Door hanger

Abstract

A door hanger ( 140 ) is disclosed for use in installation of a door assembly ( 100 ). The door hanger ( 140 ) includes a jamb arm ( 142 ) with a triangular shaped edge ( 144 ), and proximate shorter edges ( 145 ) formed inwardly from the triangular shaped edge ( 144 ) and perpendicular to each other. A pair of opposing faces ( 143 ) are formed by the triangular shaped edge ( 144 ) and the proximate edges ( 145 ), and a central hole ( 146 ) is located substantially in the center of the opposing faces ( 143 ). An alignment flange ( 150 ) is perpendicular to the jamb arm ( 142 ) and includes a distal arcuate edge ( 152 ). The arcuate edge ( 152 ) has a configuration substantially conforming to the legs of a triangle. Formed inwardly from the distal arcuate edge ( 152 ) are a pair of opposing sides ( 154 ), with sets of alignment notches ( 156 ) formed on the opposing sides ( 154 ). The alignment flange ( 150 ) also includes an alignment slot ( 158 ) for purposes of selectively aligning a connecting screw or the like for attaching the door hanger ( 140 ) to either a strike side wall ( 106 ) or a hinge side wall ( 108 ). The door hanger ( 140 ) also includes a pair of tabs ( 160 ) which assist in proper alignment of the door hanger ( 140 ) along the edges of the strike jamb ( 128 ) or hinge jamb ( 130 ), as the case may be.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A door hanger adapted for use in installation of a door assembly, said door hanger comprising:
 a jamb arm having a substantially triangular shaped edge, with proximate shorter edges formed inwardly from said triangular shaped edge and parallel to each other;   said jamb arm further has a substantially flattened configuration, with a pair of opposing faces formed by said triangular shaped edge and said proximate edges;   a central hole located substantially in the center of said pair of opposing faces;   an alignment flange formed in a configuration substantially perpendicular to said jamb arm, and having a distal arcuate edge;   said arcuate edge having a configuration substantially conforming to the legs of a triangle;   a pair of opposing sides formed inwardly from said distal arcuate edge; and   one or more sets of alignment notches formed on said opposing sides.   
     
     
       2. A door hanger in accordance with claim  1  5, characterized in that said door hanger further comprises:
 an alignment slot formed within opening in said alignment flange, and adapted to provide the capability of selectively aligning connecting means for receiving a fastener for attaching said door hanger to either a strike side wall or a hinge side wall; and 
 a pair of tabs for assisting an installer in proper alignment of said door hanger along the edges of a strike jamb or a hinge jamb. a wall adjacent a door jamb.  
 
     
     
       3. A door hanger in accordance with claim 2, in which said alignment flange further comprises a pair of said edges extending from said jamb arm and spaced from one another to define the top and bottom edges of said alignment flange; and in which said door hanger includes a pair of said tabs, spaced from one another, one being located adjacent to said top edge of said alignment flange, and the other being located adjacent to said bottom edge of said alignment flange.  
     
     
       4. A door hanger in accordance with claim 3, characterized in that said alignment flange further comprises:
 at least two of said notches, at least one of said notches in said top edge and one in said bottom edge.    
     
     
       5. A door hanger adapted for use in installation of a residential, commercial and office interior type door assembly including a door jamb with hinges mounted thereto, said door hanger comprising:
 a one piece bracket consisting essentially of:   a jamb arm for securing to a door jamb; an alignment flange formed in a configuration generally perpendicular to said jamb arm, and having an edge extending from said jamb arm to a point distal therefrom;   at least one alignment notch formed in said alignment flange edge;   at least one tab extending in the plane of said alignment flange beyond the plane of said jamb arm for assisting an installer in proper alignment of said door hanger along the edges of a jamb.    
     
     
       6. A door hanger in accordance with claim 5, in which said alignment flange further comprises a pair of said edges extending from said jamb arm and spaced from one another to define the top and bottom edges of said alignment flange; and in which said door hanger includes a pair of said tabs, spaced from one another, one being located adjacent to said top edge of said alignment flange, and the other being located adjacent to said bottom edge of said alignment flange.  
     
     
       7. A door hanger in accordance with claim 6, characterized in that said alignment flange further comprises:
 at least two of said notches, at least one of said notches in said top edge and one in said bottom edge.    
     
