This invention relates to the development of a device for preventing interna! domestic and industrial doors from slamming shut.

For many people the risk of injury caused by doors slamming or being slammed and crushing fingers, particularly for children, is a cause for great concern There are a number of existing systems currently in use for the prevention of door slams but predominantly require the forcing of a wedge shaped object under the door. These devices have the disadvantage of being capable of being removed, either accidentally by kicking the device or intentionally being removed, predominantly by children, the group of persons who require the greatest amount of protection from door slams. The most dangerous area for injuries being sustained is at the door jamb and door hinge area due to the largest amount of force being applied at this area and potentially the most severe injuries.

These problems are overcome by the present invention which provides complete protection by preventing the door from closing or being slammed, comprising a rectangular rubber or similar flexible material insert which is placed at the hinge edge of the door and pressed against the leading edge of the door stop. The Finger Safe Door Stop is constructed of a rubber compound or similar flexible material and its' measurements in millimeters are: Length 47+- 1, Width 27 +- 1 , Height 27 +- 1. The dimensions may be increased and or converted to imperial thereby catering for both imperial and metric measurement systems.

A centre cavity Is included in the design to further create flexibility in the device which prevents damage to the door, door jamb and hinges and is sufficient to allow only a small amount of movement in the door Itself. The distance of travel is minimal and a child's fingers are unable to be jammed.

The Finger Safe Door Stop is manufactured with a semi-circular lip at each end and diagonally opposite. The purpose of the lip is to fit against the rear face of the door thereby creating additional pressure to assist holding the Finger Safe Door Stop in place.

The length of the Finger Safe Door Stop is the distance between the door frame door stop and the hinge where it is affixed to the door and to facilitate any door size the length of the Finger Safe Door Stop only needs to be increased thereby covering Countries World Wide, some of whom

use both imperial and metric measurements in the construction of both domestic and commercial internal doors.

The Finger Safe Door Stop does not require any skill or tools to affix to the door as it is merely pressed into the door jamb at any location along the door jamb but should be placed at a location above the reach of children.

It is not designed as a permanent fixture and is easily removed in the reverse motion. As no tools are required for the fitting of the Finger Safe Door Stop no drill holes or work related damage is caused to either the door or the door jamb.

To assist with understanding the invention, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings which show the invention.

In the drawings:

Figure 1. shows the technical drawing design and specifications required for the Finger Safe Door Stop to be correctly manufactured and to operate correctly.

Figure 2. shows a side view of the Finger Safe Door Stop.

Figure 3. shows a three dimensional drawing of the Finger Safe Door Stop.

Figure 4. shows an open door and the manner in which the Finger Safe Door Stop is inserted.

With one lip placed behind the door it can be seen that the lip at the diagonal opposite is clearly visible. The lips have been placed on opposite ends and diagonal to each other enabling the use of the Finger Safe Door Stop on any door opening from either the left or right.

Referring to Figure 3. it can be seen that the Finger Safe Door Stop according to this invention comprises a rectangular block shape object which has a centre cavity 2 and a lip 3 diagonally opposite each other and at each end 4. As each end 4 is placed against both the door stop and the door hinge area of the door one lip 3 is located behind the door whilst the diagonal opposite end lip 3 is exposed. The end lip 3 creates additional pressure on the face of the door whilst simultaneously the face 4 of the Finger Safe Door Stop causes pressure on the door jamb and the door forcing the door to remain open.

Figure 4. shows the Finger Safe Door Stop in operation. It can be seen that the lip at 3 is behind the door whilst the diagonally opposite end lip at

3 is clearly visible whilst each end 4 are pressed against the door stop and door hinge area of the door simultaneously.

By the use of one Finger Safe door Stop on each door the door will be held firmly in the open position and the door will be unable to be closed either accidentally or deliberately. It will be realized that the Finger Safe Door Stop device according to this invention is not restricted to doors constructed using metric measurement system. The length of the Finger Safe Door Stop need only to be converted to imperial and the length may be increased to suit both domestic and industrial doors