(under subclass 330.1) Structures having any one or more of the following: (1) a device either to latch or lock the component in open position; (2) a device either to latch or lock the device in closed position; or (3) means, such as an anti-friction guide roller subsiding into a depression in the rollers trackway, to insure complete closing movement of the component or to prevent rebound thereof, the weight of the component effecting the closing movement. Includes spring arm latches and spring pressed bolts which also effect complete closing of the component or prevent rebound.
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215, for a plurality of components having individual locks or latches actuated by a single selector or by a group of remote operators.
216+, for a gang-bar type lock or latch for plural movable components.
222, for locks or latches for one component actuated by another component or its lock or latch.
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70, Locks, 85+, for drawer locks and 95+, for locks for sliding doors.