Swell latch

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Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a swell latch showing our new design, with the handle in an opened position;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view thereof, with the handle in a closed position;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D324636 March 17, 1992 Schlack et al.
D328231 July 28, 1992 Hansen
D352885 November 29, 1994 Holtman
D359223 June 13, 1995 Gisiger
D370620 June 11, 1996 Ziemer
1931850 October 1933 Moore
2094779 October 1937 Donaldson
2319504 May 1943 Holman
2691543 October 1954 Morand
3429199 February 1969 Kenyon
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4729584 March 8, 1988 Beckerer, Jr.
5127684 July 7, 1992 Klotz et al.
5368347 November 29, 1994 Holtman et al.
5590921 January 7, 1997 Holtman et al.
Foreign Patent Documents
480534A1 April 1992 EPX
Other references
  • Southco Fasteners Handbook 40, "Swell Latches", pp. J2 & J3, 1990, Pennsylvania, 19331. Southco Fasteners Handbook 40, "Fractional-Turn Fastener", p. J12, 1990, Pennsylvania, 19331.
Patent History
Patent number: D413056
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 20, 1998
Date of Patent: Aug 24, 1999
Assignee: Southco, Inc. (Concordville, PA)
Inventors: William E. Sokurenko (Glenolden, PA), Eric D. Hyp (Aspers, PA), Ralph C. Ulisse (Glassboro, NJ)
Primary Examiner: Pamela Burgess
Law Firm: Paul & Paul
Application Number: 0/83,985
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8331; D8/341
International Classification: 0807;