Patent ID: 7201408
Filing Date: 2007-04-10
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A slidable bolt assembly comprising: a mounting plate attached to a housing assembly; said mounting plate having a means for fastening to an outer surface of a door; said mounting plate having an opening; an actuating lever pivotally mounted in said housing assembly to rotate parallel to said outer surface of a door; said actuating lever including a grip portion at a first end and a lever arm at a second end opposed said first end; a bolt rod operably connected to said actuating lever via a tension spring; said bolt rod includes at least one rivet; said tension spring having one end directly connected to said lever arm of said actuating lever and having an opposed end directly connected to one of said at least one rivet of said bolt rod; and said bolt rod is operable in an upward and downward motion relative to said door by moving said actuating lever.