Bracket

- Southco, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is perspective view of an embodiment of bracket embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines showing a portion of a panel on which the bracket is mounted, a latch and padlock mounted on the bracket, a portion of a frame engaging the latch and a gasket between the panel and frame portions are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D342011 December 7, 1993 Maguire
D348827 July 19, 1994 Berti et al.
5273246 December 28, 1993 Stahara et al.
5406448 April 11, 1995 Anderson et al.
Other references
  • Southco Latches and Access Hardware Handbook 48, p. H-21 (1998). EMKA Brochure, p. 1B-300 (Nov. 1995). Lowe & Fletcher Ltd. Brochure, pp. 2.20, 2.21, 2.22, 2.23, 2.24, 2.25, it is believed that the products depicted in the brochures have been in public use or on sale more than one year from the date of filing the present application, Apr. 2, 1998. Southco, Inc. Drawings of padlock hasp, it is believed that the products shown in the drawings have been in public use or on sale more than one year from the date of filing present application. Southco, Inc. Drawings of padlock bracket sub-assembly, it is believed that the products shown in the drawings have been in public use or on sale more than one year from the date of filing present application. Southco, Inc. Drawings of padlock cup, it is believed that the products shown in the drawings have been in public use or on sale more than one year from the date of filing present application. Drawings of padlock bracket, it is believed that the products shown in the drawings have been in public use or on sale more than one year from the date of filing present application.
Patent History
Patent number: D420566
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 23, 1999
Date of Patent: Feb 15, 2000
Assignee: Southco, Inc. (Concordville, PA)
Inventors: Keith Ely (Kennett Square, PA), Richard Hipp (Boothwyn, PA)
Primary Examiner: Holly Baynham
Law Firm: Paul & Paul
Application Number: 0/101,017
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8354
International Classification: 0805;