Patents by Inventor Robert E. Cutrer

Robert E. Cutrer 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).

  • Publication number: 20140346788
    Abstract: An entrance door security system is provided, comprising a door reinforcement assembly; having a front plate, with an indent and a deadbolt hole, with an extended door reinforcement cylinder extending from deadbolt hole, and also having opposing flanges extending over the interior face and exterior faces of the door, adapted to receive a deadbolt assembly within a deadbolt bore; and door reinforcement bolts inserted through the door and establishing a secure fit between the opposing flanges. The bolts are secured by a threaded nut on the exterior face of the door with a smooth head to prevent disassembly from the exterior side. A deadbolt striker plate assembly, and a security hinge assembly are also provided, such that all three weak areas of the door are more resistant to attempts to breach the door, thus providing extreme entrance door security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Robert E. Cutrer
  • Publication number: 20110252840
    Abstract: A deadbolt reinforcement assembly and entrance door security system are provided, comprising a deadbolt reinforcement cylinder adapted to receive a deadbolt assembly within a deadbolt bore; a door reinforcement plate having opposing flanges extending over the interior face and exterior faces of the door; and door reinforcement bolts inserted through the door and establishing a secure fit between the opposing flanges. The bolts are secured by a threaded nut on the exterior face of the door with a smooth head to prevent disassembly from the exterior side. A reinforced deadbolt striker plate and security hinges are also provided, such that all weak areas of the door are more resistant to attempts to breach the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Robert E. Cutrer
  • Patent number: 7520544
    Abstract: A striker plate assembly and security hinge system for use between a door and a door casing is provided, comprising a striker plate having a face plate and a housing adapted to receive an extendible member from the door, and a reinforcing member comprising a first flange having an opening adapted to matably and interlockingly engage said housing of the striker plate, and a second flange having a first hole pattern. The system also includes at least two security hinge assemblies connected between the door, the door casing and the interior wall structure, wherein each security hinge assembly comprises first and second hinging plates operatively connected by a pin, wherein the first hinging plate is attached to the door and includes a backstop plate, and wherein the second hinging plate includes an anchoring plate attached to the interior wall structure. Optionally, a routing guide may be employed which assists in the formation of a slot for the security hinges through the door casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventor: Robert E. Cutrer
  • Patent number: 5570917
    Abstract: This security system will prevent the door casing from failing upon a forced entry attempt into a home by forming a rigid connection from the door casing with said security system to the wall interior structure. It will enable the wall interior structure to become the strength of the door and not the door casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Inventor: Robert E. Cutrer