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Hold-open device for use with conventional door closer

US4286412A · kind A · utility

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5References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 25, 1979
Grant dateSep 1, 1981
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Expiry dateJul 25, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/296
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Door holder is adapted to work with conventional door closer. Holder comprises a shoe moving along a track and connected to the closer operating arm. A latch, when device is activated, holds shoe with door in open condition. Latch is attached to a frame near the track and which may be moved away from latching engagement with shoe either by forcible closing of the door manually or by de-activating closer.

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