Abstract: A latch apparatus includes a live bolt actuated between an extended position and a retracted position, first and second dead bolts, and a slide. The first dead bolt is positioned vertically above the live bolt and the second dead bolt is positioned vertically below the live bolt. The first and second dead bolts have substantially the same size and shape and are spaced equidistant from the live bolt. The slide couples the first and second dead bolts to each other, wherein vertical movement of the slide simultaneously actuates the first and second dead bolts between extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: A door closing actuator for closing a door in a frame is provided. The door closing actuator comprises a cylinder having a first end adapted to be attached to the door or the door frame. The cylinder has a second end opposite the first end and a stop located there between. A rod is movable within the cylinder with the rod protruding from the second end of the cylinder. The rod is attachable to the door or the door frame. A locking device is movably connected to the cylinder for locking the rod relative to the cylinder with the locking device having a locking member and an actuation member. The actuation member has a locking member contact portion adapted to contact the locking member. The locking member is disposed in the cylinder between the second end and the contact portion. The actuation member engages and moves the locking member from a free position to a locking position in which the locking member engages the rod.

Abstract: A latch apparatus includes a live bolt actuated between an extended position and a retracted position, first and second dead bolts, and a slide. The first dead bolt is positioned vertically above the live bolt and the second dead bolt is positioned vertically below the live bolt. The first and second dead bolts have substantially the same size and shape and are spaced equidistant from the live bolt. The slide couples the first and second dead bolts to each other, wherein vertical movement of the slide simultaneously actuates the first and second dead bolts between extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to locking door latches. A door latch according to the invention may include a handle assembly that includes a generally cylindrical shank having an axis, an engagement member that includes a generally cylindrical bore configured to permit the shank to pass through the engagement member, a spindle operable by the shank, and a live bolt assembly coupled to the spindle so as to be actuated by the spindle. The handle is movable in a direction parallel to the axis between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the shank engages the engagement member so as to prohibit the shank from rotating about the axis. In the second position, the shank does not engage the engagement member so as to permit rotation of the shank about the axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to locking door latches. A door latch according to the invention may include a handle assembly that includes a generally cylindrical shank having an axis, an engagement member that includes a generally cylindrical bore configured to permit the shank to pass through the engagement member, a spindle operable by the shank, and a live bolt assembly coupled to the spindle so as to be actuated by the spindle. The handle is movable in a direction parallel to the axis between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the shank engages the engagement member so as to prohibit the shank from rotating about the axis. In the second position, the shank does not engage the engagement member so as to permit rotation of the shank about the axis.