Patent ID: 6322113
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A latch apparatus for a door, the door having a first face, a second face and an edge, the latch apparatus comprising:a housing adapted for mounting on the first face of the door;a bolt member pivotally mounted to the housing and adapted for extending and retracting beyond the edge of the door;a return spring engaging the bolt member and biasing the bolt member toward an extended position;a first latch handle pivotally mounted to the housing and engaging the bolt member, wherein the first latch handle is adapted for pivoting toward and away from the first face, and wherein upon pushing the first handle toward the first face of the door, the bolt retracts;a second latch handle adapted for rotatably mounting to the second face of the door and having a spindle adapted to extend through the door; anda spring pack mounted in the housing and engaging the bolt and the spindle for rotationally positioning the second latch handle.