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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2002
Gerald B. Chong, Rowland Heights, CA (US);
Gary Bergen, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Gerald B. Chong, Rowland Heights, CA (US);
Gary Bergen, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Newfrey LLC, Newark, DE (US);
Abstract
A tubular lockset includes a push button locking actuator with an automatic kick-off feature. A spindle assembly extends between an interior knob or lever and an exterior knob or lever. A latch assembly includes a bolt and a locking member that is movable between a locking position, where the locking member engages the spindle assembly, and an unlocking position. When the latch bolt is moved about ⅛ inch, a locking member is disengaged from the spindle assembly to unlock the lockset. The disengagement occurs independently of any movement of the interior knob or lever.