Lock assembly

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2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Engle, Patricia (Department: 3673)

Locks

Special application

For closures

C070S095000, C070S097000, C070S100000, C292S057000, C292S195000, C292S203000, C292S304000, C292SDIG046

Reexamination Certificate

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07373794

ABSTRACT:
A lock assembly for use with a sliding door. The lock assembly includes a non-handed miniature mortise lock having a retractable and extendable tongue able to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. The assembly includes a rotatable spindle and a slidable piece. Manipulation of the slidable piece rotates the rotatable spindle and activates the mortise lock between the locked and unlocked positions.

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