Patent ID: 9170598
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use with a door adapted to lift and slide, comprising: a base adapted to be connected to the door; a lever assembly having a first portion and a second portion; wherein one end of the first portion pivotably connected to the door and an opposite end of the first portion extendably and pivotably connected to second portion via a joint end of the second portion, the joint end including an elongated slot wherein the elongated slot allows the second portion to pivot and extend or slide away from the first portion, the longitudinal axis of the first portion and second portion of the lever assembly foldable in a straight line when the lever assembly is fully recessed in the base such that the lever assembly does not protrude from the base; and a spindle extending through the base into the door at a first end and connecting to the first portion of the lever assembly at a second end, wherein the lever assembly is configured to extend away from the base such that said lever assembly is substantially perpendicular to the base, wherein the first portion of the lever assembly is configured to lock to the spindle when the lever assembly is positioned substantially perpendicular to the base.