Door opening device

A door opening device for use by handicapped persons for whom it is physically difficult or impossible to turn a conventional door knob. The device comprises, in one embodiment, an attachment hanging from a standard round door knob. Other embodiments included lever devices of different configuration...

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Main Author RAMLER; DAVID A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 19.04.1977
Subjects
ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
HANDCUFFS
KEYS
LOCKS
SAFES
WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS
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Summary:A door opening device for use by handicapped persons for whom it is physically difficult or impossible to turn a conventional door knob. The device comprises, in one embodiment, an attachment hanging from a standard round door knob. Other embodiments included lever devices of different configurations also attached to a knob or the shank of a knob to facilitate turning thereof. This device enables a handicapped person to move the lever in either direction with an elbow, hand or other part of the body in order to open a door.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19750624269