Tonneau cover latching mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9469181
APP PUB NO 20140054920A1
SERIAL NO

14072128

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A tonneau cover latching mechanism is described. The tonneau cover latching mechanism provides for the tonneau cover to be slammed or closed shut in a single motion and engage at two points on the pick-up truck to secure the tonneau cover in a closed position. The tonneau cover latching mechanism may include a lockable handle. A link is engaged to the handle. The link is engaged to a spring loading mechanism. A first rod is rotatably engaged to the spring loading mechanism. A second rod is rotatably engaged to the spring loading mechanism. The first rod engages and disengages the first striker. The second rod engages and disengages a second striker.

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AUSTIN HARDWARE AND SUPPLY INC950 N W TECHNOLOGY DRIVE LEE'S SUMMIT MO 64086

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jeffries, Mark Steven Buford, US 26 206
Smith, Norman Allen Buford, US 16 178

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