     
       8. A door hanger adapted for use in installation of a residential, commercial and office interior type door assembly including a door jamb with hinges mounted thereto, said door hanger comprising:
 a one piece bracket consisting essentially of:   a jamb arm for securing to a door jamb; a alignment flange formed in a configuration generally perpendicular to said jamb arm;   a pair of said edges extending from said jamb arm and spaced from one another to define the top and bottom edges of said alignment flange;   a set of at least two spaced notches in said top edge of said alignment flange, and a set of at least two of said notches in said bottom edge of said alignment flange; and   at least one tab extending in the plane of said alignment flange beyond the plane of said jamb arm for assisting an installer in proper alignment of said door hanger along the edges of a jamb.    
     
     
       9. A door hanger in accordance with claim 8, characterized in that said jamb arm has a substantially triangular shaped edge, with proximate shorter edges formed inwardly from said triangular shaped edge and parallel to each other.  
     
     
       10. A door hanger in accordance with claim 9, characterized in that said jamb arm has a substantially flattened configuration, with a pair of opposing faces formed by said triangular shaped edge and said proximate edges.  
     
     
       11. A door hanger in accordance with claim 9, characterized in that said jamb arm further comprises:
 a central hole located substantially in the center of said jamb arm.    
     
     
       12. A door hanger in accordance with claim 5, characterized in that:
 said alignment flange has a distal arcuate edge, said arcuate edge having a configuration substantially conforming to the legs of a triangle.    
     
     
       13. A door hanger in accordance with claim 12, characterized in that said alignment flange further comprises:
 a pair of opposing sides formed inwardly from said distal arcuate edge; and one or more sets of alignment notches formed in said opposing sides.    
     
     
       14. A door frame for a residential, commercial and office interior type door, and door hanger for hanging said door frame; said door frame including a door jamb with hinges mounted thereto, and said door hanger comprising a one piece bracket of size comparable to the size of one of said door hinges, consisting essentially of:
 a jamb arm for securing to said door jamb;   an alignment flange formed in a configuration generally perpendicular to said jamb arm, and having an edge extending from said jamb arm to a point distal therefrom;   and at least one “V” shaped alignment notch formed in said alignment flange edge, between said jamb arm and said distal point, such that said each leg of said “V” extends from said alignment flange edge inwardly into said alignment flange and meet at a point in said alignment flange which is spaced from said edge.    
     
     
       15. A door frame and door hanger combination in accordance with claim 14, characterized in that said door hanger further comprises:
 an opening in said alignment flange for receiving a fastener for attaching said door hanger to a wall adjacent said door jamb.    
     
     
       16. A door frame and door hanger combination in accordance with claim 15, in which there is at least one tab extending in the plane of said alignment flange beyond the plane of said jamb arm for assisting an installer in proper alignment of said door hanger along the edges of said jamb.  
     
     
       17. A door frame for a residential, commercial and office interior type door, and door hanger for hanging said door frame; said door frame including a door jamb with hinges mounted thereto, and said door hanger comprising a one piece bracket of size comparable to the size of one of said door hinges, consisting essentially of:
 a jamb arm for securing to said door jamb;   an alignment flange formed in a configuration generally perpendicular to said jamb arm, and having an edge extending from said jamb arm to a point distal therefrom;   and at least one alignment notch formed in said alignment flange edge; and   at least one tab extending in the plane of said alignment flange beyond the plane of said jamb arm for assisting an installer in proper alignment of said door hanger along the edges of said jamb.    
     
     
       18. A door frame and door hanger combination in accordance with claim 17, in which said alignment flange further comprises: a pair of said edges extending from said jamb arm and spaced from one another to define the top and bottom edges of said alignment flange; and in which said door hanger includes a pair of said tabs, spaced from one another, one being located adjacent to said top edge of said alignment flange, and the other being located adjacent to said bottom edge of said alignment flange.  
     
     
       19. A door frame and door hanger combination in accordance with claim 18, characterized in that said door hanger alignment flange further comprises:
 at least two of said notches, at least one of said notches in said top edge and one in said bottom edge.    
     
     
       20. A door frame and door hanger combination in accordance with claim 14, characterized in that said door hanger alignment flange further comprises:
 a pair of said edges extending from said jamb arm and spaced from one another to define the top and bottom edges of said alignment flange; and   at least two of said notches, at least one of said notches in said top edge and one in said bottom edge.    
     
     
       21. A door frame and door hanger combination in accordance with claim 17, characterized in that said door hanger jamb arm has a substantially triangular shaped edge, with proximate shorter edges formed inwardly from said triangular shaped edge and parallel to each other.  
     
     
       22. A door frame and door hanger combination in accordance with claim 17, characterized in that:
 said door hanger alignment flange has a distal arcuate edge, said arcuate edge having a configuration substantially conforming to the legs of a triangle.