Patent ID: 6357266
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A latch cover for use with a latch having a lock with a lock member which passes through at least one receiving opening in the latch when the latch is closed and projects from opposite sides of the latch, comprising:a cover plate sized to cover a substantial portion of the latch and lock with which it is to be used when held in a position in front of the latch and lock; holding plates extending from the cover plate to cover the opposite sides of the latch from which the lock member projects, said holding plates including holes therein positioned to receive therethrough the lock member extending from opposite sides of the latch; whereby, when the latch cover is positioned over the latch with the lock member extending from opposite sides thereof and passing through the holes, the latch cover is held in position over the latch and lock to reduce accessability thereto, but to allow sufficient access to the lock to allow unlocking of the lock and opening of the latch.