US3767245A
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Jamb dead bolt plate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-21
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A DOOR JAMB AND BOLT STRIKE PLATE ARRANGEMENT is herein described including a bolt keeper strike plate having opposing side and end edges. An elongated anchor plate may be rigidly secured to one side edge of the strike plate and may be disposed so as to extend generally vertically when properly mounted in an operational posture. The door jamb may be routed out to form a recess for receiving this combined strike and anchor plate with the striking surface of the strike plate being flush with the surface of the door jamb. A door stop stripping may be mounted on the door jamb, over the elongated anchor plate.
Inventors
- 👤 J Keefe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:22
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B15/00; E05B15/02; E05B15/0205; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A door jamb and bolt keeper strike plate arrangement comprising: A. a bolt keeper strike plate having opposing side and end edges; B. an elongated anchor plate rigidly secured to one side edge of said strike plate and extending generally vertically when properly disposed in an operational posture; C. said door jamb being routed out to form a recess for receiving said strike and anchor plate combination with the striking surface of said strike plate being flush with the surface of said door jamb; and D. a door stop stripping mounted on said door jamb, over said elongated anchor plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A door jamb and bolt keeper strike plate arrangement comprising: A. a bolt keeper strike plate having opposing side and end edges; B. an elongated anchor plate rigidly secured to one side edge of said strike plate and extending generally vertically when properly disposed in an operational posture; C. said door jamb being routed out to form a recess for receiving said strike and anchor plate combination with the striking surface of said strike plate being flush with the surface of said door jamb; and D. a door stop stripping mounted on said door jamb, over said elongated anchor plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A door jamb and bolt keeper strike plate arrangement according to claim 1, wherein: A. said door jamb is routed out to precisely define a recess having a configuration precisely corresponding to the configuration of said strike and anchor plate combination; and B. whereby said combination strike plate and anchor plate fits snugly within said recess, with the striking surface of said strike plate being flush with the surrounding surface defining said door jamb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A door jamb and bolt keeper strike plate arrangement according to claim 1, wherein: A. wood screws are operatively inserted through apertures formed in said anchor plate; and B. said apErtures are spaced above and below the vertical extension of said bolt keeper strike plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
A door jamb and bolt keeper strike plate arrangement according to claim 1, wherein: A. said door jamb is routed-out to precisely define a recess having a configuration corresponding to the configuration of said combination strike and anchor plate; B. wood screws are operatively inserted through apertures formed in said anchor plate; C. said last mentioned apertures are formed only above and below the vertical extension of said strike plates; D. said anchor plate being in the range of ten to twenty inches long and one half to two inches wide; and E. four apertures being formed in said anchor plate and being spaced above and below the vertical extension of said strike plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A door jamb and bolt keeper strike plate arrangement according to claim 4, wherein said strike plate is formed with apertures for operationally receiving wood screws.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |