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Panic hardware dogging release device

US8915523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 3, 2011
Grant dateDec 23, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 27, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0924
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus provided for releasing the dogging function of a panic device for an exit door without the use of a key or other external device includes an end cap button; an adjustable connecting rod assembly; and a modified latch plate; Depressing the end cap button pushes the rod assembly to rotate the modified latch plate to release the dogging function of the panic device.

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