Compression latch
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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.
The portions of the compression latch shown in dashed lines do not form part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a compression latch, as shown and described.
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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: 29/167,953
International Classification: 0803;