Dual backset latch
CA 1323647 C · Owner: Mathews, Keith L. · Inventors: Smallegan, Jon M.; Mathews, Keith L.
Overview
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Abstract of the Disclosure The dead bolt assembly of this invention features a novel cam activating assembly which permits election of one of two door knob spindle backsets which are in standard usage without the need for substituting different operating assemblies or reversing cylinder or thumbturn spindle components. The cam activating assembly features two parallel rotatably mounted cams which operate about two separate and parallel axes which are the centers of the two spindle backset in common industry usage. The two cams accept the door cylinder drive bar in one of the two predetermined backset positions. Each cam is capable of independently operating the latchbolt in either direction …
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- Granted October 26, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 26, 2010.
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