Patent ID: 7172223

Claim:
A latching system for removably securing a first structure to a second structure, said system comprising: a magnetically permeable latch bar pivotally coupled to said first structure via a pivot pin, said latch bar pivotable about said pivot pin and comprising a pair of opposing latching ends, each latching end including a latching tab matable with a respective one of opposing end portions of an interlocking member fixedly coupled to the second structure; a biasing spring configured to pivot said latch bar to a latched position within a recess in said second structure, thereby interlocking the latching tabs with the interlocking member end portions and securing said first structure to said second structure; and a non-intrusive unlatching tool comprising an embedded magnetized bar, said unlatching tool adapted to pivot said latch bar to an unlatched position without said unlatching tool physically contacting said latch bar.