Patent Publication Number: US-2012030902-A1

Title: Door safety device

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates in general to a safety device, and more particularly to a door safety device for preventing a door from closing. 
     2. Description of the Prior Art 
     Safety devices are utilized in today&#39;s society to prevent injuries. Specifically, door safety devices assist in preventing a door from being closed and injuring a body part, particularly hands and fingers. Many safety devices are placed over a door hinge without being connected to prevent the closure of a door while other devices are permanently attached to a doors edge. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The focus of a door safety device should provide protection to the handle, as well as the hinge side of the door, regardless of the side on which the device is attached. The door safety devices should allow for the safety device to remain connected to the door when the door is closed, or in the alternative, provide an option of easily removing the door safety device without complicated mounting features. A safety device with such features should be relatively inexpensive without compromising safety. Not requiring the user to remove the device, when desiring to close the door, servers the consumer&#39;s needs for energy saving features, home security, privacy, and other purposes. The safety device should provide the consumer a low cost solution with the option to semi-permanently or permanently connect the device to a door. 
     In view of the foregoing, a need exists for a door safety device, capable of being semi-permanently or permanently attached to a door, to prevent a door from closing on a body part while offering the ability to close the door without the device being activated. Accordingly, various device and method embodiments for a door safety device are provided. 
     In one exemplary embodiment, by way of example only, is a device for preventing the closing of a door. A cushion structure and a pivot structure are disclosed. The door safety device includes a cushion structure that is connected to the pivot structure; the pivot structure is capable of connecting to the door. The pivot structure positions the cushion structure in a manner to prevent the door from substantially closing. 
     Related device and method embodiments are also disclosed and provide additional advantages. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       In order that the advantages of the invention will be readily understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings, in which: 
         FIG. 1A  illustrates an exemplary pivot structure and cushion structure according to the present invention from a top view; 
         FIG. 1B  illustrates an exemplary pivot structure and cushion structure according to the present invention from a side view; 
         FIG. 2A  illustrates an exemplary pivot structure and cushion structure according to the present invention from a front view; 
         FIG. 2B  illustrates an exemplary pivot structure and cushion structure according to the present invention from a back view; 
         FIG. 2C  illustrates an exemplary pivot structure according to the present invention from a back view; 
         FIG. 3A  illustrates an exemplary pivot structure and a hinge with elongated member according to the present invention; 
         FIG. 3B  illustrates an exemplary pivot structure with a connection piece according to the present invention from a top view and a three-dimensional view; 
         FIG. 4  illustrates several exemplary pivot structures and cushion structures attached together according to the present invention from a top view; 
         FIG. 5  illustrates several exemplary pivot structures and cushion structures attached together according to the present invention from a three dimensional back view; 
         FIG. 6A  illustrates an exemplary pivot structures and cushion structures attached together and connected to the door according to the present invention from a three-dimensional side view; 
         FIG. 6B  illustrates an exemplary pivot structures and cushion structures attached together and connected to the door according to the present invention from a three-dimensional side view; and 
         FIG. 7  illustrates a flow chart diagram of an exemplary method for manufacturing a door device for preventing the closing of a door. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment. 
     The schematic flow chart diagrams included are generally set forth as logical flow chart diagrams. As such, the depicted order and labeled steps are indicative of one embodiment of the presented method. Other steps and methods may be conceived that are equivalent in function, logic, or effect to one or more steps, or portions thereof, of the illustrated method. Additionally, the format and symbols employed are provided to explain the logical steps of the method and are understood not to limit the scope of the method. Although various arrow types and line types may be employed in the flow chart diagrams, they are understood not to limit the scope of the corresponding method. Indeed, some arrows or other connectors may be used to indicate only the logical flow of the method. For instance, an arrow may indicate a waiting or monitoring period of unspecified duration between enumerated steps of the depicted method. Additionally, the order in which a particular method occurs may or may not strictly adhere to the order of the corresponding steps shown. 
     Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1A and 1B  collectively, with  FIG. 1A  showing a top view and  FIG. 1B  demonstrating a side view, is a depiction of one example of a pivot structure  10  and cushion structure  11 . The pivot structure  10  may be composed of steel, iron, a high-strength, lightweight alloy material, any metallic material, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material, carbon fiber, a polyurethane material, a joint metallic and polyurethane material, or any other material or combination of materials known in the art, which are suitable for such an application. The cushion structure  11  may be composed of dense foam, plastic, carbon fibers, polyurethane material, fibrous materials, rubber materials, or other material or combination of materials known in the art, which are suitable for such an application. The cushion structure  11  shape may be U-shaped, L-shaped, C-shaped, triangular, rectangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, heptagonal, octagonal, round, oval, heart-shaped, kidney-shaped, elliptical, egg-shaped, n-sided, or any other shape to best fit the type of door and style preference of the consumer. An internal or external weight lining of any type of substance, such as metal or plastic, may be utilized to provide structural integrity, additional strength to the cushion, or simply to enhance the aesthetics of the cushion structure  11 . 
     Pivot structure  10  includes a hinge structure  8 , viewed from the top view and side view. In one embodiment, the pivot structure  10  has three sides, a first side  2 , a second side  4 , and a third side  6 . The three sides form a c-shape or u-shape mounting structure to attach to a door. Each of the pivot structure  10  sides may include a n-number of openings allowing for any type of pin, bolt, screw, nail, fastener, or other connective device known in the art, which are suitable for such an application, to be inserted into the openings and connect to the door. At the end of both the first side  2  and the third side  6  a protective device  12  may be attached to protect the surface of the door from being scratched or damaged. The protective device may be any type of rubber, plastic, foam, carbon fiber, polymer, fibrous substance, cloth, synthetic material, or any other type of protective device known in the art, which are suitable for such an application. 
     The pivot structure  10  may attach to the cushion structure  11  and a door  51  using both permanent and semi-permanent options, including, but not limited to screws, nails, pins, adhesive, tape, Velcro®, or other type adhesive devices known in the art, which are suitable for such an application. The pivot structure  10  may also be developed to be a mounting clamp, absent any openings in any of the three sides of the pivot structure  10 , which may slide and grip onto the door. Any of these connecting options allows for the securing of the protective device  12  so as to connect to any type of door. For example, if the door is a glass door, using an adhesive or Velcro® option may provide a useful option. Alternatively, if the pivot structure requires a semi-permanent connection to the door for repeatedly mounting or removing the door safety device with ease, selecting the mounting clamp option where the device is securely attached by the flexible, rigid first side  2  and the third side  6 , designed for clamping and gripping the door, provides another useful option. 
     In one embodiment, the hinge structure  8  may be a spring-loaded hinge implemented to set and release the pivot structure  10 . The hinge structure  8  may be connected and joined directly to the corner of the first side  2  or third side  6  and then connecting with one of the ends of the second side  4 . In the exemplary example, the hinge structure  8  is connected at the ends of the third side  6  and the end of the second side  4 , where the two ends meet and form a corner. Additionally, the hinge structure  8  could easily be attached to any location on any of the three sides, if needed. Depending upon the way a door opens, either swinging to the outside or the inside, the hinge  8  is capable of being connected to the particular side of the pivot structure  10  to insure any useful option for positioning of the cushion structure  11 . The hinge structure  8  may be one commonly known in the art allowing both the pivot structure  10  and the cushion structure  11  to pivotally move about the hinge structure  8 . 
     In one embodiment, the cushion structure  11  may form a three dimensional c-shape or u-shape. In  FIGS. 1A and 1B  collectively, the cushion structure  11  forms a three dimensional c-shape. An outer surface  14  and an inner surface  16  is shown. A planar end  18  connects the outer surface  14  to the inner surface  16 . The hinge structure  8  may connect to either corner end of the planar surface  18  or connect anywhere along the planar surface  18 , as required by the type of door, cushion structure  11  design, and mounting requirements of the safety device for preventing the closing of the door. The hinge structure  8  may be attached to both the cushion structure  11  and the pivot structure  10 . For example, as seen in  FIGS. 1A and 1B  collectively, the hinge structure  8  is connected to the corner of the pivot structure  10 , where one of the ends of third side  6  connects to one the ends of the second side  4  forming a corner. The corner of either the first side  2  and the second side  4 , or the corner of the third side  6  and the second side  4 , may be rounded or squared with flexibility to bend and adjust according to the particular door for mounting the pivot structure  10  to the door. The hinge structure  8  is connected to the edge of the planar surface  18  where the planar surface  18  connects to the outer surface  14  of the cushion structure  11 . 
