External doorknob locking shroud
OwnerRobert James Stutelberginventor
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Abstract
A locking doorknob shroud, configured to be placed over a doorknob, padlock, or similar closing mechanism. The shroud is equipped with two halves which interlock together and seal firmly with a latch. A keyhole, present at a junction of the two halves within the latch, is configured to accept a key, which when turns, unlocks the latch. Alternately, or in addition, a padlock may be used to further secure the latch. A spring assembly disposed in communication with at least one hinge enables the two halves to open about the at least one hinge, providing access to the doorknob when permitted.
Claims7
A lockable shroud for a doorknob and doorknob stem comprising:
- a shroud body, said shroud body having first half and a second half;
- wherein said first half is connected to said second half at a hinge;
- wherein said first half and said second half, when closed together such that said first half mirrors said second half, a circular gap is present;
- and
- a latch, said latch configured to lock said first half to said second half.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.