Latch apparatus
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a latch apparatus according to the principles of the present invention;
FIG. 2 shows a front elevational view thereof, a rear elevational view is not being shown as it is devoid of ornamentation;
FIG. 3 shows a right side elevational view thereof, a left side elevational view is not being shown as it is a mirror image of the right side elevational view;
FIG. 4 shows a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 shows a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 shows a right side elevational view thereof in an open position;
FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a latch apparatus according to the principles of the present invention;
FIG. 8 shows a front elevational view thereof, a rear elevational view not being shown as it is devoid of ornamentation;
FIG. 9 shows a right side elevational view thereof, a left side elevational view not being shown as it is a mirror image of the right side elevational view;
FIG. 10 shows a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 11 shows a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 12 shows a right side elevational view thereof in an open position.
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- Southco, Inc. Brochure pp. F-2--F-3 (no date) "Adjustable Lever Latch" and Sealed Lever Latch. Hartwell Brochures pp. 3-5 (no date) "HTL 100 Trigger-Lock.RTM. Latch"; HTL 80's Basic Latches, No Locking Mechanisms; and HTL 90's Latches with Keyed Locks.
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 19, 1996
Date of Patent: Jul 28, 1998
Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc. (Anoka, MN)
Inventor: David A. Swan (Shoreview, MN)
Primary Examiner: Brian N. Vinson
Law Firm: Merchant, Gould, Smith, Edell, Welter & Schmidt
Application Number: 0/51,826
International Classification: 0807;
