Pet door pest and debris barrier
First Claim
1. In a sliding door system having a sliding door, a screen door, and a pet door panel, each of the sliding door, screen door and pet door panel being disposed within a door frame, the sliding door being adapted to translate within a sliding door plane and the screen door being adapted to translate within a screen door plane, the sliding door plane being disposed parallel with the screen door plane and having a gap extending therebetween, and the pet door panel being fixed within the sliding door plane at a side adjacent to the sliding door, an improvement comprising:
- a flange configured to seal the gap between the pet door panel and the screen door for preventing entry of unwanted pests and debris therethrough, the flange comprising;
a base extending from a bottom end to a top end along a length of the flange, a cross-section of the base having a triangular shape, the base being configured to attach with at least one surface of the pet door panel; and
a body portion extending outwardly from the base and configured to abut the screen door, the body portion comprising an arced surface for increased rigidity and improved contact with the screen door.
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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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20 Claims
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1. In a sliding door system having a sliding door, a screen door, and a pet door panel, each of the sliding door, screen door and pet door panel being disposed within a door frame, the sliding door being adapted to translate within a sliding door plane and the screen door being adapted to translate within a screen door plane, the sliding door plane being disposed parallel with the screen door plane and having a gap extending therebetween, and the pet door panel being fixed within the sliding door plane at a side adjacent to the sliding door, an improvement comprising:
a flange configured to seal the gap between the pet door panel and the screen door for preventing entry of unwanted pests and debris therethrough, the flange comprising; a base extending from a bottom end to a top end along a length of the flange, a cross-section of the base having a triangular shape, the base being configured to attach with at least one surface of the pet door panel; and a body portion extending outwardly from the base and configured to abut the screen door, the body portion comprising an arced surface for increased rigidity and improved contact with the screen door. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A barrier device, comprising:
a flange configured to seal a gap disposed between a pet door panel installed within a first sliding door track and a sliding door installed within a second sliding door track of a sliding door system, the second sliding door track being disposed parallel and offset from the first sliding door track within the system, the flange comprising; a base extending from a bottom end to a top end along a length of the flange, the base being configured to attach with at least one surface of the pet door panel; and a body portion extending outwardly from the base, the body portion having an arced surface and being configured to contact a surface of the sliding door. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. In a sliding door system having a first sliding door configured to translate within a first plane, and a second sliding door configured to translate within a second plane, the first plane being disposed parallel with the second plane, and the first sliding door being separated from the second sliding door by a gap disposed therebetween, a pet door system, comprising:
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a pet door panel comprising a panel configured to install within the first plane of the sliding door system, the panel having a pet door disposed near a bottom portion thereof; and a flange, the flange comprising at least a base and a body portion, the base being disposed along a length of the pet door panel from a bottom end to a top end thereof, and the body portion extending outwardly from the base and through the gap to form a seal with the second sliding door. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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