     Turning to  FIGS. 2A ,  2 B, and  2 C collectively, one embodiment of a pivot structure  10  and  70  and cushion structure  11  is shown in a three dimensional view from the front view and the back view. In one embodiment, again the pivot structure  10  has three sides, a first side  2 , a second side  4 , and a third side  6 . The three sides form a c-shape or u-shape mounting structure to attach to a door. The pivot structure  10  includes a hinge structure  8 . The hinge structure  8  may be connected and joined directly to the corner of the first side  2  or third side  6  where the first side  2  or third side  6  connects to the second side  4 . Additionally, the hinge structure may easily be attached to any location on any of the three sides, if needed. Depending upon the way a door opens, either swinging to the outside or the inside, the hinge structure  8  is capable of being connected to the particular side of the pivot structure  10  to insure any useful option for positioning of the cushion structure  11 . The hinge structure  8  may be one commonly know in the art allowing both the pivot structure  10  and the cushion structure  11  to pivotally move about the hinge structure  8 . 
     The cushion structure  11  may form a three dimensional c-shape or u-shape. In  FIGS. 2A and 2B  collectively, the cushion structure  11  forms a three dimensional C-shape structure. An outer surface  14  and an inner surface  16  are depicted. A planar surface  18  connects the outer surface  14  to the inner surface  16 . The hinge structure  8  may connect to either corner end of the planar surface  18  or connect anywhere along the planar surface  18 , as required by the type of door, cushion structure  11  design, and mounting requirements of the door safety device for preventing the closing of the door. The hinge structure  8  may be attached to both the cushion structure  11  and the pivot structure  10 . For example, as seen in  FIGS. 2A and 2B  collectively, the hinge structure  8  is connected to corner of the pivot structure  10 , where the third side  6  connects to the second side  4 . The hinge structure  8  is connected to the edge of the planar surface  18  where it connects to the outer surface  14  of the cushion structure  11 . 
     As depicted in  FIG. 2C , the cushion structure  11  may form a three dimensional c-shape or u-shape. In one embodiment, the pivot structure  70  may be one single piece including a connection member  60  for connecting to the cushion structure  11 . A connection member  60  may have two ends; a first end being connected to the end of either the first side  2  or the third side  6  and a second end for connecting to the cushion structure  11 . Additionally, the hinge structure  8  may connect to the end of the first side  2  or third side  6  of the pivot structure  70  and the connection member be connected to the hinge structure  8 . The connection member  60  may be designed in any particular shape according to the door or doorframe the pivot structure  70  will attach to or protect. In the depicted example, the connection piece  60  is elliptical or parabolic shape with the first end connected to the end of the third side  6 . The second end of the connection member  60  is positioned so that a cushion structure may connect to the connection member  60 . An outer surface  14  and an inner surface  16  are depicted for the cushion structure  11 . A planar end  18  connects the outer surface  14  to the inner surface  16 . The hinge structure  8  may connect to either corner end of the planar surface  18  or connect anywhere along the planar surface  18 , as required by the type of door, cushion structure  11  may be connected to the connection piece  60 . The connection piece  60 , may flex, bend, or rotate away from the third side  6 . The connection piece  60  maintains a constant pressure or spring like characteristic. For example, when the pivot structure  70  is attached to a door and the door is closed, the connection piece  60 , which is connected to the cushion structure  11 , rotates backwards, or away from the third side  6 . The connection piece  60  maintains a constant pressure on the cushion structure  11 . Upon the opening of the door, the spring like pressure in the connection piece  60 , releases or springs the cushion structure  11  into a position to prevent the door, which the pivot structure is attached, from closing leaving a space between the door and another door or door frame. 
