Abstract: A water glass filler allows single-handed operation for either flow-on-demand or continuous flow operation. Manual actuation of a control button, using the same hand which concurrently holds the glass against a swing arm, changes on-demand flow into continuous flow. Continuous flow terminates on further actuation and release of the swing arm. Actuation of the control button drives a spring-loaded latch into a socket in the swing arm, and the water valve spring maintains this condition until the control button latch is released.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 17, 1980
Date of Patent:
November 9, 1982
Assignee:
Standard-Keil Hardware Manufacturing Company, a Division of Buildex Incorporated
Abstract: A latch suitable for use on the door of a walk-in refrigerator can be opened from the exterior thereof and in addition from the inside of the cabinet as well as by means of an electrical signal. The latch is provided with a vapor barrier to prevent flow of water vapor along that part of the mechanism by means of which the latch is operable from the interior of the cabinet, flow of water vapor presenting the danger of frost-formation in said mechanism which could adversely affect the operation thereof. Optionally, the latch is provided with a switch which is closed on operation of the latch to activate an external device such as a vent port or an alarm signal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 26, 1978
Date of Patent:
May 20, 1980
Assignee:
Standard Keil Hardware Manufacturing Company, a Division of Buildex Incorporated
Inventors:
Sanford L. Cook, Justin J. Molisani, Kenneth I. Dennison, Jr.