US Patent 7537251 Sliding door lock

A sliding door lock includes a track lock having a predetermined length, wherein the track lock fits within a sliding door track. The sliding door lock also includes a handle having a first end and an opposing second end. The first end is hingedly coupled to an end of the track lock. The handle is rotatable between a closed position with the handle substantially parallel to the track lock and an opened position with the handle substantially perpendicular to the track lock. The sliding door lock prevents opening of a sliding door while the lock is in the sliding door track.