Lift-handle latch

- Southco, Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front, and right side perspective view of a lift-handle latch showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a second embodiment thereof, the front and rear elevational views being identical in appearance to the first embodiment;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view of the second embodiment; and

FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view of the second embodiment.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D180260 May 1957 Adams et al.
D210153 February 1968 Pastva, Jr.
D230132 January 1974 Pastva, Jr.
D312769 December 11, 1990 Bisbing
D316365 April 23, 1991 Hausen et al.
D318606 July 30, 1991 Weinerman et al.
2987908 June 1961 Pelcin
3389932 June 1968 Pastva, Jr.
Other references
  • Perko catalogue (undated) p. 173, "Flush Ring Catch". Southco Handbook (undated) pp. G-2, G-3, "Push Lock".
Patent History
Patent number: D324636
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 27, 1990
Date of Patent: Mar 17, 1992
Assignee: Southco, Inc. (Concordville, PA)
Inventors: Richard E. Schlack (Unionville, PA), Paul E. Krape (Westtown, PA)
Primary Examiner: Brian N. Vinson
Law Firm: Paul & Paul
Application Number: 7/634,314
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8331; D/8341