Closure fasteners – Operators with knobs or handles
Reexamination Certificate
1999-05-19
2001-01-16
Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 3629)
Closure fasteners
Operators with knobs or handles
C292SDIG003, C292SDIG003, C070S208000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06174007
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to the field of latching mechanisms, and particularly to the field of remote latching mechanisms.
2. Brief Description of Prior Art
Many types of remote latching mechanisms are known and used in the art. A remote latching mechanism, as the term is used herein, is a latching mechanism in which the latching action of the mechanism occurs at a location remote from the latch actuator part of the mechanism.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed towards actuator devices for use in latching mechanisms; for example, a remote latching mechanism.
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Langkamp, Jr. Richard B.
Plummer Richard M.
Schlack Richard E.
Turner D. Dale
Browne Lynne H.
Paul & Paul
Southco Inc.
Walsh John B.
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