ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 2 -- United States Patent no. 12,486,941, issued on Dec. 2, was assigned to Hampton Products International Corp. (Foothill Ranch, Calif.).
"Universal mounting plate" was invented by Hossein Molaie Shargh (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A mounting plate for a door closer mechanism includes attachment points for attaching the door closer mechanism and openings with opposing parallel linear sides for receiving spacers. The spacers are dimensioned to at least partially fit within the openings, with the spacers defining a through slot to allow passage of shaft of a screw or bolt through the slot and openings. The spacers may include a portion ov...