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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 1996
Filed:
Jul. 14, 1994
Richard P Schell, Webster, NY (US);
Brian E Gangloff, Rochester, NY (US);
Bruce C Reynolds, Rochester, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
A latch for releasably securing a member to a support structure. The latch includes a substantially rigid member mounted pivotably in the member. The rigid member includes a catch disposed at one end thereof and a handle at another end thereof. The rigid member also includes a substantially resilient member coupled to the rigid member for urging the rigid member to pivot to a position in which the catch thereof engages the support structure to secure the member thereto. The handle is adapted to pivot the rigid member to release the catch from engagement with the support structure to release the member.