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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2005
Thomas J. Helsley, Long Beach, CA (US);
Timothy S. Rozema, Ladera Ranch, CA (US);
Thomas J. Helsley, Long Beach, CA (US);
Timothy S. Rozema, Ladera Ranch, CA (US);
Hartwell Corporation, Placentia, CA (US);
Abstract
A latch mechanism for releasably latching a first member to a second member. The latch mechanism includes a bracket adapted to be attached to the first member and bolt pivotally coupled to the bracket. A handle is pivotally coupled to the bracket and is operatively associated with the bolt such that the handle selectively pivots the bolt between a latched and unlatched position. A trigger is pivotally coupled to the handle and a locking member is pivotally coupled to the trigger. The locking member is adapted to releasably couple the trigger to the bracket to prevent pivotal movement of the handle and the bolt from the latched position. The trigger includes the tool receiving recess such that the latch mechanism may be moved between the latched and unlatched positions with the mechanical advantage provided by the tool.