Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Template
Reexamination Certificate
2001-09-24
2002-08-13
Fulton, Christopher W. (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Template
C033S194000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06430834
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to installation of door closers and more particularly to an installation template for installing a door closer.
State of the art installation instruction sheets for door closers provide the installer with a diagram of the installation and the required installation dimensions. To install the closer the installer requires a tape measure and a tool to mark the measurements. In a few cases, the manufacturer will provide a template that the installer can attach to the door to locate the door closer and arm attachment. The installer must have tape or other means to attach the template to the door and frame. In all cases known to the inventors hereof, this template is handed, i.e., one template is provided for right hand doors and a second separate template is provided for left hand doors.
The foregoing illustrates limitations known to exist in present door closer installation templates. Thus, it is apparent that it would be advantageous to provide an alternative directed to overcoming one or more of the limitations set forth above. Accordingly, a suitable alternative is provided including features more fully disclosed hereinafter.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one aspect of the present invention, this is accomplished by providing an installation template for use with a door mounted within a door frame and a door closer having a mounting bracket and a rod and shoe bracket, the template comprising: a sheet having a release agent on both sides thereof; a pull side template having a self-stick adhesive on one side thereof, the pull side template self-stick adhesive side being attached to a first side of the sheet; and a push side template having a self-stick adhesive on one side thereof, the push side template self-stick adhesive side being attached to a second side of the sheet.
The foregoing and other aspects will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figures.
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Barth Charles T.
Jensen James E.
Lucas Craig Lawrence
Myers Christopher Roger
Trumpinski Thomas Ned
Fulton Christopher W.
Michael & Best & Friedrich LLP
Schlage Lock Company
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