Claims
- 1. A releasable door hold open device, comprising:
- a latching means for latching a door in an open position,
- a power supply receiving means capable of receiving power,
- an access member to the power supply receiving means, and
- unlatch means operatively connected to said access member to unlatch said latching means, before the power is disconnected from the power supply receiving means, when the access member is moved in such a manner so as to permit disconnection of power to the power supply receiving means.
- 2. The device of claim 1 wherein the access member comprises a pivotable battery compartment cover.
- 3. The device of claim 1 wherein the access member comprises a screw, and wherein the unlatch means comprises a depressable switch operatively engagable with the screw.
- 4. A releasable door hold open device, comprising:
- a latching means for latching a door in an open position,
- a power supply receiving means,
- an access member to the power supply receiving means, and
- unlatch means operatively connected to said access member to unlatch said latching means when the access member is moved in such a manner so as to permit disconnection of power to the power supply receiving means, wherein the access member comprises a pivotable battery compartment cover.
- 5. A releasable door hold open device, comprising:
- a latching means for latching a door in an open position,
- a power supply receiving means,
- an access member to the power supply receiving means, and
- unlatch means operatively connected to said access member to unlatch said latching means when the access member is moved in such a manner so as to permit disconnection of power to the power supply receiving means, wherein the access member comprises a screw, and wherein the unlatch means comprises a depressable switch operatively engagable with the screw.
RELATED APPLICATION
This is a continuation-in-part of copending application Ser. No. 07/416,929, filed Oct. 4, 1989.
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Continuation in Parts (1)
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