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US3245744A
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Latch mechanism
Assignee: WATSON Mfg CO Inc
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Filing: 1964-02-18
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1984-02-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Olson Carl Edward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:41
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A LATCH MECHANISM FOR LOCKING A FILE DRAWER HAVING A FRONT WALL AND SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN A FILING CABINET HAVING SIDE WALLS WITH CATCHES THEREON COMPRISING TWO HORIZONTAL BARS HAVING OVERLAPPING PORTIONS AT THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID FRONT WALL AND HAVING LATCHED PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BARS FROM THE OVERLAPPING PORTIONS WITH NOTCHES FOR INTERLOCKING WITH SAID CATCHES AND PIVOTING TO RAISE SAID LATCHES ON ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CATCHES ON CLOSING OF THE DRAWER, MEANS ON SAID FRONT WALL SLIDEABLY SUPPORTING SAID BARS TO MOVE HORIZONTALLY, PINS ON SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS EXTENDING TOWARDS THE OTHER BAR AND SPACED IN THE LINE OF MOVEMENT OF SAID BARS, AN ACTUATING MEMBER MOVABLY SUPPORTED IN A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL POSITION BY SAID SUP-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A LATCH MECHANISM FOR LOCKING A FILE DRAWER HAVING A FRONT WALL AND SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN A FILING CABINET HAVING SIDE WALLS WITH CATCHES THEREON COMPRISING TWO HORIZONTAL BARS HAVING OVERLAPPING PORTIONS AT THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID FRONT WALL AND HAVING LATCHED PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BARS FROM THE OVERLAPPING PORTIONS WITH NOTCHES FOR INTERLOCKING WITH SAID CATCHES AND PIVOTING TO RAISE SAID LATCHES ON ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CATCHES ON CLOSING OF THE DRAWER, MEANS ON SAID FRONT WALL SLIDEABLY SUPPORTING SAID BARS TO MOVE HORIZONTALLY, PINS ON SAID OVERLAPPING PORTIONS EXTENDING TOWARDS THE OTHER BAR AND SPACED IN THE LINE OF MOVEMENT OF SAID BARS, AN ACTUATING MEMBER MOVABLY SUPPORTED IN A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL POSITION BY SAID SUP-
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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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |