Kennel door latch
US6783162B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/57
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latch for a door, the door being movable between an open position and a closed position with the latch securing the door in the closed position. The latch includes a base plate that is mounted to the door. The latch further includes a housing secured to the base plate and a rotating member disposed between the housing and the base plate. A knob is pivotably mounted to the rotating member and extends through the housing. The knob is operable between a folded position and an extended position. When in the knob is in folded position, the knob is received within a recessed area of the housing and is restricted from movement. When the knob is in the extended position, the knob is extended from the recessed area and operable to rotate the rotating member to slide a bolt between the bolt extended position, where the door is locked, and a bolt retracted position, where the door is unlocked and can freely move.
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