having guide rollers 9 are pivotally secured to an upper frame of the windows 2 and 3 which are accommodated within an outer frame 1. The guide roller 9 can move along a guide rail 11 which is formed on a top segment 1a of the outer frame 1. A sliding roller 12 with an auxiliary roller attached thereon is installed in a lower frame df of each of the windows 2 and 3, and the sliding roller 12 can move along a sliding rail 13 which is formed on a bottom segment 1b of the outer frame 1.

Abstract: A lock and keeper assembly are employed to secure a pickup truck tailgate against theft. A conventional keeper is modified by flattening its bight region. The flattened bight is placed into capturing relation to a transversely disposed, inwardly extending protrusion formed in a side wall of the pickup truck adjacent the tailgate. A transversely disposed, outwardly extending hollow, "C"-shaped axle integral with the tailgate receives the protrusion, so the flattened bight and the lock body cooperate to trap the protrusion within the hollow axle. The hollow axle cannot be separated from the protrusion without first defeating the lock.

Abstract: An extrusion molded aluminum elongated vertical frame element for constituting a door or window leaf of a hinged door or window comprises first and second vertical plates respectively providing a surface substantively parallel to a door or window face direction and third and fourth vertical plates respectively providing a surface substantively parallel to a door or window thickness direction, thereby having a hollow structure and a substantively rectangular cross section. The fourth vertical plate is provided with an cutout opening. A reinforcing member made of steel, a spacer made of steel and a cremorne lock having a lock body is inserted in the hollow structure of the vertical frame element.

Abstract: A window assembly has a latch assembly of enhanced strength. The latch assembly is mounted to the frame of the window assembly. A latch member is biased by a torsion spring towards a non-latching position, a latch-lock member is biased by a second torsion spring towards a non-locking position. The latch member engages a striker pin mounted to a base wall to secure the window in its normal, closed position. The latch-lock, latch member and striker pin are held together by the torsion springs and a series of detents on the latch-lock member and the latch member. A release bar is hingedly mounted to the latch assembly and moveable from a normal, closed, non-releasing position to an open, releasing position. Operation of the release bar forces a connection to actuate a trip lever, which in turn forces a latch-lock to rotate, sequentially disengaging the latch-lock detents from the latch member detents, thereby disengaging the latch member detent from the striker pin, allowing the window to open.

Abstract: A fortified gate system and locking mechanism is disclosed which utilizes spring loaded locking mechanisms, triggered by the impact of an object such as a vehicle, to interlock a gate, a brace, and fortified anchoring devices. This interconnected structure forms an energy absorbing, impenetrable barrier. Because the gate system functions as a normal gate until an instance of attempted crashing entry, it provides reasonable accessibility while maintaining a high level of security.

Abstract: A pet door has a frame defining an access aperture with a pivotally-hung aperture-closing flap therein and with a catch to secure the flap against opening in one direction. The catch is supported on a collapsible support, and a pivoted lever is normally positioned to prevent collapse of the support whereby the catch is maintained in a flap-securing position. The lever bears a freely-rotatable elongate magnet which is co-operable with a key magnet on a pet collar, and when the key magnet is presented to the pet door, it attracts the magnet on the lever causing the lever to pivot to a position giving the support freedom to collapse and permitting the catch to be moved from the flap-securing position.

Abstract: A guide pin and conical guide pin receptor for aligning a door relative to a door frame or other stable grounded device. The pin and receptor align the door from horizontal misalignment and radially throughout 360.degree. relative to the axis of the pin receptor. In aligning the door, interfitting elements on the door and door frame are aligned including such elements as comprise key actuated interlocking switch systems.

Abstract: A roof window has a locking device (1) for locking the sash (4) in open positions relative to the casing (3); a device for opening the sash including spring arms (2) extending at a right angle to the window casing (3) at least in the closed condition of the roof window, and the spring arms (2) support the window sash (4) on said casing (3) in the open position thereof, the spring arms (2) are operatively connected both to the casing (3) and the window sash (4) by pivot bearings (5, 6), and one of the pivot bearings (6) is disposed on a spring-operated slide (8) movable in a guide (7). The slide being lockable by the locking device (1) which is operatable by a handle (9, 9').

