IP Library Granted Patent US 5,206,971
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US 5,206,971 · App. 07/806,200

Apparatus and method for increasing the efficiency of a door closer by reducing friction therein

Inventors: Lynn A. Schmelzer, Thomas R. Lasier
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Granted: May 4, 1993 Filed: Dec 13, 1991
Inventors
Lynn A. Schmelzer
Thomas R. Lasier
Assignee (at issue)
Schlage Lock Company LLC

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 5,206,971
App. No.
07/806,200
Filed
1991-12-13
Granted
1993-05-04
Kind
A