Latch

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a latch embodying our new design and with a handle in a closed position;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a latch embodying our new design, the difference from the first embodiment of FIGS. 1-7 is that the handle is in an open position;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the latch of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a left side elevational view of the latch of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a right side elevational view of the latch of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a front elevational view of the latch of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a rear elevational view of the latch of FIG. 8; and,

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the latch of FIG. 8.

The broken line portions illustrating a pawl and two mounting nuts for securing the pawl are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Wytcherley; Roger (Suckley, Worcestershire, WR6 5EG, GB), Sorin; David (Tewksbury, Gloucester, GL 20 5FG, GB), Storer; David (Aston Somerville, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7JF, GB)
Appl. No.:	D/106,507
Filed:	June 16, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/331
Current International Class:	0807
Field of Search:	;D8/330,331,336-342 ;70/208 ;292/336.3,121,126,216,203,DIG.31

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D323776	February 1992	Hansen
D370620	June 1996	Ziemer
4706478	November 1987	Swan et al.
5984383	November 1999	Parikh et al.

Other References

Adjustable Recessed T Locks, Piedmont, Apr. 25, 1984, p. 7. . Southco Latches and Access Hardware, NA, Southco, Inc. Concordville, PA (1998) pp. E1-E24..

Primary Examiner: Lucas; Susan J.
Assistant Examiner: Rivard; Jennifer