Abstract: A door latch member (16) is slidably supported on a door (14) between a latched position in which the latch member (16) engages a door frame (12) to prevent the free swinging edge of the door (14) from moving with respect to the frame (12), and an unlatched position in which the latch member (16) is spaced apart from the frame (12) to allow the free swinging edge of the door (14) to move relative to the frame (12). The latch member (16) includes a hook (18) having a "U" shape extending outwardly therefrom in a horizontal plane perpendicular to the door (14), the hook (18) presenting a concave pocket facing the outer swinging edge of the door (14) for receiving a human forearm to move the latch member (16) from the latched position to the unlatched position.

Abstract: A securing device for window shutters comprising: a wall base unit formed in a generally planar configuration, the wall base unit including an aperture extending therein, the wall base unit having an outboard surface and an inboard surface, the inboard surface including a coupling device to permit affixation to a recipient surface, the wall base unit including a resilient coupling mechanism contained therein, the resilient coupling mechanism adapted to be easily engaged and disengaged by the user; at least one insert rod formed in an elongated configuration and adapted to be positioned through the aperture in the outboard surface of the wall base unit, each insert rod including coupling devices to permit releasable coupling within the resilient coupling mechanism of the wall base unit, each rod including an attachment device to permit affixation to a window shutter.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the position of a door suitable for use in association with door closing piston assemblies having a spring-biased reciprocable door closing piston rod and a latch plate transversely slidable along the length of the piston rod. By use of the present invention, a momentary initial rotational bias may be imparted to the latch plate automatically and electronically, thereby causing it to shift the latch plate towards a rotated angle while the door is closing, and to facilitate pre-positioning the latch plate to set into a locking hold-open orientation without any subsequent manual adjustment.

Abstract: A window having a frame and at least one sash that is at least partially removable from the frame. The frame includes a sash opening and at least one sash engaging surface. At least one sash having at least one frame engaging surface is slidably mounted in the sash opening of the frame so that the frame engaging surface at least partially engages the sash engaging surface. At least one sash stop is mounted in the frame and is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The sash stop is structured to maintain the sash in position in the sash opening when the sash stop is in the extended position. The sash stop includes resilient means between the frame and the sash stop for urging the sash stop into the extended position. At least one latch is rotatably mounted on the sash and positioned adjacent to the sash stop. The latch is rotatable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the latch does not engage the sash stop.

Abstract: A gate which hingedly fits closely between two spaced apart fence posts is provided. The gate has a hinge side member which extends directly adjacent a fence post. The hinge side member includes offset portions, each of which is displaced from the respective fence post by a gap. A hinge extends from the fence post across the gap of each offset portion to hingedly couple the gate to the fence post. The gate also has a latch side member which may be removably secured about another fence post. A sleeve having a gate latch coupled thereto is rotatably coupled about the latch member. The latch member has a slot extending therethrough and the sleeve has a notch extending therethrough. The sleeve may be rotated to a locking position on the latch side member where the notch is located over a portion at the slot. A rod extends inside of the latch side member. The rod has a cap end and a hooked end. The hooked end of the rod may be adjusted in the slot and notch by moving the cap end.

Abstract: A device for supporting a hinged panel in an open position and for locking the panel in a closed position. A first embodiment of a device according to the present invention comprises an arm with an inverse-L shaped slot for receiving therein a pin attached to the swinging end of the panel. When the pin is in a first leg of the slot, the panel is allowed to swing open. When the pin is in a second leg of the slot, the panel is locked in the closed position. A further embodiment of the device of the present invention comprises a retaining device for preventing the arm from pivoting when the panel is closed, thereby locking the panel in the closed position.

Abstract: An apparatus for locking an aircraft door provided in the outer wall of an aircraft includes at least one locking shaft pin that locks the aircraft door in a fixed, closed position relative to the outer wall of the aircraft when the locking shaft pin is positioned or rotated into a locking position. The locking shaft pin is connected to a mechanical linkage forming a positioning arrangement. The positioning arrangement is coupled to a control element, which essentially includes a membrane connected to a control rod. The membrane is arranged within a housing so as to form an interior air chamber on one side of the membrane and an exterior air chamber on the other side of the membrane. The air pressure of the cabin interior is applied to the interior air chamber through an interior air pressure port, and the exterior ambient air pressure is applied to the exterior air chamber through an exterior air pressure port.

