Patent ID: 6471261
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
An improved latching apparatus secured on both sides of a gate, door, window or similar structure allowing disengagement and travel of said previously secured structure upon removal of either one of two securing mechanisms comprising:a first connecting member attached to a first attachment structure; a second connecting member attached to a second attachment structure; a latching member attached to said second connecting member via a sliding pivotal attachment means; a first connecting member grapple integrated within said latching member; a first side impermanent attachment of said second connecting member to said latching member; said first side attachment facilitated via the insertion of a securing mechanism means through securing apertures embodied within said second connecting member and said latching member; and a second side impermanent attachment of said second connecting member to said latching member; said second side attachment facilitated via the insertion of a securing mechanism means through securing apertures embodied within said second connecting member and said latching member which are distinct from securing apertures utilized in said first side impermanent attachment.