Latch apparatus

Description

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a latch apparatus according to the principles of the present invention;

FIG. 2 shows a front elevational view thereof, a rear elevational view is not being shown as it is devoid of ornamentation;

FIG. 3 shows a right side elevational view thereof, a left side elevational view is not being shown as it is a mirror image of the right side elevational view;

FIG. 4 shows a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 shows a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 shows a right side elevational view thereof in an open position;

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a latch apparatus according to the principles of the present invention;

FIG. 8 shows a front elevational view thereof, a rear elevational view not being shown as it is devoid of ornamentation;

FIG. 9 shows a right side elevational view thereof, a left side elevational view not being shown as it is a mirror image of the right side elevational view;

FIG. 10 shows a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 shows a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 shows a right side elevational view thereof in an open position.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Swan; David A. (Shoreview, MN)
Assignee:	Hoffman Enclosures Inc. (Anoka, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/051,826
Filed:	March 19, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/331; D8/306
Current International Class:	0807
Field of Search:	;D8/330-331,336,338,341 ;70/57,63,78,99,101,141 ;292/173,175

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D303618	September 1989	Russell et al.
D343347	January 1994	Lau et al.
3743336	July 1973	Andrews
4365831	December 1982	Bourne
4548435	October 1985	Bourne
4693503	September 1987	Bisbing
5267762	December 1993	Gromotka

Other References

Southco, Inc. Brochure pp. F-2--F-3 (no date) "Adjustable Lever Latch" and Sealed Lever Latch. . Hartwell Brochures pp. 3-5 (no date) "HTL 100 Trigger-Lock.RTM. Latch"; HTL 80's Basic Latches, No Locking Mechanisms; and HTL 90's Latches with Keyed Locks..

Primary Examiner: Vinson; Brian N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Merchant, Gould, Smith, Edell, Welter & Schmidt