Removable protector for locks
OwnerMelvin D. Oliverinventor
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Abstract
A removable protector for a locking mechanism, such as a door knob or window lock is disclosed. The protector comprises a magnetically attractive member, such as a circular base plate, surrounding the locking mechanism and a housing magnetically attached thereover to discourage access. The housing is dome shaped in configuration and has an aperture to receive a lever whereby the housing may be removed from the circular plate to allow full access to the lock.
Claims7
A protective device to cover a locking mechanism installed in an openable construction member comprising,
- a magnetically attractive base secured around the locking mechanism,
- the base being permanently secured to the construction member;
- and
- a rigid, removable housing overfitting the locking mechanism and comprising a magnetic portion for magnetically securing said housing to said base, the housing comprising an aperture, the said aperture being adapted to allow insertion of a separate tool to dislodge the housing from the base.
A protective device to removably cover a locking mechanism comprising,
- a magnetically attractive base secured around the locking mechanism;
- and
- a removable housing overfitting the locking mechanism and having a magnetic portion for magnetically securing said housing to said base and for enclosing said locking mechanism, the housing comprising removal means to allow insertion of a separate tool to dislodge the housing from the base,
- the said base comprising a flange extending outwardly therefrom, said flange being adapted to engage a portion of said housing to prevent relative sliding movement of the housing with respect to the base.
A device for protecting a locking mechanism installed in a building construction member comprising
- a permanently magnetic base disposed around the locking mechanism;
- and
- a removable housing having an edge of magnetically attractive material for securing said housing to said base member and for enclosing said locking mechanism,
- the housing being provided with an aperture to allow insertion of a separate tool to dislodge the housing from the magnetic member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.