The present invention involves an entry door having a window glass situated in a door slab and a space between the window glass and the door slab. A plugless locking system is configured to fit in the space between the window glass and the door slab. The plugless locking system has a first plugless
The present invention involves an entry door having a window glass situated in a door slab and a space between the window glass and the door slab. A plugless locking system is configured to fit in the space between the window glass and the door slab. The plugless locking system has a first plugless lock is configured to receive an external trim and is configured to mate with a second plugless lock. The second plugless lock is configured to receive an interior trim. The combination of the mated first and second plugless lock fit within the space between the window glass and door slab and secure interior and exterior trim to the entry door. Also disclosed is a method for using the plugless locking system in an entry door.
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1. An entry door comprising: a door slab;a glass portion positioned within the door slab; anda plugless locking system positioned between the glass portion and the door slab, the plugless locking system comprising: a first plugless lock receiving an exterior trim;a first fastener attaching the first
1. An entry door comprising: a door slab;a glass portion positioned within the door slab; anda plugless locking system positioned between the glass portion and the door slab, the plugless locking system comprising: a first plugless lock receiving an exterior trim;a first fastener attaching the first plugless lock to the exterior trim;a second plugless lock receiving an interior trim; anda second fastener attaching the second plugless lock to the interior trim, wherein the first and second fasteners are concealed by the first and second plugless lock and the first and second fasteners are contained within the first and second plugless locks. 2. The entry door of claim 1, wherein the first plugless lock further comprises: a base having an exterior side and an opposite interior side, the exterior side of the base is attached to the exterior trim;first and second members extending from the interior side of the base;a cavity defined by the base and the first and second members;a first arm extending from the first member, the first arm engages the interior trim;a second arm extending from the second member, the second arm engages a surface of the exterior trim; andat least one aperture within the first plugless lock. 3. The entry door of claim 2, wherein the second plugless lock comprises: a branch at least partially received within the cavity of the first plugless lock; andat least one flange member extending from the branch, the at least one flange member engages the aperture to attach the second plugless lock with the first plugless lock. 4. The entry door of claim 3, wherein grooves are configured to abut against a mating profile of the interior trim to support the second plugless lock relative to the interior trim. 5. The entry door of claim 4, wherein the mating profile includes a space defined by a first rib and a second rib. 6. The entry door of claim 4, wherein the mating profile includes a ridge that extends along the underside of the interior trim. 7. The entry door of claim 1, wherein the first and second plugless locks are removable from the door slab to selectively remove the glass portion. 8. The entry door of claim 1, wherein the glass portion is selectively removable from the door slab by removal of the first and second plugless locks. 9. An entry door comprising: a door slab;a glass portion positioned within a door slab; anda plugless locking system positioned between the door slab and the glass portion, the plugless locking system comprising: a first plugless lock;a first fastener attaching the first plugless lock to an exterior trim;a second plugless lock; anda second fastener attaching the second plugless lock to an interior trim, wherein the first and second fasteners are concealed by the first and second plugless lock and the first and second fasteners are contained within the first and second plugless locks. 10. The entry door of claim 6, wherein the first plugless lock further comprises: a base having an exterior side and an opposite interior side, the exterior side of the base is attached to the exterior trim;first and second members extending from the interior side of the base;a cavity defined by the base and the first and second members;a first arm extending from the first member, the first arm engages the interior trim;a second arm extending from the second member, the second arm engages a surface of the exterior trim; andat least one aperture within the first plugless lock. 11. The entry door of claim 10, wherein the second plugless lock comprises: a branch at least partially received within the cavity of the first plugless lock; andat least one flange member extending from the branch, the at least one flange member engages the aperture to attach the second plugless lock with the first plugless lock. 12. The entry door of claim 10, wherein the first and second plugless locks are formed from a UV resistant injection molded plastic composite. 13. The entry door of claim 10, wherein the first and second plugless locks are formed from at least one of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and polycarbonate. 14. An entry door comprising: a door slab;a glass portion positioned within a door slab; anda plugless locking system operatively positioned between the door slab and the glass portion, the plugless locking system attached to an exterior trim by a first fastener and attached to an interior trim by a second fastener, wherein the first and second fasteners are concealed by the plugless locking system and the first and second fasteners are contained within the plugless locking system. 15. The entry door of claim 14, wherein the plugless locking system comprises first and second plugless locks. 16. The entry door of claim 15, wherein the first plugless lock comprises: a base having an exterior side and an opposite interior side, the exterior side of the base is attached to the exterior trim;first and second members extending from the interior side of the base;a cavity defined by the base and the first and second members;a first arm extending from the first member, the first arm engages the interior trim;a second arm extending from the second member, the second arm engages a surface of the exterior trim; andat least one aperture within the first plugless lock. 17. The entry door of claim 16, wherein the second plugless lock comprises: a branch at least partially received within the cavity of the first plugless lock; andat least one flange member extending from the branch, the at least one flange member engages the aperture to attach the second plugless lock with the first plugless lock. 18. The entry door of claim 14, wherein the plugless locking system is removably attached to the door slab. 19. The entry door of claim 18, wherein removing the plugless locking system allows removal of the glass portion from the slab. 20. The entry door of claim 14, wherein the plugless locking system is formed from a UV resistant molded plastic.
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