Abstract: A closure latch or bolt monitoring device having a housing mountable in a closure frame which housing receives a latch or bolt. A pivotal rocker plate is normally biased to a rest position in which a flange portion of the rocker engages a switch connectable to an alarm system. When a latch or bolt is extended into the housing, the rocker plate is pivoted causing it to disengage from the switch providing an indication to the alarm system that the bolt or latch is properly engaged in the closure. An alternate embodiment allows separate monitoring of two lock components such as a separate bolt and latch.

Abstract: An alarm-triggering locking mechanism for the lock and/or hinge area of a door to be secured or a window to be secured is proposed, which is embodied as a locking plate (23) which can be attached to a door or window frame by means of holding screws (27) embodied as the first blocking device. A second blocking device, which is harder to overcome by the effect of force, is embodied as at least one striker element (25) rigidly connected with the locking plate (23) and which, following the limited movement of the locking plate (23) in the opening direction, comes to rest against a counter-striker element (26) anchored on the door or window frame. An alarm, in particular a silent alarm, is triggered via radio or the telephone net after the first blocking device has been overcome. The burglar is thereafter delayed by the second blocking device, which makes it possible for security forces to reach the location of the break-in and to arrest the burglar while the break-in is still in progress.

Abstract: A motor-vehicle door latch for securing a door to a doorpost has a support mounted on a doorpost, a bolt projecting from the support, and a latch fork pivoted on the door, including a switch-actuating part, and movable between an engaged position interfitting with the bolt and retaining the door in a closed position fixed relative to the doorpost and a disengaged position out of engagement with the bolt and permitting the door to move relative to the doorpost. A switch on the support detects the position of the switch-actuating part and generates a door-closed output when the fork is in the engaged position and a door-open output when the fork is in the disengaged position.

Abstract: A striker for use with a door lock proper has a unique structure. The door lock proper includes a body having a recess, a cover plate fixed to the body to cover the recess and having a striker receiving slot, a shaft extending between the body and the cover plate and a latch plate pivotally disposed about the shaft, the latch plate having a rounded recess which is directed toward an entrance of the striker receiving slot when the latch plate assumes a striker releasing position. The striker includes a base plate and a shank member which extends vertically from the base plate. The shank member is latchedly engageable with the latch plate upon insertion thereof into the striker receiving slot. The shank member has, at a portion thereof engageable with the latch plate, an oval cross section whose major axis extends in the direction along which the shank member travels into the striker receiving slot.

Abstract: A safety release mechanism for releasing a trunk lid of an automobile from within the trunk, the trunk lid including a latch for engaging a staple adapted for mounting on a standard inside the trunk of the automobile, comprises a single threaded attachment element for coupling the staple to the standard. The attachment element has an enlarged handle positioned for grasping by a person's hand from within the trunk for rotating the attachment element to release the staple from the standard.

Abstract: A tailgate assembly for an automotive vehicle has a tailgate for providing access through an opening in the vehicle when in an open position and for blocking access through the opening when in a closed position. A pair of dual function striker pins, one on each side of the opening, provide a striker shoulder for interaction with a tailgate locking mechanism and a cable shoulder for receiving an end of a tailgate retention cable. A separator between the striker shoulder and the cable shoulder prevents the cable from sliding from the cable shoulder onto the striker shoulder.

Abstract: The security device is suitable for use with any conventional dead bolt lock mounted on a door. It comprises a plate shaped to extend flat on the outer lateral surface of the doorframe. A security lever is mounted on the security device and is pivotable about a vertical axis adjacent to the plate. The security lever includes an inner arm extending on one side of the plate in the cavity of the doorframe in a position such that the dead bolt, in a lock position, abuts on the inner arm and causes the lever to pivot around its axis. The lever further includes an outer arm extending on another side of the plate shaped and sized to extend on the door behind the dead bolt, when the dead bolt has been brought to a lock position and has caused the lever to pivot around its axis. With a security device according to the present invention, the locking of the dead bolt lock is performed in only one step by simply engaging the door lock, thereby engaging the security device simultaneously.

