Michael O Jarrell

US Patent:

44923961, Jan 8, 1985

Filed:

Oct 28, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/315773

Inventors:

Roger D. Luke - Clifton Park NY
Wayne A. Ingram - Stone Mountain GA
Michael S. Jarrell - Decatur GA

Assignee:

Siemens-Allis, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

E05C 314

US Classification:

292228

Abstract:

A one-piece, slam-type latch for snap-in installation in an orifice of a door is provided for maintaining the door in a closed position relative to a door frame having an extending keeper means. The latch includes a first portion having a generally rectangular configuration, and a second portion extending normally outward from the first portion for insertion through the orifice. One end of the second portion is in integral attachment with one side of the first portion. The other end of the second portion is provided with at least one indentation for interlocking engagement with the keeper means. A leaf spring is integrally attached to the second portion and extends angularly from the second portion toward the first portion. The latch is further provided with a third portion in integral engagement with the first and second portions. The third portion extends planarly outward from the first portion.