Patent ID: 7891136
Filing Date: 2011-02-22
Classification: E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A removable draft blocker for blocking drafts by sealing a gap between a bottom surface of a door and an underlying floor surface, said draft blocker comprising: an elongated flexible body having first and second elongated sleeves joined together in a spaced apart parallel relationship, wherein each of the elongated sleeves has an interior space and an opening for removably receiving a draft blocking member within the interior space, and wherein a joining portion of the elongated flexible body between the elongated sleeves is adapted to be positioned within the gap between the bottom surface of the door and an underlying floor surface such that the first and second elongated sleeves are disposed on opposing sides of the door; an insulating draft blocking member removably disposed in each said elongated sleeve; and a retaining strap disposed at an end of said elongated flexible body and fastened at each end to a respective one of the first and second elongated sleeves such that the retaining strap is configured to be engaged behind or against a side edge of the door whereby the elongated flexible body is restrained from lengthwise movement in at least one direction.