Abstract: A door latch and sealing assembly associated with a waste container having an open end and at least one door positioned adjacent to and overlying the open end. The assembly includes a tapered seal actuator, and a seal actuator drive mechanism associated with the seal actuator and adapted to drive the seal actuator. A receiver is rigidly attached to the container and is adapted for operable engagement with the seal actuator. An elastomeric gasket is positioned between the open end and the door. In operation, extension of the seal actuator drive mechanism causes the seal actuator to engage the receiver; the receiver then reactively imparts to the seal actuator a compressive force on the door sufficient to establish a liquid-tight or hermetic seal.

Abstract: A door locating device includes an anchorage hole provided on the concrete or ground. An outer sleeve is anchored into the anchorage hole. This outer sleeve has hollow configuration is provided with outer thread. The bottom of the sleeve is provided with a bottom plate which has a flange. The flange is provided with a plurality of threaded hole. A fixing plate having a threaded hole at the center portion thereof. Both side portions of the plate are provided with through holes. The threaded hole is screwed into the outer thread of the outer sleeve. The immediate sleeve to be incorporated with the outer sleeve. The immediate sleeve is provided with longitudinal slot at its inner wall. The longitudinal slot has an enlarged cut which forms upper and lower positioning edges. A spring is disposed within the bottom of the sleeve. A top press block has a traverse slot. The upper and lower portion of the block has a first and a second posts which have different diameter one another.

Abstract: A novel t-astragal for use with double swinging doors such as for french doors is disclosed. The t-astragal includes a cap portion perpendicular to a base portion wherein both the cap and base can be formed from wood such as plywood or plastic. The t-astragal is a moulding that extends the full height of the swinging doors. One side of the base portion is fixably coupled to the free end of one of the swinging doors by nails or screws. The free end of the other swinging doors is able to swing up to and against a shoulder portion formed from the cap and base portions. A metal pipe shaped sleeve having an approximate length of one foot is partially positioned along the longitudinal axis of the t-astragal molding. A bolt slides within the sleeve from a rest position to an extended position, where the extended position locks the attached door to a matching slot in the door frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for reinforcing door frames and doors, and in particular to a unit including twin plates which are joined one to the other transversely through the door and which are positioned on the outside and on the inside of the door to reinforce the same at the level of the handle, the latch and the dead bolt. An inner plate is also proposed which is hidden in the door frame to reinforce the same at the level of the dead bolt.

Abstract: An improved secure latch for a fixture having a door with a double-wall structure, including an endwall with an exit port and an inner sidewall with a slot near the endwall and parallel thereto. An entry port of a facing member and an orifice of a tongue, slidably receivable through the slot, of a latch attached to the facing member are aligned with the exit port as the door is in a closed configuration such that a bolt of a lock installed in the door is slidable therethrough as the bolt is displaced between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The secure latch is adapted to retain the door in a closed configuration as the bolt is in a locked configuration even though the facing member may be forced clear of the bolt. Further, the secure latch prevents the lock from being sprung open without inflicting severe and visible damage to the door and/or the facing member. A modified embodiment provides the endwall without the exit port and the facing member without the entry port.

Abstract: An improved door-holding door stop is provided, which is secured to a structure adjacent to a fully opened door, and has a tip of a hook-type fastening material that can be aligned at various angles in a cooperative relationship with a contributory door disk secured to a door, that has a front of a loop-type fastening material, which in combination provide a functional method of stopping and retaining a door in a fully opened position.

Abstract: A security device for securing a hinged door against forcible opening is disclosed. The apparatus includes an interior plate portion secured to an inner side of the door frame. The interior plate portion defines a first edge disposable in a gap between a latch edge of the door and a latch receiving portion of the door frame. When installed in a door apparatus, the security device prevents the door from being forcibly opened even if the latch receiving portion of the door frame is damaged or the door is bowed or bent inward. An alternative embodiment of the security device includes a latch plate reinforcing portion and a clamping portion in addition to the interior plate portion. A kit is disclosed that includes the interior plate portion and screws for attaching the interior plate portion to the door frame and for reinforcing the door hinge.

