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Door lock assembly for a dwelling

US11802429B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2019
Grant dateOct 31, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/1016
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A door lock assembly for use with a door comprising a movable locking assembly disposed within a recess formed in an edge of a door panel having one or more movable wedge shaped locking elements disposable between a locked position and an unlocked position and having first teeth associated therewith, and a frame member having a channel and second teeth associated therewith, wherein when assembled the locking element is disposed substantially within the channel formed in the frame element when disposed in the locked position, and wherein one or more the first teeth of the locking element are adapted to selectively engage with one or more of the second teeth when a force is applied to the door.

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