     Turning to  FIG. 3A , depicts more clearly the pivot structure  10  and another exemplary embodiment of a pivot structure  30 .  FIG. 3 . depicts an exemplary embodiment where the pivot structure  10  and  30 , or more specifically, the hinge structure  8 , is connected to at least one elongated member  28 . The elongated member  28  has at least two ends, a first end and a second end. The first end may connect either to the pivot structure  10 , or more preferably, to the hinge structure  8 . The second end may then connect to the cushion structure  11  for additional support and strength. 
     The elongated member  28  may be placed parallel to, angled towards, or angled away from another elongated member  28 . The elongated member  28  may be connected permanently or semi-permanently to the pivot structure  10  or hinge structure  8  and are used to connect the pivot structure  10  or hinge structure  8  to the cushion structure  11 . The connecting the pivot structure  10  or hinge structure  8  to the cushion structure  11  may include, but are not limited to adhesive, tape, any welding technique, clamps, screws, pins, bolts, or any other known adhesive commonly known in the art suitable for such purposes. The elongated member  28  may be of any shape or size depending upon the shape or size of the cushion structure  11 . For example, the elongated member  28  may be curved and connected inside of a C-shape cushion structure  11  and the elongated member  28  being inserted into and spanning the length of the cushion structure  11  for additional support and stability. The elongated member  28  connecting to the pivot structure  10  or hinge structure  8  provides a useful option for supporting the cushion structure  11  and durability for the pivot structure  10 . 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the pivot structure  30  includes a hinge structure  8  and the pivot structure  30  having two sides; a first side  24  and a second side  22 . The two sides form a connection on one of the ends of each of the first side  24  and the second side  22  to form a mounting structure to attach to a door. In  FIG. 3 , one exemplary embodiment of the pivot structure  30  depicts a three dimensional view in a V-shape or L-shape configuration. Each of the pivot structure  30  sides may include a n-number of openings allowing for any type of pin, screw, nail, bolt, or fastener known in the art, which are suitable for such an application, to be inserted into the hole and connect to the door. At one of the ends of both the first side  24  and the second side  22 , a protective device  12  may be attached to protect the surface of the door from being scratched or damaged.  FIG. 3  depicts the hinge structure  8  connecting to the ends of the first side  24  to the second side  22 . The protective device  12  is attached to the opposite end of the first side  24  and the second side  22 . The protective device  12  may be any type of rubber, plastic, foam, fibrous substance, cloth, synthetic material, or any other type of protective device for surface protection known in the art, which are suitable for such an application. 
     The pivot structure  30 , may attach to both the cushion structure  11  using both permanent and semi-permanent options; including, but not limited to screws, nails, pins, glue, tape, Velcro®, or other type adhesive devices. The pivot structure  30  may connect to the hinge structure  8 . The hinge structure  8  may be connected and joined directly to one of the ends the first side  24  or one of the ends of the second side  22 . By placing the hinge structure  8  at the end of the first side  24  and one of the ends of the second side  22 , both the first side  24  and the second side  22  are free to pivotally move about the hinge structure  8 .  FIG. 3  depicts the pivot structure  30  showing the connection of the first side  24  and the second side  22  as a V-shaped pivot structure. Additionally, the hinge structure  8  could easily be attached to any location on any of the two sides, if needed. Depending upon the way a door opens, either swinging to the outside or the inside, the hinge structure  8 , is capable of being connected to the particular side of the pivot structure  30  to insure any useful option for positioning of the cushion structure  11 . The hinge structure  8  may be one commonly known in the art allowing both the pivot structure  30  and the cushion structure  11  to pivotally move about the hinge structure  8 . The hinge structure  8  may also include the elongated member  28  for additional support and durability to connect to the cushion structure  11 . The first side  24  or the second side  22  may connect directly to the cushion structure  11  with the first side  24  or the second side  22  being connected directly to the planar end  18 . Additional features, as described in earlier figures, are also depicted as illustrated examples. 
