Abstract: A handle assembly is adapted for a panic handle having a latching mechanism. The handle assembly includes a handle that is moveable between extended and retracted positions and a slide moveable laterally corresponding to movements of the handle. The movement of the handle between the extended and retracted positions works to operate the latching mechanism.

Abstract: A handle assembly is adapted for a panic handle having a latching mechanism. The handle assembly includes a handle that is moveable between extended and retracted positions and a slide moveable laterally corresponding to movements of the handle. The movement of the handle between the extended and retracted positions works to operate the latching mechanism.

Abstract: A glass door and hinging mechanism where a glass panel may have a frame disposed entirely outside of the panel surface and perimeter of the panel which is held to the panel edge by a zone of bonding material, the glass door frame being provided with mounting members for receipt in hinging mechanism assemblies which are positioned above and below a doorway.

Abstract: A doorway system, comprising a novel mechanism for controlling tall glass doors and making their installation and repair much easier, and a header that can be used with standard size or tall glass doors, is disclosed. The mechanism features circular bearings, a specially-designed bottom spindle and an upper, adjustable, pivotable housing. The header houses, among other parts, the adjustable housing and allows pre-cut, modular parts to be assembled at the building site.

Abstract: A panic device for doors comprises a bar disposed horizontally along and carried by the inside of a door and mounted thereto for limited pivotal movement of the bar between positions toward and away from the door, a latching assembly affixed to the door and disposed within the bar, the latching assembly having a latch sub-assembly in operable engagement with the bar whereby upon movement of the bar between positions toward and away from the door, the latch sub-assembly is actuated to unlatch or latch the door. Additional embodiments include an optional stationary exterior door handle, a lock cylinder and crank sub-assembly for actuating the latch sub-assembly from the exterior of the door, and a dogging device for selectively operating the bar in a panic mode or as a stationary door handle.

Abstract: A method of cladding a metal extrusion, such as aluminum or the like, with a piece of cladding material, such as brass, bronze, stainless steel, etc., is provided which comprises the steps of: (1) applying a strip of adhesive material, preferably double-faced tape, to a top surface of the extrusion; (2) placing the cladding material against the extrusion so that a cover portion of the cladding material is in overlying, spaced relation to the adhesive material; (3) applying pressure to the cladding material to force it into contact with the adhesive material; and (4) bending a bottom portion of the cladding material around a lower edge of the extrusion to create a constant spring-tension between the cladding material and the adhesive material. Also disclosed is the cladded metal extrusion obtained by the above method.

Abstract: A metal frame and glass panel structure has a metal shoe having a receiving channel, the receiving channel having at least one smooth side surface and an opposite side surface spaced apart from the smooth side surface; a glass panel positioned within the channel against the smooth side surface and spaced apart from the opposite side surface; at least two independent expandable pressure units positioned within the channel between the glass panel and the opposite side surface of the channel; and means within the pressure units for generating a pressure against the opposite side surface of the channel whereby the pressure units are forced against the glass panel to secure the glass panel within the channel. A pair of adjustment screws is provided in the channel, upwardly extending from the bottom thereof, for squaring the glass panel with the shoe. A strip of double-face tape is provided on the one side surface of the channel to prevent the glass panel from slipping relative to the shoe.

Abstract: A latch actuating handle system for a door comprises a bar along and carried by the inside of the door; a bar along and carried by the outside of the door; pivot mounting means carried by the door adjacent a perimeter edge thereof and for mounting the bars for limited pivotal movement between positions toward and away from the door; a latch mechanism longitudinally disposed in the inside handle and terminating in a latch bolt at the end of the bar adjacent the door edge; and a stationary actuator post carried by the door at a location spaced from the pivot mounting means and operatively engagable with the latch mechanism for movement of the latch mechanism between latched and unlatched positions in response to movement of either of the bars.

Abstract: A deadbolt lock mechanism for a door comprises a lock cylinder secured to a lock housing and having a movable locking tab connected thereto, a lock bolt slidably mounted within a channel in the housing, a disk rotatably mounted within the housing having a transverse pin extending therefrom, and a lever having an opening therein within which a portion of the transverse pin is disposed, the lever being pivotally mounted at one end to the housing and connected at the other end to the lock bolt. Upon rotation of the locking tab, the disk is rotated through actuation of the pin, and the lever is pivoted by the transverse pin engaging the sides of the opening within the lever to slide the lock bolt into an extended locked position or a retracted unlocked position, the lock bolt being deadlocked in position by the detent feature created by the geometrical relationship between the transverse pin and the sides of the opening within the lever.

