Patent ID: 11879266
Assignee: SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY LLC
Field: Civil engineering (Other fields)
Classification: CPC E | IPC E

Claim 5:
6. A method, comprising:
inserting a shank of a handle into an opening formed by a collar, wherein a blocking member is movably mounted to the collar, and wherein the blocking member includes a first engagement feature;
releasably securing the collar to the shank, wherein releasably securing the collar to the shank comprises:
aligning a collar aperture formed in the collar with a shank aperture formed in the shank; and
inserting a fastener into the shank aperture via the collar aperture such that the fastener extends between the collar aperture and the shank aperture;

mounting the handle to a trim assembly comprising a rose including a second engagement feature operable to engage the first engagement feature; and
biasing the blocking member toward a blocking position in which the first engagement feature is engaged with the second engagement feature such that the engaged engagement features prevent rotation of the handle relative to the rose; and
wherein the blocking member is movable to an unblocking position in which the first engagement feature and the second engagement feature are disengaged such that the disengaged engagement features do not prevent rotation of the handle relative to the rose.