US 5,364,140 A · Door security device

Abstract

A door security device includes an elongate support bar, attachment mechanism mounted to the support bar, opposing blocking members attached to opposing ends of the support bar, and an actuation mechanism. The attachment mechanism includes a pair of generally J-shaped hooks which engage a portion of a door. The blocking members include a surface thereon which rests flush against the door frame. The actuation mechanism includes a handle assembly which is pivotally connected to the hooks. The handle assembly includes a camming surface thereon which contacts the support bar. The security device is actuated by positioning the hooks about the door and positioning the blocking members flush against the door frame. The handle is then pivoted, causing the camming surface to pivot about the support bar and pull the hooks away from the door and towards the support bar.

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Dependent claims

A security device for a door mounted within a frame, comprising:

a generally elongate support bar having first and second ends, said support bar having a length which exceeds a width of said door;
means mounted to said support bar for removably attaching said device to a portion of said door in a substantially horizontal orientation such that said first and second ends of said support bar are disposed adjacent opposing vertical members of said door frame;
a first blocking member attached to said first end of said support bar and a second blocking member attached to said second end of said support bar, said blocking members being positionable against said door frame;
and
a handle assembly mounted to said attaching means adjacent said support bar, such that said handle assembly is pivotable with respect to said support bar so as to engage said attaching means to said portion of said door.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Door security device

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