Latch for enclosure

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2006-06-30

2010-06-01

Wilkens, Janet M (Department: 3637)

Supports: cabinet structure

Gang-bar type locking or latching means

Concealed

C312S324000, C312S287000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07726750

ABSTRACT:
An enclosure includes a back enclosure unit, a front enclosure unit hinged to the back enclosure unit, a rod coupled to the front enclosure unit, and a spring latch coupled to the back enclosure unit, wherein the rod engages the spring latch when the front enclosure unit is closed upon the back enclosure unit.

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