Self-latching and self-locking latch system for sliding door panels

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8998274
APP PUB NO 20120043767A1
SERIAL NO

13211209

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A sliding door latching and locking system is disclosed which includes a latch assembly, a lift rod assembly, and a retainer assembly, among other things. In some embodiments, the latch assembly includes a support member mounted in a movable body and a latching arm pivotally mounted to the support member having a distal end thereof extending outside of the periphery of the movable body, wherein the distal end includes an engagement facilitating portion with a sloped outer surface for contacting an interlocking member.

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MORTON BUILDINGS INC252 W ADAMS STREET MORTON IL 61550

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cook, Brian Peoria, US 25 459
Fehr, David A Morton, US 2 44
Knepp, Wayne A Morton, US 13 187

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