US PATENT    9,637,960  Issued May 2017

Today, more than ever, there is increased security attention for schools and offices. This is due to the unfortunate intruder and shooter events.  Many organizations have put plans and procedures in place to help combat the possibilities and defend an occurrence.  Arguably, the best defense is to be able to escape a situation. If that can not happen, the next best is avoiding confrontation. Keeping the intruder out, and/or “buying” time until  help arrives, can be the difference of life or death.

Many high occupancy room doors have locks that can only be locked from the outside with a key. This leaves the person locking the door wasting time searching for and fumbling with keys. Not to mention leaving them vulnerable in the hallway.  Many organizations have looked to replace locks for inside locking capabilities. These locks present other concerns. Thomas C. Caruso designed an alternative.

DESCRIPTION:

The “BGB” is a simple device that is  fast, effective, and inexpensive. It is an alternate choice to lock doors for lockdowns.  Excellent  for classroom doors and other out-swinging door applications.

FEATURES:

• Steel components, main component- Made in the U.S.A.

• Simple / fast installation- retrofits easily
• No keys to use
• Stays on door for immediate use –OR– removed and attached to use
• Easily engaged from inside the room
• Effective resistance to being forced or pried.
• Can be removed by emergency personnel from the outside.
• Easier to install and less expensive than deadbolt systems