E05C17/047

Door holding device and safety system
11473354 · 2022-10-18 · ·

A door holding device and system is disclosed that holds a door in a partially open configuration. The door holding device includes a first arm assembly that attaches to a door, a second arm assembly that attaches to a door frame, a movable clamping mechanism that clamps the second arm assembly to the door frame, and a pivot device that allows the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly to pivot with respect to each other.

Extendable Frame Jack Assembly
20230191546 · 2023-06-22 ·

An extendable frame jack assembly includes a securing member comprising a first section that slidably engages a second section. In this way the securing member has a telescopically adjustable length for extending across a variety of sizes of window frames. A pair of blocks is each coupled to opposing ends of the securing member to abut the window frame. A pair of cups is each positioned on the first side of the outer surface of a respective one of the blocks. Each of the cups is centrally positioned between the primary end and the secondary end of the respective block. Additionally, each of the cups insertably receives a respective one of the first end and the second end of the securing member.

WINDOW SECURITY DEVICE
20170275932 · 2017-09-28 ·

A window security device has a support rod capable of securely contacting an upper window frame and a lower window frame. The device has two horizontal arms extending from away from the support rod terminating in thin blades capable of sliding between a first stationary window and a second sliding window sash. The device prevents unwanted tampering with the device by children located on the inside of the window as well as burglars located on the exterior of the window and to be easily removed in the event of a fire. The length of the device's blade can be adjusted allow a window to safely remain open a specified distance, and the device's arms can be adjusted to fit many different widths of windows. When the blades are disposed between the windows, the window is slid open and contacts the window stop, located at the end of the horizontal arms.

Propane tank support apparatus equipped with trunk opening device
20170217377 · 2017-08-03 ·

A propane trunk support apparatus for a car trunk comprising: a base including a pair of pegs; a cylindrical receptacle portion having an outer surface, an inner surface, and an opening configured and sized to receive a propane tank, wherein the opening has an outer circumference and an inner circumference; and a trunk opening device removably attached to the pair of pegs, wherein the trunk opening device is configured to position a car trunk lid in a partially open position.

PORTABLE DOOR LOCK
20210396055 · 2021-12-23 ·

Portable door locks are disclosed. One of the portable door locks includes i) a non-destructively removable door mount securable to a vertical door edge, ii) a deflection arm extending longitudinally from a distal arm end to a proximal arm end, and iii) a door frame engagement latch connected to the deflection arm proximate the distal arm end. The proximal arm end is connected to the door mount. The deflection arm is rotatable relative to the door mount between at least a biased position and a deflected position. The door frame engagement latch is movable relative to the deflection arm between at least a door frame latching position and a door frame gliding position. The door frame engagement latch is biased toward the door frame latching position.

Portable door securement device
11203889 · 2021-12-21 ·

A portable door securement device is provided having a member extending from a first end engaged to a doorknob of a swinging door or endwall of a sliding door. A second end of the securement device is configured to be engaged with a support surface adjacent the door, to prevent opening of the door in a direction toward the engaged member.

Portable door lock
11371272 · 2022-06-28 ·

Portable door locks are disclosed. One of the portable door locks includes i) a non-destructively removable door mount securable to a vertical door edge, ii) a deflection arm extending longitudinally from a distal arm end to a proximal arm end, and iii) a door frame engagement latch connected to the deflection arm proximate the distal arm end. The proximal arm end is connected to the door mount. The deflection arm is rotatable relative to the door mount between at least a biased position and a deflected position. The door frame engagement latch is movable relative to the deflection arm between at least a door frame latching position and a door frame gliding position. The door frame engagement latch is biased toward the door frame latching position.

Vehicle door clip assembly and method for painting a vehicle using the same
11313161 · 2022-04-26 · ·

A door clip assembly that utilizes both reusable and disposable components, thereby minimizing material waste and providing significant cost savings. The bulk of the door clip assembly is manufactured from a reusable metal or plastic material that is resistant to both heat and chemicals so that it can be periodically paint stripped and/or cleaned and reused. Only the tip of the door clip assembly is manufactured from a disposable plastic or rubber material that is inexpensive so that it can be discarded, and that can safely contact an exposed surface and/or finish of a vehicle without damaging it. The door clip assembly is easy to install/remove and does not require a driver tool.

Door holder
11795741 · 2023-10-24 ·

The door holder includes a flexlatch, a rigid plate, and a striker plate coupler. The door holder may be adapted to retain a door open at a fixed opening width such that a smaller pet may pass through the open doorway and a larger pet or a small child is prevented from passing through the open doorway. The door holder may couple between a door knob of the door and a striker plate in a door frame by securing the flexlatch around the door knob and by hooking the striker plate coupler onto the striker plate. Spring action of the flexlatch may assure that the striker plate coupler remains coupled to the striker plate. The flexlatch, the rigid plate, and the striker plate coupler may be formed into a single element that may hang from the door knob when not in use.

Motor vehicle lock
10975600 · 2021-04-13 · ·

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock comprising a locking mechanism provided with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, a rotary movement of the rotary latch can be blocked by means of the pawl, a drive device by means of which the pawl can be transferred from the locked position into a release position for the locking mechanism, and an adjusting device (9). A motor vehicle part (4) accommodating the vehicle lock can be moved from the closed position into an open position by means of the adjusting device (9). Said adjusting device (9) maintains the motor vehicle part (4) in the open position such that the motor vehicle part (4) can be prevented from opening automatically from the open position.