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Latch assembly

US7334438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2005
Grant dateFeb 26, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0839
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A latch assembly having a keyless toggle lock capability and capable of being unlocked by either a low level security key or a master key. When a user rotates the front handle or rear handle the actuator of the latch assembly provides for sliding movement of a sliding element so as to provide for actuation of a latching means.

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