     Turning to  FIG. 3B , an exemplary embodiment is depicted from the top view and a three-dimensional view of a pivot structure  70  with the connection piece  60 . In one embodiment, the connection piece  60  and the pivot structure  70  may be one single piece entity. The connection member  60  may have two ends; a first end being connected to the end of either the first side  2  or the third side  6  and a second end for connecting to the cushion structure  11 . A seen from both the top view and the three-dimensional view, the connection piece  60  may include the protective device  12  to cover any edge that may be exposed. The protective device  12  may be of various sizes and shapes to prevent injury to persons or any damage or scratching to the surface upon which the pivot structure is attached. The protective device  12  may be removed with ease and is only optional for the pivot structure  70 . 
     The connection member  60  may be designed in any particular shape according to the door or doorframe the pivot structure  70  will attach to or protect. In the depicted example, the connection piece  60  is elliptical or parabolic shape with the first end connected to the end of the third side  6 . The second end is positioned so that a cushion structure  11  may be connected to the connection piece  60 . The pivot structure  70  includes the connection piece  60  and is one single entity. For example, when the pivot structure  70  is attached to a door and the door is closed, the connection piece  60 , which is connected to the cushion structure  11 , rotates backwards, or away from the third side  6 . The connection piece  60  maintains a constant pressure on the cushion structure  11 . Upon the opening of the door, the spring like pressure in the connection piece  60 , releases or springs the cushion structure  11  into a position to prevent the door, which the pivot structure is attached, from closing leaving a space between the door and another door or door frame. Additional features, as described in earlier figures, are also depicted as illustrated examples. 
     Turning to  FIG. 4 , an exemplary embodiment is depicted from the top view of a door safety device  40 ,  50 , and  80  assembled together with the cushion structure  11  and pivot structure  10  and  70 . The assembled door safety device  40  illustrates from a top view the top portion of the cushion structure  11  with one of the corner sections of the planar surface  18  of the cushion structure  11  connected to the hinge structure  8 . As illustrated from the top view, the hinge structure  8  is a common link between the three-sided pivot structure  10  and the cushion structure  11 . Both the cushion structure  11  and the pivot structure  10  are free to pivotally rotate about the hinge structure  8 . Additional features, as described in earlier figures, are also depicted as illustrated examples. 
     In another exemplary embodiment, a top view illustrates a door safety device  50  assembled together with the cushion structure  11  and the pivot structure  30 . The assembled door safety device  50  illustrates from a top position showing the top portion of the cushion structure  11  with one of the corner sections of the planar surface  18  of the cushion structure  11  connected to the hinge structure  8 . The first side  24  of the pivot structure  30  is connected to the planar surface  18  of the cushion structure  11 . As illustrated from the top view, the hinge structure  8  is the common link between the two-sided pivot structure  30  and the cushion structure  11 . Both the cushion structure  11  and the pivot structure  30  are free to pivotally rotate about the hinge structure  8 . Additional features, as described in earlier figures, are also depicted as illustrated examples. 
     In another exemplary embodiment, a top view illustrates the door safety device  80  assembled together with the cushion structure  11  and the pivot structure  70 . In the depicted example, the door safety device  80  is showing the position of the cushion structure upon the opening of the door, the spring like pressure in the connection piece  60  releases or springs the cushion structure  11  into a position to prevent the door, which the pivot structure is attached, from closing leaving a space between the door and another door or door frame. Additional features, as described in earlier figures, are also depicted as illustrated examples. 
     Turning to  FIG. 5 , an exemplary embodiment depicts a three dimensional view from the back view of a door safety device  40  assembled together with the cushion structure  11  and the pivot structure  10 . The assembled door safety device  40  illustrates a three dimensional view from the back position highlighting the outer surface  14  portion of the cushion structure  11 . As depicted in this example, the planar surface  18  on the left side of the cushion structure  11  is connected to the hinge structure  8 . As illustrated from the back view, the hinge structure  8  is the common link between the three-sided pivot structure  10  and the cushion structure  11 . Further illustrated from the back view is a depiction of the second side  4  of the pivot structure  10  connecting to the hinge structure  8 . The left end of the second side  4  connects to the hinge structure  8  with the third side  6  of the pivot structure  10  also being connected to the hinge structure  8 . Both the cushion structure  11  and the pivot structure  10  are free to pivotally rotate about the hinge structure  8 . Additional features, as described in earlier figures, are also depicted as illustrated examples. 
