Patent · US Expired

Hospital latch

US4007954A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 10, 1975
Grant dateFeb 15, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 10, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0971
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

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.

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