tilt window latch

A home owner from san antonio, texas says:
July 15, 2013
Appears that I need 26-178. Do not understand word "neutral". Also, how are they reversible if they do not come in left and right hand side?
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
July 16, 2013
Neutral means that it can be used for both the right and left hand side. This is because the latch inside the housing can be flipped around.
Neutral Handed Top Tilt Latch, 2-5/16"
Neutral Handed Top Tilt Latch, 2-5/16"
26-178
$2.40
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