Patents Assigned to ECP Family Properties, LLC
  • Childproof gate latch
    Patent number: 7520542
    Abstract: A childproof gate latch for an enclosure such as a fence is provided with a latching member attached to a gate. The latching member is received through a lock opening in a fence support as the gate is closed. A latching sleeve is moveable into engagement with the latching member as the latching member enters the lock opening. Thereafter, as the latching sleeve is raised and the latching member released from engagement, a pawl moves to a lowered position supporting the latching sleeve in a ready to engage arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: ECP Family Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Elvin C. Price