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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2013
Filed:
May. 22, 2008
Applicants:
Michael S. Osvatic, Waukesha, WI (US);
Kenyon A. Hapke, Libertyville, IL (US);
Inventors:
Michael S. Osvatic, Waukesha, WI (US);
Kenyon A. Hapke, Libertyville, IL (US);
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E05C 3/16 (2006.01); E05C 3/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A latch for an appliance or the like provides a floating bolt assembly spring biasing a door against a sealing gasket in different positions depending on gasket compliance. A lock provides a stop that may adjustably bridge a distance between the latch frame and the floating bolt assembly as the gasket ages thereby providing positive locking of the door over the life of the appliance.