US4898414A
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Water-tight, noise-proof sealed type locking apparatus for automobiles
Assignee: Mitsui Kinzoku Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-10-04
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Granted: 1990-02-06
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Expires: 2008-10-04
Abstract
Abstract The water-tight, noise-proof sealed type locking apparatus of this invention has recesses formed in the body 5. In the recess 15 formed on the front side of the body 5 a latch 13 and a rachet 14 are installed; in the recess 16 formed on the back side of the body 5 rotation control members for the rachet 14 is installed. The front of the body 5 is covered with a cover plate 6 and the back with a back plate 7. Wires connected to the rotation control members are fitted water-tightly to the body 5.
Inventors
- 👤 Shinjiro Yamada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:19
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B77/00; E05B77/34; E05B77/36; E05B79/00; E05B79/10; E05B79/20; E05B85/00; E05B85/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/38; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1044; Y10T292/1045; Y10T292/1047; Y10T292/1075; Y10T292/1082; Y10T292/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A water-tight, noise-proof sealed type locking apparatus comprising: a synthetic resin body; a partition wall formed medially of the synthetic resin body; a first recess formed in the body on the front side of the partition wall to accommodate a latch and a rachet; and a second recess formed in the body on the back side of the partition wall to accommodate rotation control members, the rotation control members including an open lever and a locking lever; whereby the first recess is covered by a cover plate, the second recess is covered by a back plate, and a connecting member for connecting the rotation control members to a handle on a door is fitted water-tightly to the synthetic resin body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A water-tight, noise-proof sealed type locking apparatus comprising: a synthetic resin body; a partition wall formed medially of the synthetic resin body; a first recess formed in the body on the front side of the partition wall to accommodate a latch and a rachet; and a second recess formed in the body on the back side of the partition wall to accommodate rotation control members, the rotation control members including an open lever and a locking lever; whereby the first recess is covered by a cover plate, the second recess is covered by a back plate, and a connecting member for connecting the rotation control members to a handle on a door is fitted water-tightly to the synthetic resin body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A locking apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said partition wall is formed at the center of said synthetic resin body.
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) | 1993-02-05 | 1993-08-07 | 1994-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-05 | 1997-08-07 | 1998-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-05 | 2001-08-07 | 2002-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |