Gate latch

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2011-02-01

2011-02-01

Lugo, Carlos (Department: 3673)

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Spring arm

C292S163000, C292S340000, C292S341150, C292S341170

Reexamination Certificate

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07878558

ABSTRACT:
The present apparatus relates to a gate latch mechanism. The gate latch comprises at least two housings wherein the first housing is mountable to a stationary object such as an existing fence or structure and the second housing is mountable to a moveable object such as a gate. In some cases it may useful to mount the first housing to the moveable object and likewise mount the second housing to the stationary object. In one embodiment, the first housing comprises a back plate hingedly connected to two front plates angled outwardly from the back plate and the second housing comprises a latchable mechanism comprising a rod.

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