US 11,702,215 B2
Integrally safe quick release latch-keeper
Kassidy L. Carson, Colorado Springs, CO (US); and John Hampton, Colorado Springs, CO (US)
Assigned to AMI INDUSTRIES, INC., Colorado Springs, CO (US)
Filed by AMI INDUSTRIES, INC., Colorado Springs, CO (US)
Filed on Oct. 15, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/503,029.
Prior Publication US 2023/0123304 A1, Apr. 20, 2023
Int. Cl. B64D 25/10 (2006.01); B64D 11/06 (2006.01); B64D 25/04 (2006.01); E05C 3/30 (2006.01); B60R 22/32 (2006.01)
CPC B64D 25/10 (2013.01) [B64D 11/0689 (2013.01); B64D 25/04 (2013.01); E05C 3/30 (2013.01); B60R 22/322 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A latch assembly, comprising:
a keeper including a keeper channel, the keeper channel being defined at least partially by a first channel surface and a second channel surface; and
a lever configured to rotate relative to the keeper, the lever being configured to rotate between an engaged state and a released state, wherein the lever comprises a shaft and a lever protrusion extending from the shaft, the lever protrusion being defined at least partially by a proximal surface and a distal surface,
wherein the keeper channel is configured to receive the lever protrusion,
wherein in the engaged state the proximal surface of the lever protrusion contacts the second channel surface of the keeper, and
wherein in the engaged state the first channel surface of the keeper is spaced apart from the distal surface of the lever protrusion defining a gap, the gap being configured to receive a tool having a shape complementary to the gap.