Detent device and method for using same

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PATENT NO 5682642
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08555221

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A detent device is provided for securing a door to a frame having an opening therein. The detent device includes a sleeve having a cavity therein, an elongated plunger mounted within the cavity of the sleeve, and a spring mechanism connected to the sleeve and the plunger. The spring mechanism yieldably urges the plunger to an extended position from a retracted position. When a door is inserted into a door opening, the plunger of the detent device moves into the retracted position and then returns to the extended position in a detent receptacle.

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MAYTAG CORPORATION403 WEST FOURTH STREET NORTH NEWTON IA 50208

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Michael, Daryl A Newton, IA 14 269

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