A locking system includes a lockcase which can be embedded within a recess in a jamb of a doorway. A barn door mounted outside of the doorway can be locked in the closed position by actuation of a lock mechanism within the lockcase. The handle interacts with the lockcase, causing a bolt to be translated out of the lockcase and into a strike in the barn door. The strike preferably passes entirely through the barn door, the strike including an outer entry which can be accessed via a key to push back the bolt and defeat the lock for emergency access. Cover plates and handles of different types can be provided for optimal performance. Lock mechanisms within the lockcase convert handle actuation into bolt translation between a collapsed orientation and a deployed orientation for locking the barn door.

A fenestration hardware assembly includes a blade socket including a blade recess and an operator interface feature rotatably coupled with an operator housing. A latch blade is movably coupled with the operator housing. The latch blade is movable between deployed and withdrawn positions. In the deployed position at least a portion of the latch blade is received in the blade recess of the blade socket. In the withdrawn position the portion of the latch blade is recessed from the blade recess. The operator interface feature is rotatable between at least locked and unlocked configurations. In the locked configuration the latch blade is in the deployed position and received in the blade recess. In the unlocked configuration the latch blade is translated from the deployed position to the withdrawn position and withdrawn from the blade recess according to rotation of the operator interface feature.

A locking system includes a lockcase which can be embedded within a recess in a jamb of a doorway. A barn door mounted outside of the doorway can be locked in the closed position by actuation of a lock mechanism within the lockcase. The handle interacts with the lockcase, causing a bolt to be translated out of the lockcase and into a strike in the barn door. The strike preferably passes entirely through the barn door, the strike including an outer entry which can be accessed via a key to push back the bolt and defeat the lock for emergency access. Cover plates and handles of different types can be provided for optimal performance. Lock mechanisms within the lockcase convert handle actuation into bolt translation between a collapsed orientation and a deployed orientation for locking the barn door.

Embodiments of the invention are directed to merchandise security devices, systems, and methods for protecting an item of merchandise from theft. For example, a merchandise security device may include a lock configured to be secured to a movable structure and a strike plate configured to be secured to a fixed support structure. The movable structure is configured to move along a path into engagement with the fixed support structure to secure the item of merchandise therein in a locked state and to move out of engagement with the fixed support structure for removal of the item of merchandise in an unlocked state. The lock is configured to engage the strike plate in the locked state and to disengage the strike plate in the unlocked state, and the lock is configured to engage the strike plate along the same path as the movable structure.

A locking assembly for a non-pivotable door is provided. The locking assembly comprises a spacer plate defining a spacer plate bolt void and a strike plate defining a strike plate bolt void. The spacer plate and strike plate are to be coupled to one another and further fixedly coupled to the non-pivotable door, such that the spacer plate bolt void and the strike plate bolt void are aligned. The locking assembly further comprises a locking mechanism and a housing, which is configured to receive and contain the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism comprises a latch bolt that is moveable between a retracted position within the housing and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the latch bolt extends outwardly from the housing and into each of the spacer plate bolt void and the strike plate bolt void, thereby locking the non-pivotable door to the housing.

A sash window restrictor (20) has a housing (22) which is to be let into a vertical frame member (10) of one sash (normally the upper, outer sash) of a window, at a position, say, 10 cm above the top rail of the lower sash when the windows are closed. A tab (24) is mounted in the housing and can be retracted into the housing or extended from the housing. A mechanism acts between the tab and the housing and allows the tab to be pressed into the housing and held in the housing for a period of time before the tab is released to allow the tab to extend. With the tab extended, the lower sash (12) can be lifted until it reaches the tab (24) but no further, so that a 10 cm gap will be opened at the bottom of the window.

A closing device for closing door-leafs of doors or windows is disclosed which has a plate or rod body, associated with the frame which delimits a door-leaf and which is connectable to maneuvering means, and a closing member, which is fixed to the plate or rod body and adapted to be coupled with a corresponding abutment body fixable to the fixed framework of the door or window or to the frame which delimits another door-leaf of the door or window. The closing member has a shank which is fixable to the plate or rod body and a stud body which is coupled to the shank through coupling means which allow adjusting the position of the stud body along the longitudinal axis of the shank, wherein the stud body is adapted to be coupled with a corresponding seat in the abutment body.

An automatically locking sash lock for a double-hung window including a handle and cover affixed to the exterior of a lock housing that contains a bolt and a pair of plungers, each of which defines at least one end with a biased face. The bolt and plungers are in mechanical communication through a pair of couplings that define a longitudinal groove for receiving the plunger and a finger for engaging the bolt. A method of locking a window is also provided.

An exemplary method includes placing a first adhesive on a first surface of a strike plate, wherein the strike plate includes a pocket extending into a second surface of the strike plate opposite the first surface of the strike plate. The method further includes placing a second adhesive on a first surface of a lock module, wherein the lock module includes a bolt operable to extend beyond a second surface of the lock module. The method further includes aligning the pocket with the bolt such that the bolt is operable to extend into the pocket; and with the pocket and the bolt aligned with one another, releasably joining the strike plate and the lock module with a releasable coupler, thereby forming an aligned locking assembly.

A locking apparatus for a sliding closure slidable within a frame is disclosed. The locking apparatus comprises at least one locking tang movable transversely to the closure plane, between a locking position and a release position wherein, when in the locking position the locking tang extends laterally, in a direction transverse to the closure lane, beyond the closure to be received within a corresponding locking recess in the frame, such that the locking tangs resist opening of the closure, and when in the release position the locking tang is withdrawn within the dimensions of the frame, such that the closure may be opened or closed. The locking mechanism may also comprise a sensor configured to detect when at least one of the locking tangs are in the locked or released position, and, optionally to trigger an alarm if the locking tang is disengaged.