Pet Door Pest and Debris Barrier
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1. A device, comprising:
- a projecting flange that blocks access between a first member attached to the projecting flange and an offset second member that abuts the projecting flange.
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Abstract
A barrier device preventing access of pests such as mosquitoes, flies, and other small animals as well as debris between a panel pet door and a screen door by providing a seal between the panel pet door and the screen door. The barrier material may have ribs for the purpose of added stiffening or as a guide for adjusting the reach of the barrier. A stopping device may be used to ensure the screen door is closed to a location where good contact is made with the barrier device.
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1. A device, comprising:
a projecting flange that blocks access between a first member attached to the projecting flange and an offset second member that abuts the projecting flange. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A device, comprising:
a vertically-oriented projecting flange that blocks access between a panel pet door attached to the projecting flange and an offset screen door that abuts the projecting flange. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A method, comprising:
blocking access between a first member and an offset second member by attaching a projecting flange to the first member; and
abutting the second member against the projecting flange, whereby a continuous seal is formed between the first member and the second member.
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20. A method, comprising:
blocking access between a vertically-oriented panel pet door and an offset screen door by attaching a projecting flange to the panel pet door; and
abutting the screen door against the projecting flange, whereby a continuous seal is formed between the panel pet door and the screen door.
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