Patent ID: 9605443
Date: 2017-03-28
CPC Classifications: E05B,E05C,Y10T

Claim:
1. A push-pull door handle assembly for use with a door having a latch mechanism, said assembly comprising: a base plate; an actuator linkage associated with said base plate and configured for actuating the latch; a door handle having a working end pivotally connected to said base plate and a free end opposite of said working end configured for manipulation by an operator such that a pushing action on the working end actuates the latch; said door handle being connected to said base plate such that a pulling action on said handle activates an alarm upon said free end being moved from a rest position below said base plate to a predetermined position at or above said base plate; said assembly further comprising: a cover constructed and arranged for mounting to said base plate, having a slot for accommodating said door handle and including a flap mounted to said cover and configured for pivoting relative to said cover upon said door handle moving to said predetermined position; wherein said flap has a free edge partially defining said slot; said free edge contacting said door handle as said door handle moves to said predetermined position.