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US 8,616,621 B2Granted
Potted panel latch system
AssigneeHarper Engineering Co.
InventorRichard J. LaConte
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Abstract
A method of preparing and a finished panel and latch combination, wherein the panel and latch mounting combination are seamless and attractive.
Claims3
A decorative panel comprising:
- a honeycomb panel, including a recess in a face thereof, and a latch guide opening extending from a side surface of the honeycomb panel to intersect the recess;
- a latch body secured in said recess;
- a decorative sheet covering the face of the honeycomb panel and the latch body, the decorative sheet providing an appearance of a continuous panel;
- and
- a latch mechanism secured in the latch body overlying the decorative sheet.
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A panel for use in connection with airplane storage, the panel comprising:
- a honeycomb panel having a recess in an exterior surface thereof and a latch guide opening extending from a side surface of the honeycomb panel to intersect the recess;
- a latch body coupled to the honeycomb panel, the latch body being secured to the honeycomb panel within the recess, wherein the latch body includes a plurality of apertures, the plurality of apertures being positioned to allow an adhesive to pass therethrough so as to bond the latch body to the honeycomb panel;
- a latch guide coupled to the honeycomb panel, the latch guide being secured within the latch guide opening;
- and
- a decorative sheet coupled to the honeycomb panel, the decorative sheet covering the plurality of apertures to provide an appearance of a continuous panel.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.