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Furnace door latch assembly

US8672370B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2011
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/1083
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A latch assembly for securing a furnace door to a furnace casing, the latch assembly comprising: a latch for placement on an inside of the furnace door; a knob for placement through a hole in the furnace door, the knob snapped into the latch, the knob for placement on a front surface of the furnace door; a gasket for placement between the knob and the latch; and a cap secured at an end of the knob, wherein the latch, knob, and cap are keyed to allow assembly in only one orientation.

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