Abstract: A combination lock/deadbolt is connected to a push-to-open panic-bar device to operate in response to push-bar operation, thereby withdrawing both the push-bar latchbolt and the deadbolt permitting instantaneous and unrestricted egress from a secured area. To maintain the security of the area from unauthorized entry from outside the secured area, a connection between the push-to-open device and the combination lock/deadbolt assembly is implemented with a lost motion connection. The lost motion device, preferably is a flexible cable transmitting force only in tension, assures that any operation of the combination lock/deadbolt will not effect the security provided by the push-to-open device. Further, the push-to-open device may be provided both with a conventional key cylinder lock and a knob, ever, or thumb lever release on the door exterior.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes an elongated shank suitable for mounting onto a toothpaste container at a first end thereof and having a brush head at a second end. A plurality of bristles are carried by the brush head and extend outwardly from an upper surface thereof. A longitudinal passageway extends from the first end of the shank, through the shank, and exits in an opening within the bristles of the brush head. A slide mechanism is mounted in an elongated channel in the upper surface of the shank and is in slidable engagement therewith. The slide extends along the shank and into the brush head and has a first end disposed within the bristles which is formed in a plug complementary with the opening. The slide can be moved from a first position in which the plug completely covers the opening to a second position in which the opening is uncovered.

Abstract: The invention comprises the essential operating mechanism for a vertical latching assembly for a closure. It provides adjustment screws, accessibly disposed, externally of the closure (door), for adjusting the effective lengths of the elongate, latch bolt-actuating elements. A centercase, which is mounted externally of the door, has attachment blocks slidably coupled thereto. The blocks carry limbs, of the top and bottom bolt-actuating elements, or rod connectors, and the adjustment screws are threadedly engaged with the limbs for moving them, selectively and adjustably, axially of the centercase.