Gate latch assembly
US12312839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05C3/145
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latch assembly includes a rose, a handle rotatably coupled to the rose and rotatable around a rotation axis, and a latch. A biasing member is disposed within the rose and engaged with the latch. The biasing member being selectively connectable to the rose. When the biasing member is connected to the rose, the latch is pivotable around the rotation axis between a latched position and an unlatched position via the handle. The latch biased towards the latched position. When the biasing member is disconnected from the rose, the handle and the latch are rotatable together around the rotation axis between at least a left-handed configuration and a right-handed configuration. The biasing member connecting to the rose to secure the handle and the latch in either the left-handed configuration or the right-handed configuration.
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