Closure fasteners – Operators with knobs or handles
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Estremsky, Gary (Department: 3676)
Closure fasteners
Operators with knobs or handles
C049S339000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07066505
ABSTRACT:
A window handle assembly for use with a window having a moveable sash. The assembly including a window handle having a pivot mechanism. The handle pivotable at the pivot mechanism between open and closed positions. When open, the handle is free to rotate to move the sash between open and closed positions. When closed, the handle engages a cover to provide a sleek, aesthetically pleasing handle structure for the window. The assembly also including a lock activating mechanism coupled to the pivot mechanism and operationally couplable to a sash lock mechanism. The lock activating mechanism configured to operate the sash lock upon pivoting movement of the window handle. Opening of the handle opens the lock and closing the handle closes the lock. This mechanism including a sliding bar connectable to the sash lock and a movement mechanism causing sliding movement of the bar upon pivoting movement of the pivot mechanism.
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Baier Bruce
Mitchell John M.
Van Dyne Matt
Van Klompenburg Marlo
Estremsky Gary
Faegre & Benson LLP
Pella Corporation
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