Golde lockes

Abstract

The apparatus is a removable security flat bar that ties the entry door to the door frame support behind the wall coverings. Most dead bolts and latches only go through the door jacket not into support members. Two lag bolts are screwed into the door frame supports through the wall on the latch side, the top bolt being same height of the top of the door knob base the other bolt 1 inch down, leaving the heads of the bolts out far enough for the flat bar to slide freely. The apparatus has two notches one the size of the lag bolts the other large enough to slide over the base of a standard door knob. The apparatus come with a spacer block to be installed on the flat bar to make up the difference for the door trim. It comes with its own knob for easy removal and installing of apparatus.

Claims

1. The flat bar comprising: a flat bar predrilled with clear holes and taped holes with abalone notches a plastic spacer block a knob assorted fasteners two T30 lag bolts that anchor into the existing wall the said T30 anchor bolts are fastened into the exiting wall supports on the latch side of the existing door, the said flat bar is designed for existing door swinging into the room that is going to be secured, the said T30 top lag bolt is to be even with the top of the base of existing door knob the second said T30 lag bolt is to be one inch below to keep the said flat bar from dropping if existing door knob is removed the said flat bar is the component that secures the existing door to the existing wall supports behind the wall coverings, the said notch that is one quarter inch by one and seven eighths of an inch that is in the said flat bar slides over the said T30 lag bolts anchored into the existing wall support the said notch that is one inch by one and seven eighths of an inch in the said flat bar slides over the existing door knob, the said plastic spacer block installed with two said fasteners on the said flat bar, it fits between the said flat bar and the existing door, it keeps the said flat bar parallel with the existing door opening trim to prevent the existing door from opening enough to get a bar through for forced entry, the said knob is used to lift and remove the secured position and to reset the said flat bar into position when inside of room to be secured size its shape will vary per requisition, the width, the height and thickness of the said flat bar may vary due to different sizes and makes of the existing doors also material used to make the said flat bar may change due to the purchaser's request.

Description

[0017] FIG. 1

[0018] Shows top of Golde Lockes inch thick aluminum flat bar that has been painted by the means of power coated which is a baked-on finish to help prevent from chipping or wear.

[0019] FIG. 2

[0020] Shows face of Golde Lockes 73 flat bar with the dimensions of the holes and notches for the knobs and hardware shown in the next Figures

[0021] FIG. 3

[0022] Show bottom of flat bar looking up.

[0023] 1. Flat bar 73 powder coated

[0024] 2. T 30 lag bolts 3 inch 2 provides spaced 1 inch apart anchored into 24 on latch side of door frame opening sliding through notch in flat bar

[0025] 3. 8/32 screw to hold knob provided placed through clear hole drill in bar

[0026] 4. 8/32 flat head machine screw to hold shim block in place drilled and taped in flat bar bottom of screw flush with face of flat bar.

[0027] 5. Shim block used for spacer to fill void between face of trim on door and face of flat bar to prevent door from opening enough to stick something between door and jamb to remove flat bar from outside. Flat head screw is counter sunk in shim block to prevent from scratching paint on door when being removed and installed

[0028] 6. Notch for the door knob to slide over for extra safety.

[0029] 7. Knob used to lift and lower flat bar on lag bolts size and color varies.

[0030] FIG. 4

[0031] 8. Shim block 2 predrill and countersunk for flat head screws block the purpose is to stop door from opening enough to slide something to remove the flat bar from the other side. The shim block is composed of semi-hard plastic to prevent from scratching the paint on the doors.

[0032] 9. Shows location of hole to be drilled and countersunk.

[0033] 10. Shim block has been beveled around perimeter for easier removal and installation.

[0034] FIG. 5 [0035] 1. Golde Lockes flat bar 73 powder coated bottom view. [0036] 2. T30 lag bolts two per bar anchored into 24's through sheet rock at latch side of door frame. [0037] 3. Lifting Knob attached to flat bar varying in size and color per customers desire. [0038] 4. Fastener used to attach knob 8/32 PH MS. [0039] 5. 8/32 FH MS fastener used to anchor spacer block to flat bar. [0040] 6. Spacer block made with soft plastic fastened on with countersunk screws and beveled edges to prevent from scratching paint on doors. The block is used to prevent door from coming open enough to stick something between door and jamb to lift flat bar from intruder side. [0041] 7. Shows the knob of existing door and Golde Lockes slide over it. [0042] 8. Shows Existing door. [0043] 9. Shows outside of door. [0044] 10. Shows 24 door framing. [0045] 11. Shows interior sheetrock. [0046] 12. Shows door stop and door jacket.

[0047] FIG. 6

[0048] 1. Golde Lockes aluminum flat bar 73 powder coated.

[0049] 2. Two T30 lag bolts 3 one inch apart.

[0050] 3. Lifting and setting knob for flat bar size and color varies for customers desires.

[0051] 4. Back side of bottom 8/32 bolt holding spacer block in place.

[0052] 5. Slot for door knob.

[0053] 6. slot for T30 lag bolts