Deadbolt latch assembly
US5458382A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/62
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A deadbolt latch assembly capable of accommodating both rectangular faceplates and circular faceplates. The latch housing assembly is provided with a semi-permanent rectangular faceplate assembly attached thereto, but which is removable with a prying tool to allow the housing to accommodate an alternative faceplate such as a circular faceplate. The housing is manufactured of a thick walled steel casing to enclose and retain not only the latch but the latch extension as well, to thereby prevent the latch extension from flexing about the latch-extension joint.
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