Patent ID: 7226094
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A door latch extension attachable to a door jamb, maintaining a door in an ajar position, the door latch extension comprising: a support member having a striker plate portion, the support member mountable to the door jamb by the striker plate portion; an extension member pivotally connected to the support member such that the extension member extends from the support member, the extension member having a door stop member and a latch cup member, the door stop member disposed substantially perpendicular to the extension member so as to provide a support for the door, the latch cup member provides a retaining space for a door latch so that the latch cup member cooperates with the door support member to latch the door in the ajar position; and a cover pivotally connected to the support member, the cover being selectively moved in an open position and a closed position such that in the closed position the cover selectively latchingly supports the extension member whereby the door is secured in the ajar position.