Door closure assist assemblies
US7815232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/11
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Door closure assist assemblies that assist in providing a final closing motion generally includes an extender portion comprised of an active material adapted to linearly expand in response to an activation signal and a releasable fastener having one component in movable communication with the extender portion and a second component attached to the other selected one of the door and doorframe. During operation, the door closure assist assembly provides the final closing action.
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