Abstract: A latch mechanism having easily removed components for cleaning. The apparatus is comprised of a strike and latch member which are releasably engagable. The latch is rotatably mounted and spring biased toward the strike. The spring biasing element is wedged between the rocker plate member and the edge surface of the door. A pivot pin upon which the rocker plate member is rotatably mounted is slideably removeable therefrom. Thus, the pivot pin, rocker plate member, and spring biasing element can be removed and placed so that all surfaces of the permanently affixed elements of the latch mechanism are completely exposed for cleaning, and such that the removable elements can be emersed and sanitized.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for identifying race contestants and racing animals incorporating a detachable and interchangeable is described. The body of the label is detachably secured to the front of a piece of supporting material, such as a horse's saddle towel. The ends of the label are passed through slots in the saddle towel proximate to the corners thereof and are secured to the back of the saddle towel. This ensures that the label remains securely in place on the saddle towel, and remains flush and aligned therewith during the racing event so that the name or other identification is clearly visible to spectators.