Closure fasteners – Bolt guards
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-30
2002-08-06
Knight, Anthony (Department: 3626)
Closure fasteners
Bolt guards
C292S337000, C292SDIG006, C292S216000, C292SDIG002, C292SDIG004
Reexamination Certificate
active
06428063
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to latches for hinged driver's and passenger doors in vehicle bodies.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The object of the invention is to provide a latch assembly for such doors which enhances s safety by reducing the likelihood of doors being rendered difficult to open following an accident. A further object is to facilitate the mounting of said assembly on the door.
According to one aspect the invention provides a latch assembly as defined by claim
1
of the appended claims.
According to another aspect the invention provides a latch assembly as defined by claim
4
thereof.
According to another aspect the invention provide s the combination of a vehicle access door and a latch assembly as defined by the above referenced claims.
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Marshall & Melhorn LLC
Meritor Light Vehicle Systems Ltd.
Rodgers Matthew E.
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