Sash lock with hidden mounting screws
AssigneeTruth Hardware Corporation
InventorWarren F. Brannan
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Abstract
The invention pertains to a window sash lock comprising a handle, a latch, a base and a base cover that fits over at least a substantial portion of the base and completely covers the base fasteners, while not interfering with the handle and latch. The base cover is typically a molded plastic design but may be formed as a metal stamping or fabricated from any suitable material. The base cover may be attached to the base by snap means or by an interference fit for easy removal and reinstallation so that the base cover can be replaced when decorating to provide a color, style or textural change.
Claims9
A window sash lock apparatus comprising:
- a sash lock mechanism base assembly;
- and
- a sash lock base cover that is aperture free except for a slot, said sash lock base cover further comprising:
- a top side;
- a closed edge surface;
- and
- an open edge surface perpendicular to said top side through which a sash
- lock latch may protrude;
- said sash lock base cover fitting over and essentially conforming to a top side and closed edge surface of said sash lock mechanism base assembly;
- said sash lock base cover further fitting substantially clear of a path of a sash lock handle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.