Abstract: A reinforced assembly for a door opening includes an elongated reinforcement strip having an L-shaped transverse cross-section of one short leg and one long leg, the long leg for mounting on a door jamb face and the short leg for mounting on a door jamb edge. The short leg has a transverse extent such that upon the reinforcement strip being mounted on a door opening, the transverse extent of the short leg of the reinforcement strip is no greater than the offset distance between the forward edge of the adjacent door casing panel and the door jamb face to which the long leg is mounted. For securing the strip to the door jamb and for receiving the latch of a door, a plurality of spaced openings are formed in the long leg of the reinforcement strip, at least one of the openings being generally rectangular to receive the tongue of a door latch mechanism. The elongated reinforcement strip is adapted to be mounted on a door opening free of modifications to the door jamb, door casing panel and door opening.

Abstract: A striker assembly for a vehicle door opening comprising a base member having a central embossed portion provided with mounting holes and fastener receiving holes above and below the embossed portion and a striker member having mounting elements extending rearwardly therefrom constructed and arranged to pass through the mounting holes with free ends deformed to extend over the embossed portion to fixedly retain the striker member to the base member. The striker member has a mounting portion, a post portion extending from the mounting portion, a connecting portion extending from the end of the post portion in generally parallel relation to the mounting portion defining a latch receiving opening and an inner end portion.

Abstract: A striker assembly for an automobile door latching mechanism. The striker assembly is made up of a body constructed from a pair of individually formed rigid members which are fixedly secured to each other. The rigid members each including a mounting flange adapted to mount the assembly to the door pillar or jamb of an automobile. Each rigid member also includes a substantially planar striker plate which is angularly oriented with respect to the mounting plates. The rigid members are secured to each other through the striker plates and a common aperture is defined therethrough. The aperture further defines an integral striker bar that extends along two sides of the striker plates. The striker bar and aperture are thus configured to receive a latch of the automobile door locking mechanism thereby providing a robust construction and ensuring that the automobile door is retained in its closed position.

Abstract: The instant invention is used in combination with a door-post surface and a motor-vehicle door latch having a pivotable latch element. It is a bolt assembly having a metal plate unitarily formed with a pair of flat coplanar flanges each formed with a mounting hole and a holding portion projecting laterally from the flanges. A mass of a durable plastic material generally covers at least the flanges of the plate and forms an outside surface engaging the door-post surface and an inside surface turned away from the door-post surface. The bolt is formed at the holding portion with a transversely open recess adapted to receive the latch element. The flanges have raised portions extending to and exposed at the outside surface for direct contact with the door-post surface but otherwise are wholly imbedded beneath the inside and outside surfaces of the mass at the flanges.

Abstract: A door frame reinforcing plate used for reinforcing a door frame adjacent a lock striker. The reinforcing plate is comprised of a flat plate section adapted to be secured over an interior flat surface of the frame adjacent the lock striker. The flat plate section has a lock bolt opening therein adjacent a first end of the plate section where the plate is bent at right angle to form a flange to overlie an edge surface portion of the door frame. A plurality of holes are provided in the plate above and below the opening for receiving connecting screws which secure the lock striker. A further series of holes is provided in the plate section to receive fasteners which are secured to the frame from an exterior surface of the frame. The reinforcing plate is not visible from outside the door frame, as it is concealed behind the door frame and behind the usual frame moldings.

Abstract: A strike plate assembly which includes a rigid unitary strike adapted for use with a door jamb having an inner bolt receiving face and a door stop portion. The strike includes a bolt receiving face plate, a door stop plate, and a offset plate joining the bolt receiving face plate and the door stop plate. A plurality of anchor cylinders or pins extend from both the bolt receiving face plate and the door stop plate. The strike plate is secured to both the bolt receiving face and the door stop portion of the door jamb. The anchor pins extend through the door jamb and into the door support structure behind the door jamb.

