Abstract: A sliding door handle and strike assembly includes a locking member for engaging the strike to prevent the door from opening. The locking member is biased to an unlocked position, until it is moved into a locking position, in which magnetic co-operation acts to hold the locking member in the locking position.

Abstract: An anti-ligature handle and escutcheon mechanism mountable on a door for operating a lock for securing the door. The mechanism comprises a handle movable between open and closed positions, the handle having a smoothly curved outer surface to prevent the attachment of a ligature thereto and comprising a pivot at a first end for rotating the handle between the open and closed positions to operate the lock. An escutcheon fixed relative to a backing plate is oriented for mounting parallel to the door when the mechanism is mounted on an outer surface of the door, wherein the escutcheon surrounds the handle and defines a recessed area within which the handle pivots. The handle further has a second end including a guide which is trapped beneath and slides along an arcuate edge of the recessed area of the escutcheon to maintain flush contact between a mating surface of the handle and the backing plate to prevent ligatures from being inserted therebetween as the handle rotates to operate the lock.

Abstract: A swing bolt lock includes a swing post, a cam dog, and an electric device cooperative with a lock bolt. The electric device includes a motor, a slider connected to a rotating shaft of the motor. Without an unlock authorization, the slider is situated in the space at an end of a sliding slot and abutted against the cam dog to prevent the cam dog from moving towards the space at the end of the sliding slot, so as to prevent the lock bolt from entering into the lock housing. With an unlock authorization, the slider is driven by the motor and released from the abutment of the cam dog, and the cam dog is driven by the lock bolt and swing post to enter into the space at the end of the sliding slot so as to release the locking of the lock bolt from turning into the lock housing.

Abstract: An adjustable position blocking device for sliding closures that firmly attaches to a glass pane of a closure and limits the sliding translation of the sliding panels of the closure. One embodiment comprises an elongated track (30) which adheres to a glass pane with very high bonding double-sided tape (40). The one embodiment also comprises a blocking slider (10) that adjustably attaches to track (30) at a plurality of track positions and is substantially tall to block the sliding translation of the sliding panels. Slider (10) comprises a modular attachment means that permits the slider (10) to be customized with blocking modules (22, 86, 96) of different form and function. In addition, one embodiment comprises a blocking module (96) which integrates an electronic device to detect the opening of a sliding closure and alert a user, a remote device or a remote system.

Abstract: A lock for a sliding door (14), with a lock case (24) for receiving a lock cylinder (30), the lock cylinder (30) being arranged in a recess (36) of the lock case (24) such that, in order to lock the lock (22), a bolt (28) of the lock case (24) is brought into engagement with a striking plate (26) of the lock (22) by a rotationally actuable driver (32) of the lock cylinder (30). The lock (22) has at least one support part (38, 40) which is arranged laterally on the lock case (24) in the region of the recess (36) to support the lock cylinder (30). A further characteristic relates to the securing of the lock against removal and for this purpose, the or each support part (38, 40) is fastened to the lock case (24) by retaining pins (60), a lock cylinder screw (58) for fastening the lock cylinder (30) to the lock case (24) being in engagement with the or each retaining pin (60) to prevent removal of the support parts (38, 40) and of the retaining pins (60).

Abstract: A lock is described for sliding aluminium door or window panels, wherein are used discrete hooking and locking mechanisms. The hooking mechanism comprises an oblong hook profile (21) which rotates automatically in a hooking or unhooking position into a vertically extending frame profile (1) which bears a respective recession shaping, as the sliding door/window panel is simply pulled in the opening or shutting direction, respectively. The locking mechanism operates so that, when being controlled by the user, it is set in a position for capturing the hooking mechanism in the hooking position, by capturing the immobilisation arm of the above mentioned, otherwise freely and automatically rotating, oblong hook profile (21).

Abstract: A lock assembly for use with a sliding door. The lock assembly includes a non-handed miniature mortise lock having a retractable and extendable tongue able to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. The assembly includes a rotatable spindle and a slidable piece. Manipulation of the slidable piece rotates the rotatable spindle and activates the mortise lock between the locked and unlocked positions.

Abstract: Known packaging machines are only able to package objects in a limited number of arrangements usually limited to a single pack type. The present invention provides a server and client arrangement in which a user makes a number of selections respectively based upon a number of criteria in order to custom design packed objects. A rendered simulation of the packed objects is displayed by the client and is viewable from user selected angles. Once designed, the user instructs the server, via the client, to control a laser printer, a cutting table and a robotic packaging machine in order to produce a selected printed pack type and pack selected objects into the selected printed pack type.

