Magnetic latch system

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2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)

Closure fasteners

Magnetic

C292S254000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07044511

ABSTRACT:
A magnetic latch system including a latch assembly and a keeper assembly. The keeper assembly includes a magnetically attractable keeper pin. The latch assembly includes a magnet and a movable internal lever which is arranged to engage the keeper pin to move it away from the permanent magnet. The system may also include a lock to hold the internal lever in a fixed position so that it cannot be moved to move the keeper pin away from the magnet.

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