Over-center latch for a utility box

- Black & Decker Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an over-center latch according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the over-center latch shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the over-center latch shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the over-center latch shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the over-center latch shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view of the over-center latch shown in FIG. 1.

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Patent History
Patent number: D370619
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 12, 1994
Date of Patent: Jun 11, 1996
Assignee: Black & Decker Inc. (Newark, DE)
Inventors: Roberta S. Hall (Sparks, MD), Michael D. Dolson (Millbrook)
Primary Examiner: Brian N. Vinson
Law Firm: Harness, Dickey & Pierce
Application Number: 0/27,092
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8338