ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,227,975, issued on Feb. 18.
"System and method for sheltering in place with advanced responder notification and ready access" was invented by Bruce Schmutter (Long Island City, N.Y.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A system and method for a universal locking system that mounts to any type of door, clamping and reinforcing the door from both sides. The system and method is compliant with the intent of CMS, NFPA, TJC codes & standards, allowing the occupant to participate in his own decision to run, hide or fight. Wall-mounting the locking device and allowing the occupant to remove the device and install it at the door complies with the ANSI...