Abstract: A grain bin lid opener designed to selectively open and close the lid from ground level. A single cable originates from the ground level on one side of the grain bin, proceeds over the grain bin and through the top part of a galvanized pipe and then extends down the other side. The cable is secured at the top part of the galvanized pipe which is welded to the grain bin lid. To close the lid, the cable is looped over a closing lever arm, located near ground level, which is then lowered therefore closing the lid. To secure the lid the lever arm is locked in a bracket. To open the lid the lever arm is released from the bracket and the cable is pulled from the other side of the grain bin. The grain bin lid opener allows the lid to be actuated from the ground level, thus preventing possible injury to a worker who would otherwise have to climb a tall grain bin to open the lid.

Abstract: A simulated wrought iron fence gate is disclosed, the gate comprising a gate frame, post structure, hinge mechanisms, a gate return mechanism, and a latch mechanism.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a casement-style window assembly having a support frame which carries a pivotable sash assembly. The sash assembly has its own frame and carries a pane, usually transparent, therein. Both the frame and sash are constructed of multi-chambered extruded structural plastic members and interior decorative wood members that are arranged to conceal the plastic members from interior view. Weather stripping or insulation is fitted within various chambers. Operator and multi-point lock hardware are mounted to the structural plastic frame. Wooden stops associated with the sash frame cooperate to trap the pane in position and to engage the support frame when the window is closed. The sash frame structural member forms an L-shape which includes an affect member directed to the interior for engaging the support frame. In this construction the window assembly forms a functional unit even with the various wood members removed.

Abstract: The latch assembly includes a latch supported member mounted on a latch support post that is mounted on a golf cart or the like and disposed adjacent to a vertical door member, a latch member pivotally mounted on the latch support member, a latch bolt mounted on the door arranged to be releasably retained in a recess formed in the latch support member by the latch member, and a resilient member connected to the latch support member and to the latch member for biasing the latch member toward the position retaining the latch bolt and door.

Abstract: A vehicle tilt-out window with a resilient seal insert includes an annular frame which is bonded to the vehicle window opening. The frame includes a resilient double lip seal which is molded into a recess formed in the frame and the lip seal cooperates with a glass panel mounted upon the frame by homogeneous hinge tabs extending from the frame permitting the glass panel to be tilted relative to the frame for ventilation purposes and an articulated pivoting latch mounted to a homogeneous latch base locks the glass panel against the lip seal.

Abstract: An improvement for a standard hospital bed having a guard rail which provides for gap space, such improvement being a closure mounted on the bed rail at a gap and movable between a first position maintaining the gap and a second position closing the gap to prevent patient movement through such gap.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device for limiting the swinging of a door hingedly connected to a second wall adjacent to the first wall. The device includes a bracket adapted to be mounted on the door hinge for swinging about its axis, as well as first and second arms pivotally connected to the bracket for swinging toward and away from the door and adjacent wall, respectively. A strut extends between the arms to limit swinging the first arm toward the second arm when the second arm is against the second wall, and one end of the strut is movable away from a stop on the second arm to permit the door to be opened and/or the arms to be stored next to one another.

Abstract: The invention herein provides a key operated locking device for utilization with an awning window. The locking device allows the building occupant to fix the rotatable panels in an open posture to assist in preventing vandals and burglars from entering the premises by further opening the rotatable panels. The locking device includes a removable key and a latch which can be rotated into a slot which is positioned in the slide bar of the crank mechanism.

Abstract: A tamper resistant gate latching mechanism utilizes a pivotal latch bar extending from a tamper resistant housing mounted to a free end of a movable gate and a cooperative catch member mounted to a gate post for engagement with said latch bar such that alignment of the latch bar with the catch member obscures the fasteners latching catch member to the gate post thereby shielding the fastener from tampering.