US3751084A
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Translating gate latch
Assignee: Master Fence Fittings Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-24
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1991-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A rotatably adjustable rolling gate latch which eliminates the need to bring a translating gate into precise alignment with a fence post when it is desired to latch the gate.
Inventors
- 👤 G Lening
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:17
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C5/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0911; Y10T292/0913; Y10T292/0914; Y10T292/0918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A latch for use in securing a translating gate in a closed position to block an opening in a fence by coupling a first vertical member at an extremity of said gate to a second vertical member at an extremity of said fence, said gate being susceptible to lateral misalignment from said opening in said fence when said gate is closed, comprising: a. a first interconnecting latch member mounted on one of said first and second vertical members; b. a second interconnecting latch member, adapted to interconnect with said first interconnecting latch member, mounted on the other of said vertical members; and c. means for laterally adjusting at least one of said first and second interconnecting members relative to the other of said first and second interconnecting members so that said gate may be secured when said first vertical member is misaligned laterally from said second vertical member, wherein said means for laterally adjusting comprises a hollow vertical cylinder having an inside diameter large enough to slidingly and rotatably receive said one of said first and second vertical members, said one of said first and second interconnecting members being attached to the circumference of said cylinder, so as to allow rotation of said one of said first and second interconnecting members about one of said first and second vertical members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A latch for use in securing a translating gate in a closed position to block an opening in a fence by coupling a first vertical member at an extremity of said gate to a second vertical member at an extremity of said fence, said gate being susceptible to lateral misalignment from said opening in said fence when said gate is closed, comprising: a. a first interconnecting latch member mounted on one of said first and second vertical members; b. a second interconnecting latch member, adapted to interconnect with said first interconnecting latch member, mounted on the other of said vertical members; and c. means for laterally adjusting at least one of said first and second interconnecting members relative to the other of said first and second interconnecting members so that said gate may be secured when said first vertical member is misaligned laterally from said second vertical member, wherein said means for laterally adjusting comprises a hollow vertical cylinder having an inside diameter large enough to slidingly and rotatably receive said one of said first and second vertical members, said one of said first and second interconnecting members being attached to the circumference of said cylinder, so as to allow rotation of said one of said first and second interconnecting members about one of said first and second vertical members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
146 words
A latch member, designed to interconnect with a second latch member to couple together a pair of vertical members and thereby lock a translating gate, said latch member allowing said interconnection when said pair of vertical members are misaligned, comprising: a. an interconnecting portion, designed to interconnect with said second latch member; and b. means for mounting said interconnecting portion to one of said pair of vertical members, said mounting means comprising a hollow vertical cylinder attached to said interconnecting portion, the inside diameter of said cylinder being large enough to loosely receive said one of said pair of vertical members so as to allow adjustment of said interconnecting portion relative said one of said pair of vertical members in a direction normal to the plane of said translating gate by allowing a rotation about the axis of said one of said pair of vertical members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
146 words
A latch member, designed to interconnect with a second latch member to couple together a pair of vertical members and thereby lock a translating gate, said latch member allowing said interconnection when said pair of vertical members are misaligned, comprising: a. an interconnecting portion, designed to interconnect with said second latch member; and b. means for mounting said interconnecting portion to one of said pair of vertical members, said mounting means comprising a hollow vertical cylinder attached to said interconnecting portion, the inside diameter of said cylinder being large enough to loosely receive said one of said pair of vertical members so as to allow adjustment of said interconnecting portion relative said one of said pair of vertical members in a direction normal to the plane of said translating gate by allowing a rotation about the axis of said one of said pair of vertical members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
154 words
A latching mechanism for a translating gate on a fence, said latching mechanism having two interconnectable members, one of which is connected to a first vertical member which is a part of said fence and the other of which is connected to a second vertical member which is a part of said gate, at least one of said interconnectable members comprising: a. a latChing portion, designed to interconnect with the other one of said interconnectable members; and b. means for mounting said latching portion to rotate about the axis of the one of said first and second vertical members to which said one of said interconnectable members is connected, said mounting means comprising a hollow vertical cylinder having an inside diameter large enough to slidingly receive said one of said first and second vertical members so as to provide adjustment of said latching portion in a direction perpendicular to the plane of said fence.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
154 words
A latching mechanism for a translating gate on a fence, said latching mechanism having two interconnectable members, one of which is connected to a first vertical member which is a part of said fence and the other of which is connected to a second vertical member which is a part of said gate, at least one of said interconnectable members comprising: a. a latChing portion, designed to interconnect with the other one of said interconnectable members; and b. means for mounting said latching portion to rotate about the axis of the one of said first and second vertical members to which said one of said interconnectable members is connected, said mounting means comprising a hollow vertical cylinder having an inside diameter large enough to slidingly receive said one of said first and second vertical members so as to provide adjustment of said latching portion in a direction perpendicular to the plane of said fence.
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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |