ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,729,571, issued on Sept. 8, was assigned to Proseetz LLC (Knoxville, Tenn.).
"Window and door locking device" was invented by Steve Occhiogrosso (Knoxville, Tenn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A portable lock mechanism designed to fortify the security of windows, sliding entry doors and hinged doors. The device comprises a base support with a threaded aperture and a mounting section integrates a rotatable linking arm, providing a foundation for the suction cup mounting base component. This suction cup mounting base forms a pivotal part of the locking mechanism. A rotatable lever concentric to the suction cup mounting pad and linking arm...