Abstract: A reinforced door assembly and method of manufacture wherein the assembly includes at least two stiles, an upper rail, and a lower rail, wherein the at least two stiles, upper rail, and lower rail are arranged in a rectangular frame; and wherein at least one of the two stiles includes a vertical section, an edge section that is parallel to the vertical section, and a reinforcing bar located between the vertical section and the edge section. The reinforcing bar spans at least a portion of the height of the frame and prevents forced entry.

Abstract: A reinforced door assembly and method of manufacture wherein the assembly includes at least two stiles, an upper rail, and a lower rail, wherein the at least two stiles, upper rail, and lower rail are arranged in a rectangular frame; and wherein at least one of the two stiles includes a vertical section, an edge section that is parallel to the vertical section, and a reinforcing bar located between the vertical section and the edge section. The reinforcing bar spans at least a portion of the height of the frame and prevents forced entry.

Abstract: A protective cover for the lock-side of a door jamb is disclosed having a cover with a height that is less than or equal to the height of the door jamb. The cover includes a main portion and a first and second wall extending therefrom. The main portion is perpendicular to the first and second walls, and the first and second walls are parallel to each other. The apparatus also includes at least one backup plate recessed from a face of the main portion having a hole that is configured to receive a door latch or dead bolt. In the installed condition, the main portion and the first wall rests against and in contact with the vertical lockside portion of the door jamb, and the second wall is inserted into the vertical lockside portion of the door jamb.

Abstract: An expandable frame for a storm door mounted onto the header and door jamb in an entrance, a frame kit, and method of installation. The expandable frame includes an expandable header assembly, an expandable lock-side assembly and a hinge-side piece. The header assembly includes a frame mount and a header stop mounted onto the underside of the header, the hinge-side piece is mounted vertically against the door jamb on one side of the entry, and the lock-side assembly includes a lock-side stop and a frame mount mounted vertically onto the door jamb opposite the hinge section. A user can adjust the position of the header assembly and lock-side assembly to accommodate a door having smaller dimensions than the height and width of the entrance.

Abstract: An expandable frame for a storm door mounted onto the header and door jamb in an entrance, a frame kit, and method of installation. The expandable frame includes an expandable header assembly, an expandable lock-side assembly and a hinge-side piece. The header assembly includes a frame mount and a header stop mounted onto the underside of the header, the hinge-side piece is mounted vertically against the door jamb on one side of the entry, and the lock-side assembly includes a lock-side stop and a frame mount mounted vertically onto the door jamb opposite the hinge section. A user can adjust the position of the header assembly and lock-side assembly to accommodate a door having smaller dimensions than the height and width of the entrance.

Abstract: An expandable frame for a storm door mounted onto the header and door jamb in an entrance, a frame kit, and method of installation. The expandable frame includes an expandable header assembly, an expandable lock-side assembly and a hinge-side piece. The header assembly includes a frame mount and a header stop mounted onto the underside of the header, the hinge-side piece is mounted vertically against the door jamb on one side of the entry, and the lock-side assembly includes a lock-side stop and a frame mount mounted vertically onto the door jamb opposite the hinge section. A user can adjust the position of the header assembly and lock-side assembly to accommodate a door having smaller dimensions than the height and width of the entrance.

Abstract: An expandable frame for a storm door mounted onto the header and door jamb in an entrance, a frame kit, and method of installation. The expandable frame includes an expandable header assembly, an expandable lock-side assembly and a hinge-side piece. The header assembly includes a frame mount and a header stop mounted onto the underside of the header, the hinge-side piece is mounted vertically against the door jamb on one side of the entry, and the lock-side assembly includes a lock-side stop and a frame mount mounted vertically onto the door jamb opposite the hinge section. A user can adjust the position of the header assembly and lock-side assembly to accommodate a door having smaller dimensions than the height and width of the entrance.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a removable panel insert to a door frame is provided. The apparatus comprises a lock rotatably coupled with respect to the door frame, whereby the lock includes a bearing surface and an engagement portion distal to the bearing surface. The lock is selectively rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the bearing surface of the lock is positioned to bear on a surface of the door frame, and the panel insert is interposed between the door frame and the engagement portion of the lock for urging the panel insert in a direction toward the door frame. In the unlocked position, the bearing surface of the lock is separated from the surface of the door frame, and the engagement portion of the lock is separated from the panel insert for permitting installation or removal of the panel insert from the door frame.

Abstract: A reinforced door jamb is provided. The reinforced door jamb comprises a security plate that is interconnected with hardware (latch plate, lock plate, and hinges) on the front face of the door jamb for securing the door. The interconnected security plate provides greater shear strength and enhances security of the door when an attempt is made to force the door. In an exemplary embodiment, the security plate comprises a lip extending into a groove formed in the back face of the door jamb.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mail slot mounting assembly which can be easily installed onto the cross-bars of an existing door without the need for welding or extensive cutting operations to the door frame. The mounting assembly has upper and lower face plates each having an inner surface to be mated and a first pair of wall members running longitudinally along and substantially perpendicular to each of said inner surfaces. The inner surfaces of the upper and lower face plates are configured so that, upon mating the face plates, the first pair of wall members align to form outer channel regions extending longitudinally along and perpendicular to the face plates, the outer channel members being adapted to receive mounting members located in a door. The mated face plates are then configured to receive a mail slot apparatus.