US Patent 9151080 Privacy latch

The present disclosure relates to the field of door fittings, particularly door fittings comprising a privacy latch for a sliding door. In one particular aspect the present disclosure is suitable for use for securing interior or exterior doors, including doors for bathrooms, changing rooms, shower or toilet cubicles to give users the option of privacy. The present disclosure stems from the realization that smooth movement of a latch hook between a locked and unlocked condition can be obtained by use of a guide.