Draw latch

- Southco, Inc.
Description

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 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 form that of the fifth embodiment residing in the configurtion of the anchor mount; and,

FIG. 18 is a left-side elevational view of an eightth 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 some views is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D333775 March 9, 1993 Krape
D348210 June 28, 1994 Bonzer
3145038 August 1964 Swanson
3174784 March 1965 Swanson
3936082 February 3, 1976 Swanson
4049301 September 20, 1977 Schenk
4540206 September 10, 1985 Frame et al.
4890869 January 2, 1990 Langkamp, Jr.
5271649 December 21, 1993 Gromotka
Other references
  • Southco Fasteners Handbook 40 (Southco, Inc., Pennsylvania, 1990) Draw Latches, pp. H1-H30. Camloc Fasteners Master Catalog 57 (Rexnord, Inc., Wisconsin, 1987) pp. F4-F5, H6-H7, H-10, H-12, I-2.
Patent History
Patent number: D371953
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 25, 1995
Date of Patent: Jul 23, 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: 0/43,116
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8331