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US 5,291,631 AGranted
Door stop
OwnerCraig A. Schjonemaninventor
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Abstract
A flexible, rubber-like member in the shape of a flat "dumbbell" has a pair of holes at either enlarged end thereof for fitment respectively about the opposed knobs or handles of a door with the narrow portion thereof wrapping around the side edge of the door proximal the knobs to prevent closure of the door. In an alternatively preferred embodiment, there is provided a signal generating mechanism for indicating when an attempt is being made to close the door with which it is being used.
Claims6
A new and improved door stop comprising:
- a substantially flat member having a pair of opposed end portions and a central portion extending between and connecting said pair of end portions,
- each of said pair of end portions having an opening therein,
- said member being flexible whereby each of said end portions may be fitted in a bent manner about the edge of a door proximal to a pair of opposed door knobs on said door with each of said end portions adapted to engage a corresponding door knob through its associated opening, respectively, and
- wherein said door stop further includes means for generating a signal when said door stop is fitted on said door and an attempt is made to close said door, and a signal device on said door responsive to said means for generating a signal.
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