US4570470A
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Door lock security device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-05-14
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Granted: 1986-02-18
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Expires: 2004-05-14
Abstract
Abstract The subject invention is a door lock security device adapted to provide a means for preventing a doorknob lock from being opened by a master key or other means through the keyhole while the room is locked from the outside, such device comprising a cover member to envelope and otherwise cover a doorknob of the type which has a locking mechanism integrated therein. The subject covering device comprises a circular ring member comprising two separate retractable members, which are pivotably mounted to one another at a common point about which they can retract or close relative to one another. The circular ring member is adapted to encircle the doorknob in a peripheral manner and is provided with a solid frontal portion to cover the key insert. The solid frontal portion is adapted to fit securely against the outer extremity of the doorknob in which the key slot is structured so as to prevent one from inserting a key or other object into the key slot while it is so covered.
Inventors
- 👤 William H. Gray, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:14
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B13/00; E05B13/001; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5765; Y10T70/577; Y10T70/5774; Y10T70/5779; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7915; Y10T70/7955; Y10T70/796; Y10T70/7977; Y10T70/7983
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A locking device for affixation over a doorknob handle of the type in which there is an integrally disposed key slot in said doorknob handle, having a circumference and an outer surface, said device comprising: (a) a pair of semicircular members pivotally respectively having first ends and second ends, said semicircular members being pivotally joined one another on their adjoining first ends, each said semicircular member having a convex outer circumference and a concave inner circumference; (b) flanged rimmed edges on each of the semicircular members, extending radially inwardly relative to each said semicircular member; (c) locking means on the second end of each semicircular member to join together said respective semicircular members in a closed circle about the doorknob; (d) disc means adapted to be inserted between the flanges on said semicircular members so as to rest against the front surface of the doorknob when the semicircular members are locked together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A locking device for affixation over a doorknob handle of the type in which there is an integrally disposed key slot in said doorknob handle, having a circumference and an outer surface, said device comprising: (a) a pair of semicircular members pivotally respectively having first ends and second ends, said semicircular members being pivotally joined one another on their adjoining first ends, each said semicircular member having a convex outer circumference and a concave inner circumference; (b) flanged rimmed edges on each of the semicircular members, extending radially inwardly relative to each said semicircular member; (c) locking means on the second end of each semicircular member to join together said respective semicircular members in a closed circle about the doorknob; (d) disc means adapted to be inserted between the flanges on said semicircular members so as to rest against the front surface of the doorknob when the semicircular members are locked together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
170 words
A locking security device for a doorknob of the type in which a locking key slot is integrated into said doorknob, comprising: (a) a ring member comprised of two semicircular members, each formed as a half circular member, each said semicircular member having first ends and second ends, said semicircular girding members being pivotally joined one another on their adjoining first ends, each said semicircular girding member having a convex outer circumference and a concave inner circumference; (b) flanged rimmed edges on each of the semicircular members, extending radially inwardly relative to each said semicircular member; (c) locking member in the form of lobed tangs with openings thereon on the second end of each semicircular member to join together said respective semicircular members in a closed circle about the doorknob; (d) disc means adapted to be inserted between the flanges on said semicircular members so as to rest against the front surface of the doorknob when the semicircular members are locked together; (e) means to lock said semicircular members together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
170 words
A locking security device for a doorknob of the type in which a locking key slot is integrated into said doorknob, comprising: (a) a ring member comprised of two semicircular members, each formed as a half circular member, each said semicircular member having first ends and second ends, said semicircular girding members being pivotally joined one another on their adjoining first ends, each said semicircular girding member having a convex outer circumference and a concave inner circumference; (b) flanged rimmed edges on each of the semicircular members, extending radially inwardly relative to each said semicircular member; (c) locking member in the form of lobed tangs with openings thereon on the second end of each semicircular member to join together said respective semicircular members in a closed circle about the doorknob; (d) disc means adapted to be inserted between the flanges on said semicircular members so as to rest against the front surface of the doorknob when the semicircular members are locked together; (e) means to lock said semicircular members together.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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