Patent ID: 6826877
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
In combination with a door frame having a door jamb, a door stop protruding from the doorjamb and having opposed marginal edges, and trim molding attached to the exposed face of a wall, a removable and reusable guard for providing temporary protection to the door frame comprising:(a) an elongated member having a substantially planar web with substantially parallel side panels normal to said planar web and depending from the opposed longitudinal edges of said planar web thereby defining a channel adaptable to receive at least a portion of the door frame, said planar web extending generally parallel to the door jamb and adjacent to the door stop, and said parallel side panels extending generally parallel to and engaging the trim molding; said side panels being flexible with respect to each other, such that said channel may be spread to install said door frame guard, and said side panels flexing toward each other to engage the trim molding; (b) at least one of said side panels having an inwardly directed shoulder terminating with a transverse flange and adaptable for seating on the marginal edge of the trim molding and abutting the face of the wall, said side panels flexing toward each other to provide a gripping action with the trim molding and wall, whereby said elongated member is adaptable to enclose at least partially the door jamb and abut the door stop.