PARITOSH KUMAR GHATAK
Engineers in Bethlehem, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE021554E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Professional information
Door Frame Reinforcer
US Patent:
4416087, Nov 22, 1983
Filed:
Sep 29, 1981
Appl. No.:
6/306690
Inventors:
Paritosh K. Ghatak - Bethlehem PA
International Classification:
E06B 104
US Classification:
49462
Abstract:
A door jamb reinforcer is disclosed which comprises at least one, and preferably two or more, reinforcing rods which are positioned internally along the depth of a door jamb adjacent the area of the bolt receiver or striker plate. The rods are used in conjunction with a brace bar which is positioned adjacent the striker plate, and extends above and below it on the edge of the door jamb. With the use of the bar and reinforcing rods of this invention, a door jamb's shear and tensile strength is increased to prevent the jamb from being splintered and broken during a potential forced entry.