Safety latch apparatus
US7452011B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/397
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A safety latch apparatus for retaining a swinging door in a substantially closed position relative to a door frame comprising a receiving assembly having a base portion for mounting to the swinging door or door frame and a single receiving element protruding from said base portion; and a latching assembly engageable with said receiving element and a finger protector. The latching assembly comprising: a biased or curved compliant arm having a hook element coupled at the end, wherein said receiving element engages said hook element at a single point; and a latching assembly mounting mechanism for mounting said complaint arm to said door or door frame such that the receiving assembly and latching assembly are mounted on cooperating doors and door frames. The latching assembly mounting mechanism further comprising an arm retaining plate, and an arm cover plate. The compliant arm also being mountable without a latching assembly mounting mechanism.
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