Abstract: An improved latch guarded door lock and frame system is provided. A recessed surface is provided in a hollow metal frame, and is dimensioned to accommodate a latch guard so that the external surfaces of the door, frame and latch guard are flush. The recessed surface of the frame behind the latch guard is further reinforced by employing a thicker wall than is used in the rest of the frame, and by welding a square metal tube into the recessed region. A medial metal support is also welded into the lock box cavity in order to prevent the lock box from collapsing under stress. The resulting door lock and frame system is less penetrable than prior systems, and provides greater security because the latch guard is less vulnerable to prying and because the frame and lock box are reinforced, thus less likely to collapse under stress.

Abstract: An interlocking latch guard for obstructing and resisting the unauthorized opening of an inwardly opening locked door comprises a frame channel mountable on the outside surface of a door frame, and a door channel mountable on the outside surface of a door. The frame channel has a pair of spaced-apart, parallel side flanges, and a front flange directed perpendicularly to the side flanges such that the frame channel has a generally U-shaped cross-section. The door channel includes at least one interlocking flange, and a back flange directed perpendicularly to the interlocking flange. When the door is closed and locked, and the channels are appropriately mounted by fasteners, the interlocking flange of the door channel protrudes substantially parallel to and in between the side flanges of the frame channel, thereby restricting or blocking access to the fasteners.

Abstract: A motor-vehicle latch mounted on a door has a front end pivoted about an upright axis, a rear end with a rearwardly directed end face, and an inside face immediately adjacent the rear end face, the door being movable relative to a frame member having a forwardly directed front face confronting the rear end face of the door in a fully closed position of the door. A holding element fixed to the front face of the frame member has a part projecting inward past the inside face of the door in the fully closed position of the door and having a support face facing forward toward the rear end face of the door. A retaining member, for example a bolt or wedge, is fixed in the holding element and a retaining element on the rear end face of the door is engageable with the retaining member to latch the door in the fully closed position.

Abstract: A storage locker is shown having a frame supporting a hinged door. A latch plate is fixed to the inner frame for latching the door and enabling it to be locked. The latch plate includes a security finger which is notched, and which engages a rim of the door when the door is closed. The security finger serves to hold the door closed during conventional methods of unauthorized entry. The latch plate also includes a pair of stiffening legs which make it more difficult to bend, thus, making unauthorized entry more difficult. The latch plate also includes a portion for supporting a padlock tab. The portion supporting the padlock tab is yieldable such that force applied to the padlock tab will bend the support portion without allowing the more critical latch plate to bend.

Abstract: A simple, inexpensive and effective apparatus and method for strengthening a door frame or similar structure to make the frame less susceptible to being broken when the door is subjected to a violent blow or kick. According to the invention, a fastener is disposed through the doorjamb on each side of the bore that is formed in the facing surface of the doorjamb for receiving the bolt of a deadbolt lock or other latching device. The fasteners are disposed through the doorjamb in bores formed generally perpendicular to the edges of the doorjamb and parallel to the plane formed by the facing surface of the doorjamb. A rigid member connects the fasteners on the inside edge of the doorjamb to provide increased strength to the section of the doorjamb located adjacent to the deadbolt.

Abstract: A loop striker for use with a vehicle closure latch having a rotatable fork bolt that traps a leg of the loop striker when the fork bolt is in a latched position includes a base having a pair of laterally spaced legs that is adapted for securement to a support, a cross bar that is spaced from the base and attached to the pair of laterally spaced legs, and a tab at one end of the cross bar that overhangs the trapped leg to prevent the fork bolt from walking around the corner of the loop at the end of the trapped leg.

Abstract: A gang mail box for an apartment building comprising an outer frame and an inner frame. The inner frame is pivotally connected to the outer frame which is secured to a wall of the building. A number of individual mail boxes corresponding to the number of apartments are mounted on and pivotal with the inner frame. These individual mail boxes are shaped so when the inner frame is pivoted, the tops of the individual mail boxes are exposed so the mail carrier can insert mail in them. Each mail box is provided with a hinged door having an individual mail box lock. A tempered steel security bar is provided to cover and conceal the tenants' locks on the individual mail boxes to prevent theft. This bar is hinged to the inner frame and is provided with a padlock for securing the bar in place.

