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Hatch with improved latch and hinge assembly

US5231948A · kind A · utility

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28Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 1992
Grant dateAug 3, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/202
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hatch for a boat or other application is provided. The hatch includes a frame for mounting in an opening in a panel and a hatch cover pivotally mounted thereto. The cover includes a hinge pin that pivotally engages a hinge receptable mounted on the frame. A handle is slidably mounted in the hatch cover and includes a latch that releasably engages the frame when the hatch is in a closed and latched position.

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