Patent ID: 6962024
Filing Date: 2005-11-08
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A locking window, said locking window comprising: (a) at least one window sash which is selectively movable between a first closed position and a second open position; and (b) a window latch adapted to be attached to said locking window and that is selectively movable between a first open position and a second locked position to secure said window sash in said closed position, said window latch including a pivoting sweep latch having a locking arm that is movable to engage a receiving groove within said locking window, a housing and a fastener for attaching said sweep latch to said housing and a non-compressible bushing coaxially aligned with said fastener and extending into said sweep latch for preventing compression of said sweep latch by said housing by extending below said sweep latch while allowing said sweep latch to pivot thereabout.