Patent attributes
An auxiliary lock for preventing a hinged door from opening all the way is provided. The lock comprises a strike plate, a flip lock plate, a catching member to receive a door knob or handle, and a means for connecting the catching member and flip lock plate. In an embodiment, the strike plate may be configured to replace any standard strike plate disposed on an inside portion of a door jamb, and the flap lock plate may longitudinally extend from a hinged connection with strike plate in the direction of an opening door so as to optionally block the door from opening and avoid obstructing a swinging door when disengaged. In use, the catching member may be placed around the door knob or handle so that the means for connecting the catching member and flip lock plate form an inseparable link between the door jamb and door itself.
