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Integrated door handle with hinged access cover

US11821235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 29, 2020
Grant dateNov 21, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C29/0033
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A handle assembly for an access panel is described and includes a handle connected to a support structure integrated into and covered by a skin of the access panel, the handle comprising a grip portion and upper and lower flanges extending perpendicularly from the grip portion and having first ends connected to the grip portion and second ends connected to the support structure; and a cover disposed over an opening in the access panel skin and selectively transitionable between a closed position and an open position, the opening situated relative to the handle such that the handle is concealed when the cover is in a closed position and accessible via the opening when the cover is in an open position.

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