| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 292262000 | EXTENSION LINK | 30 |
| 20080224484 | Door Latch - A door latch assembly for engagement in a mounted position to a side edge of a door. The device features an angled or biased latch member which employs a hooked end to engage the door stop molding of a doorjamb to secure the door in a slightly open position. The latch member is engaged to a side edge of the door using frictional engagement or mechanical engagement. The latch member is releasable from either side of the door without placing a user's fingers in between the door and jamb. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080238112 | TRIM PANEL TETHER AND METHOD - A trim panel cover tether and method for use with interior trim cover panels or audio speakers grilles. A deformable tether strap is engaged with the trim panel substrate and the cover panel to deter undesirable rattles of the speaker grille and to prevent complete detachment of the cover panel from the trim panel substrate in the event the cover panel is dislodged from the substrate. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090072552 | VEHICLE DOOR CHECKER HAVING A WATER MANAGEMENT DAM - A vehicle door checker is provided that includes a housing attachable to a vehicle door, an arm having a first portion attachable to the vehicle, and wherein a second portion of the arm moves through the housing when the door is moved. The door checker also includes at least one slider held within the housing that is in sliding contact with the second portion of the arm inside of the housing. At least one biasing member is held within the housing, the biasing member biasing the slider against the second portion of the arm. A water management dam provides a barrier in the housing such that water is prevented from accumulating within the housing and freezing, wherein such freezing would cause damage to the housing and/or prevent the biasing member and slider from moving. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090212578 | LATCH FOR SLIDING DOOR OR FRAME - A latch for a sliding frame may be provided with a mounting end for mounting the latch on a mounting surface over which a sliding frame would travel along a sliding path, and a resilient blocking element having an end portion and a body portion coupled to the mounting end, and a stop element positioned to engage the end portion of the resilient blocking element and adapted to prevent the sliding frame from opening when the frame is in a closed position. A user may disengage the latch by removing the resilient blocking element from the sliding path so that the sliding frame can be moved to an open position. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100066105 | Locking Device - The present invention relates, on the one hand, to a device ( | 03-18-2010 |
| 20110248517 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR SLIDING CLOSURES - A security device is provided for securing a sliding closure movable in one direction against one aperture frame and movable in an opposite direction toward an opposed aperture frame. The security device includes a handle, a press bar, and a fulcrum component for interconnecting the handle and the press bar to one another. The press bar is disposable between the sliding closure and the opposed aperture frame. Also, the handle promotes release of the press bar from its disposition between the sliding closure and the opposed aperture frame when a force is applied to the handle and the handle is movable between a release ready position and a stowage position in the handle. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20130056998 | Multiple Loop Fastening Strap/Leash Attachable to a Door Structure - A staggered multiple loop fastening strap/leash is securable between a door and its associated frame to provide partial access/restraint through a doorway. On one end of the strap/leash is a swivel snap that secures to an eye bolt that is screwed into a door structure. The other end has staggered loops spaced evenly apart. Each loop can go over a door knob/handle. A quick-release snap is on the strap located closer to the end with the swivel snap. When the quick-release snap is unconnected, the strap/leash becomes 2 straps. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20140232120 | REMOTE-CONTROLLED SECURITY APPARATUS INCLUDING A SECURITY BAR - A remote-controlled security apparatus for a door or window (opening) including a security bar, a motor-driven apparatus such as a linear actuator, and a remote control. The security bar has a first end hingeably connected to a first portion, such as a frame or jamb, of the door or window opening and a second end sized to extend substantially across at least a portion of a width or height of the door or window opening. The motor-driven apparatus includes a first end affixed and a second end coupled to the security bar. The remote control directs the motor-driven apparatus (e.g., actuator) to move the security bar between locked and unlocked positions. When locked, the security bar extends substantially across at least a portion of the width or the height of the opening. The security apparatus can securely lock a pair of sliding doors, or a hinged door, and control access remotely. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20150097381 | DOOR LATCH STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a latch structure which includes a fixing mount having a side fixed to a wall and the other side with two protruding pieces that are spaced with a first spacing; a base having a side assembled to a door panel that is pivotally embedded in the wall and able to be opened or closed, and the other side with an extending bent portion; a movable body in a U-shape hinged to each of the protruding pieces, respectively, and having a gap formed therein and a second spacing between two ends thereof; and a pivoting locking portion mounted to the end of the bent portion away from the base, having a configuration and size smaller than the first and second spacings but greater than a width of the gap, and with a protruding lever having a length greater than the smaller of the spacings. | 04-09-2015 |
| 292263000 | Multiple | 4 |
