Patent ID: 6422613
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A gate latch for a fence gate or door having one side adapted to close against a fence post or door jamb on which a latch plate is mounted. said gate latch adapted to accommodate an in-swing or out swinging fence gate or door, said gate latch comprising a first handle portion and a second handle portion connected by a latch portion, wherein said latch portion is formed integral with said first handle portion, a mounting bracket and means to pivotally connect and bias die said latch portion to said mounting bracket wherein said gate latch wraps around said one side of said fence gate or door and wherein a first end of said first handle portion and the latch portion, when biased in the closed position, abuts said latch plate and directly prevented by said latch plate from allowing the fence gate or door to open; wherein either pushing or pulling on the said first or second handle portions causes said gate latch to pivot thereby moving said first end of the first handle portion and the latch portion clear of said latch plate permitting the fence gate or door to swing open.