Abstract: This invention relates to a clip for securing a segmented panel, such as that of a combustor liner for a gas turbine engine, to the outer shell of the combustor, a clip characterized by having two distinctly different spring rates depending on the magnitude of the load which the clip must support.

Abstract: A one-piece striker for a door latch comprises a base having an integrally attached U-shaped loop of rectangular cross section that is bent upright from the base. The base has a triangular end with one mounting hole at its apex and a peninsula end that has another mounting hole at its free end. The striker is used with a door latch that has a slot for guiding one leg of the loop into an interior mechanism that includes a rotatable fork bolt lever that engages an inside surface of the leg in the latched position.

Abstract: The lock strike device is used with closable openings and is electrically connectable to an electrical monitoring circuit so that the presence or absence of a latch or deadbolt in the device can be automatically detected. The device includes a strike box having spaced sidewalls and a closed rear end. The first sidewall and adjacent portion of the rear end define an elongated cutaway portion through which an elongated blade trigger is spring biased into the strike space. The trigger is hinged at its front end to a box connected to the front of the sidewall. The rear end of the trigger is a head which urges a spring loaded lever arm of an electrical switch mounted on the exterior of the housing rear end into an open circuit position. A movable tab extends transversely into the space from the trigger. The tab senses the presence of a latch to provide a signal to an indicator.

Abstract: A reinforcing plate for reinforcing a doorjamb to prevent break-ins and particularly kick-ins of the door by unauthorized persons is mounted in back of the doorjamb in the space between the jamb and the door frame. In order to install the reinforcing plate behind the doorjamb, the interior trim strip is removed from the door frame and the reinforcing plate is mounted behind the doorjamb, preferably by the use of shims to temporarily jam the plate between the doorjamb and the door frame. While the reinforcing plate is temporarily secured by a wedging means against the back of the door frame, holes are drilled in the door frame and through the reinforcing plate using appropriately-sized drill bits. Self-tapping threaded screws are then passed through the doorjamb and screwed tightly into the reinforcing plate the attach the plate to the doorjamb and reinforce the jamb. As an alternative, special fastenings are provided to fasten the striker plate to the reinforcing plate.

Abstract: A latch dog assembly for a hinged door in a bin for bulk material wherein the latch dog includes a housing with a wear block of UHMW polyethylene plastic or similar low friction material and with the assembly being constructed to ensure proper drainage during cleaning and so that pressure of the door cam retains the wear block in proper position.

Abstract: A lock striker unit comprises generally a striker and a plastic cover. The striker includes a base plate, a generally U-shaped rod secured to the base plate and a molded plastic material covering the rod to provide each shank portion of the same with a diametrically larger portion and a diametrically smaller groove portion. The groove portion is positioned near the base plate. The plastic cover is sized to cover a major surface of the base plate and has an elongate slit which is constructed to permit the U-shaped rod to pass therethrough. The elongate slit includes two circular openings connected through a thinner slit. Each circular opening is so sized as to make a latched engagement with the groove portion of the shank portion when the plastic cover is properly attached to the base plate.

Abstract: A door lock device includes a striker secured to a vehicle body and a latch plate installed on a vehicle door. The striker has a base portion fixed on the vehicle body, first and second leg portions extending from the base portion, a bridge portion extending between and interconnecting the first and second leg portions, and a projection portion which extends from the bridge portion and extends on the outboard side of the first leg portion. The latch member has first and second engaging portions defining therebetween a recess portion in which the first leg portion of the striker is receivable. The first engaging portion is arranged to overlap the projection portion and the second engaging portion is arranged to overlap the bridge portion.

Abstract: A striker for a vehicle door locking mechanism, the striker comprising a head providing a base and sloping sides symmetrically tapered in at least two directions towards an apex directed to enter a latch housing; the striker having a shank for mounting the striker, the shank extending away from the striker head.

Abstract: An adjustable device for door-locking and door-latching mechanisms of a door hingedly mounted onto a door frame that comprises a plate member having spaced openings mounted along an aperture of the door frame and secured thereto for receiving plungers of the door-locking and door-latching mechanisms to maintain the door in a closed and/or locked position. An adjustment member is located on the plate member adjacent at least the opening for receiving the plunger of the door-latching mechanism and being adjustable for engagement with such plunger to prevent play between the door and the door frame when the door is in a closed and latched position.

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.

Abstract: A striker plate assembly having a striker plate attachable to a door jamb and provided with a curved impact segment projecting forwardly of the jamb and a central opening for insertably receiving a sliding bolt. The striker plate further includes a mounting flange normal to the plate with securement slots and a pair of apertures located at the joint of the flange and the plate. A pair of adjustment plates form fit to a jamb shoulder and include spikes for penetrating the jamb and jamb shoulder for securement of the assembly. Recessed fastener openings are provided in the plates for positive fastening of the plates to the door jamb. The adjustment plates include angular cross-over slots for fastening adjustment to the width of the jamb shoulder.

Abstract: A striker for a vehicle door locking mechanism is described having a three dimensional head having two ends, length, width and height, and two pairs of opposing faces. Each face of one pair of opposing faces is oriented in the length and height of the three dimensional head and presents the two opposed sides tapering towards one another along a substantial length of the head from a first broad portion positioned at least proximate one end to an apex positioned proximate the other end for entering a latch housing. The other pair of opposing faces is oriented in the length and width of the three dimensional head and presents two opposed sides tapering towards one another along a substantial length of the head from a second broad portion at one end to an apex positioned at other end. The striker has a shank for mounting the striker extending away from the striker head in a direction in the plane of extension of the striker.

Abstract: A fire-retardant pivoted door assembly with fire activated latching members includes a metal door frame having jambs and a header in which a fire-retardant door is mounted by a hinge assembly with a lower temperature resistance that the door and frame. Fire actuated latch bolt assemblies in the door are spaced vertically along the hinge side of the door, and include a housing providing an elongated cavity opening at the edge of the door. A latch bolt is slidably seated in the cavity and is biased towards the opening of the cavity. A fusible closure extends across the opening of the cavity and retains the latch bolt against the biasing pressure, and the hinge jamb has a spaced recess formed therein to receive the latch bolt upon melting of the fusible closure.

Abstract: A mail box for an apartment building comprising a number of individual mail boxes corresponding to the number of tenants. Each mail box has an individual mail box lock. Releasable locking means are connected to the mail boxy for covering the individual mail box locks until mail is to be removed to prevent theft. Unlocking means are provided for unlocking the releasable locking means to expose the individual tenants lock so they can get their mail.

Abstract: A self attaching strike plate (20) with removable anchor teeth (34) for doors (46) with spring bolt latches (54). The anchor teeth (34) by repeatedly bending can be completely removed. Adaptable to a variety of door conditions including wood to metal door jambs (60). Easily installed and removed by tapping surface plate (22) and removed by prying off. Adhesive (44) may be substituted for screws (32).

Abstract: A lock-keeper security shield plate assembly arranged over the usual lock-keeper plate which is in a routed recess of the wooden door jamb lock rail. The reinforcing shield plate is zig-zag shaped having an upset center section and two integrally formed angle face plates, shaped for one said shape to fit all width door frames with door stop rails that also vary in face width. One said face plate defines a bolt opening that is to be aligned with a bolt aperture of an underlying lock-keeper plate of a dead bolt mechanism, the other face plate defines a screw aperture in a key location in relation to a tubular dead bolt lock cylinder assembly mounted on a said door that virtually prevents tampering with the elongated anchor screw driven through said screw hole, through face of stop rail of wood jamb and framing studs there behind, said location of anchor screw in space relation to said lock cylinder rim prevents the removal of said anchor screw (door closed).

