Video doorbell protection device and methods for using same

Abstract

Disclosed herein are devices and systems for securely housing and mounting video doorbells. In one aspect, a disclosed device encompasses a housing for securely containing the video doorbell; and a bracket assembly configured to removably mount to a dimensional object, the bracket assembly including a first bracket portion configured to releasably attach to the housing, and a second bracket portion configured to detachably couple with the first bracket portion, the second bracket portion including a mounting plate, a back plate, at least one bracket member extending from a first edge of said mounting bracket to a first edge of said back plate, and at least one tongue extending from a second edge of said mounting plate. Also disclosed herein are kits and methods for using the disclosed devices and systems.

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         21 . A device for securely mounting a video doorbell, the device comprising:
 a housing for securely containing the video doorbell; and   a bracket assembly configured to removably mount to a dimensional object, the bracket assembly comprising:
 a first bracket portion comprising at least one bracket member configured to extend out from a first edge of said housing and mount on the dimensional object; and a second bracket portion including a mounting plate for mounting to the housing. 
   
     
     
         22 . The device of  claim 21 , wherein the bracket assembly is a multi-part bracket. 
     
     
         23 . The device of  claim 21 , wherein the bracket assembly is movably attached to the housing. 
     
     
         24 . The device of  claim 21 , wherein the bracket assembly further comprises a spacer screw for tightening against a door. 
     
     
         25 . The device of  claim 21 , wherein the first portion is configured to detachable couple with the second bracket portion for coupling the first and second bracket portions together. 
     
     
         26 . The device of  claim 21 , wherein the bracket assembly comprises a bracket ledge extending or formed from an opposed end of the bracket member. 
     
     
         27 . The device of  claim 26 , wherein the bracket ledge includes a hooked portion extending or formed from an opposed second end of said bracket ledge. 
     
     
         28 . The device of  claim 26 , wherein the bracket assembly comprises first and second bracket members, at least one member extending from a first edge of said mounting plate. 
     
     
         29 . The device of  claim 25 , wherein the at least one bracket member of the first bracket portion is configured to extend through an opening of the second bracket portion for coupling together. 
     
     
         30 . The device of  claim 21 , wherein the mounting plate forms an acute angle with a portion of the at least one bracket member configured to exert pressure against the dimensional object when mounted. 
     
     
         31 . The device of  claim 26 , wherein the first bracket portion is configured to detachably couple with the second bracket portion using the bracket ledge of the first bracket portion. 
     
     
         32 . The device of  claim 21 , further comprising a power source configured to continuously recharge or power a video doorbell contained within the housing. 
     
     
         33 . The device of  claim 32 , wherein the power source comprises a battery, a solar panel, or an electrical power supply, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         34 . The device of  claim 32 , wherein the device is configured to be mounted on an outer surface of an inwardly opening door. 
     
     
         35 . A device for securely mounting a video doorbell, the device comprising:
 a housing for securely containing a video doorbell; and   at least one bracket configured to removably mount to a dimensional object and releasably attach to the housing, the at least one bracket comprising   a mounting plate and at least one bracket member extending from an edge of the mounting plate,
 the at least one bracket member comprising a bracket ledge at an opposed second end of said bracket member. 
   
     
     
         36 . The device of  claim 35 , wherein the at least one bracket member is a U-shaped bracket member or L-shaped member. 
     
     
         37 . The device of  claim 35 , wherein the at least one bracket further comprises a spacer screw for tightening against a door. 
     
     
         38 . The device of  claim 35 , wherein the bracket ledge includes a hooked portion extending or formed from an end of said bracket ledge. 
     
     
         39 . The device of  claim 38 , further comprising a power source configured to continuously recharge or power a video doorbell contained within the housing. 
     
     
         40 . The device of  claim 39 , wherein the power source comprises a battery, a solar panel, or an electrical power supply, or a combination thereof.