# US 2012/0133156 A1 · Panic Hardware Dogging Release Device

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- Number: US 2012/0133156 A1
- Document ID: US20120133156A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/251,579
- Filed: 2011-10-03
- Published: 2012-05-31
- Earliest claimed: 2010-11-29
- Inventors: Scott Christopher Tillman; Jeffrey Edward Bensinger
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20120133156A1

## CPC

- E05B 65/1093: {Dogging means for holding the actuation means, e.g. the actuating handle}
- E05B 13/007: {Handles which are locked or blocked in the open position}
- Y10T 70/5159: Emergency exit
- Y10T 292/0894: Spring arm
- Y10T 292/0908: Emergency operating means
- Y10T 292/0909: Panel
- Y10T 292/0924: Push or pull rod
- E05B: LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
- Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

## 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.

## Claims

### Claim at position 1

1-4. (canceled)

### Claim 5

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.