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Latching mechanism for pet enclosure

US9936672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2015
Grant dateApr 10, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05C5/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A latching mechanism having a camming surface to engage the latching mechanism without human intervention when a door is traversed from an opened position to a closed position is disclosed. Other latching mechanisms are also disclosed. The latching mechanism may also be rotatable to engage the latching mechanism and prevent opening of the door from the closed position.

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