Patent ID: 6088966
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: E05D,E05Y,E06B

Abstract:
In combination, a door having spaced apart and opposing first and second peripheral side edges with the first peripheral side edge being pivotally mounted to a frame by a hinge assembly having a tubular hinge sleeve constituting an exposed convex arch portion, the frame and the second peripheral side edge of the door defining an elongated gap therebetween, and a gap concealing device, comprising:an elongated strip mounted to the second peripheral side edge of the door adjacent the gap, the strip having a length generally corresponding to the length of the hinge assembly and having a generally J-shaped cross-section;the strip having a substantially straight portion mounted to the second peripheral side edge of the door and an arcuate portion extending forwardly and outwardly from the straight portion and forming a generally convex arch which protrudes outwardly beyond the second peripheral side edge of the door, extends over the gap, and resembles the convex arch portion of the hinge assembly.