Draw latch
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FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a draw latch showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side being a mirror image of that shown;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof, with the latch shown in an open position;
FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof, with the latch shown in an open position;
FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a second embodiment thereof, shown in an open position, the only difference from the first embodiment residing in the inclusion of a spring member and support;
FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view of a third embodiment thereof, the only difference from the first embodiment residing in the configuration of the anchor mount;
FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view of a fourth embodiment thereof, the only difference from the second embodiment residing in the configuration of the anchor mount;
FIG. 10 is a top plan view of a fifth embodiment of a draw latch showing our new design;
FIG. 11 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side being a mirror image of that shown;
FIG. 12 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 13 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 14 is a top plan view thereof, with the latch shown in an open position;
FIG. 15 is a left side elevational view thereof, with the latch shown in an open position;
FIG. 16 is a top plan view of a sixth embodiment thereof, shown in an open position, the only difference from that of the fifth embodiment residing in the inclusion of a spring member and support;
FIG. 17 is a left side elevational view of a seventh embodiment thereof, the only difference from that of the fifth embodiment residing in the configuration of the anchor mount; and,
FIG. 18 is a left side elevational view of an eightht embodiment thereof, the only difference from the sixth embodiment residing in the configuration of the anchor mount.
The broken-line disclosure of a portion of a surface in the views is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 25, 1994
Date of Patent: Feb 20, 1996
Assignee: Southco, Inc. (Concordville, PA)
Inventors: James J. Ford (Niskayuna, NY), Lynn B. Ziemer (Ridley Park, PA), Edward A. McCormack (Media, PA)
Primary Examiner: Brian N. Vinson
Law Firm: Paul & Paul
Application Number: 0/27,634