Handle operated draw latch assembly with lockable safety catch

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front, and left side perspective view of a handle operated draw latch assembly with lockable safety catch showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof, showing the latch pivoted to an operable position;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof, shown in a latched position;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof, shown in a latched position;

FIG. 11 is a top, front, and left side perspective view of a handle operated draw latch assembly with lockable safety catch showing an alternate embodiment of our new design;

FIG. 12 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear being a mirror image of that shown; and,

FIG. 13 is a top plan view thereof.

The broken-line disclosure of a post element in the views is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a handle operated draw latch assembly with lockable safety catch, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Weinerman; Lee S. (Medina, OH), Kuminski; Arthur J. (Parma, OH)
Assignee:	The Eastern Company (Cleveland, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/026,147
Filed:	July 20, 1994

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	65283	May 21, 1993
	8629	May 21, 1993

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/331
Field of Search:	;D8/330-331,336,338-339,341-342 ;292/109-110,113,121-122,194,217,226,DIG.12,DIG.30

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Other References

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Primary Examiner: Vinson; Brian N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Burge; David A.