Abstract: An interlock lever for actuating a latch member of a machine is disclosed. The latch member is configured to lock a hood of the machine in a closed position thereof. The machine has an input member being movable in a first direction to move the hood towards an opened position and a second direction to move the hood towards the closed position. The interlock lever includes a body coupled to a frame of the machine and a slot defined in the body. The body is movable between a first position and a second position. In the second position of the body, the slot allows movement of the input member in the first direction and actuates the latch member to allow the hood to move from the closed position. In the first position of the body, the slot prevents movement of the input member in the first direction.

Abstract: A personal-sized, portable explosive detection field test kit (ETK) and related methods of use. Embodiments of the disclosed ETK include a case having a closing system featuring three levels of closure which retain the case cover securely in a closed position until ready for use, while being easily opened when necessary. The ETK instructions are permanently attached to the case to prevent loss. The case includes retention features which retain the kit components until needed and protects them against loss or damage. The ETK includes one or more test tubes that are color coded and include abbreviated instructions.

Abstract: A case for archery equipment includes, interengaging first and second case sections connected for relative movement between open and closed positions. The first and second case sections each include a wall for cooperatively defining an interior compartment when disposed in the closed position. The first and second case sections each including a set of reinforcing pillars which project into interior compartment. Each reinforcing pillar having a free end such that the free end of each reinforcing pillar affixed to the first case section is aligned with and engages the free end of one of the reinforcing pillars on the second case section. Each set of reinforcing pillars on the first and second case sections including at least one reinforcing pillar having an engaging contour including a first element portion and a complimentarily shaped second element portion.

Abstract: A flexible draw latch for use in securing two closure members together, including a keeper adapted to be affixed to one of the closure members, a mounting bracket adapted to be affixed to the other closure member, a flexible arm pivotally connected to the mounting bracket for pivotal movement relative to the mounting bracket, the flexible arm having a mounting portion with an annular groove disposed therein, and there being provided on the mounting bracket arcuate surface portions which are configured to correspond with the annular groove to facilitate guiding of the flexible arm throughout its pivot range.

Abstract: An assembly for retaining a catch member in a first condition and for releasing the catch member for movement to a second condition, the assembly including a latch member pivotable about a first pivotal axis and having a formation adapted to co-operate with the catch member to retain the catch member when the latch member is in a latched position, and a rocker member pivotable about a second pivotal axis, the latch member and the rocker member interacting to retain the latch member in its latched position, the assembly further including actuating means to move the rocker member about the second pivotal axis to cause the latch member to be pivoted about the first pivotal axis to an unlatched position to release the catch member, and wherein the latch member and the rocker member are interconnected by a resilient biasing means wherein the resilient biasing means includes first and second relatively movable parts with a spring acting between them and there being a stop means which locks the first and second rela

Abstract: A latch structure for a container having mating first and second portions and an improved container assembly, wherein said latch structure has improved strength characteristics. The side legs of the generally rectangular latch are canted so that the outer surface thereof falls away from the inner surface thereof.

Abstract: A latch for releaseably securing one body portion, such as a hood, to another body portion, such as a cowl, of a semi-tractor or the like. One of the body portions has a hook member mounted thereon and the other carrys a securing device. The latch is of one-piece molded construction comprising an elongate elastomeric member having a handle at one end, an opening therein adjacent the handle and a tongue in the opening extending from the handle toward the other end, the handle and tongue being integral with the elongate member. The free end of the tongue is adapted for engaging the hook member, and an opening is provided at the other end of the elongate member for connection to the securing device. The free end of the tongue is spaced from the opening a distance less than the distance the hook member is spaced from the securing device when the two body portions are adjacent one another and the elongate member is untensioned.

Abstract: A latch arrangement for latching one furniture component to another in side-by-side abutting relationship includes a horizontal crank arm attached to the underside of one component and a hook attached to the underside of the other component in a position to be engaged by the crank portion of the crank arm or by a link pivotally carried by the crank arm. In operation the crank arm is rotated about its axis, by means of a removable handle, first in one direction to extend the crank portion of the arm laterally of its respective furniture component so as to be engageable with the hook and then in the opposite direction to draw the components together. Both the hook and the crank portion of the crank arm are arranged to lie wholly underneath their respective furniture components when not in use, so as to be concealed from view.

Abstract: A plastic container includes a hinge on one side thereof for hingedly joining the base and cover parts of the container. A latch structure is located on a container side opposite the hinge. The latch structure includes a buckle that is pivotally journaled in undercuts on the cover. The buckle is adapted to bridge the confronting edges and to pivot into and out of releaseable securement with the base.

Abstract: A molded plastic latch structure for molded two-part receptacles comprising a base and a cover forming a closure for various types of articles, wherein the latch structure includes opposed mounting lug and latching post members adjacent the confronting edges of the receptacle base and cover, and a latching buckle adapted to be secured to the lug member against accidental detachment from the base or cover, wherein the buckle incorporates a flexible bail for releasable engagement with the post member in the closed condition of the receptacle to maintain it in such condition.