US4577584A
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Bell lock (II)
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-12-24
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Granted: 1986-03-25
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Expires: 2004-12-24
Abstract
Abstract An improved knob lock commonly used, which comprises a bell inside. The main part of which is a rotator which is turned by rotating either of the knobs and has two extending-out springs to which are attached a steel ball respectively at their ends. Hindrance rods, which are used to prevent the springs from passing freely, make the springs bend until they are forced past the hindrance rods to knock hard on the bell giving out a ringing sound at the same time.
Inventors
- 👤 Nan C. Shih
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:35
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B45/00; E05B45/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A lockable door knob able to ring, comprising: an inside knob constructed with a pipe shaft whose end is shaped as two protruding edges able to fix in two slots cut in a linking cover, said pipe shaft having elongate slots wherein a tip of a rotator can fit, a round-shaped bell with several pointed concavities, said rotator containing springs whose ends are each provided with a steel ball, a fixing frame fixed on hindrance rods of a fixing plate and able to restrict the position of said rotator between said fixing plate and the fixing frame, the hindrance rods combining with said fixing frame to hinder the passing of said steel balls, the linking cover combining with said protruding edges of said inside knob and with a key plate of an outside knob respectively, the key plate combining with said linking cover to force a latch to move when either said inside knob or said outside knob is turned, wherein manual rotation of said inside knob or said outside knob causes said rotator to rotate, and due to said hindrance rods said steel balls set on said rotator are temporarily hindered then forced to surpass said rods knocking against the concavities of said bell and making a sound of ringing by means of the springs set between said rotator and said balls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A lockable door knob able to ring, comprising: an inside knob constructed with a pipe shaft whose end is shaped as two protruding edges able to fix in two slots cut in a linking cover, said pipe shaft having elongate slots wherein a tip of a rotator can fit, a round-shaped bell with several pointed concavities, said rotator containing springs whose ends are each provided with a steel ball, a fixing frame fixed on hindrance rods of a fixing plate and able to restrict the position of said rotator between said fixing plate and the fixing frame, the hindrance rods combining with said fixing frame to hinder the passing of said steel balls, the linking cover combining with said protruding edges of said inside knob and with a key plate of an outside knob respectively, the key plate combining with said linking cover to force a latch to move when either said inside knob or said outside knob is turned, wherein manual rotation of said inside knob or said outside knob causes said rotator to rotate, and due to said hindrance rods said steel balls set on said rotator are temporarily hindered then forced to surpass said rods knocking against the concavities of said bell and making a sound of ringing by means of the springs set between said rotator and said balls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The door knob as claimed in claim 1, including spring means urging the knobs to return to their original position and cause said rotator to counter-rotate at the same time causing said steel balls of said rotator to knock on said bell and make a further ringing sound.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-03-24 | 1989-09-23 | 1990-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-24 | 1993-09-23 | 1994-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-24 | 1997-09-23 | 1998-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |