Patent · US Expired

Panic-type device having fusible section in push rod to avoid unintentional opening of door in event of fire

US4311329A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 2, 1979
Grant dateJan 19, 1982
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Expiry dateNov 2, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0908
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Push rod of panic-type latching device contains a fusible section which melts in the event of a hot fire so that the temperature will not cause elongation of push rod to disengage upper door latch.

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