Two way positive locking latch

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2005-06-21

2005-06-21

Pedder, Dennis H. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Seats with body modifications

C292S056000, C292S216000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06908137

ABSTRACT:
A latch for use in a vehicle having a rear seat with a fold down seatback. The latch comprises a striker member coupled to the vehicle and a latch assembly coupled to the seatback and configured to releasably engage the striker member. The latch assembly comprises a catch plate configured with two prongs and pivotably mounted on a support plate. A hook plate with two camming surfaces is configured to engage at least one of the prongs with the hook plate pivotably mounted on the support plate. The movement of the engaged prong is restricted in any direction when the hook plate is in a locked position.

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Copy of the Patent Treaty (PCT) International Search Report, bades on PCT/US2004/032641, (4 pages).

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