Latch apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9809999
SERIAL NO

14541332

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An actuator (24, 528, 606) is configured to cause a latch assembly (22, 322, 422, 522, 526, 604) to be changed from a closed condition in which an item is latched, to an open condition in which the item is unlatched. A catch jaw (30, 530) is operative in a first position to engage a member (106) connected to the item when the latch assembly is in the closed condition. The catch jaw in a second position enables the member to disengage from the catch jaw when the latch assembly is in the open condition. The actuator assembly includes a drive (152, 526, 608) and a gear system (157, 563, 610). The gear system is operative to move a release member (174, 538, 612). The release member is configured to be in operative connection with the catch jaw such that the movement of the release member causes the catch jaw to be enabled to move to the second position.

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THE EASTERN COMPANY112 BRIDGE ST NAUGATUCK CT 06770

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lugas, Grant A Elyria, US 6 32
Weinerman, Lee S Medina, US 170 3439

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