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US 10,316,558 B2Granted
Apparatus and method for securing a door
AssigneeClass Safe LLC
InventorsBrian T. Patton, James T. Brick, Luke Matthews, Douglas J. Willey
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for securing a door against unauthorized entry.
Claims17
A kit comprising:
- (a) a door-securing apparatus for preventing unauthorized entry into a room through a door, the apparatus comprising:
- an elongated flexible restraint having a high tensile strength;
- one or more fasteners at one or both ends of the elongated flexible restraint;
- an anchor securable to a stationary object inside the room;
- a length adjuster adapted to change a length of the elongated flexible restraint;
- wherein a first end of the elongated flexible restraint is removably, securely attachable to the door, and the second end of the elongated flexible restraint is securely attachable to the stationary object via the anchor;
- and
- (b) a lockable container for storing the apparatus when the apparatus is not in place between the door and the stationary object.
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A method for securing a door against unauthorized entry into a room, the method comprising:
- (a) providing a door-securing apparatus for preventing unauthorized entry into a room through a door, the apparatus comprising:
- an elongated flexible restraint having a high tensile strength;
- one or more fasteners at one or both ends of the elongated flexible restraint;
- an anchor securable to a stationary object inside the room;
- a length adjuster adapted to change a length of the elongated flexible restraint;
- wherein a first end of the elongated flexible restraint is removably, securely attachable to the door;
- and
- (b) fastening the first end of the elongated flexible restraint to a door, wherein the second end of the elongated flexible restraint is permanently attached to a stationary object inside the room;
- adjusting the length of the elongated flexible restraint so that the elongated flexible restraint is tight between the door and the stationary object;
- and
- (c) providing a lockable container for storing the apparatus when the apparatus is not in place between the door and the stationary object.
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A kit comprising:
- (a) door-securing apparatus for preventing unauthorized entry, the apparatus comprising:
- a door having a first eyebolt attached to a door;
- a stationary object having a second eyebolt attached to the stationary object;
- an elongated flexible restraint having a first and a second end;
- a first carabiner attached to the first end of the restraint and to the first eyebolt;
- wherein the second end of the restraint is permanently attached to the second eyebolt;
- wherein the tightened elongated flexible restraint prevents the door from opening;
- and
- (b) a lockable container for storing the apparatus when the apparatus is not in place between the door and the stationary object.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.