US3709538A
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Latch for receptacle
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-28
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1991-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A latch is disclosed for a closure on a receptacle so that the closure may be easily retained in a latched condition and may easily be unlatched by manual operation employing one hand. The latch is mounted on a projection extending outwardly from said closure. The projection has mounted thereon, a member having generally an L-shaped configuration. The member is pivotally mounted at the juncture of the two legs. One leg has a means which is held by a keeper mounted on the receptacle when the closure is latched.
Inventors
- 👤 L Seitz
- 👤 S Hauser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:45
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C3/00; E05C3/12; E05C3/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/31; Y10S292/38; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0911; Y10T292/0926; Y10T292/0928; Y10T292/0934
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A latch for a hinged closure on a receptacle comprising a tongue projecting outwardly from the periphery of said closure, said tongue terminating in a rod configuration normal to said tongue and longer than the width of said tongue whereby a portion of the rod extends beyond each side of the tongue, a member having an L-shaped configuration, said L-shaped member having a first leg normally substantially parallel with the top portion of said closure, and having a second leg normally substantially parallel with a side wall of said receptacle, said L-shaped member being pivotally mounted by means substantially at the apex of said first and second legs to said rod portion of said tongue, said first leg being spring biased upward, said second leg having a projection directed towards a wall of said receptacle, said wall having a keeper means whereby said projection and said keeper means cooperate to retain said latch in a latched condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A latch for a hinged closure on a receptacle comprising a tongue projecting outwardly from the periphery of said closure, said tongue terminating in a rod configuration normal to said tongue and longer than the width of said tongue whereby a portion of the rod extends beyond each side of the tongue, a member having an L-shaped configuration, said L-shaped member having a first leg normally substantially parallel with the top portion of said closure, and having a second leg normally substantially parallel with a side wall of said receptacle, said L-shaped member being pivotally mounted by means substantially at the apex of said first and second legs to said rod portion of said tongue, said first leg being spring biased upward, said second leg having a projection directed towards a wall of said receptacle, said wall having a keeper means whereby said projection and said keeper means cooperate to retain said latch in a latched condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The latch of claim 1 wherein the said tongue is flush with said closure, and the closure has a depression into which a portion of the first leg is swung when said latch is unlatched.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The latch of claim 2 wherein the first leg has a portion extending beyond the apex where the first leg and the second leg meet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The latch of claim 3 wherein the apex of said first and second legs has an elongated bore, therethrough, the wall of said slot has a longitudinal slot therethrough, said rod being positioned in said bore and the portion of said tongue attached to said rod projecting through said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The latch of clAim 4 wherein the rod is spaced from the wall of said bore by bushings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The latch of claim 5 wherein the width of said L-shaped member in the region of said bore is substantially identical with the length of said rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The latch of claim 6 wherein the bushings are positioned at the ends of the rod and each has an outwardly radially extending flange of larger diameter than said bore, one side of each flange adapted to be seated against the apex of said first and second legs whereby to retain said L-shaped member thereon.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2049910A
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US2251138A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |