Patents by Inventor Richard J. Morales, JR.

Richard J. Morales, JR. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for installing alarm systems and door locks
    Patent number: 10329796
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for marking positions for burglar alarm sensor elements on a door, the door attached to a frame having a header including comprising the steps of providing a positioning member with a longitudinal, and punch point attached to the positioning member, the punch point being aligned with the longitudinal centerline of the positioning member; at least partially opening the door; placing the positioning member in a hole in the header and closing the door; while the door is closed causing the positioning member to make a mark on the top of the door; and opening the door and removing the positioning member from the hole in the header; and causing an opening to be made in the door at the location of the mark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: PUNCH POINT TOOLS, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Richard J. Morales, Jr.
  • Method for installing door locks
    Patent number: 10113332
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for marking positions for installing door lock elements of a door, the door attached to a frame having a header including comprising the steps of providing a positioning member, at least partially opening the door; attaching the positioning member to the door, while the door is closed causing the positioning member to attach to the door frame; and opening the door and removing the positioning member from the door; and using the at least one mark to install a strike plate, deadbolt receiving plate, and/or electric strike.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: PUNCH POINT TOOLS, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Richard J. Morales, Jr.
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING ALARM SYSTEMS AND DOOR LOCKS
    Publication number: 20170081876
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for marking positions for burglar alarm sensor elements on a door, the door attached to a frame having a header including comprising the steps of providing a positioning member with a longitudinal, and punch point attached to the positioning member, the punch point being aligned with the longitudinal centerline of the positioning member; at least partially opening the door; placing the positioning member in a hole in the header and closing the door; while the door is closed causing the positioning member to make a mark on the top of the door; and opening the door and removing the positioning member from the hole in the header; and causing an opening to be made in the door at the location of the mark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Punch Point Tools, LLC.
    Inventor: Richard J. Morales, JR.
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING DOOR LOCKS
    Publication number: 20160333605
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for marking positions for installing door lock elements of a door, the door attached to a frame having a header including comprising the steps of providing a positioning member, at least partially opening the door; attaching the positioning member to the door, while the door is closed causing the positioning member to attach to the door frame; and opening the door and removing the positioning member from the door; and using the at least one mark to install a strike plate, deadbolt receiving plate, and/or electric strike.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: PUNCH POINT TOOLS, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Richard J. Morales, JR.