Patent ID: 6955381
Filing Date: 2005-10-18
Classification: A45C,E05B,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A latch for a carrying case comprising: a. a first elongated body, the first elongated body at a first end being pivotally mounted to one part of the carrying case at a first pivot position; b. a second elongated body, the second elongated body being pivotally mounted on the first elongated body, wherein the pivot for the second elongated body is located at a position spaced from the pivot position of the first elongated body, the pivot for the second elongated body located at a position between the pivot position of the first elongated body and a first hook; c. the first hook is on the first elongated body, the first hook being located towards a second end of the first elongated body, the second end being opposite from the first end, and the first hook being for engagement with a first mating formation on a second part of the carrying case; and d. an engaging portion on the second elongated body, the engaging portion being located towards an end of the second elongated body, and the engaging portion being for engagement with a second mating formation on the first elongated body.