Patent ID: 6485070
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A tilt-latch for a sash window disposed within opposed guide rails on a master frame, the sash window comprises a top rail, a base and two stiles connected together at their extremities, the tilt-latch adapted for releasably securing the sash window to the master frame, the tilt-latch comprising:a housing having means for slidably mounting the housing to the top rail without the use of a fastener, the housing having an outward end opening and an outer edge; and, a latch bolt supported in the housing and having a nose adapted for engaging a respective one of the guide rails, wherein a portion of the latch bolt generally opposite the nose moves past the outer edge of the housing when the latch bolt is retracted into the housing.