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A latch apparatus includes a release mechanism having a depending locking arm for selectively arresting the release mechanism in a locking position. The release mechanism further includes a center of gravity and an axis of rotation about which the release mechanism pivots between a release position

A latch apparatus includes a release mechanism having a depending locking arm for selectively arresting the release mechanism in a locking position. The release mechanism further includes a center of gravity and an axis of rotation about which the release mechanism pivots between a release position and the locking position. The center of gravity of the release mechanism is located along the axis of rotation.

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A latch apparatus includes a release mechanism having a depending locking arm for selectively arresting the release mechanism in a locking position. The release mechanism further includes a center of gravity and an axis of rotation about which the release mechanism pivots between a release position

A latch apparatus includes a release mechanism having a depending locking arm for selectively arresting the release mechanism in a locking position. The release mechanism further includes a center of gravity and an axis of rotation about which the release mechanism pivots between a release position and the locking position. The center of gravity of the release mechanism is located along the axis of rotation. tric with said second face of said flared end; and a non-linear spring disposed between said second face of said flared end and said abutting face of said nut, said non-linear spring being displaced upon tightening of the nut to the body and generating a substantially constant restorative force over a portion of said displacement for maintaining a sealed interface between said first face of said flared end of said tube and said body. 9. A method for sealing an elongated tube to a body for flow of a fluid through said body, said tube having a flared end with an opening at said flared end, said flared end forming an interior face and an exterior face, said body having a recessed interior threaded hole axially aligned with and in fluid communication with said opening in said flared end of said tube, said threaded hole further being countersunk to define a shoulder against which said interior face of said flared end is disposed, said method comprising the steps of: locating a nut concentrically about said tube proximate said flared end, said nut having a threaded exterior portion and an abutting face proximate to and concentric with said exterior face of said flared end; locating a non-linear spring between said exterior face of said flared end and said abutting face of said nut; and tightening said nut and displacing said non-linear spring to generate a substantially constant restorative force over a portion of said displacement to urge said interior face of said flared end against said shoulder of said body to maintain a sealed interface between said elongated tube and said body. 10. The method of claim 9, further comprising the step of disposing a spacer concentrically about said tube adjacent to said exterior face of said flared end, wherein said spacer is juxtaposed between said non-linear spring and said exterior face of said flared end and said non-linear spring is displaced toward and against said spacer upon tightening of the nut to the body to generate a substantially constant restorative force over said portion of said displacement of said non-linear spring for maintaining a sealed interface between said interior face of said flared end of said tube and said body. 11. A connector comprising an elongated tube, said elongated tube being adapted for sealing engagement with a body for flow of a fluid through said body, said tube having a flared end with an opening at said flared end, said flared end forming an interior face and an exterior face, said body having a recessed interior threaded hole axially aligned with and in fluid communication with said opening in said flared end of said tube, said threaded hole further being countersunk to define a shoulder against which said interior face of said flared end is disposed, said connector comprising: a nut concentrically disposed about said tube proximate said flared end, said nut having a threaded exterior portion and an abutting face proximate to and concentric with said exterior face of said flared end; a non-linear spring disposed between said exterior face of said flared end and said abutting face of said nut, said non-linear spring being displaced upon tightening of the nut to the body and generating a substantially constant restorative force over a portion of said displacement to urge said interior face of said flared end against said shoulder of said body; and a spacer concentrically disposed about said tube adjacent to said exterior face of flared end, said spacer juxtaposed between said non-linear spring and said abutting face of said nut, wherein said non-linear spring is displaced toward and against said spacer upon tightening of the nut to the body and generating a substantially constant restorative force over said portion of said displacement of said non-linear spring for maintaining a sealed interface between said interior face of said flared end of said tube and said body. 12. A connector for an elongated tube, said elongated tube being adapted