Patent ID: 6497005
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: E05C,E05D,E05F,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable doorstop for use with a prior art hinge that is used to mount a door to a doorframe, the hinge having a first hinge leaf connected to the door, a second hinge leaf connected to a doorframe, and a hinge pin joining the first and the second hinge leafs, said adjustable doorstop comprising:a first member with a hole to receive the hinge pin therethrough, said first member having (i) a first locking means, and (ii) first stopping means that can only contact the first hinge leaf; a second member having a hole to receive the hinge pin therethrough, said second member having (i) a second locking means, (ii) second stopping means that can only contact the second hinge leaf; and wherein said first locking means and said second locking means may be manually positioned with respect to each other and they cooperate to determine how far the door may be opened, and when said first stopping means contacts said first hinge leaf and said second stopping means contacts said second hinge leaf the door is open as far as said adjustable door stop will permit the door to open.