Title: Break away wall structure

Abstract: A break away wall structure including a door panel aligned edge to edge with a wall panel. The wall panel is locked in place by spring-loaded plungers which can be actuated by a handle kept from normal use. In the event of panic, due to a fire or an explosion, the force of the explosion or the pressure of people against the wall panel will force the wall panel open causing the door panel to open with the wall panel.

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Inventors: Masacchia, John (P.O. Box 452, Marathon, FL, 33050)

Application Number: 06/205882
Filing Date: 1980-11-10
Publication_date: 1983-11-15
Assignee: Masacchia, John

Primary Class(es): 49/141 49/395
Other Classes: E05B65/10; E05C7/04; E05C7/00; E05B65/10; E05C15/02
US Patent Ref:

2869486	January, 1959	Scites	49/141	Safety constructions for refrigerators
3462182	August, 1969	Schacht	49/366	DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM
3724130	April, 1973	Bogue	49/141	CLOSURE ASSEMBLY AND EMERGENCY RELEASE LOCKING MECHANISM THEREFOR
3940886	March, 1976	Ellingson, Jr.	49/141	Panic exit door locking structure
4164095	August, 1979	Musacchia	49/141	Emergency escape wall structure
4283882	August, 1981	Hubbard et al.	49/141	Safety flush bolt entrance door system

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Primary Examiner: Kannan, Philip C.
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Attorney: Maier III, John

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