Gate latching system
OwnerIan Thomas Stewartinventor
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Abstract
A gate latching system is provided. A gate latching system installed onto a gate hinged to a stationary post for covert, one-handed operation, the gate latching system comprising a latch bar mounted to an interior side of the hinged gate via a plurality of fasteners where a first end of the latch bar rests against the stationary post preventing the gate from opening in an inward direction. The latch bar having a latch affixed next to the first end of the latch bar. An operator lever affixed at a midpoint of the latch bar and a stiff wire connector coupled to the latch and the operator lever and a latch coupling fastened to the stationary post in plane with the latch to optionally couple with the latch.
Claims19
A gate latching system installed onto a gate hinged to a stationary post for covert, one-handed operation, said gate latching system comprising:
- a latch bar mounted to an interior side of said hinged gate via a plurality of fasteners where a first end of said latch bar rests against said stationary post preventing said gate from opening in an inward direction, said latch bar having a latch affixed next to said first end of said latch bar, an operator lever affixed at a midpoint of said latch bar and a stiff wire connector coupled to said latch and said operator lever;
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- a latch coupling fastened to said stationary post in plane with said latch to optionally couple with said latch;
- wherein said gate latching system further comprises a self-closing gate spring affixed to said stationary post and to said interior side of said hinged gate.
A gate latching system installed onto a gate hinged to a stationary post for covert, one-handed operation, said gate latching system comprising:
- a latch bar mounted to an interior side of said hinged gate via a plurality of fasteners where a first end of said latch bar rests against said stationary post preventing said gate from opening in an inward direction, said latch bar having a latch affixed next to said first end of said latch bar, an operator lever affixed at a midpoint of said latch bar and a stiff wire connector coupled to said latch and said operator lever;
- a latch coupling fastened to said stationary post in plane with said latch to optionally couple with said latch;
- wherein said gate latching system further comprises said gate having a hatchway providing access to said operator lever;
- wherein said hatchway cover is a decoration to conceal its function.
A gate latching system installed onto a gate hinged to a stationary post for covert, one-handed operation, said gate latching system comprising:
- a latch bar mounted to an interior side of said hinged gate via a plurality of fasteners where a first end of said latch bar rests against said stationary post preventing said gate from opening in an inward direction, said latch bar having a latch affixed next to said first end of said latch bar, an operator lever affixed at a midpoint of said latch bar and a stiff wire connector coupled to said latch and said operator lever;
- a latch coupling fastened to said stationary post in plane with said latch to optionally couple with said latch;
- wherein said gate latching system further comprises an elongated member coupled to said latch lever for decoupling said latch and said latch coupling.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.