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Foot operated pet gate

  • US 9,279,284 B1
  • Filed: 10/20/2014
  • Issued: 03/08/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A pet gate, comprising:

  • a frame including a first vertical side member and a second vertical side member;

    a door pivotally mounted to said second vertical side member, wherein said door includes a pole extending between an upper door crossbar and a lower door crossbar, and said door pivots between an open position and a closed position;

    a foot actuator mounted to said door, wherein said foot actuator is vertically slidable between a raised position and a lowered position;

    a first channel provided in said foot actuator, wherein said first channel aligns with said pole;

    a drive passing through said pole and received in said first channel, wherein said drive is raise-able by said foot actuator;

    a retractable bar slidably provided in said upper door crossbar, wherein said drive engages said retractable bar when said drive is raised; and

    an upper retracting pin extending from said retractable bar, wherein said upper retracting pin is receivable in a upper catch provided on said first vertical member.

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