Patent ID: 8584494

Claim:
Door hardware, comprising: an elongated member having a first end, a second end, and a pivot point substantially near its first end; and a plate member in pivotal connection with the pivot point of the elongated member such that the plate member and elongated member are substantially close to one another to inhibit a ligature from being inserted therebetween, the plate member having a retaining member adjacent to the elongated member; wherein the plate member is adapted for fastening substantially close to a face of a door to inhibit a ligature from being inserted therebetween; wherein the door hardware is operable by pivoting the elongated member about its pivot point to operate a locking mechanism, the pivoting crossing from one side of a vertical plane of the door to its other side, the vertical plane perpendicular to the face of the door; and wherein the elongated member has a tapered profile to inhibit ligatures from hanging thereon; whereby the pivotal connection between the elongated member and the plate member and the retaining member adjacent to the elongated member inhibit ligatures from being slipped between the elongated member and the plate member.