US Patent 7604308 Latch and release device of a slide assembly

A latch and release device of a slide assembly includes a resilient catch, a press button, and a mounting base. The resilient catch has a first end and a second end opposite to each other and a locking portion. The first end of the resilient catch is fixed to the slide assembly. The locking portion prevents the slide assembly from extending. The press button is disposed with a locating hole. The mounting base has a chamber to receive the press button and allow the press button to slide therein. The mounting base is disposed with an opening corresponding in position to the locating hole of the press button for the second end of the resilient catch to penetrate through the opening and to be secured in the locating hole of the press button.