Patent ID: 6948278
Filing Date: 2005-09-27
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. 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 collectively together, the tilt-latch adapted for releaseably securing the sash window to the master frame, the tilt-latch comprising: a housing adapted to be supported by the top rail, the housing having an outward end opening; a latch bolt disposed for longitudinal movement within the housing, the latch bolt having a nose adapted for engaging a respective one of the guide rails, the latch bolt further having an integral post extending at an acute angle from the latch bolt, the latch bolt having an extended position and a retracted position; and, an actuator for moving the latch bolt between the extended and retracted positions, the actuator having a notch positioned substantially at a longitudinal mid-portion of the actuator, wherein the post is received in the notch and wherein only the nose extends past the outward end opening when the latch bolt is in the extended position.