Patent ID: 7150166

Claim:
A gap cover device for use in covering a gap between two appliances having generally parallel juxtaposed edges lying in a generally horizontal plane and defining a gap between the juxtaposed edges, the gap cover device comprising a relatively rigid elongated member having a substantially T-shaped transverse cross-sectional configuration defining a gap spanning portion of sufficient transverse width to engage the juxtaposed edges and span the gap therebetween, and an insert arm portion disposed generally normal to an underside of the gap spanning portion and adapted to be inserted into the gap, the insert arm portion defining outwardly facing side surfaces at least one of which has a magnetic strip carried thereon operative to releasably secure the cover device in position covering the gap so as to prevent objects from falling into the gap, the insert ann portion having a connecting portion for connecting to the gap spanning portion, an intermediate portion and a free end, and wherein the intermediate portion is more flexible than the gap spanning portion, wherein the insert arm includes a longitudinal outwardly extending bead formed thereon.