Door closure device
CA 1063759 A · Owner: Federal Signal Corporation · Inventors: Farris, Vernie L.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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A safety device for automatically closing a door in response to a predetermined conditions, such as fire is provided by a, selectively disengageable brake operatively associated with a pivotable door closure arm. The brake includes a flexible cable wrapped around a brake drum, and means to selectively tighten the cable around the drum. A crank-pin rotates conjointly with the drum and engages the door closure arm to expeditiously close the door in the event of fire.
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Why it's free to use
- Granted October 9, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 9, 1996.
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