Latch actuator
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a latch actuator embodying our new design;
FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a latch actuator embodying our new design;
FIG. 9 is a rear elevational view of the latch actuator of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the latch actuator of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of the latch actuator of FIG. 8;
FIG. 12 is a left side elevational view of the latch actuator of FIG. 8;
FIG. 13 is a right side elevational view of the latch actuator of FIG. 8; and,
FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the latch actuator of FIG. 8.
The broken lines showing an opening with lock plug mounted in a handle are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 14, 1999
Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
Assignee: Southco, Inc. (Concordville, PA)
Inventors: Richard E. Schlack (Rising Sun, MD), Richard M. Plummer (Kennett Square, PA)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer Rivard
Law Firm: Paul & Paul
Application Number: 0/107,854
International Classification: 0807;