Eric B Lind

US Patent:

7452011, Nov 18, 2008

Filed:

Sep 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/530801

Inventors:

Eric Lind - Tempe AZ, US

International Classification:

E05C 19/06

US Classification:

292 87, 292298

Abstract:

A safety latch apparatus for retaining a swinging door in a substantially closed position relative to a door frame comprising a receiving assembly having a base portion for mounting to the swinging door or door frame and a single receiving element protruding from said base portion; and a latching assembly engageable with said receiving element and a finger protector. The latching assembly comprising: a biased or curved compliant arm having a hook element coupled at the end, wherein said receiving element engages said hook element at a single point; and a latching assembly mounting mechanism for mounting said complaint arm to said door or door frame such that the receiving assembly and latching assembly are mounted on cooperating doors and door frames. The latching assembly mounting mechanism further comprising an arm retaining plate, and an arm cover plate. The compliant arm also being mountable without a latching assembly mounting mechanism.