Closure fasteners – Bolts – Sliding
Reexamination Certificate
1999-05-24
2001-10-09
Dayoan, B. (Department: 3627)
Closure fasteners
Bolts
Sliding
Reexamination Certificate
active
06299223
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUNG OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to latching devices and more particularly to latching devices having a reciprocating action between extended and retracted positions.
2. Brief Description of the Prior Art
Various latching devices are known in the art for securing together two or more members, such as panels, covers, lids or the like. The present invention has been developed in view of the prior art to provide a latching device capable of retaining members securely in a latched position and which can be operated both quickly and easily.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention discloses a latching device capable of retaining members securely in a latched position and which can be operated both quickly and easily. For this purpose, in one embodiment the present invention discloses a plunger latch comprising a housing, a shaft and means for driving the shaft between extended and retracted positions.
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Southco Fasteners Handbook 40 (Southco Inc., Pennsylvania, 1990) pp. G-13, G-14, G-15, G-16, J-4, J-5 and J-6.
Ji Lianli
Ulisse Ralph C.
Dayoan B.
Paul & Paul
Southco Inc.
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