       FIG. 5  also depicts an exemplary embodiment in a three dimensional view from the back view of a door safety device  50  assembled together with the cushion structure  11  and the pivot structure  30 . The assembled door safety device  50  illustrates a three dimensional view from the back position highlighting the outer surface  14  portion of the cushion structure  11 . As depicted in this example, the planar surface  18  on the left side of the cushion structure  11  is connected to the hinge structure  8 . As illustrated from the back view, the hinge structure  8  is the common link between the three-sided pivot structure  10  and the cushion structure  11 . Further illustrated from the back view is a depiction of the first side  24  of the pivot structure  30  connecting to the hinge structure  8 . The left end of the first side  24  connects to the hinge structure  8  with the second side  22  of the pivot structure  30  also being connected to the hinge structure  8 . Both the cushion structure  11  and the pivot structure  30  are free to pivotally rotate about the hinge structure  8 . Additional features as described in earlier figures are also depicted as illustrated examples. 
       FIG. 5  also depicts and exemplary embodiment in a three-dimensional view from the back view of the door safety device  80  with the cushion structure  11  and the pivot structure  70 . In the depicted example, the door safety device  80  is showing the position of the cushion structure  11  upon the opening of the door, the spring like pressure in the connection piece  60  releases or springs the cushion structure  11  into a position to prevent a door, which the pivot structure is attached, from closing leaving a space between the door and another door or door frame. Additional features, as described in earlier figures, are also depicted as illustrated examples. 
     Turning to  FIG. 6A  a three dimensional view of one embodiment of a door safety device  40  assembled onto a door  51  is depicted together with the cushion structure  11  being connected to the three-sided pivot structure  10 . The embodiment illustrates the door safety device  40  in a set position  65  and then upon the opening of the door, the door safety device  40  is released to the safety position  85 . 
     In the depicted embodiment the door safety device  40  is illustrated from with the three-sided pivot structure  10 . The first side  2  and the third side  6  is connected onto the door  51  with the first side  2  and the third side  6  each containing a protective device  12  protecting the door  51  from scratches or other damage caused by the pivot structure  10 . The first side  2  and the third side  6  maintain sufficient pressure on the door  51  or adjacent door or door frame. Although the pivot structure  10  has been shown to be semi-permanently clamped onto the door  51 , any joining or connecting method which is known in the art can be used to couple the pivot structure  10  to the door  51 . 
     In the depicted embodiment, the hinge structure  8  is a spring-loaded hinge and is connected to corner of the pivot structure  10 , where the third side  6  connects to the second side  4 . The hinge structure  8  is connected to the edge of the planar surface  18  where the hinge structure  8  connects to the outer surface  14  of the cushion structure  11 . In operation, the door  51  may first be in a closed position, or a set position  65 , without the cushion structure  11  preventing the door  51  from closing. For example, in the set position  65 , the cushion structure  11  may be in a resting state on the door  51  or adjacent door or doorframe. The cushion structure  11  may be pivotally oriented away from the door being held in a set position  65  or neutral position. The neutral position is positioned similarly to the set position  65  as shown in  FIG. 6A , but depending on the type of spring-loaded hinge or other type of hinge commonly known in the art, the door safety device  40  may not be armed to release the door safety device. The neutral position provides the flexibility to maintain the connection of the door safety device  40  to the door  51  without the door safety device  40  being operable for preventing the door from closing. 
