Tempress Products, LP

John A Malmanger

Mikal B Greaves

The present invention provides a latch system and method which is rotatably engaged/disengaged. Accordingly, the preferred embodiment provides a latch actuator, disposed in a latch cup of a surface to be provided restricted movement, and a latch bolt coupled to the latch actuator such that rotational manipulation of the latch actuator results in rotational manipulation of the latch bolt. Preferred embodiments of the present invention include a locking mechanism allowing controlled restriction of the rotational movement of the latch mechanism.

Rotary latch system and method

Latch

The present invention provides a passive restraint system and method for a variety of implements, such as a fisherman's rod assembly, adapted to allow rapid extraction of the implement from the restraint system. A preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a retaining member configured to provide a substantially spiral groove to result in a side exit of a retained rod when operated in a otherwise useful motion, such as a hook setting motion of a fisherman's rod. Preferred embodiments also include the use of resilient closures to provide an incarceration force which may easily be overcome in a typical use situation, but which are sufficient to discourage unwanted release or removal of an implement from a holder of the present invention.

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Seattle, WA, United States of America

John A Malmanger