Abstract: A sprung surface handle for flat surfaces, such as the end of a trunk, or box, comprising a base plate 1 having edges 2, 3, 4; a handle 6 having a cross arm 7, side arms 8, 9, and turned-in arms 11, 12; a handle-mounting plate 13 on the base plate 1, having bearings 19, 20 at least partially surrounding the turned-in arms 11, 12; a spring 33 to bias handle 6 adjacent base plate 1; stops 21, 22 to engage the side arms 8, 9 to stop rotation of the handle, after it has rotated away from the base plate 1; and raised handle protecting parts 29, 30, 31, 32, on the base plate 1, between the edges 2, 3, 4 thereof and the arms 7, 8, 9, to protect the handle from other objects.

Abstract: A latch is provided for holding a pair of case parts together, of a type that includes a frame (40) having a dish (42) that can mount in a hole of a first case part and a hasp (20) that can engage a strike (16) on the other case part. A slide (70) that can slide vertically on a bracket fixed to the dish, carries a bolt (30) that can be turned to move the slide up and down. The hasp has a first has end (22) pivotally mounted on the upper end of the slide and having a free second hasp end (24) for engaging the strike. The slide (70) is of sheet metal, with opposite slide sides (131, 132) that are bent around edges (60, 62) of a strip-shaped bracket (50) that extends vertically.

Abstract: A latch assembly (90) is disclosed having structure for controlling (76) and restricting (70) the rotation of a bolt (48) carrying arm (36). The structure facilitates securement together of first and second members, e.g., an equipment case lid (22) and body (24), by preventing inadvertent abutment between the bolt and a latch striker plate (32). The structure also reduces the hazard of an uncontrolled arm.

Abstract: A modular truss system (30) is disclosed that is especially suited for support of lighting, cameras and the like in association with a stage for performances thereon. The truss system includes cups (80) and alignment members (82) that aid in aligning the truss modules (62) for assembly thereof. The system also includes box shaped braces (78) to achieve longitudinal and transverse strength.