Patent ID: 7658035
Filing Date: 2010-02-09
Classification: E05B,E05C,E05D,E05Y

Abstract:
1. A tilt latch movably positionable in a window sash groove having an open end with rear and side edges, the sash retaining a tilting window in relation to a window frame member, said tilt latch comprising: a body, said body defining: a projection, said projection in coplanar relation with said body, said body defining a channel for receiving the edges of the window sash groove, said body defining a groove, said body groove positioned beneath and parallel with said body channel, a plunger assembly, said plunger assembly slidably engaging said body within the window sash groove, said plunger assembly comprising a support, a housing, said housing attached to said support, a spring, said spring contained within said housing and contacting said body to urge said body from said plunger assembly and from the window sash groove, a protrusion, said protrusion attached to said support, a catch, said catch affixed to said protrusion, said body groove sized to receive said protrusion, a guide, said guide attached to said body, a guide catch, said guide catch attached to said guide, said guide catch for engaging said protrusion catch to limit the movement of said body.