| 20100207402 | DOOR CLAMP - Apparatuses and methods for securing a door. The apparatuses including a door clamp having a stop, a base attached to the stop, a jamb bracket attached to the stop, and a fastener coupled to the jamb bracket. The methods including positioning a stop portion of a clamp horizontally, sliding the stop portion of the clamp under a door and past a far side of the door, rotating the clamp such that the stop portion is vertical, moving the clamp to adjacent a doorjamb, and placing a pin extending through the clamp into the door jamb. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100289276 | EASILY INSTALLED AND NON-DEFACING SECURITY LATCH - Embodiments of the present invention include door-securing latches that allow an occupant of a room or other space accessed through a door to secure the door, from inside the room or other space, in order to prevent entry or access by others. Embodiments of the present invention provide a mechanically strong and secure latch that cannot be easily broken or compromised by application of force to the door or by insertion of a tool or device between the door and an adjacent door frame to disable the latch, but that can be disabled by a knowledgeable individual, such as an apartment manger seeking to rescue a disabled apartment occupant in an emergency situation. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100289277 | EASILY INSTALLED AND NON-DEFACING SECURITY LATCH - Embodiments of the present invention include door-securing latches that allow an occupant of a room or other space accessed through a door to secure the door, from inside the room or other space in order to prevent entry or access by others. Embodiments of the present invention provide a mechanically strong and secure latch that cannot be easily broken or compromised by application of force to the door or by insertion of a tool or device between the door and an adjacent door frame to disable the latch, but that can he disabled by a knowledgeable individual, such as an apartment manger seeking to rescue a disabled apartment occupant in an emergency situation. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20140110953 | Horizontal latch operating system - The present invention provides a latch System for vehicles, equipment and other door open/close systems. The system comprises dual latch system operable horizontally thus making open/closure mechanism safe and secure. The Horizontal Latch System is activated by pistons or cylinders (pneumatic or hydraulic) and uses an approach that allows for the system to be operable at all times even if there is a problem with the cylinders or pistons. The System of present invention is unique because it offers a better and safer approach to the opening and closing of tailgates; adds longevity to the tailgate and reduces maintenance costs. | 04-24-2014 |
| 292264000 | Chain | 5 |
| 20090033106 | LATCHING BRACKET - A latching bracket is used on a truck box and the like for holding a door or other hinged object in an open position. The latching bracket has a post extending upward from a base. The post is enclosed in a housing having an opening at a front thereof to allow a loop on a rope to be installed over the post by inserting the loop through the openings. The bracket is mounted on a supporting surface. A latching bracket and rope in combination is also described. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100289278 | Easily Installed and non-defacing security latch - Embodiments of the present invention include door-securing latches that allow an occupant of a room or other space accessed through a door to secure the door, from inside the room or other space, in order to prevent entry or access by others. Embodiments of the present invention provide a mechanically strong and secure latch that cannot be easily broken or compromised by application of force to the door or by insertion of a tool or device between the door and an adjacent door frame to disable the latch, but that can be disabled by a knowledgeable individual, such as an apartment manger seeking to rescue a disabled apartment occupant in an emergency situation. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110042971 | Electronic Door Chain - An electronic door chain which has a receiving hole drilled into the slotted keeper for a electric solenoid shaft to be inserted into which will prevent sliding of the chain out of the groove unless the solenoid is released by entering a pre-programmed access number on the access keypad in which case the solenoid shaft is retracted in response to the access keypad output. Concurrently, the solenoid shaft will retract to the open position and a short beep will be generated to announce to anyone within hearing distance that the electronic door chain is disengaged. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20160090760 | Falling Freight Restraint System - A falling freight restraint system for trailers and cargo containers that prevents freight that is leaning against door from forcing the door open and possibly falling out, which could otherwise cause injury to the person who opens the door or damage to the freight. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160251882 | Door Lock | 09-01-2016 |
| 292268000 | Slotted bar | 3 |
| 20090160200 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR SHUTTERS - A locking assembly for retaining a pair of shutters in a closed position on a dwelling, including an elongate backing bracket adapted to be fixedly mounted to the dwelling, the backing bracket including a pair of support portions extending laterally relative to the length of the backing bracket, and an outer locking portion. The shutters in their closed position are in abutting contact with the support portions, the outer locking portion extends through a gap defined between adjacent edges of the closed pair of shutters. The locking assembly further includes an elongate retention bracket having a channel in which the outer locking portion is received, and a pair of retention portions extending laterally relative to the length of the retention bracket, the outer locking portion adapted to be secured to the retention bracket within the channel. The adjacent edges of the closed pair of shutters are captured between the support portions and the retention portions, retaining the pair of shutters in a closed position. | 06-25-2009 |
| 292269000 | Sliding catch | 1 |
| 20160076281 | LOCKING DEVICE - A locking device for securing a gate so as to prevent tampering to the locking engagement of said locking device is provided. The locking device may include a lock latch which slides into a housing for forming the locking engagement therein. The cavity formed by the housing is accessible through a sliding door that encases the cavity and so prevents tampering to the locking engagement. The slide door forms a blade notch that a lock blade may engage, wherein the lock blade is key-actuated through the bottom wall of the housing. | 03-17-2016 |
| 292270000 | Swinging catch | 1 |
