Patent ID: 6048005
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
An extender in attached relation to a striker affixed to a pivotally opening rear window of a motor vehicle for coaction with a hooked bolt locking mechanism to lock said window, said striker having a first U-shaped element contiguous with a base and having two substantially parallel legs integral with a hasp, said extender comprising:a second U-shaped element having two substantially parallel legs, longer than the legs of the striker, integral with a hasp and defining a U-shaped cavity, said second U-shaped element being dimensioned to contain the first U-shaped element within the cavity; andpivot means to enable the legs of the second U-shaped element to depend from the legs of the first U-shaped element at pivot points proximate the base and to thereby enable the extender to assume a first position such that the legs of the extender are parallel with the legs of the striker and project a distance therebeyond, and a second position such that the legs of the extender are perpendicular to the legs of the striker;whereby when the extender is in the first position and engaged by the locking mechanism the window is locked in a partially opened orientation for ventilation of the interior of the vehicle, and when the extender is in the second position the striker can be engaged by the locking mechanism to lock the window in a closed orientation.