Abstract: A metal frame and glass panel structure comprises a metal shoe having a receiving channel therein, the receiving channel having at least one smooth side surface and an opposite side surface spaced apart from said smooth side surface; a glass panel positioned within the channel against the smooth side surface and spaced apart from the opposite side surface; at least two independent expandable pressure units positioned within the channel between the glass panel and the opposite side surface of the channel; and means within the pressure units for generating a pressure against the opposite side surface of the channel whereby the pressure units are forced against the glass panel to secure the glass panel within the channel. A pair of adjustment screws is provided in the channel, upwardly extending from the bottom thereof, for squaring the glass panel with the shoe. A strip of double-face tape is provided on the one side surface of the channel to prevent the glass panel from slipping relative to the shoe.

Abstract: A glass door assembly is provided with at least one door, at least one sidelight, and a transom above the door, with a transom bar disposed beneath the glass transom, with the transom bar being supported from above the transom, such as from a ceiling, and preferably in such a way as to present an unsupported, floating appearance for the bar. The bar is carried by rods at ends of the transom, with the weight of the transom being supported by the transom bar, and with the rods preferably being unobtrusive and hidden from view. The transom bar is provided with a bearing arrangement for facilitating the pivoting of a door pivot therein. A number of adjustment features are provided, for the bearing of the door pivot, and for the transom support rod, both vertically and laterally. The transom bar also ties in with sidelights at its ends, for mutual support between the sidelight, the transom bar and the transom, all of which cooperate to provide rigidifying support for the door.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination door and panic handle for use on the interior side of entrance doors. In one mode of operation the panic handle may be moved inwards toward the door face to unlatch the door. In this mode of operation the door may be opened on the exterior side by use of a key. In an alternative mode of operation, the panic handle is "locked-out" and prevented from moving. In this mode of operation the door is unlatched and the panic handle may be used as a fixed door handle. In the movable mode of operation, pressure may be applied along any portion of the panic handle to facilitate unlatching the door. The operating mechanism of the panic handle is concealed presenting a smooth uncluttered appearance. A new anti-rattle and sound deadening feature is also provided for the latch mechanism, and a particularly unique adjustment feature for in-field adjustment of latch length extension is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination door and panic handle for use on the interior side of entrance doors. In one mode of operation the panic handle may be moved inwards toward the door face to unlatch the door. In this mode of operation the door may be opened on the exterior side by use of a key. In an alternative mode of operation, the panic handle is "locked-out" and prevented from moving. In this mode of operation the door is unlatched and the panic handle may be used as a fixed door handle. In the movable mode of operation, pressure may be applied along any portion of the panic handle to facilitate unlatching the door. The operating mechanism of the panic handle is concealed presenting a smooth uncluttered appearance. A new anti-rattle and sound deadening feature is also provided for the latch mechanism, and a particularly unique adjustment feature for in-field adjustment of latch length extension is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination door and panic handle for use on the interior side of entrance doors. In one mode of operation the panic handle may be moved inwards towards the door face to unlatch the door. In this mode of operation the door may be opened on the exterior side by use of a key. In an alternative mode of operation, the panic handle is "locked-out" and prevented from moving. In this mode of operation the door is unlatched and the panic handle may be used as a fixed door handle. In the movable mode of operation, pressure may be applied along any portion of the panic handle to facilitate unlatching the door. The operating mechanism of the panic handle is concealed presenting a smooth uncluttered appearance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination door and panic handle for use on the interior side of entrance doors. In one mode of operation the panic handle may be moved inwards towards the door face to unlatch the door. In this mode of operation the door may be opened on the exterior side by use of a key. In an alternative mode of operation, the panic handle is "locked-out" and prevented from moving. In this mode of operation the door is unlatched and the panic handle may be used as a fixed door handle. In the movable mode of operation, pressure may be applied along any portion of the panic handle to facilitate unlatching the door. The operating mechanism of the panic handle is concealed presenting a smooth uncluttered appearance.

Abstract: An ornamental railing is provided which includes a plurality of glass or plastic panels suspended from a handrail. The panels provide vertical support for the handrail, acting as gussets between the handrail and its support means. The panels do not touch the staircase or floor below, and thus do not interfere with construction or maintenance of risers, treads, or landings.