Patent ID: 7272903
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: A47G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A turn button comprising: a base plate having a top and bottom surface, the base plate having at least one fastener depending from the bottom surface, and a raised detent stop extending from the top surface of the base plate; a latch plate pivotably mounted to the base plate such that it may be operated between an engaged state and a disengaged state; the latch plate having a tongue portion, an arm portion, and a complementary detent seat matable with the raised detent on the base plate when in the engaged state; and a first raised shoulder extending from the arm portion of the latch plate and defining a recess on the opposing side of the arm portion; the first raised shoulder facilitating the pivoting of the latch plate between the engaged and disengaged states with the recess being the detent seat.