Patents by Inventor Joseph G. Prescott

Joseph G. Prescott 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).

  • Patent number: 5154461
    Abstract: A door secured system includes a door reinforcing rigid metal member (20) across the width of a presently installed door or imbedded within the construction of a new door (20a) to prevent the breaking in of the center of th edoor (panel, rails, etc.) having an L-shaped end at the strike area (24) to strength the lock and strike area. On a presently installed door, fingers (26, 26a & 26b) at the hinge side of the reinforcing rigid metal member (20) with a special hinge (28 and 30) and pin (27) combination five added strength to the hinge system. This also allows easy removal on special occasions. The reinforcing rigid metal member (20a) within the construction of a new door has an L-shaped end (62) for securely attaching a hinge plate (not shown), giving added strength to the hinge side of the door. The rigid metal member (20+20a) has an opening (22) to encompass a cylindrical door lock assembly (46) or dead bolt lock assembly (44). These systems give the same security when in or away from the dwelling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Inventors: Joseph G. Prescott, James M. Matheis
  • Patent number: D532180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: Joseph G. Prescott