US Patent Issued on July 21 for "Adjustable lock for inward opening doors" (Louisiana Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,687,057, issued on July 21.

"Adjustable lock for inward opening doors" was invented by Lisa Snearl (Port Allen, La.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable door lock. The lock includes a vertically adjustable frame with an upper cross-bar opposite a base. The upper cross-bar is preferably padded. The base is provided with a horizontal lip. At least two risers extend between the upper cross bar and the base. The risers allow the height of the frame to be increased or decreased. A brace is hinged to the frame. The brace includes a slip resistant foot. In operation, the lip is inserted beneath the door, and the frame is expanded until ...