Patents by Inventor Maria Shields

Maria Shields 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: 12523067
    Abstract: An exemplary method includes placing a first adhesive on a first surface of a strike plate, wherein the strike plate includes a pocket extending into a second surface of the strike plate opposite the first surface of the strike plate. The method further includes placing a second adhesive on a first surface of a lock module, wherein the lock module includes a bolt operable to extend beyond a second surface of the lock module. The method further includes aligning the pocket with the bolt such that the bolt is operable to extend into the pocket; and with the pocket and the bolt aligned with one another, releasably joining the strike plate and the lock module with a releasable coupler, thereby forming an aligned locking assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Paul Avgerinos, Paul R. Arlinghaus, Maria Shields, Justin D. Seacat, Bradley Ritchie, Brady Plummer
  • Publication number: 20250129636
    Abstract: An exemplary method includes placing a first adhesive on a first surface of a strike plate, wherein the strike plate includes a pocket extending into a second surface of the strike plate opposite the first surface of the strike plate. The method further includes placing a second adhesive on a first surface of a lock module, wherein the lock module includes a bolt operable to extend beyond a second surface of the lock module. The method further includes aligning the pocket with the bolt such that the bolt is operable to extend into the pocket; and with the pocket and the bolt aligned with one another, releasably joining the strike plate and the lock module with a releasable coupler, thereby forming an aligned locking assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Paul Avgerinos, Paul R. Arlinghaus, Maria Shields, Justin D. Seacat, Bradley Ritchie, Brady Plummer
  • Patent number: 11993957
    Abstract: A method including placing a first adhesive on a first surface of a strike plate, wherein the strike plate includes a pocket extending into a second surface of the strike plate opposite the first surface of the strike plate. The method further includes placing a second adhesive on a first surface of a lock module, wherein the lock module includes a bolt operable to extend beyond a second surface of the lock module. The method also includes aligning the pocket with the bolt such that the bolt is operable to extend into the pocket, and with the pocket and the bolt aligned with one another, releasably joining the strike plate and the lock module with a releasable coupler, thereby forming an aligned locking assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Paul Avgerinos, Paul R. Arlinghaus, Maria Shields, Justin D. Seacat, Bradley Ritchie, Brady Plummer
  • Publication number: 20230025822
    Abstract: A ligature-resistant hinge cap according to certain embodiments is configured for use with a hinge including a pair of leaves and a connecting portion connecting the pair of leaves. The ligature-resistant hinge cap generally includes a body portion comprising a base configured to cover an upper face of the connecting portion, a flange extending rearward from the body portion, a rear side defined by the flange, and a front side opposite the rear side, wherein the front side is sloped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Maria Shields, Gregory W. Dole, JR.
  • Patent number: 11542737
    Abstract: A ligature-resistant hinge cap according to certain embodiments is configured for use with a hinge including a pair of leaves and a connecting portion connecting the pair of leaves. The ligature-resistant hinge cap generally includes a body portion comprising a base configured to cover an upper face of the connecting portion, a flange extending rearward from the body portion, a rear side defined by the flange, and a front side opposite the rear side, wherein the front side is sloped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Maria Shields, Gregory W. Dole, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11346139
    Abstract: A ligature-resistant hinge cap configured for use with a door hinge and generally including a body portion configured for mounting to the hinge, a flange extending rearward from the body portion, a rear side defined by the flange, and a front side opposite the rear side. The body portion includes a downwardly-extending stem configured to extend into a connecting portion of the hinge, and the front side is sloped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory W. Dole, Jr., Maria Shields