Abstract: A window assembly is disclosed including a window casing; a sash assembly slidably mounted within the window casing, the sash assembly including first and second stiles extending between first and second rails; a first tilt latch assembly mounted in the first stile; a second tilt latch assembly mounted in the second stile; and a sash lock mounted to the first rail, the sash lock being operably connected to the first and second tilt latch assemblies to operate the first and second tilt latch assemblies between a latched position in which a latch member of each of the first and second tilt latch assemblies engages with the window casing assembly and an unlatched position in which the latch member of each of the first and second tilt latch assemblies is disengaged with the window casing assembly.

Abstract: A window balance assembly comprising an improved locking carrier mechanism is disclosed. The locking mechanism is actuated when the window sash is tilted. Cam surfaces on the receiver of the mechanism engage cam followers in the clamshell-type housing of the carrier forcing them apart outwardly to lock the carrier in the jamb channel of a window assembly and prevent movement of the carrier in the channel. The receiver incorporates two cams that engage two cam follower surfaces in the housing to improve the distribution of the locking forces of the carrier in the jamb channel. A dual-locking carrier expands in both the axial and lateral directions to contact both front and back surfaces and opposing side surfaces of the jamb channel.

Abstract: A panel assembly for a motor vehicle provides the ability to securely control the size of an opening defined by the panel assembly. The panel assembly thus provides a theft deterrent by making it more difficult to get through a partially open window. The panel assembly comprises a fixed panel defining an opening, and a moveable panel for selectively covering the opening. A handle is attached to the moveable panel and includes a cam that is moveably mounted to the handle and extends through a slot defined in the handle. The cam is biased against the rail and is operable between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: A brake assembly (24) is provided for locking a slidable sash window (14) within a track (16) of a frame (12). The track (16) has a pair of spaced apart, opposed sidewalls (20), the brake assembly (24) includes a slider body (28) adapted for slidable motion within the track (16). The slider body (28) has a central opening (34) extending from a front face (36) to a rear face (38) and has a side opening (46) adjacent to the central opening (34). The assembly also includes a brake member (30) comprising a spring having a braking surface (58), and mounted within the slider body (28) such that the braking surface (58) is adapted for reciprocal lateral movement through the side opening (46).

Abstract: A slide window and door lock includes a connecting device selectively mounted on a vertical jamb of a sliding panel at a predetermined height with respect to a base slider track of a supporting frame and a locker panel having one pivot edge pivotally connecting to the connecting device and another opposed locking edge adapted for inclinedly biasing against the base slider track at a predetermined angle so as to lock up the sliding panel in a slidably movable manner.

Abstract: A stop device that is used to prevent unauthorized opening of sliding closures, such as windows and doors, which is esthetically pleasing, is adjustable in length and includes removable decorative accessory items. The stop device includes first and second elongated extension members and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes first and second levers which engage the first and second members, respectively, to lock the first and second members with respect to the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A door for a computer case is provided which can be moved to a blocking position for blocking access to bays and/or drives of the case. The door can be attached to the case by a slide connection for sliding it along the front of the case between its blocking and accessing positions. In the preferred form, the case is a vertical tower type of case and the door is preloaded on track guides so that when it is raised such as to the blocking position it will not fall back to the accessing position under the influence of its own weight. A gear drive can be provided between the door and housing to provide for smooth manual sliding of the door to readily allow the door to be pushed to overcome the frictional resistance provided by the preload without hang ups in the track guides.

Abstract: A door closer includes a casing fixedly fastened to a door leaf, a shaft turned in axle holes in the casing, a spiral spring mounted around the shaft within the casing and having one end fixed to the shaft and an opposite end fixed to the casing and adapted for returning the door leaf to the close position each time it is opened, a rack fixedly fastened to a door frame to which the door leaf is hinged, a bevel gear fixedly mounted on one end of the shaft and turned with it along a 90-degree arc toothed bar section of the rack, and a curved springy holding down plate fastened to the rack and adapted for holding down the bevel gear to keep the door leaf to be retained in an open position.

Abstract: A light-weight vehicle door including, in one form, outer and inner plastic panels bonded together with the inner panel molded with upright forward, aft and intermediate frame portions. The forward and aft frame portions providing opposed side walls formed with L-section mirror image window panel supporting rebates including co-planar fore and aft reveal flanges and parallel opposed fence flanges. An inverted U-shaped trim member having vertically extending leg sections with each leg section received in an associated rebate and defining, with a respective fence flange, opposed guide grooves slidably supporting a window panel. A manual window panel regulating mechanism mounted on a lower edge of the window panel having a regulator adapted for cooperative locking engagement with an intermediate frame portion holding the window panel in a partially or fully raised position.

Abstract: A device for closing a sliding door comprises a pair of slidable telescoped tubes. The device is secured at its outer ends to the sliding door and to a supporting door frame. A compression spring is located within the tubes urging the sliding door to return by itself from its open to its closed position. A string extends between the end portions of the tubes to prevent the tubes from being separated and a clamping means is adapted for locking the sliding door in any desired open position.

Abstract: A system for supporting a sliding window panel relative to a window frame. The inventive device includes a window frame mountable within an opening of a building structure. A window panel is slidably mounted within the window frame for permitting opening of the window. A pair of magnetic securing assemblies are secured to opposed sides of the window frame and window panel to support the window panel in an open position.

Abstract: The invention is a force compensation device for use in a spring balanced sash holder for a jamb liner extruded from a durable resin such as polyvinyl chloride, and having a vertical track for containing the sash. Within the vertical track in the sash plow region and running the entire length of the jamb liner is a vertical slotted channel. The lower half of the slotted channel is used to develop frictional force for compensation of spring balance forces. The invention produces its compensating force by frictionally engaging the surfaces of the slotted channel. It comprises two parts, a carrier and a clapper. The carrier supports the weight of the sash, and is supported by the balance spring. The clapper is attached to the carrier. Both the carrier and clapper have braking elements which frictionally engage the surfaces of the slotted channel of the jamb liner track. The carrier and clapper are fastened together at their lower ends but their upper ends are free to move relative to each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sun-shade apparatus for use in combination with a vehicle sunroof of the type that includes a hinged panel having recessed hinge devices and a recessed latch handle that do not project below the frame structure of the sunroof. The sun shade includes a frame structure having a substantially U-shaped configuration defining a channel in which a sun shade is slidably mounted for selective positioning between a closed mode to an fully opened mode.

Abstract: A window positioner adapted to hold a window in an open position includes a frictional engaging member having novel biasing means and bias releasing means whereby as the window is moved upwardly, the frictional force is minimized to allow ease of movement of the window. The frictional force is sufficient to maintain and hold the window in a desired open position. The positioner includes a pair of cooperative engaging members adapted to frictionally engage a rail formed on the window jamb. One of the members is movable relative to the other to shift toward and frictionally engage the rail when the window is in open position. The novel biasing means includes an elongated tapered channel formed in a housing supporting the members which operates to shift the engaging means toward and away from the rail with movement of the window sash between raised and lowered positions.