US3633390A
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Latch
Assignee: WARTIAN GEORGE 34938 ISLAND VIEW DR E MT CLEMENS MACOMB COUNTY MI 48045
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Filing: 1970-01-26
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-01-26
Abstract
Abstract The latch mechanism is adapted for use in connection with an automobile hood pin of the type mounted interiorly of the engine compartment and extending through an opening in the hood when the hood is in the closed position and wherein the hood pin has an opening therein exteriorly of the hood for reception of a latch pin to maintain the hood in the closed position. A key-operated latch mechanism is adapted for reception and latching of that portion of a latch pin extending beyond the hood pin to the end that the device is effective to prevent unauthorized removal of the latch pin.
Inventors
- 👤 George Wartian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:11
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B83/00; E05B83/16; E05B83/24; B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/14; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/42; Y10T292/432; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/413; Y10T70/437; Y10T70/446; Y10T70/452; Y10T70/454; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A latch device for use in connection with an automobile hood pin of the type mounted exteriorly of the engine compartment and extending through an opening in the hood when the hood is in the closed position and wherein the hood pin has an opening therein exteriorly of the hood for reception of a latch pin to maintain the hood in the closed position, comprising a latch body having an opening therein for reception of a portion of the latch pin extending beyond the hood pin, said portion of the latch pin having a locking formation thereon, a latching element in said body movable to one position to engage said locking formation of the latch pin to prevent withdrawal thereof from said body and movable to another position to disengage said locking formation to permit withdrawal or insertion thereof into said body, and a lock in said body, said lock operatively connected to the latching element and operative upon actuation to move the latching element to one or the other of said positions, said body having a recess therein from which the opening therein extends, said recess encompassing a portion of the hood pin to thereby prevent twisting of said body with respect to the hood pin when the latch pin is inserted therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A latch device for use in connection with an automobile hood pin of the type mounted exteriorly of the engine compartment and extending through an opening in the hood when the hood is in the closed position and wherein the hood pin has an opening therein exteriorly of the hood for reception of a latch pin to maintain the hood in the closed position, comprising a latch body having an opening therein for reception of a portion of the latch pin extending beyond the hood pin, said portion of the latch pin having a locking formation thereon, a latching element in said body movable to one position to engage said locking formation of the latch pin to prevent withdrawal thereof from said body and movable to another position to disengage said locking formation to permit withdrawal or insertion thereof into said body, and a lock in said body, said lock operatively connected to the latching element and operative upon actuation to move the latching element to one or the other of said positions, said body having a recess therein from which the opening therein extends, said recess encompassing a portion of the hood pin to thereby prevent twisting of said body with respect to the hood pin when the latch pin is inserted therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A latch device as defined in claim 1, and further characterized in that said latch pin has two legs, one of said legs being substantially straight and extending through the opening in the hood pin and thence into the opening in the body, the other of said legs extending around the hood pin and thence into the opening in the body, said locking formation being provided on the other of said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A latch device as defined in claim 2, and further characterized in that said legs lie in substantially the same plane, the opening in said body in a direction perpendicular to said plane having a dimension slightly greater than the thickness of said legs to thereby prevent twisting of the latch pin after insertion of a portion of the legs thereof into the opening in said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A latch device as defined in claim 3, and further characterized in that the opening in said body includes a portion of reduced diameter to receive the forward end of the straight leg of the latch pin to thereby restrict pin movement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A latch device as defined in claim 2, and further characterized in that the end of said other leg is bent at an angle to define said locking formation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A latch device as defined in claim 5, and further characterized in that said other leg of the latch pin is curved intermediate the ends thereof to fit around the hood pin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A latch device as defined in claim 1, and further characterized in that said body is adapted to be fixedly secured to an automobile hood.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
195 words
A latch device for use in connection with an automobile hood pin of the type mounted interiorly of the engine compartment and extending through an opening in the hood when the hood is in the closed position and wherein the hood pin has an opening therein exteriorly of the hood for reception of a latch pin to maintain the hood in the closed position, comprising a mounting plate adapted to be secured to the hood and having an opening therein through which the hood pin extends, a latch boDy on said mounting plate having an opening therein for reception of a portion of the latch pin extending beyond the hood pin, said portion of the latch pin having a locking formation thereon, a latching element in said body movable to one position to engage said locking formation to prevent withdrawal thereof from said body and movable to another position to disengage said locking formation to permit withdrawal or insertion thereof into said body, and a lock in said body, said lock being operatively connected to the latching element and operative upon actuation to move the latching element to one or the other of said positions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
195 words
A latch device for use in connection with an automobile hood pin of the type mounted interiorly of the engine compartment and extending through an opening in the hood when the hood is in the closed position and wherein the hood pin has an opening therein exteriorly of the hood for reception of a latch pin to maintain the hood in the closed position, comprising a mounting plate adapted to be secured to the hood and having an opening therein through which the hood pin extends, a latch boDy on said mounting plate having an opening therein for reception of a portion of the latch pin extending beyond the hood pin, said portion of the latch pin having a locking formation thereon, a latching element in said body movable to one position to engage said locking formation to prevent withdrawal thereof from said body and movable to another position to disengage said locking formation to permit withdrawal or insertion thereof into said body, and a lock in said body, said lock being operatively connected to the latching element and operative upon actuation to move the latching element to one or the other of said positions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |