Patent ID: 9746014
Date: 2017-08-29
CPC Classifications: E05C,E05F

Claim:
1. A device for retaining a strut having opposing first and second portions, the first portion being slidably movable with respect to the second portion, wherein the strut moves between a retracted position and an extended position, the device comprising: an elongate body having opposed first and second ends, wherein the elongate body is movable with respect to the strut about a pivot formed adjacent the first end between a storage condition and a retention condition, in which the strut is prevented from moving from the extended position to the retracted position thereof; a catch on the elongate body, wherein the catch extends transverse from the second end of the elongate body toward the strut; and the elongate body moves from the storage condition to the retention condition in response to extension of the second portion of the strut beyond the catch.