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Slam latch with opposing slides

US6145352A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1999
Grant dateNov 14, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0976
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A lever-action slam latch includes a pair of opposing, nested slides so that a single latch can be mounted in either left-handed or right-handed door. The locking mechanism is difficult to circumvent, and permits the key to remain in the lock while the latch is opened.

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