Back to results
US 2012/0133156 A1Published application
Panic Hardware Dogging Release Device
OwnerScott Christopher Tillman, Jeffrey Edward Bensingerinventors
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
An apparatus kit which releases the dogging function of a panic device without the use of a key or other external device comprising: an end cap button; connecting adjustable rod; and an adaptable linkage to the existing dogging mechanism of the panic devise.
Claims2
1-4. (canceled)
A dogging release assembly mechanism comprising:
- an end cap button;
- an actuating adjustable rod;
- a set collar for rod length adjustment and a connection actuating linkage attached to the existing panic dogging latch. The dogging release assembly allows an existing panic hardware device to have an added functionality that allows the device to be un-dogged without needing a separate key to perform said un-dogging. The new invention end cap provides this un-dogging function by means of depressing the built-in button. The button actuates the existing panic device latch which holds the mechanism in the unlocked, dogged, position. This pressing of the button releases the dogging latch, whereby un-dogging the panic device and securing the door in a locked state from the exterior. An adjustable connection rod and a new latch linkage provide the button the needed connection to facilitate this desired un-dogging function.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.