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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 1978
Filed:
Jul. 19, 1976
Applicant:
Inventor:
Robert L Isaia, Roanoke, IL (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E05C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
292228 ;
Abstract
A latching mechanism is provided for a service panel for gaining access into a closed compartment. The latch is an all seasons latch such that it can be operated even with an arctic mitten on the hand of the operator. The latch handle is positioned in a recess to prevent accidental actuation. A spring is provided for holding the panel or door latched closed and upon movement of the latch handle past a center position will locate the spring for holding the latch inactive as the door or panel is opened.