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Door edge protector

Door edge protector description/claims

1. Field of the Invention

This patent relates to a device for protecting building surfaces. More particularly, this patent relates to a device for protecting a door edge that can be installed prior to construction, renovation and moving, and can be easily and quickly removed afterwards.

2. Description of the Related Art

During construction, renovation and moving operations, key surfaces in a building, especially those in high traffic areas, can be subjected to abuse by workers and equipment moving in and around the building rooms. These surfaces, which include door edges, door frames and wall corner edges (i.e., outwardly projecting wall corners), are costly and time consuming to repair, which can often delay the completion of a building project. Protecting these surfaces can avoid these costly repairs, reduce overall building costs and shorten building project time.

While numerous attempts to provide a protective device for door frames are known, applicants are aware of only one United States patent specifically directed to a door edge protective device. Olton U.S. Pat. No. 3,271,919 describes a door edge protector having inwardly extending flanges that fit within grooves located on either side of the door. While the Olton device may be suitable for its intended purpose, it is not intended for temporary use, and cannot be easily installed and removed.

Thus it is an object of the present invention to provide a means for protecting building surfaces, particularly door edges, that are vulnerable to abuse by workers and equipment.

Another object of the invention is to provide a door edge protective device that can be easily and quickly installed and removed.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a protective device for a door edge that does not require adhesive or other permanent attachment means.

Further and additional objects will appear from the description, accompanying drawings, and appended claims.

The present invention is a guard for protecting a door edge to temporarily protect the door edge from impacts caused by people and equipment. The guard is a formed and cut paperboard tube comprising an elongated, substantially planar spine or back and two elongated, substantially planar opposing side members extending from the spine at substantially right angles thereto, the side members being substantially parallel to each other. Two elongated gripping members extend inwardly, toward each other, from the side members. Each gripping member has a convex, door facing surface that grips the door to hold the guard in place for as long as the guard is needed. The gripping members are spaced apart a distance less than the door width when the guard is in a relaxed, uninstalled state.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a door edge guard according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the door edge guard of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the door edge guard of FIG. 1 shown protecting a door edge.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the door edge guard of FIG. 1 shown protecting a door edge.

FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view of a second embodiment of a door edge guard according to the present invention.

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