Patent ID: 9115517
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hinged wedge doorstop having an elevated configuration and a collapsed configuration, comprising: a first hinge element having two parallel spaced-apart arms, each of said arms having a ground-engaging end portion; a second hinge element having an enlarged end portion with a ground-engaging side and a single arm pivotally affixed to said spaced-apart first and second arms with a hinge pin in such a manner so as to permit said first and second hinge elements to pivot in relation to one another about said hinge pin through at least 90 degrees, when in the elevated configuration, said first hinge element is angled upwardly for engaging an underside of a door; wherein said first hinge element includes a base portion to which said parallel spaced-apart arms are integrally affixed, and further wherein said parallel spaced-apart arms include beveled end portions that rest on first and second beveled portions of said enlarged end portion of said second hinge element when said doorstop is in the folded configuration.