     The set position  65  may be oriented away from the door at varying angles depending upon the hinge structure  8  designs and flexibility. The door safety device  40  may be positioned to the set position  65  by pulling back on the door safety device  40  and setting or arming the hinge structure  8  to release the door safety device  40  upon the opening of the door  51 . As illustrated in  FIG. 6 , when the door  51  is opened the door safety device  40  is armed and positioned to the set position  65 , the door safety device is released to a safety position  85 , as shown by the direction of the arrows. With the door safety device  40  in the safety position  85 , the cushion structure  11  is oriented around the door  51  preventing the door  51  from substantially closing. The inner surface  16  of the cushion structure  11 , depending upon the shape or size used along with the mounting options chosen for the pivot structure  10 , may touch and come into contact with the door  51 , or may be free of any contact with the door  51 , depending upon the shape of cushion structure  11  being utilized. The outer surface  14 , is positioned to come into contact with a doorframe surface, a surface of another or additional door, or any other object that would prevent the door  51  to from closing. The cushion structure  11  would absorb the impact of the closing door  51 . The cushion structure  11  would create a gap in between the closing door  51  and a doorframe or another door thereby preventing a body part, particularly a finger, from being in between the closing door  51  and the doorframe or an additional door. The gap created by the cushion structure for preventing the door from substantially closing, in one exemplary embodiment, may be at least 1 inch. 
     Turning to  FIG. 6B  a three dimensional view of one embodiment of a door safety device  80  assembled onto a door  51  is depicted together with the cushion structure  11  being connected to the three-sided pivot structure  70 . The embodiment illustrates the door safety device  80  in a set position and then upon the opening of the door, the door safety device  40  is released to the safety position  85 . 
     In the depicted embodiment, the connection piece  60 , may flex, bend, or rotate away from the third side  6 . The connection piece  60  maintains a constant pressure upon the cushion structure  11  when the connection piece  60  is flexed, bent, rotated, or positioned away from the first side  6 . The connection piece  60  is similar to a spring and will spring back to the safety position  85 . For example, when the pivot structure  70  is attached to a door and the door is closed, the connection piece  60 , which is connected to the cushion structure  11 , rotates backwards, or away from the third side  6  and is in the safety position  60 . The connection piece  60  maintains constant pressure on the cushion structure  11 . Upon the opening of the door, the spring like pressure in the connection piece  60  releases or springs the cushion structure  11  into a position to prevent the door, which the pivot structure is attached, from closing leaving a space between the door  51  and another door or doorframe. 
     The set position  65  may be oriented away from the door  51  at varying angles depending upon connection piece  60  designs and flexibility. The door safety device  40  may be positioned to the set position  60  by pulling back on the door safety device  40  and setting or arming the hinge structure  8  to release the door safety device  40  upon the opening of the door  51 . As illustrated in  FIG. 6B , when the door  51  is opened the door safety device  40  is armed and positioned to the set position  60 , the door safety device is released to a safety position  85 . 
     With the door safety device  40  in the safety position  85 , the cushion structure  11  is oriented around the door  51  for preventing the door  51  from substantially closing. The inner surface  16  of the cushion structure  11 , depending upon the shape or size used along with the mounting options chosen for the pivot structure  10 , may completely touch and come into contact with the door  51 , or may be free of any contact with the door  51 , depending upon the shape of cushion structure  11  being utilized. The outer surface  14  is positioned to come into contact with a doorframe surface, a surface of another or additional door, or any other object that would allow for the door  51  to close. The cushion structure  11  would absorb the impact of the closing door  51 . The cushion structure  11  would create a gap in between the closing door  51  and a doorframe or another door thereby preventing a body part, particularly a finger, from being in between the closing door  51  and a doorframe or an additional door. The gap created by the cushion structure for preventing the door  51  from substantially closing, in one exemplary embodiment, may be at least 1 inch. 
       FIG. 7  depicts one exemplary method  100  of manufacturing a door safety device for preventing a door from substantially closing. The method  100  begins (step  102 ) with providing a cushion structure (step  104 ). A pivot structure is provided (step  106 ). The method  100  then ends (step  110 ). 
     While one or more embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated in detail, the skilled artisan will appreciate that modifications and adaptations to those embodiments may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as set forth in the following claims.