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US3929362A
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Lock for sliding doors and windows
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-26
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Granted: 1975-12-30
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Expires: 1994-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A lock for sliding doors and windows which is positionable over the top rail of the door or window and includes first and second adjustable bolt members. Without requiring any connection to the rail of the door or window or the door or window frame, the first bolt member holds the door or window down against the lower channel of the frame and the second bolt member holds the door or window against the side of the upper channel of the frame, locking the door or window in any desired position.
Inventors
- 👤 Guy Petroff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:32
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/08; E05B65/0894; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/20; Y10T292/228; Y10T292/37; Y10T292/376
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A lock for sliding doors and windows comprising: a wall; a first flange, one edge of said first flange being connected to one end of said wall and extending perpendicular thereto; a second flange, one edge of said second flange being connected to the other end of said wall and extending perpendicular thereto, on the opposite side thereof as said first flange; a third flange being connected to said second flange, said third flange being positioned parallel to said wall and being spaced therefrom on the same side thereof as said second flange; a first adjustable bolt member extending through said second flange, perpendicular thereto; and a second adjustable bolt member extending through said third flange, perpendicular thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A lock for sliding doors and windows comprising: a wall; a first flange, one edge of said first flange being connected to one end of said wall and extending perpendicular thereto; a second flange, one edge of said second flange being connected to the other end of said wall and extending perpendicular thereto, on the opposite side thereof as said first flange; a third flange being connected to said second flange, said third flange being positioned parallel to said wall and being spaced therefrom on the same side thereof as said second flange; a first adjustable bolt member extending through said second flange, perpendicular thereto; and a second adjustable bolt member extending through said third flange, perpendicular thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
A lock according to claim 1 for use with sliding dooRs and windows of the type which are slidably mounted in upper and lower U-shaped channels which are part of the door and window frames, respectively, said lock being positionable over the top rails of said doors and windows with said first flange positioned between the top of said rail and the top of said upper channel, with said wall positioned between the inside of said rail and one side of said upper channel, and with said second flange extending normal to said inside of said rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A lock according to claim 2 wherein said first bolt member is axially movable to bring one end thereof into contact with the inside of said door and window frames to urge said doors and windows downwardly against said lower channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A lock according to claim 3 wherein said second bolt member is axially movable to bring one end thereof into contact with said inside of said rail of said doors and windows to urge said doors and windows against the other side of said upper channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
A lock according to claim 4 wherein said second and third flanges have first and second internally threaded bores, respectively, extending therethrough for receipt of said first and second bolt members, respectively, and wherein each of said bolt members comprises: an elongate threaded shaft; a pressure pad connected to one end of said shaft and extending perpendicular thereto; and gripping means connected to the other end of said shaft for manually rotating same.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A lock according to claim 2 wherein said second bolt member is axially movable to bring one end thereof into contact with said inside of said rail of said doors and windows to urge said doors and windows against the other side of said upper channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
A lock according to claim 1 wherein said second flange has an internally threaded bore therein which extends perpendicularly therethrough and wherein said first bolt member comprises: a first elongate threaded shaft; a first pressure pad connected to one end of said first shaft and extending parallel to and approximately coplanar with said first flange; and first gripping means connected to the other end of said first shaft for manually rotating same.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
A lock according to claim 7 wherein said third flange has an internally threaded bore therein extending perpendicularly therethrough and wherein said second bolt member comprises: a second elongate threaded shaft; a second pressure pad connected to one end of said second shaft and extending parallel to and approximately coplanar with said wall; and second gripping means connected to the other end of said second shaft for manually rotating same.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |