US4007954A
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Hospital latch
Assignee: Sargent Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1975-11-10
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Granted: 1977-02-15
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Expires: 1995-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A latch bolt mechanism of the push-pull type which includes a stop lever maintained normally in an inactive position by means of a fusible pin, the lever being adapted to drop into a position where it blocks the movement of the latch-withdrawing mechanism when the pin melts at a predetermined temperature due to a fire condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Lars Erickson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:50
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C2/00; A62C2/06; A62C2/24; A62C2/241; A62C2/242; E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/10; E05B65/104; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/65; Y10S292/66; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0908; Y10T292/096; Y10T292/0969; Y10T292/097; Y10T292/0971; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5155; Y10T70/5159
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
In a latch bolt mechanism of the push-pull type for fire doors, said mechanism having a latch bolt slidable in a housing and handle actuated cams engageable with the bolt for retraction thereof upon actuation of either handle, a lever pivotally supported at one end and having its other end adapted to engage the push handle cam to prevent bolt retracting movement thereof and fusible means for holding said cam engaging means in inactive position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a latch bolt mechanism of the push-pull type for fire doors, said mechanism having a latch bolt slidable in a housing and handle actuated cams engageable with the bolt for retraction thereof upon actuation of either handle, a lever pivotally supported at one end and having its other end adapted to engage the push handle cam to prevent bolt retracting movement thereof and fusible means for holding said cam engaging means in inactive position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A mechanism according to claim 1 which includes chassis elements in which the cams are supported for horizontal movement around vertical axes and wherein the cam engaging lever is pivotally supported at one end on a surface of said chassis element to lie above the paths of movement of said cams.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A mechanism according to claim 1 wherein the cam engaging lever is provided with a hook portion adjacent its other end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
In a latch bolt mechanism for fire doors, said mechanism having a latch bolt slidable in a housing, a chassis element fixed to the door, a handle actuated cam engageable with the bolt for retraction thereof, said cam being supported in the chassis for horizontal movement around a vertical axis, a lever pivotally supported on the chassis at one end and provided with a hook portion adjacent its other end for engaging said cam to prevent bolt retracting movement thereof and fusible means for holding said cam engaging means in inactive position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
92 words
In a latch bolt mechanism for fire doors, said mechanism having a latch bolt slidable in a housing, a chassis element fixed to the door, a handle actuated cam engageable with the bolt for retraction thereof, said cam being supported in the chassis for horizontal movement around a vertical axis, a lever pivotally supported on the chassis at one end and provided with a hook portion adjacent its other end for engaging said cam to prevent bolt retracting movement thereof and fusible means for holding said cam engaging means in inactive position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mechanism according to claim 1 wherein the cam engaging lever is provided with a cam motion stopping recess adjacent its other end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A mechanism according to claim 4 wherein the cam engaging lever is provided with a cam motion stopping recess adjacent its other end and the hook portion is adjacent said recess.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-02-15 | 1980-08-16 | 1981-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-15 | 1984-08-16 | 1985-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-15 | 1988-08-16 | 1989-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |