Compression latch

- Southco, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a compression latch embodying our new design with the compression latch in the latched configuration and the handle folded down;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the compression latch of FIGS. 1-6, showing the handle raised up;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view of the compression latch of FIG. 7, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the compression latch of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of the compression latch of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the compression latch of FIG. 7;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the compression latch of FIG. 7;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the compression latch of FIGS. 7-12, showing the handle rotated 180°;

FIG. 14 is a right side elevational view of the compression latch of FIG. 13, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 15 is a front elevational view of the compression latch of FIG. 13;

FIG. 16 is a rear elevational view of the compression latch of FIG. 13;

FIG. 17 is a top plan view of the compression latch of FIG. 13;

FIG. 18 is a bottom plan view of the compression latch of FIG. 13;

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the compression latch of FIGS. 13-18, showing the handle folded down;

FIG. 20 is a right side elevational view of the compression latch of FIG. 19, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 21 is a front elevational view of the compression latch of FIG. 19;

FIG. 22 is a rear elevational view of the compression latch of FIG. 19;

FIG. 23 is a top plan view of the compression latch of FIG. 19; and,

FIG. 24 is a bottom plan view of the compression latch of FIG. 19;

Claims

The ornamental design for a compression latch, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
2744406 May 1956 Labrie
4556244 December 3, 1985 Bisbing
4583775 April 22, 1986 Bisbing
4706478 November 17, 1987 Swan et al.
4763935 August 16, 1988 Bisbing
D324636 March 17, 1992 Schlack et al.
D328231 July 28, 1992 Hansen
D370620 June 11, 1996 Ziemer
6109669 August 29, 2000 Pinkow
D452808 January 8, 2002 Kyle
D459192 June 25, 2002 Weinerman et al.
D475602 June 10, 2003 McCloskey
Other references
  • Southco Handbook 2000, pp. 40-48 and 108.
  • Southco Handbook 2002, pp. 44-52, 110 and 111.
  • Gemlux Catalog, New Products for 2002, pp. 3, 30 and 31.
  • Perko Catalog No. 290 (2000-2001), pp. 166-171 and 181-183, 2000.
  • Detailed photographs of Gemlus Model 1263 Latch—listed in the Gemlux 2002 Catalog.
Patent History
Patent number: D489958
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 24, 2002
Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
Assignee: Southco, Inc. (Concordville, PA)
Inventors: Joseph W. Jackson (Wilmington, DE), Gerard J. Clisham (West Chester, PA), Jeremy L. Godin (West Chester, PA)
Primary Examiner: Prabhakar Deshmukh
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Paul & Paul
Application Number: 29/167,937
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/331
International Classification: 0803;