Closure fasteners – Bolts – Emergency operating means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-21
2006-02-21
Estremsky, Gary (Department: 3676)
Closure fasteners
Bolts
Emergency operating means
C292SDIG065
Reexamination Certificate
active
07000954
ABSTRACT:
An exit device for a door having a first stile, a second stile, and a midrail coupled to the first and second stiles and defining a cutout. The exit device comprises a latching mechanism positioned in the cutout. A pushbar positioned in the cutout encloses the latching mechanism and has a front surface. The front surface is positionable in an extended position and a depressed position. The front surface defines a plurality of apertures which communicate with the latching mechanism. A lid slideably engages the front surface and has a closed position and an open position. The lid covers the plurality of apertures in the closed position.
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Arthur Eric K.
Austin Marlin
Cohrs, Jr. Richard Bettin
Mueller Loren D.
Dor-O-Matic Inc.
Estremsky Gary
Michael & Best & Friedrich LLP
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