Abstract: An assembly for improving closed door security comprises a door having a unitary first member comprising a first elongated flat plate portion lying substantially entirely in a first plane and a first elongated flat blade portion lying substantially entirely in a second plane, the planes being parallel with the end face of said door, the unitary member secured on the door with the blade portion spanning the latch bolt and extending parallel along the end face substantially entirely between the latch bolt and the outside door edge,a doorjamb having a unitary second member comprising a second elongated flat plate portion and having an opening exposing a latch bolt recess, and lying substantially entirely in a third plane and a second elongated flat blade portion lying substantially entirely in a fourth plane the third and fourth planes being substantially parallel with each other and with the first and said second planes, the second plate and second blade portions having an elongated slot therebetween,and wherei

Abstract: An apparatus for reinforcing a door jamb of the type having an inner bolt receiving face and a perpendicular outer face normally covered by a decorative molding. The apparatus comprises a first flat elongate metal plate adapted to be mounted flush with a portion of the inner bolt receiving face of a door jamb and including a hole defining a bolt receiving opening and a plurality of spaced apart openings adapted to receive mounting screws. A second elongate metal plate having an L-shaped cross-section and including a first side adapted to overlie the first metal plate and a second side including a second bolt receiving opening and a second plurality of spaced apart holes defining second mounting screw openings adapted to receive mounting screws. The second elongate metal plate is slidably inserted beneath a portion of the decorative molding and to lie in contacting abutting relation with a portion of the outer face of the door jamb.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement for securing a window within a sash has a clip, with an extended arm mounted upon the sash so as to engage a pocket within a receptacle anchored to and recessed within the frame, which clip arm nests within the said pocket so as to secure the frame within the sash. The clip arm is readily releasable from its engaged position with respect to the frame receptable so as to readily permit the release, removal and replacement of the frame and window as may be necessary.

Abstract: The lock device for a vehicle in accordance with the present invention comprises a synthetic resin body fixed to a door and equipped with a recess formed on its right side; a latch fitted rotatably into the recess; a striker fixed to a car body and having a front leg portion having a small diameter and meshing with the latch, a rear side leg portion having a large diameter and a wedge-like bridge portion connecting the tips of the leg portions and having a thin front portion and a thick rear portion; a guide groove formed on the body and permitting the entrance of the striker; front side clamp means disposed on the front side of the guide groove, for clamping the front side of the striker; and rear side clamp means disposed on the rear side of the guide groove, for clamping the rear side portion of the striker. A swell portion defining the guide groove is formed integrally on the back side of the body and a metallic back plate is fixed to this back side.

Abstract: A striker used in a lock device of a vehicle door has a U-shaped rod provided with an outside leg, an inside leg extending in parallel with the outside leg, and a connecting portion joining the ends of both legs. In order to strengthen the striker, the sectional area of the inside leg is larger than the outside leg, and the connecting portion has a wedge shape the thick portion thereof being placed at the inside portion. Thus, strength of the connecting portion to the inside leg is made larger than that of another connecting portion to the outside leg.

Abstract: Door reinforcing apparatus (2) comprising a lock guard (4) for fitting to an outer face (10) of a door (12) adjacent a lock (14) in the door (12), and fixing studs (18) for fixing the lock guard (4) in position, the lock guard (4) being larger than the lock (14), the lock guard (4) having a side wall (20) which extends over the outer face (10) of the door (12) and an end wall (22) which abuts the edge (24) of the door (12) during use of the door reinforcing apparatus (2), the side wall (20) having a key aperture (26) for receiving a key for the lock (14), the end wall (22) having a lock aperture (30) for receiving at least a bolt part of the lock (14) so that the bolt part of the lock (14) can pass backwards and forwards through the lock aperture (30 ) during operation of the lock (14), and the fixing studs (18) comprising studs (40) which extend from an inner face (42) of the side wall (20) of the lock guard (4) parallel to but spaced apart from the end wall (22), and screw members (44) which pass through ap

Abstract: A strengthening device for use with a deadbolt lock and includes a planar metal anchor plate having a hole with an anchor pocket welded to the plate at the hole. The anchor plate is installed between the door jamb and the framing or door stud. The anchor pocket extends into the hole in the door jamb through which the deadbolt is insertible. When the deadbolt is installed in the door, the bolt will extend into the anchor plate. In another embodiment, a metal bolt guide is inserted from the outer side of the door jamb into the anchor pocket.