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Transom member for sliding doors

US4809000A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 1982
Grant dateFeb 28, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 25, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/132
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A transom member for a sliding door having an elongate support member and a cover member secured to the support member. The transom member has a cavity defined between the support member and cover member and sensing means for sensing approach of a person towards the transom member is housed in the cavity. The sensing means includes an energy detector for detecting energy from a person approaching the transom member, and the detector is positioned for receiving such energy through the cover member.

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