Door holder

Claim 2

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising: a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means, engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closable and a second holding position in which the door is held open, said clamping means having means for clamping said means secured to a stationary structure only in one direction of relative movement therebetween to hold the door but enable further opening thereof; and foot-operated actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position.

Claim 3

A door holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said clamping means includes a lever member and said means secured to a stationary structure includes a rod means adapted to be received by said lever member.

Claim 4

A door holder as set forth in claim 2 wherein said means secured to the door includes means for securing said lever member to the door.

Claim 5

A door holder as set forth in claim 3 wherein said means for securing the lever member to the door includes a pivot piece.

Claim 6

A door holder as set forth in claim 2 wherein said means secured to the door includes means for securing the lever member to a door control piston unit.

Claim 7

A door holder as set forth in claim 2 wherein said rod means extends through said lever member, said lever member clamping said rod means in said second position.

Claim 8

A door holder as set forth in claim 6 wherein said lever member clamps said rod means only in one direction of movement of said rod means to hold the door open but enable only further opening thereof.

Claim 9

A door holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said foot operated actuating means includes a foot operated mat having cable means extending therefrom to the holding means.

Claim 10

A door holder as set forth in claim 8 wherein said clamping means includes a lever member operated from said cable means.

Claim 11

A door holder as set forth in claim 9 wherein said means secured to a stationary structure includes a rod means adapted to be received by said lever member.

Claim 12

A door holder as set forth in claim 10 wherein said lever member includes a binding plate for locking said rod means against linear movement in one direction only.

Claim 13

A door holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said foot operated actuating means includes a foot operated mat having hydraulic means extending therefrom to the holding means.

Claim 14

A door holder as set forth in claim 12 wherein said clamping means includes a lever member operated from said cable means.

Claim 15

A door holder as set forth in claim 13 wherein said means secured to a stationary structure includes a rod means adapted to be received by said lever member.

Claim 16

A door holder as set forth in claim 14 wherein said lever member includes a binding plate for locking said rod means against linear movement in one direction only.

Claim 17

A door holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said clamping means includes a housing supporting a lever for controlling a binding plate; and further including a door piston unit which supports the housing.

Claim 18

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising: a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means engaging said means secured to a stationary structure having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open, said clamping means having means for clamping said means secured to a stationary structure only in one direction of relative movement therebetween to hold the door but enable further opening thereof; and actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position.

Claim 19

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising: a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means engaging said means secured to a stationary structure having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open, said clamping means having means for clamping said means secured to a stationary structure only in one direction of relative movement therebetween to hold the door but enable further opening thereof; and actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position.

Claim 20

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising: a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, said clamping means having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open but can be opened further, said clamping means including a housing supporting a lever for controlling a binding plate and including a door piston unit which supports the housing; and foot-operated actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position.

Claim 21

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising: a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, said clamping means having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open but can be opened further, said clamping means including a housing supporting a lever for controlling a binding plate and including a door piston unit which supports the housing; and foot-operated actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position.

Claim 22

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising: a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means engaging said means secured to a stationary structure having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open, foot-operated actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position; and said foot-operated actuating means includes a foot-operated mat having hydraulic means extending therefrom to the holding means.

Claim 23

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising: a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means engaging said means secured to a stationary structure having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open, foot-operated actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position; and said foot-operated actuating means includes a foot-operated mat having hydraulic means extending therefrom to the holding means.

Claim 24

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising: a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, said clamping means having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is prevented from closing but can be opened further, and actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position.

Claim 25

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising: a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, said clamping means having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is prevented from closing but can be opened further, and actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position.

Claim 26

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising; a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to the stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means, engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open, and foot-operated actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position, said clamping means including a lever member and said means secured to a stationary structure including a rod means adapted to be received by said lever member, said rod means extending through said lever member, said lever member clamping said rod means only in one direction of movement of said rod means to hold the door open but enable further opening thereof.

Claim 27

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising; a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to the stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means, engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open, and foot-operated actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position, said clamping means including a lever member and said means secured to a stationary structure including a rod means adapted to be received by said lever member, said rod means extending through said lever member, said lever member clamping said rod means only in one direction of movement of said rod means to hold the door open but enable further opening thereof.

Claim 28

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising; a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to the stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means, engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open, foot-operated actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position, said foot-operated actuating means includes a foot-operated mat having cable means extending therefrom to the holding means, said clamping means including a lever member operated from said cable means, said means secured to a stationary structure including a rod means adapted to be received by said lever member, and said lever member including a binding plate for locking said rod means against linear movement in one direction only.

Claim 29

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising; a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to the stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means, engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open, foot-operated actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position, said foot-operated actuating means includes a foot-operated mat having cable means extending therefrom to the holding means, said clamping means including a lever member operated from said cable means, said means secured to a stationary structure including a rod means adapted to be received by said lever member, and said lever member including a binding plate for locking said rod means against linear movement in one direction only.

Claim 30

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising; a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means, engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, having a first release position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open, and foot-operated actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position, said foot-operated actuating means disposed in a stationary position independent of movement of said door.

Claim 31

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising; a holding means including means secured to the door and means secured to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means, engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, having a first release position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is held open, and foot-operated actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position, said foot-operated actuating means disposed in a stationary position independent of movement of said door.

Claim 32

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising: a holding means including means secured to the door and means to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means, engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is prevented from closing but can be opened further, and actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position, said actuating means disposed in a stationary position independent of movement of said door.

Claim 33

A door holder for attachment to a door comprising: a holding means including means secured to the door and means to a stationary structure adjacent to said door, said holding means including an actuable clamping means, engaging said means secured to a stationary structure, having a first released position in which the door is freely openable and closeable and a second holding position in which the door is prevented from closing but can be opened further, and actuating means remote from said clamping means to move said clamping means from its first released position to its second holding position, said actuating means disposed in a stationary position independent of movement of said door.