Paddle latch
US8136850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0994
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A paddle latch comprising a housing defining a first side and a second side, a shaft extending through the housing defining a first shaft portion on the first side and a second shaft portion on the second side, a paddle for actuation by a latch user on the first side and a releasable latch member for co-operation with an associated striker to latch the paddle latch on the second side wherein the paddle is connected to the first shaft portion and the latch member is connected to the second shaft portion such that torque may be transferred from the paddle to the latch member to release the latch member from the striker in use.
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