Abstract: A lock mechanism primarily intended for a sliding door or window application. The lock mechanism includes a lock body (10) with a lock beak (21) rotatably mounted therewith and biased by a bias element (23) to a first position. The lock beak (21) is co-operable with a hook (20) of a strike (13) upon the hook engaging in the body whereby the lock beak (21) rotates to a second position against the bias of biasing element (23). Operating members (27 and 28) within the lock body (10) are operable by external actuating elements such that the operating members can be independently operated to cause the lock beak (21) to move from said first position to said second position and one of the operating members to retain the lock beak in said first position.

Abstract: A sliding door having an improved handle and lock assembly associated therewith. The assembly enables a closed and locked sliding door to be unlocked and opened by manual application of a single-motion to the door handle, such as a substantially horizontally-directed force applied to the door handle in the opening direction to effect unlocking of the door followed by movement of the sliding door into an open position.

Abstract: A lock mechanism primarily intended for a sliding door or window application. The lock mechanism includes a lock body (10) with a lock beck (21) rotatably mounted therewith and biased by a bias element (23) to a first position. The lock beck (21) is co-operable with a hook (20) of a strike (13) upon the hook engaging in the body whereby the lock beck (21) rotates to a second position against the bias of biasing element (23). Operating members (27 and 28) within the lock body (10) are operable by external actuating elements such that the operating members can be independently operated to cause the lock beck (21) to move from said first position to said second position and one of the operating members to retain the lock beck in said first position.

Abstract: An apparatus, latch assembly, keeper and installation method for use in slidable partition applications utilize a keeper formed of first and second angle members that are secured together in an overlapping relationship to define a U-shaped channel within which is disposed a tubular guard projection for protecting a latch from tampering by unauthorized personnel. Optional guard members may also inhibit access to the U-shaped channel when the slidable partition is engaged in a closed orientation.

Abstract: A lock mechanisms for a fenestration assembly, such as a sliding door, includes a strike element preferably coupled with the door frame and a catch assembly preferably coupled with the fenestration member slidably supported within the frame. The catch assembly includes a catch having structure defining an element receiving slot. The catch is mounted for shifting among a plurality of positions including an engaged position in which the element is received within the slot and retained therein by the catch when the fenestration member is in a closed position, a disengaged position in which the element is disengaged by the catch when the fenestration member is shifted out of the closed position, and an intermediate position in which the element is received within the slot and the catch is positioned between the engaged and disengaged positions.

Abstract: In a lock for sliding door, window or like closure the slider has on its face adjacent the outside wall of the casing a member projecting a predetermined distance which projects through the slot in the locked position of the slider and abuts against the edge surface of the outside wall defining the longitudinal end of the slot. A return spring between the slider and the casing spring-loads the slider towards the outside wall of the casing but allows movement of the slider in the direction perpendicular to the outside wall over a distance at least equal to the predetermined distance.

Abstract: A gate locking mechanism for receiving either a sliding or swing gate. The gate locking mechanism comprises a control lever with a two position slot for preventing its dead bolt from being forced opened. The lock mechanism comprises a receiving pocket that is open on two sides for receiving a gate tang from multiple directions, and further comprising a trigger mechanism within the receiving pocket that can be triggered by a tang entering the receiving pocket from each direction.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a security grille system for attachment to screen sliding doors. Many safety features are encompassed in the design of the system.

Abstract: A combination handle and latching mechanism for sliding doors and windows includes a section of a first extrusion, in the form of an elongated base member which is secured to the frame. Two spaced angled slots are formed through the base member, with a first end near the frame and a second end located a greater distance from the frame when the base member is secured to the frame. A movable operating member overlies the base member and has rods therethrough and passing through the first and second slots to permit the operating member to be moved from a first position with the rods located in the slots at the end nearest the frame to a second position with the rods located in the slots at a greater distance from the frame to move the operating member from a position near the frame to a position away from the frame. An inwardly turned latching flange extends along one side of the operating member to overlie an outwardly extending flange adjacent the frame.

Abstract: There is described a rectangular shaped security cabinet having a door opening which is closed by a tambour door. The door is made from a plurality of interlocking slats capable of limited flexure relative to one another, the slats having interlocking hooked tongues on the upper faces which lockingly engage with slots on the lower faces. A protection barrier extends from the top face behind the hooked tongue and inhibits access to the joint formed by the hooked tongue and the receiving slots. Additionally the door is provided with a lock operated by a combination lock which lock includes a sliding bar at the back of the door which engages with upstanding projections on the door bottom sill. A cam like latch, biased to the open position is operable by the combination lock to engage in a catch on the sliding bar to lock the bar and thus the door, in the locked position.

Abstract: Fastener for sliding windows comprising a case fixed on the inner face of the front stile of the sliding leaf and serving as housing for a latch hook which can be controlled from both the outside and the inside. To obtain locking at several locations of the sliding window against the window frame, the fastener is equipped with at least one control rod sliding in a faceplate housed in a front stile of the leaf, with the control rod and latch hook being activated simultaneously.

Abstract: A latching device for sliding doors/windows which has a smooth, modern appearance and which enables a person to free himself. The device is used in combination with a push-bolt or bayonet style door lock mounted on a sliding door/window. Means for latching the bolt of the lock to the frame of the door/window includes a slotted, slideable frame member. The slideable frame member fits unobtrusively against the frame with no protruding parts. The bolt on the lock can be extended into a notch which is formed in the frame of the door/window and which includes a side opening. When the door/window is locked, the slideable frame member blocks this side opening, so that the bolt cannot escape. Alternately, by bringing a cutout in the frame member into alignment with the side opening, the frame member can be positioned so as not to block the side opening, thereby forming an opening through the bolt can move sideways.

Abstract: A bar lock system includes first and second plates. Each plate includes lugs for mating with an adjacent plate. The first plate includes an inner wall defining an axial bore having opposite forward and rearward openings and the second plate includes an inner wall defining a bolt-receiving cup. The stop member extends a predetermined distance into the axial bore to provide a rearwardly presented blocking surface. A key-actuated bar lock mechanism is position within the axial bore of the first plate for sliding movement therein toward a second plate-locking position. The bar lock mechanism includes a bolt for entering the bolt-receiving cup upon movement of the bar lock mechanism to its second plate-locking position.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for sliding doors which comprises a first leaf and a second leaf slidable in a groove, and including a hooking assembly mounted at the side frame of the first leaf and a hook-retaining block mounted at the corresponding side frame of the second leaf. The hooking assembly comprises a vertically slidable locking block which can be elevated by applying a key into a lock outdoors or by manual lift indoors such that the sliding door will be locked. An overriding safety lock pivotal on the hooking assembly keeps the slidable locking block at its uppermost (locked) position if the overriding safety lock has been pushed.

Abstract: Lock for overhead doors an similar. The lock comprises a stationary part in the form of a lock housing (10) having a tubular lock sleeve (17) which is parallel with the direction of movement of the door, and a movable part which comprises a lock plunger (13) arranged to enter into the lock sleeve when the door is closed, and in the lock housing a lock latch (10) arranged to be brought into engagement with the plunger and to prevent the extraction of the plunger from the lock sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention provides a door lock assembly and method which will provide security for building owners and dwellers and will result in a reduction of property damage and loss by burglars. The door lock assembly includes a tumbler type cylinder which can be rotated by a key from the outside to lock a door or other closure to which it is fitted to a first position whereupon the handle inside the door cannot be used to unlatch the lock from the inside. Also, the door can be locked and thereafter the cylinder can be rotated by turning the key in the reverse direction whereupon the door remains locked but upon withdrawing the key the door can be opened from the inside with the handle. Thus, after locking, the key can be withdrawn in either of two cylindrical positions depending on whether the user wants the door to be able to be opened from the inside by use of the handle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a locking device for locking bypassing sliding doors having support frames positioned in close proximity when the doors are translated to a position for locking. A locking arm is carried by one of the support frames and locking means are carried by the other support frame and are slidably engagable with the locking arm when the supports are in close proximity, thereby locking the doors.

Abstract: A high strength, self loading, gravity biased security lock for positive securement of doors, windows and similar closures is disclosed. The security lock includes a pair of mounting elements, i.e., a bolt assembly and a latch assembly, formed for rapid and simple mounting of the assemblies to external surfaces of a door and door frame without the need for modifying or altering the construction of the door. The assemblies can be mounted to either right or left opening doors or floor mounted, and the fastening elements used to mount the security lock to the door are located in inaccessible positions when the lock is in the latched condition.

Abstract: A lock for a sliding door is disclosed which comprises an elongated escutcheon having a slidable latching means. The latching means moves between an "open" and a "locked" position. The escutcheon includes means for releasably retaining the latching means in both of the positions. The latching means includes an elongated slot of a first width having at least one enlarged portion of a second width and a locking mechanism having a bolt which extends through the slot and is rotatably secured to the escutcheon. The portions of the bolt extending through the slot have an irregular periphery so that facing in one direction the thickness of the bolt is greater than the width of the portion of the slot of the first width, yet smaller than the portion of the slot of the second width. When the bolt faces in a position rotated a predetermined angular amount from the position facing in the one direction, the thickness of the bolt is less than the width of the slot of the first width.