Patent ID: 6837527
Filing Date: 2005-01-04
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A strike plate assembly for a dead bolt, said assembly comprising: an elongated reinforcement plate having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of opposed edge portions equally spaced from the longitudinal axis and extending substantially parallel thereto and along a length of said plate, said reinforcement plate having a plurality of holes disposed at opposed end portions thereof and for receiving a plurality of fastening members therethrough so that said reinforcement plate can be secured to a first face of a wall stud; a door jamb including a central portion and a plurality of oppositely spaced lip portions integral therewith, one said plurality of lip portions being disposed adjacent an interior of a dwelling and extending orthogonally from said central portion for covering a portion of said reinforcement plate to thereby prevent unauthorized access thereto, another said plurality of lip portions extending orthogonal to said central portion and away from the wall stud, said another lip portion providing a surface for engaging a door when moved to a closed portion; a receiving plate spaced from said reinforcement plate and having a substantially cylindrical aperture formed therein and for receiving a dead bolt therethrough, said receiving plate having a plurality of holes formed about said cylindrical aperture and for receiving a plurality of fastening members therethrough for securing said receiving plate to a door jamb notch; and a barrel portion having a substantially cylindrical hollow interior and being integral with said receiving plate and extending substantially perpendicularly and rearwardly therefrom so that same can be inserted into an opening of a door jamb and into an opening formed on a second face of a wall stud, said barrel portion receiving a dead bolt therein and assisting to maintain same in a stable position during operating conditions.