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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7121370 | Latch A snowmobile includes a pivotally mounted motor cover that moves between open and closed positions relative to the snowmobile's frame. A latch fastener selectively secures the motor cover in its closed position. The latch fastener includes a pin that is rigidly moun... | 10/17/2006 |
| 6880698 | Arrow case A case for archery equipment includes, interengaging first and second case sections connected for relative movement between open and closed positions. The first and second case sections each include a wall for cooperatively defining an interior compartment when disp... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6398272 | Flexible draw latch A flexible draw latch for use in securing two closure members together, including a keeper adapted to be affixed to one of the closure members, a mounting bracket adapted to be affixed to the other closure member, a flexible arm pivotally connected to the... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6168113 | Uplock assembly An assembly for retaining a catch member in a first condition and for releasing the catch member for movement to a second condition, the assembly including a latch member pivotable about a first pivotal axis and having a formation adapted to co-operate wi... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6102455 | Latch structure A latch structure for a container having mating first and second portions and an improved container assembly, wherein said latch structure has improved strength characteristics. The side legs of the generally rectangular latch are canted so that the outer... | 08/15/2000 |
| 4801165 | Hood latch A latch for releaseably securing one body portion, such as a hood, to another body portion, such as a cowl, of a semi-tractor or the like. One of the body portions has a hook member mounted thereon and the other carrys a securing device. The latch is of o... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4591289 | Attaching device for modular furniture A latch arrangement for latching one furniture component to another in side-by-side abutting relationship includes a horizontal crank arm attached to the underside of one component and a hook attached to the underside of the other component in a position ... | 05/27/1986 |
| 4522312 | Container and associated latch structure A plastic container includes a hinge on one side thereof for hingedly joining the base and cover parts of the container. A latch structure is located on a container side opposite the hinge. The latch structure includes a buckle that is pivotally journaled... | 06/11/1985 |
| 4244612 | Molded plastic snap-on latch for plastic receptacle A molded plastic latch structure for molded two-part receptacles comprising a base and a cover forming a closure for various types of articles, wherein the latch structure includes opposed mounting lug and latching post members adjacent the confronting ed... | 01/13/1981 |
