Abstract: A handleset assembly provides a universal escutcheon plate. The universal escutcheon plate is usable with both a mortise handleset assembly by a mortise thumbpiece which includes a uniquely shaped tailpiece to properly locate the mortise thumbpiece within a thumbpiece aperture of the universal escutcheon plate.

Abstract: An interconnected chassis includes a mounting plate including a spring engaging tab. A cover plate includes a recessed spring retention wall. A lower cam has a lower pivot axis. An upper cam has an upper pivot axis. A slide plate is positioned between the mounting plate and the cover plate, the slide plate having a spring retention slot and a spring support ledge. The slide plate includes a first end having a pivot feature and a second end having a lower cam engagement member for engaging the lower cam. A spring is positioned in the spring retention slot of the slide plate and in the recessed spring retention wall of the cover plate, and between the spring engaging tab of the mounting plate and the spring support ledge of the slide plate. A toggle is pivotably coupled to the slide plate by the pivot feature, the toggle having a head portion positioned to engage the upper cam.

Abstract: A doorbell assembly with hidden fasteners includes a doorbell cover, a bracket for supporting the doorbell cover and a button assembly. The bracket includes a first set of resilient fingers for engaging the button assembly and a second set of resilient fingers for engaging the doorbell cover.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a removable drive-in housing assembly for securing a latch assembly in a door. The removable drive-in housing assembly can include a cylindrical casing having a longitudinal axis, said casing adapted to at least partially surround the latch assembly, and a seamless annular collar snapably attachable to said cylindrical casing. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A dummy lockset includes a rose liner, an exterior sleeve and a retainer for retaining the sleeve on the rose liner. The exterior sleeve 14 extends through an aperture in the rose liner and is held in place by the retainer. A stop plate with a self-tightening mechanism engages the exterior sleeve to automatically align a handle coupled to the sleeve.

Abstract: A doorbell assembly with hidden fasteners includes a doorbell cover, a bracket for supporting the doorbell cover and a button assembly. The bracket includes a first set of resilient fingers for engaging the button assembly and a second set of resilient fingers for engaging the doorbell cover.