US Patent 6854162 Door hinge cover

A door hinge mask completely protects a door hinge during painting, is reusable, can be used on a hanging door easily and allows movement of the door during the painting process. The device includes two portions used in combination; one portion for protecting the hinge plates and a portion for protecting the hinge cylinder. The hinge plate protector is made from a flexible material and removably attaches to the hinge plates using a magnetic material. The hinge cylinder protector is also made from a flexible material and removably attaches to the hinge cylinder using a magnetic material. The two portions used in combination completely protect the door hinge during painting.