US4124239A
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Wing window lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-09
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Granted: 1978-11-07
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Expires: 1997-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A swing wing motor vehicle window lock has a bracket which is fastened to the glass pane of the window. A lock bar and a swing wing are pivotally connected to the bracket having axes of rotation perpendicular to each other. The swing wing has a pin which fits snugly into a bore in the lock bar in two opposite positions, one for window open and another for window locked position.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack H. Horton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:28
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C3/00; E05C3/02; E05C3/04; E05C3/041; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/06; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1075; Y10T292/1083; Y10T292/1092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A swing wing window lock for no draft ventilator windows on motor vehicles, boats and the like comprising; (a) a body bracket glass attachment; (b) fastener means for attaching said body bracket glass attachment to the glass of said ventilator window; (c) a lock bar having a bore pivotally connected to said body bracket glass attachment; (d) a swing wing also pivotally connected to said body bracket glass attachment; whereby said lock bar has lock means to lock said swing wing in a plurality of positions; (e) said lock means comprising a projection pin on said swing wing having a shape similar to and circumference somewhat smaller than the inner circumference of said bore, positioned on said swing wing so (as to) that said pin may fit snugly into said bore when said swing wing is in a plurality of positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A swing wing window lock for no draft ventilator windows on motor vehicles, boats and the like comprising; (a) a body bracket glass attachment; (b) fastener means for attaching said body bracket glass attachment to the glass of said ventilator window; (c) a lock bar having a bore pivotally connected to said body bracket glass attachment; (d) a swing wing also pivotally connected to said body bracket glass attachment; whereby said lock bar has lock means to lock said swing wing in a plurality of positions; (e) said lock means comprising a projection pin on said swing wing having a shape similar to and circumference somewhat smaller than the inner circumference of said bore, positioned on said swing wing so (as to) that said pin may fit snugly into said bore when said swing wing is in a plurality of positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A swing wing window lock for no draft ventilator windows of motor vehicles, boats, etc. of claim 1 wherein the axis of rotation of said lock bar and axis of rotation of said swing wing are perpendicular to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A swing wing window lock for no draft ventilator windows of motor vehicles, boats or the like of claim 2 wherein said fastener means is an axle for pivotally connecting said lock bar to said body bracket glass attachment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
153 words
A swing wing window lock for no draft ventilator windows on motor vehicles comprising: (a) a body bracket glass attachment having a `U` shaped cavity to mate with an edge of said ventilator window; (b) a fastener means for attaching said body bracket glass attachment to said ventilator window; (c) a swing wing connected to said body bracket glass attachment via a first axle; (d) a projection pin attached to said said swing wing; (e) a lock bar for locking the swing wing, said lock bar having a bore of shape and size similar to but somewhat larger than the circumference of said projection pin positioned to mate with said projection pin when said swing wing is in a plurality of positions; (f) a pressure plate inserted between said body bracket glass attachment and said ventilator window; and (g) a second axle for connecting said lock bar to said body bracket glass attachment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
A swing wing window lock for no draft ventilator windows on motor vehicles comprising: (a) a body bracket glass attachment having a `U` shaped cavity to mate with an edge of said ventilator window; (b) a fastener means for attaching said body bracket glass attachment to said ventilator window; (c) a swing wing connected to said body bracket glass attachment via a first axle; (d) a projection pin attached to said said swing wing; (e) a lock bar for locking the swing wing, said lock bar having a bore of shape and size similar to but somewhat larger than the circumference of said projection pin positioned to mate with said projection pin when said swing wing is in a plurality of positions; (f) a pressure plate inserted between said body bracket glass attachment and said ventilator window; and (g) a second axle for connecting said lock bar to said body bracket glass attachment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A swing wing window lock for no draft ventilator windows on motor vehicles of claim 4 wherein said pressure plate is inserted only on one side of the glass between said ventilator window and said fastener means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A swing wing window lock of no draft ventilator windows on motor vehicles of claim 4 wherein the plane of rotation of said lock bar and plane of rotation of said swing wing are perpendicular to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A swing wing window lock for no draft ventilator windows of motor vehicles of claim 4 wherein said fastener means for attaching said body bracket glass attachment to said ventilator window is a screw which also serves as said second axle for pivotally connecting said lock bar to said body bracket glass attachment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
136 words
A swing wing window lock for no draft ventilator windows on motor vehicles, boats or the like comprising: (a) a `U` shaped bracket with a cavity larger than the width of the pane of said ventilator window; (b) an axle mounting means attached to said `U` shaped bracket; (c) plurality of fasteners for mounting said `U` shaped bracket on an edge of said ventilator window pane; (d) a swing wing pivotally mounted with a first axle positioned in said axle mounting means; (e) a projection pin attached to said swing wing; and (f) a lock bar for lockably engaging said swing wing, said lock bar pivotally connected to said `U` shaped bracket via an axle defined by one fastener of said plurality of (screws) fasteners for mounting said `U` shaped bracket to said ventilator window pane.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
136 words
A swing wing window lock for no draft ventilator windows on motor vehicles, boats or the like comprising: (a) a `U` shaped bracket with a cavity larger than the width of the pane of said ventilator window; (b) an axle mounting means attached to said `U` shaped bracket; (c) plurality of fasteners for mounting said `U` shaped bracket on an edge of said ventilator window pane; (d) a swing wing pivotally mounted with a first axle positioned in said axle mounting means; (e) a projection pin attached to said swing wing; and (f) a lock bar for lockably engaging said swing wing, said lock bar pivotally connected to said `U` shaped bracket via an axle defined by one fastener of said plurality of (screws) fasteners for mounting said `U` shaped bracket to said ventilator window pane.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
69 words
A swing wing window lock for no draft ventilator windows of motor vehicles, or the boats or the like of claim 8 wherein: (a) said lock bar has a bore of shape similar to and size somewhat larger than said projection pin; and wherein (b) said axle interconnecting said lock bar to said `U` shaped bracket is perpendicular to axle interconnecting said swing wing to said `U` shaped bracket.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-11-06 | 1982-05-08 | 1982-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-06 | 1986-05-08 | 1986-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-06 | 1990-05-08 | 1990-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |