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7331619 Latch-spring assembly for enclosures  
A latch-spring assembly has a handle with prongs extending from a finger-grip portion. One prong has a circumferential groove. A leaf spring has an anchor portion for attachment to a subassembly...
7331617 Cabinet door lock  
A lock for a cabinet of the type wherein a door of the cabinet is movable through a frame of the cabinet is provided. An exemplary lock of the present invention includes a first and second...
7331616 Hood latch assemblies utilizing active materials and methods of use  
A latch for engaging and disengaging two opposing surfaces includes a pin disposed on one surface and a gate disposed on an opposite surface; an active material in operative communication with the...
7331696 Method and apparatus for mounting a task light  
A light fixture for mounting to the underside of a furniture element. The light fixture includes a housing with a first side and a second side opposed to and approximately parallel with the first...
7329164 Pressure activated latch  
A pressure activated latch includes a latch housing, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, an internal biasing member and a sliding latch pin that is configured to engage a latch tab that is substantially...
7328880 Stabilizing system for computer hardware  
Disclosed is a stabilizing system for a unit having a horizontal and vertical orientation, the chassis cover including at least one wall panel incorporating a recess and a stabilizer adapted to be...
7325844 Opening and closing latch device for furniture  
Latch device composed of a container ( 51 ) in which there is a slider ( 52 ), inserted in a guide ( 60 ), controlled in translation by a spring ( 53 ) and comprising a hook ( 68 ) to catch a...
7325847 Household apparatus for holding windows open  
A device for maintaining an openable window in a desired position within a window frame is provided. The device comprises a rod having a top end and a bottom end and a housing having a top end, a...
7325842 Automatic gate closer latch  
An automatic gate closer latch for use in centrally securing a commercial or industrial swinging gate to a stationary fence post, especially useful in the farming and ranching applications,...
7325846 Low profile mechanical assist hood latch  
A mechanical assist apparatus is provided for biasing an access cover relative to a housing. The mechanical assist apparatus comprises a user-engageable lever, an arm rotatably coupled to the...
7325845 Spring loaded lock and latch with automatic reset capability  
A latch assembly includes a plunger having a ramp and a lip, with a support member defining an opening through which the plunger extends. A support surface partially defines the opening and...
7325281 Security strap  
Apparatus and method of securing opposed doors of a motor vehicle in closed positions which includes: providing each door has an arm rest forming an opening between the inside of the door...
7325843 Latch mechanism  
A latch mechanism for a vehicle door includes a latch bolt, a pawl biased into engagement with the latch bolt to maintain the latch bolt in a latched condition, and a manual release lever for...
7322661 Storage cabinet  
A storage cabinet provides for the secure storage of items against unauthorized access, with ready authorized access The cabinet has an opening extending laterally across the front of the cabinet,...
7322621 Magnetic lock  
A magnetic lock is disclosed to include a latch for locking, a holder member supported on a spring and carrying an electromagnetic valve, which has a reciprocating rod fixedly mounted with a stop...
7322619 Integrated lock and tilt-latch mechanism for a sliding window  
A low-cost combination tilt-lock-latch mechanism for a sliding window that combines ease of installation and adjustment with simplicity of use. The mechanism includes at least one tilt-latch...
7322620 Security lock for a sash type window  
A security lock for sash windows includes an elongated cam that revolves in order to engage a keeper. The security lock also includes a tab that urges the cam against a wall of a housing to provide...
7320236 Device that makes it possible to lock and unlock, by means of a key, a stopper or cover on a frame  
A device for locking and unlocking, with a key, a cover on a frame. The rotor of the lock for this device has a cylindrical barrel mounted for rotation in the cover and being interdependent in...
7320487 Cancel lever device for a door handle of a motor vehicle  
A cancel lever device is disclosed for a door handle mechanism of a motor vehicle. The device includes a cancelling portion having a first and a second side, the cancelling portion being pivotally...
7320488 Latch assembly  
A latch assembly having a housing and a catch assembly on the housing and having first and second states. The catch assembly has a rotor that is movable selectively relative to the housing between...
7316309 Tool container  
A tool container has a pair of housing members pivotally coupled with one another to provide an opened and closed position. At least one of the members defines a cavity to receive tools. The cavity...
7314240 Patio bar brackets and security assembly  
Security bar and brackets for a sliding patio door or sliding window, wherein the brackets are of mirrored structure and are intended to be mounted in a juxtaposed position for holding and...
7313937 Latch  
A latch is disclosed that can be applied to doors in a variety of orientations and/or with keepers in a variety of orientations without any modifications to the latch being necessary. The latch...
7311339 Latching system and method  
A latching system and method are provided for facilitating an easier and/or smoother latching of a locking mechanism, such as a latching and catching mechanism for use with the closing of doors. In...
7311342 Lock device  
A lock device includes an external cylinder body, a latch unit, a screw part and an inner lock body that are combined together. The inner lock body has an inner cover plate set, a washer plate, a...
