Compression latch

Description

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.degree.;

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;

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Jackson; Joseph W. (Wilmington, DE), Clisham; Gerard J. (West Chester, PA), Godin; Jeremy L. (West Chester, PA)
Assignee:	Southco, Inc. (Concordville, PA)
Appl. No.:	D/167,937
Filed:	September 24, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/331
Current International Class:	0803
Field of Search:	;D8/330,331,339,341,343,336,302 ;292/237,96,DIG.30,DIG.31,386.5,63.67 ;70/91,97,99,77-70,206,101,102,210

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Southco Handbook 2000, pp. 40-48 and 108. . Southco Handbook 2002, pp. 44-52, 110 and 111. . Gemlux Catalog, New Products for 2002, pp. 3, 30 and 31. . Perko Catalog No. 290 (2000-2001), pp. 166-171 and 181-183, 2000. . Detailed photographs of Gemlus Model 1263 Latch--listed in the Gemlux 2002 Catalog..

Primary Examiner: Deshmukh; Prabhakar
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Paul & Paul