| 20120205922 | LOCKING DEVICE OF HINGED DOOR - Disclosed herein is a locking device of a hinged door. The locking device of the hinged door according to the present invention comprises a trapping part and a fixing part selectively mounted on the hinged door and a door frame and slidly trapped mutually to open the hinged door only at regular intervals. The fixing part comprises a bracket and a clamp rotatably coupled to the bracket. A clamp is partly moved up and down by coupling a trapping means to a keyway connected to a hinge of the bracket. The clamp is supported toward upper parts to maintain a trapping state of the trapping means at the keyway and then limiting a rotation of the clamp. If the trapping means leaves the keyway by a pressure of the hinge of the bracket, the clamp is rotated at the bracket. | 08-16-2012 |
| 292000000 | Slotted or notched keeper | 2 |
| 292273000 | Sliding catch | 2 |
| 20120292928 | STRUCTURE OF SLIDE RAIL LATCH FOR CABINET - This present invention is an improved structure of slide rail latch for device cabinet, which includes: at least one slide rail fixing frame with a locking plate on its front end, and a locking base plate with upper and bottom locking ends on both sides. The locking base plate is composed of at least one latching hole, one locking pin and one latching fastener, which includes one latching base plate with upper and bottom latch bending side edges on both sides. This latching base plate is composed of at least one locking hook and locking hole which are correspondent with latching hole and locking pin respectively. The latch bending side edge includes a hook on its front end. Thus this invention will make the fixing frame of slide rail can be easily manufactured in all-in-one process, and more convenient and timesaving in assembly to improve economic benefit for assembly manufacturers. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20160002956 | FURNITURE DRAWER LOCKING DEVICE - A device for securing closed a drawer of a dresser, cabinet or desk. The device includes a base that is secured to an interior surface of the frame, which cannot be accessed when the drawer is closed within the drawer opening of the frame, and an extending member. The extending member has a first end portion that attaches releasably to the base, and a second end that extends exteriorly through the drawer opening and between the drawer and the frame. The device is not built into or integral with the drawer or the frame of the dresser, cabinet or desk. | 01-07-2016 |
| 292275000 | Friction catch | 1 |
| 20150330125 | STAY - Provided is a stay which is capable of stabilizing movement of a component part used for transmitting, or not transmitting, the torque of one of a first member and a second member to the other. When a second member ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 292277000 | Sliding catch | 6 |
| 20080258480 | Slide door hold open - A door latch system is positioned within a slidable door system. The slidable door system includes at least one track and a door positioned within the track. The door latch system includes an engagement member and a spring form mountable within the slidable door system. The spring form is movable between a relaxed position and an actuated position and is configured to be out of a path of the engagement member when the spring form is in the relaxed position and to be engagable with the engagement member when the spring form is in the actuated position. One of the engagement member and the spring form is mounted to the door and the other is mounted to the track. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20110095547 | BATTERY COVER LATCHING MECHANISM - A battery cover latching mechanism is provided. The battery cover latching mechanism includes a body member, a battery cover and a releasing piece. The body member defines a battery chamber and has an elastic body disposed adjacent to the battery chamber for providing an ejecting elastic force. The battery cover is detachably attached to the body member to cover the battery chamber. The releasing piece is slidably mounted to the body member and elastically resists against the elastic body. As the releasing piece is released, the battery cover is ejected to detach from the body member. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20130082469 | WINDOW RESTRICTOR - A window restrictor that may be used to limit the opening of a window. The restrictor comprises a restrictor member and a latch mechanism. Typically, the restrictor member is attached to a stile or rail of the moving window pane and the latch mechanism is attached to a part of the casing or frame surrounding the window opening. In use, the restrictor member is engaged with the latch mechanism so that as the window is opened, the extent of opening is restricted by the restrictor member length. To fully open the window, the restrictor member is disengaged from the latch mechanism. When the restrictor member and latch mechanism are disengaged, they remain in such a configuration that, when the window is closed, the restrictor member and latch mechanism automatically re-engage to prevent the window being fully opened again. The restrictor member can comprise a hinged member which includes bias means. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20140110954 | Deadbolt lock - A lock consists of an elongated track which is attached to the panel of a door. A slider runs in the track from a retracted position in which the slider is spaced apart from the knob which operates the deadbolt to an engaged position in which the slider is in contact with the knob and prevents it from turning. The slider can be locked in that position by means of a locking pin. The pin may also be used to immobilizes the slider in the retracted position. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140239649 | Window Restrictor - The window restrictor ( | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140327251 | DOOR LATCH SECURITY DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Door latch security devices for maintaining doors closed may comprise latch engagement arms configured to obstruct a swinging arm of a door latch from disengaging from a fixed bar of the door latch. A support member may be connected to the latch engagement arms. The support member may be configured to contact the swinging arm of a door latch to support the door latch security device on the door latch. A channel may be defined between the latch engagement arms. The channel may be sized to at least partially receive a swinging arm and a fixed bar of a door latch within the channel. | 11-06-2014 |
