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Security hardware for doors

US4809400A · kind A · utility

15Cited by
3References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 1988
Grant dateMar 7, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 1, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/68
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Security hardware for an exterior entry door in which a flat piece of metal is bent into a J-shaped door jamb mounted component and in which an aperture through which a door mounted article of hardware can project is provided in the single layer part an aligned buck pin apertures are provided in the double layer part of the component. A buck pin having a head portion and a grooved portion spaced therefrom is also provided as is a slotted retaining member that when positioned between the double layer of the component engages the grooved portion of the buck pin to prevent its removal from the buck pin apertures.

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