US Patent 9316033 Door safety latch

A door latch assembly for engagement in a mounted position at or adjacent to a side edge of a door which abuts a door frame stop upon a full closure of the door into a surrounding door frame. The device features an angled or biased latch member which employs an end to engage the door stop molding of a door jamb and thereby secure the door in a slightly open position and prevent a full opening of the door. The latch member is engaged to a side edge of the door using frictional engagement or mechanical engagement. The latch member is releasable from either side of the door without placing a user's fingers in between the door and jamb.