Bootee

Description

FIG. 1 represents a view of a silicone rubber substance called a "bootee", a static resistant cushion which covers a 13/8" door knob to a 2" door knob, FIG. 1 slips over door knob to the diminsions of a total of 2" wide and 1/16" thick to 1/4" thick and 13/4" long;

The depth of the cushion is 1/2" deep with a 3/8" radius leading to the inside of the bootee, to the door knob lock, thustly the bootee serves as a cushion, preventing an indentation on any wall surface;

FIG. 2 illustrates the front view of the cushion. A basic 13/8" opening with a width of 2" round;

FIG. 3 simply illustrates the cushion forming a cover over the door knob creating a complete new form over the standard door knob therefore becoming a round door knob. FIG. 3 is 21/4" wide by 13/4" long, the angled dimensions are 1/16" to 1/8" thick. The front of cover is 1/2" in depth from the face of any standard door knob; and,

FIG. 4 illustrates the look of the "bootee" on the door knob at a front view, which is 21/4" round.

Claims

The ornamental design for a bootee, as shown.

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Inventors:	Brayford; Ernest E. (Alta Loma, CA)
Appl. No.:	06/877,167
Filed:	June 23, 1986

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/402; D8/322
Field of Search:	;D8/402,321,322,301 ;292/347 ;16/86R,86A

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D94048	December 1934	Puckett
2699807	August 1952	Nehe
2721597	October 1955	Pitrella
2753911	July 1956	Haslett
3306643	February 1967	Reed
3556571	January 1971	Laub, Jr.
3994043	November 1976	Gurzenda
4181339	January 1980	Rigsby

Other References

Russwin Architectural Hardware, General Catalog #23 pp. 7-17, "Aspen" Branford 1985 edition..

Primary Examiner: Bullock; B. J.
Assistant Examiner: Simone; Dominic