US3072117A
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Hinge structure
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1960-08-05
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1980-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stoligrosz Eugene
- 👤 Leonard M Stanulis
- 👤 Lawrence C Lotz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:55
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C15/00; F24C15/02; F24C15/023; E; E05; E05Y; E05Y2201/00; E05Y2201/40; E05Y2201/404; E05Y2201/416; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/30; E05Y2900/308
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A HINGE STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING A DOOR ON A BASE MEMBER, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF HINGES ON WHICH THE DOOR IS MOUNTED FOR ARCUATE MOVEMENT; A MOUNTING MEMBER ON THE BASE MEMBER FOR RECEIVING EACH HINGE, THE DOOR THEREUPON BEING MOVABLE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, EACH HINGE HAVING A STOP PORTION THEREON; COOPERATING HOLDING MEANS FIXEDLY ON EACH HINGE AND MOUNTING MEMBER ENGAGEABLE TO HOLD THE HINGES IN LOCKED POSITIONS AND DISENGAGEABLE ON MOVEMENT OF THE HINGES RELATIVE TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF SAID HINGES FROM SAID MOUNTING MEANS AND THUS SAID DOOR FROM SAID BASE MEMBER; MEANS URGING SAID DOOR TOWARD ONE OF SAID OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS AND SIMULTANEOUSLY URGING SAID HOLDING MEANS TOWARD SAID LOCKED POSITIONS; MOVABLE MEANS ON SAID DOOR ENGAGEABLE WITH EACH STOP PORTION TO HOLD SAID DOOR IN PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION; AND MEANS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE TO PREVENT RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID HINGES AND THE DOOR TO PERMIT SAID MOVEMENT OF THE HINGES RELATIVE TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A HINGE STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING A DOOR ON A BASE MEMBER, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF HINGES ON WHICH THE DOOR IS MOUNTED FOR ARCUATE MOVEMENT; A MOUNTING MEMBER ON THE BASE MEMBER FOR RECEIVING EACH HINGE, THE DOOR THEREUPON BEING MOVABLE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, EACH HINGE HAVING A STOP PORTION THEREON; COOPERATING HOLDING MEANS FIXEDLY ON EACH HINGE AND MOUNTING MEMBER ENGAGEABLE TO HOLD THE HINGES IN LOCKED POSITIONS AND DISENGAGEABLE ON MOVEMENT OF THE HINGES RELATIVE TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF SAID HINGES FROM SAID MOUNTING MEANS AND THUS SAID DOOR FROM SAID BASE MEMBER; MEANS URGING SAID DOOR TOWARD ONE OF SAID OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS AND SIMULTANEOUSLY URGING SAID HOLDING MEANS TOWARD SAID LOCKED POSITIONS; MOVABLE MEANS ON SAID DOOR ENGAGEABLE WITH EACH STOP PORTION TO HOLD SAID DOOR IN PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION; AND MEANS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE TO PREVENT RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID HINGES AND THE DOOR TO PERMIT SAID MOVEMENT OF THE HINGES RELATIVE TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |