Safety Device for Lockable Receptacles
OwnerJeffrey Hal Braseltoninventor
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Abstract
A safety device for doors of lockable receptacles and a method of use are disclosed herein. The disclosed safety device generally comprises a base member attachable to a lockable receptacle; an arm member having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is attached to the base member; and a wedge member forming a portion of the arm member. Upon opening the door of the lockable receptacle, the wedge member becomes positioned between the open door and the lockable receptacle, thereby preventing closure of the door on a user's body part positioned between the door and the lockable receptacle.
Claims20
A safety device for doors of lockable receptacles, said safety device comprising:
- a base member attachable to said lockable receptacle;
- an arm member having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said proximal end is attached to said base member;
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- a wedge member forming a portion of said arm member,
- wherein upon opening said door of said lockable receptacle, said wedge member becomes positioned between said open door and said lockable receptacle, thereby preventing closure of said door on a user's body part positioned between said door and said lockable receptacle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.