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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a latch embodying our design;
FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view of the latch of FIG. 1, the left side being a mirror image of that shown;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the latch of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the latch of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the latch of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the latch of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the latch of FIG. 1 shown in a closed position.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a latch embodying our design;
FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view of the latch of FIG. 8, the left side being a mirror image of that shown;
FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of the latch of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view of the latch of FIG. 8;
FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the latch of FIG. 8;
FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view of the latch of FIG. 8;
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the latch of FIG. 8 shown in a closed position.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a latch embodying our design;
FIG. 16 is a right side elevational view of the latch of FIG. 15, the left side being a mirror image of that shown;
FIG. 17 is a front elevational view of the latch of FIG. 15;
FIG. 18 is a rear elevational view of the latch of FIG. 15;
FIG. 19 is a top plan view of the latch of FIG. 15;
FIG. 20 is a bottom plan view of the latch of FIG. 15;
FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the latch of FIG. 15 shown in a closed position.
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a latch embodying our design;
FIG. 23 is a right side elevational view of the latch of FIG. 22, the left side being a mirror image of that shown;
FIG. 24 is a front elevational view of the latch of FIG. 22;
FIG. 25 is a rear elevational view of the latch of FIG. 22;
FIG. 26 is a top plan view of the latch of FIG. 22;
FIG. 27 is a bottom plan view of the latch of FIG. 22;
FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the latch of FIG. 22 shown in a closed position.
FIG. 29 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a latch embodying our design;
FIG. 30 is a right side elevational view of the latch of FIG. 29, the left side being a mirror image of that shown;
FIG. 31 is a front elevational view of the latch of FIG. 29;
FIG. 32 is a rear elevational view of the latch of FIG. 29;
FIG. 33 is a top plan view of the latch of FIG. 29;
FIG. 34 is a bottom plan view of the latch of FIG. 29; and,
FIG. 35 is a perspective view of the latch of FIG. 29 shown in a closed position.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 25, 1999
Date of Patent: Oct 17, 2000
Assignee: Southco, Inc. (Concordville, PA)
Inventors: Torsten Johansson (Eskilstuna), Claes Magnusson (London), Lynn B. Ziemer (Glen Mills, PA)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer Rivard
Law Firm: Paul & Paul
Application Number: 0/109,882
International Classification: 0807;