7311220 Collapsible container comprising a container base and four collapsible lateral walls  
The invention relates to a collapsible container having a container base and four collapsible walls. The catch mechanism for the lockable lateral walls in their upright assembled condition is a...
7311350 Door device  
A door device has a plurality of doors that open or close a single opening in a vehicle. The doors have mutually opposing opening ends. A door interlock mechanism interlocks the opening ends of the...
7311341 Lock mechanism  
A lock mechanism for a vehicle door latch includes a lock actuator drivingly coupled to a lock link for movement of the lock link between a first position corresponding to a locked state of a latch...
7311340 Lock for motor vehicle opening comprising means for inside and outside locking  
A lock ( 10 ) for a motor vehicle opening including an external and internal control mechanism which can be inhibited by respectively locking an input lever and an output lever. A linking mechanism...
7308731 Dampened slide for an anti-chucking wedge assembly  
A dampened slide for a wedge assembly includes a slide housing having perimeter walls. First and second alignment members connect to the perimeter walls, each having a deflectable portion. The...
7309100 Latch device for vehicle rear panel door  
A latch device for an access panel door comprises an open lever and a ratchet release lever which are pivotally mounted on a base plate by a first shaft, a coupling spring to resiliently link the...
7309087 Latch assembly for movable closure element  
A latch assembly kit including a latching subassembly, a first actuating assembly having a first configuration and normal and release states, and a second actuating assembly having a second...
7305800 Storm barrier assembly  
An apparatus and assembly for retaining a substantially flat, protective panel within a frame such as a window frame. In one embodiment, the panel retention apparatus of the present invention...
7306267 Bar lock assembly and method for assembling a bar lock assembly to a panel  
A bar lock assembly including an elongated operating shaft and a pair of bracket assemblies for securing the operating shaft to a generally flat panel. Cam structure is adapted to be secured to...
7306269 Lock for a door of a motor vehicle  
A lock is provided for a door of a motor vehicle. The lock includes a closing mechanism designed for coupling with a lock striker along a direction of relative coupling. The closing mechanism...
7306266 Appliance latch having a rotating latch hook mounted on a linear slide  
An appliance door latch provides a rotating hook supported on a linear carriage that may move along a line toward and away from a strike. A release of the strike from the rotating hook requires a...
7306268 Manual releasing mechanism for power locking apparatus  
A manual releasing mechanism for a power locking apparatus including a detachable hook-shaped portion 26 for holding a locked state and a flexible belt 17 , wherein the hook-shaped portion is...
7306265 Push button actuator  
A panel-mountable push button actuator assembly for operating a latch or other apparatus having a link, trigger or other operating element that must move a short distance includes a housing having...
7302819 Device for actuating a lock on a vehicle door  
A device for actuating a lock on a vehicle door has a support mounted on a vehicle door. A lock cylinder mount, or a decoy, is mounted on the support. A screw secures the mount when mounted on the...
7303218 Tailgate latching mechanisms  
An apparatus for latching a tailgate to supporting structure of a vehicle generally includes a latch, a keeper, and a member for rotating the keeper relative to the latch. The member is rotatably...
7303215 Mortise locking device  
A lock assembly includes a single switch actuated by a cam for monitoring the position of a main bolt and an auxiliary bolt. The main bolt and the auxiliary bolt engage and move the cam between an...
7303224 Apparatus for locking a trunk of a vehicle  
An apparatus for locking a trunk of a vehicle includes a trunk lid, a driving unit for locking disposed on the trunk lid, a driven unit for locking disposed on the trunk lid, a connecting rod...
7302743 Reusable casket  
A reusable casket includes a rectangular solid-configured body preferably having a casket top hingedly connected to a casket rear for pivotal movement between a casket-open position and a...
7303217 Door handle, especially for vehicle, provided with an inertial security system  
A handle for a motor vehicle door comprising a lever that can rotate about a first axis in a frame that is fixed to the door and is connected mechanically to a rocker wheel that rotates in the...
7303216 Latch assembly  
A latch assembly includes a latch and a casing having a base integrally formed with outer walls, wherein a latch chamber is defined by the base and the outer walls. The casing securely retains the...
7300079 Arrangement having a lead seal for sealing an opening in a housing  
The invention relates to a lead seal which is introduced into an opening, having a projection, which shaves off when there is a continued insertion movement, the base body being provided with a...
7299809 Dishwasher having a lock with an elastic coupling  
Disclosed is a dishwasher, by which the dishwasher is simply configured as well as the door is facilitated to open/close. The present invention includes a cabinet having an open front side, a door...
7296447 Vending machine lock assembly  
A wireless lock assembly includes a latch assembly that includes a wireless, electrically operated latching component, and a manually movable latching component. The wireless, electrically operated...
7296448 Electromagnetic integrative door locking device  
Described herein is a locking device which integrates mechanical components in a hollow metal door frame with electronic access components. The preferred embodiment comprises a magnetic field...
7296829 Door handle assembly  
In at least one embodiment, a door handle assembly is provided comprising a door handle having a roller and attached to a mount. An actuator is attached to the mount and has a first surface and an...