Device for securing deadbolt latch

A combination comprising:

• a deadbolt lock assembly comprising a lock housing, a bolt slidingly received in said lock housing, a latch rotatably mounted to said lock housing and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a locking mechanism coupled to said latch and said bolt which moves said bolt between an extended position and a retracted position in response to rotation of said latch;
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• a securing device which releasably secures said latch in said locked position, said device comprising:
• a base portion operatively connected to said lock assembly;
• an elongated portion adapted to engage said latch;
• and a hinge mechanism which allows pivotal movement of said base and elongated portions with respect to each other;
• said elongated portion comprising a pair of substantially parallel fingers separated by an elongated groove which can receive said latch therein;
• and wherein said fingers each have a terminal portion spaced furthest from said hinge mechanism said terminal portion having a curvature towards said lock assembly when said latch is within said groove between said fingers, said curvature ensuring good contact with said lock assembly to prevent inadvertent rotation of said latch.

A combination comprising:

• a deadbolt lock assembly comprising a lock housing, a bolt slidingly received in said lock housing, a latch rotatably mounted to said lock housing and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a locking mechanism coupled to said latch and said bolt which moves said bolt between an extending position and a retracted position in response to rotation of said latch;
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• a securing device which releasably secures said latch in said locked position, said device comprising:
• a base portion operatively connected to said lock assembly;
• an elongated portion adapted to engage said latch;
• and a hinge mechanism which allows pivotal movement of said base and elongated portions with respect to each other;
• said elongated portion comprising a pair of substantially parallel fingers separated by an elongated groove which can receive said latch therein;
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• wherein said hinge mechanism provides a biasing force to retain said elongated portion both in a first position wherein said latch is received in said groove between said fingers, and a second position wherein said latch is not received in said groove between said fingers.

A securing device moveable between first and second positions operatively engaging or releasing, respectively, a rotatable dead bolt latch, said device consisting of:

• a base portion;
• an elongated portion adapted to engage a dead bolt latch;
• and a hinge mechanism which allows pivotal movement of said base and elongated portions with respect to each other;
• said elongated portion comprising a pair of substantially parallel fingers separated by an elongated groove which can receive a deadbolt latch therein in said first position.