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Device for holding doors and windows

US5517721A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 1994
Grant dateMay 21, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 27, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/148
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device for releasably holding a door or window comprising two components. The first component (1) is attached to the door or window and the second component (7) is attached to the floor or wall. The two components are releasably engageable with each other. One of the components has a means (10) to cushion the opening force of a door or window, limited movement of an opened door or window, and cushion and direct the engagement of one component with the other. This device has the advantages of releasably holding a door or window and cushioning the door or window during engagement.

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