Patents by Inventor Steven J. Slaughter

Steven J. Slaughter 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: 4848812
    Abstract: A device for selectively locking a door in a closed position against a door frame member having a body with a substantially planar mounting surface for engaging the face of the door and a throughbore in the body substantially parallel to the mounting surface. A mounting mechanism included for coupling the body to the door. A magnetic bolt is disposed within the throughbore for slidable movement between a retracted position and an extended position wherein a portion of the bolt extends outwardly from the body when in the extended position. A retainer is included for limiting the travel of the bolt between the retracted and extended positions. A striker is mounted to the door frame member for engaging the bolt in the extended position so as to secure the door against the door frame member in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventor: Steven J. Slaughter