Patents Represented by Attorney Vance V. Smith

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  • Adjustable retention latch assembly
    Patent number: 4341407
    Abstract: A latch assembly for aligning the holes in a panel and a frame such as those used in aircraft doors. The assembly includes a hook for engagement with a striker to retain the panel and a sliding hook mechanism to align the holes. The sliding hook mechanism is operated by a camming means to urge the hook toward or away from the striker to bring the holes into alignment thereby preventing damage to the fastener and freeing both hands of a workman to secure or release the fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1982
    Assignee: Rexnord Inc.
    Inventor: Frank A. Zankich