Draw latch

Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a draw latch showing our new design;

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

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof, with the latch shown in an open position;

FIG. 6 is a left-side elevational view thereof, with the latch shown in an open position;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a second embodiment thereof, shown in an open position, the only difference from the first embodiment residing in the inclusion of a spring member and support;

FIG. 8 is a left-side elevational view thereof, shown in a closed position, the right side being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 9 is a left-side elevational view of a third embodiment thereof, the only difference from the first embodiment residing in the configuration of the anchor mount;

FIG. 10 is a left-side elevational view of a fourth embodiment thereof, the only difference from the second embodiment residing in the configuration of the anchor mount;

FIG. 11 is a left-side elevational view of a fifth embodiment of a draw latch showing our new design, the right side being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 12 is a left-side elevational view of a sixth embodiment thereof, the only difference from the fifth embodiment residing in the inclusion of a spring member and support;

FIG. 13 is a left-side elevational view of a seventh embodiment thereof, the only difference from the fifth embodiment residing in the configuration of the anchor mount; and,

FIG. 14 is a left-side elevational view of an eighth embodiment thereof, the only difference from the sixth embodiment residing in the configuration of the anchor amount.

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

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Ford; James J. (Niskayuna, NY), Ziemer; Lynn B. (Ridley Park, PA), McCormack; Edward A. (Media, PA)
Assignee:	Southco, Inc. (Concordville, PA)
Appl. No.:	D/043,106
Filed:	August 25, 1995

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	27634	Aug 25, 1994	Des. 367218
	19345	Feb 28, 1994

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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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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D333775	March 1993	Krape
D348210	June 1994	Bonzer
3145038	August 1964	Swanson
3174784	March 1965	Swanson
3936082	February 1976	Swanson
4049301	September 1977	Schenk
4540206	September 1985	Frame et al.
4890869	January 1990	Langkamp, Jr.
5271649	December 1993	Gromotka

Other References

Southco Fasteners Handbook 40 (Southco, Inc., Pennsylvania, 1990) Draw Latches, pp. H1-H30. . Camloc Fasteners Master Catalog 57 (Rexnord, Inc., Wisconsin, 1987) pp. F4-F5, H6-H7, H-10, H-12, I-2..

Primary Examiner: Vinson; Brian N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Paul & Paul