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This invention provides a latch assembly in which the operation of a paddle-type recessed handle pivots an actuating member carried on a rear side of the latch assembly. As the latch assembly pivots, a contact member of the latch assembly engages and moves an operating member. As the operating membe

This invention provides a latch assembly in which the operation of a paddle-type recessed handle pivots an actuating member carried on a rear side of the latch assembly. As the latch assembly pivots, a contact member of the latch assembly engages and moves an operating member. As the operating member moves, a cylindrical keeper stud is rotated. One end of the keeper stud is adapted for engagement within a receiver mechanism and in a first locked position. Upon rotation of the keeper stud, the receiver and keeper are placed in a unlocked orientation whereby the receiving element may be disengaged from the keeper stud.

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1. A latch assembly for use with a receiving mechanism defining a receptacle, the latch assembly comprising:a tray having a front side and a back side; a handle member pivotally mounted to the tray; an actuating member mounted to the tray and responsive to the handle member to pivot therewith relati

1. A latch assembly for use with a receiving mechanism defining a receptacle, the latch assembly comprising:a tray having a front side and a back side; a handle member pivotally mounted to the tray; an actuating member mounted to the tray and responsive to the handle member to pivot therewith relative to the tray; an operating member rotatably mounted onto a mounting element extending from the back side of the tray, the operating member further defining a cam surface contacted by the actuating member upon movement of the handle member; and wherein when the actuating member rotates the cam surface of the operating member to an unlocked position, the keeper stud rotates from the locked orientation to the unlocked orientation.