A window assembly is disclosed including a window casing; a sash assembly slidably mounted within the window casing, the sash assembly including first and second stiles extending between first and second rails; a first tilt latch assembly mounted in the first stile; a second tilt latch assembly mounted in the second stile; and a sash lock mounted to the first rail, the sash lock being operably connected to the first and second tilt latch assemblies to operate the first and second tilt latch assemblies between a latched position in which a latch member of each of the first and second tilt latch assemblies engages with the window casing assembly and an unlatched position in which the latch member of each of the first and second tilt latch assemblies is disengaged with the window casing assembly.

A lock assembly is provided for a window having a first sash and a second sash. The lock assembly comprises an elongate strip configured to be coupled to the first sash. The elongate strip has a plurality of recesses defined along a length of the elongate strip. The lock assembly also includes a lock member configured to be coupled to the second sash and operable to move along the length of the elongate strip. The lock member includes a biasing member and a coupler biased in a direction of the elongate strip by the biasing member. The coupler is configured to enter each of the plurality of recesses to selectively lock the lock member to the elongate strip.

A lock assembly is provided for a window having a first sash and a second sash. The lock assembly comprises an elongate strip configured to be coupled to the first sash. The elongate strip has a plurality of recesses defined along a length of the elongate strip. The lock assembly also includes a lock member configured to be coupled to the second sash and operable to move along the length of the elongate strip. The lock member includes a biasing member and a coupler biased in a direction of the elongate strip by the biasing member. The coupler is configured to enter each of the plurality of recesses to selectively lock the lock member to the elongate strip.

A door lock system comprising a first rotary configured to control extension and retraction of the deadbolt via a primary cam mechanism; a second rotary control configured to control extension and retraction of the latch; and a link configured to retract the deadbolt in response to operation of the second rotary control when the latch is retracted by the second rotary control. The link is configured to move along a linear path normal to the movement of the deadbolt and the door latch and to contact the primary cam mechanism upon the link movement to affect deadbolt retraction and extension. A lever may be used to retract the latch in response to rotation of the first rotary control in a first rotational direction when the deadbolt is retracted by the first rotary control.

A fenestration assembly includes a frame assembly, a movable sash assembly and a lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a first lock and a second side lock. The first lock operatively locks and unlocks the moveable sash to the frame assembly in a first direction only when the movable sash is in a fully closed position. The first side lock operatively locks and unlocks the movable sash in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction both when the movable sash is in the fully closed position and a partially open position.

A fenestration assembly includes a frame assembly, a movable sash assembly and a lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a first lock and a second side lock. The first lock operatively locks and unlocks the moveable sash to the frame assembly in a first direction only when the movable sash is in a fully closed position. The first side lock operatively locks and unlocks the movable sash in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction both when the movable sash is in the fully closed position and a partially open position.

An improved monitoring and securing device is provided. Example embodiments provide a monitoring and securing device that includes a fastening system with an elongation and compression mechanism that allows it to be adapted to different topographies of the surface to which they are fastened and are designed to secure two irregular elements to form a connection. Thus, the improved monitoring and securing device can be simultaneously fastened to, for example, one right door and one left door that close to form a connection that is uneven in depth, while monitoring related events such as installation and removal of the monitoring and securing device, opening and closing of the movable entity's locking mechanism and doors, and other events.

An improved monitoring and securing device is provided. Example embodiments provide a monitoring and securing device that includes a fastening system with an elongation and compression mechanism that allows it to be adapted to different topographies of the surface to which they are fastened and are designed to secure two irregular elements to form a connection. Thus, the improved monitoring and securing device can be simultaneously fastened to, for example, one right door and one left door that close to form a connection that is uneven in depth, while monitoring related events such as installation and removal of the monitoring and securing device, opening and closing of the movable entity's locking mechanism and doors, and other events.

A laboratory cabinet, for example a cold room, heating cabinet, drying oven or incubator, with a housing having at least one outer door with an outer door closure, which has at least one inner chamber, which is closable by an inner door with an inner door closure, wherein the inner door closure is a mechanical closure, that the laboratory cabinet with the outer door closed has actuatable first means for releasing the inner door closure of the inner door, which are electrically actuatable, and that the laboratory cabinet has second means which are designed such that upon opening the outer door, the inner door also opens.

Locks for storage containers having closures such as doors, covers or lids are disclosed. The lock is mounted to the closure and is latched in such a manner as to selectively prevent opening or removal of the closure. The latch of the lock can engage a slot in the storage container, a bracket on the storage container, or a strike on the storage container. Alternatively, the latch can engage a mounting bracket on the door or other portion of the door to selectively block movement of a handle for the door. Further, the latch can have a locking device which can selectively block movement of the latch. Movement of the locking device can be selectively controlled by a magnetic key.