Patents Assigned to Howard S Cooke & Co Limited
  • Over-center latch
    Patent number: 6840551
    Abstract: An over-centre latch (8) comprising a base plate (10) defining a plane of attachment (P), a pivotally mounted lever (16), and a claw (24) pivotally mounted to the lever, in use the claw operably engaging a catch plate in order to close the latch, wherein a safety catch, comprising a catch member (42) pivotably moveable to an engaged position about an axis that is generally orthogonal to the plane of attachment when the latch is closed, operably prevents opening of the latch when the catch member is in the engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Howard S Cooke & Co Limited
    Inventor: Norman Evans