Patent ID: 7611174
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: E05B,E05C,F24B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A latching system comprising: a latch handle assembly comprising a latching member, wherein said latching member comprises a seat a latch spring and a rotatable latch handle at the opposite end of said latching member; and a catch device operable to removably couple with said latch handle assembly comprising: (1) a catch mount comprising a pair of openings separated by a slot, each of said pair of openings operable for insertion of an attachment component; (2) a substantially vertically-oriented catch spring located within said slot; (3) a spring holder slidable within said pair of openings comprising a protruding engagement component; (4) a spring loaded catch comprising a recessed engagement component, said catch spring seated within said recessed engagement component, and said protruding engagement component extending into said catch spring to contain said catch spring within said catch mount; and (5) said spring loaded catch comprising a catching member having an upwardly-extending u-shaped curved portion, wherein said catching member is operable to urge said catch spring to a compressed position when said catching member is positioned within said seat of said latching member.