Closure fasteners – Bolt releasers – Foot operated
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-18
2007-09-18
Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)
Closure fasteners
Bolt releasers
Foot operated
C292S336300
Reexamination Certificate
active
11185269
ABSTRACT:
A foot-operated door opener includes an elongate housing having openings at the upper and lower ends thereof. The housing is mounted to and hangs from a rotatable doorknob or door handle. An elongate actuator extends through the housing. An upper end of the actuator is grippably engaged with the door handle or doorknob and the lower end of the actuator carries a foot pedal. The lower end of the housing carries a hook that engages the lower edge of the door. The foot pedal is depressed to pull the actuator downwardly through the housing. This rotates the doorknob or door handle to open the door. The pedal is then pulled rearwardly or pushed forwardly by the users foot, as required, so that the housing and hook pivot the door open. The user may then exit the door without touching the handle.
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Glessner Brian E.
Noonan William E.
Williams Mark
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