Quick-release latch extender
US7172224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/34
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latch extender with a quick-release mechanism for a vehicle of the type with a window having a U-shaped hasp that engages with a hasp-locking mechanism on the vehicle when the window is closed. The inventive device is configured to mount between the hasp and the locking mechanism to keep the window in a partially opened condition for ventilation purposes. The device preferably includes a body having first and second ends, the first end of the body including a substitute hasp for engaging with the hasp-locking mechanism on the vehicle, and the second end of the body including an opening for receiving the U-shaped hasp of the window. In contrast to existing devices, the body further includes a quick-release mechanism for engaging the U-shaped hasp of the window, the quick-release mechanism including a manually operated control on the body for releasing the U-shaped hasp of the window. In the preferred embodiment the manually operated control is a spring-biased pushbutton. The substitute hasp is also preferably generally U-shaped, and may be curved or bent to accommodate particular vehicle configurations.
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