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Sash lock with signal

US8414039B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2007
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/1039
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An automatic sash lock is disclosed having a housing with a top surface and a bottom surface and one or more side surfaces extending from said top surface. The housing has a front face at least a portion of which is open to the interior of the housing. The housing has a tongue movably secured thereto. The tongue has a retracted position and an extended position wherein the tongue extends from the open area of the front face of the housing. The tongue moves from a retracted position to an extended position when a portion of said housing contacts a keeper.

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