Patent ID: 6668602
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: E05B,E05C,H04L,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A flush mounted latch assembly comprising:a) a latch housing having first and second chambers and a recessed portion between said first and second chambers, b) a push button unit at least partially housed in said second chamber and having an outer surface, said push button unit having one or more handle retention members on its outer surface, c) a compression spring housed in said second chamber biasing said push button unit in an upward direction, d) a camming surface formed in said first chamber, e) a retainer unit at least partially housed in said first chamber, f) a shaft partially contained within said first chamber, g) a cross pin engaged with said retainer unit and said shaft, h) a second compression spring housed in said retainer unit urging said cross pin against said camming surface, and i) a handle pivotally connected to said retainer unit, wherein said handle is at least partially contained within said recessed portion and held in place by at least one of said one or more handle retention members when said handle is in a closed position, and wherein said handle is capable of rotating said retainer unit when said handle is in an extended position.