Door locking device, assembly and method of constructing

A door locking assembly that includes first and second subassemblies connected to a door jamb and door, respectively, a first locking member connected forming part of one of the subassemblies and a second locking member forming part of the subassemblies;

• the first and second locking members being selectively engaged to lock the door with the jamb and selectively disengaged to unlock the door from the jamb;
• the connection of the second subassembly to the door being designed to allow adjustment of the one of the locking components in a plurality of directions, to enable the door locking device to be adjusted to accommodate different door jamb configurations;
• the connection of the first subassembly to the door jamb being designed to provide minimal, easily repaired intrusion to the structure of the door jamb;
• and the connection of the second subassembly to the door being of a type that connects to the door surface without damage to the door while providing a secure connection of the locking components when they are selectively engaged.

A method of constructing a door locking assembly comprising providing a door locking device that includes first and second subassemblies configured to connect to a door jamb and door, respectively, a first locking member connected forming part of one of the subassemblies and a second locking member connected to the other subassembly;

• the first and second locking members being selectively engaged to lock the door with the jamb and selectively disengaged to unlock the door from the jamb;
• the connection of the second subassembly to the door being designed to allow adjustment of the one of the locking components in a plurality of directions, to enable the door locking device to be adjusted to accommodate different door jamb configurations;
• the connection of the first subassembly to the door jamb being designed to provide minimal, easily repaired intrusion to the structure of the door jamb;
• and the connection of the second support component to the door being of a type that connects to the door surface without damage to the door while providing a secure connection of the locking components when they are selectively engaged;
• and connecting the first subassembly to a door jamb and connecting the second subassembly to the surface of a door associated with the door jamb.