Latch
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a latch embodying our new design and with a handle in a closed position;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a latch embodying our new design, the difference from the first embodiment of FIGS. 1-7 is that the handle is in an open position;
FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the latch of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a left side elevational view of the latch of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a right side elevational view of the latch of FIG. 8;
FIG. 12 is a front elevational view of the latch of FIG. 8;
FIG. 13 is a rear elevational view of the latch of FIG. 8; and,
FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the latch of FIG. 8.
The broken line portions illustrating a pawl and two mounting nuts for securing the pawl are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
| D323776 | February 11, 1992 | Hansen |
| D370620 | June 11, 1996 | Ziemer |
| 4706478 | November 17, 1987 | Swan et al. |
| 5984383 | November 16, 1999 | Parikh et al. |
- Adjustable Recessed T Locks, Piedmont, Apr. 25, 1984, p. 7. Southco Latches and Access Hardware, NA, Southco, Inc. Concordville, PA (1998) pp. E1-E24.
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 16, 1999
Date of Patent: Jul 11, 2000
Inventors: Roger Wytcherley (Suckley, Worcestershire, WR6 5EG), David Sorin (Tewksbury, Gloucester, GL 20 5FG), David Storer (Aston Somerville, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7JF)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer Rivard
Application Number: 0/106,507
International Classification: 0807;
