US3083401A
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Hinge for executive carrying case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-09-02
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1978-09-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lifton Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:03
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
AN ATTACHE CASE HAVING A DEEP CONTAINER AND A SHALLOW COVER HAVING REAR HINGE SIDES AND HINGE MEANS TO HOLD THE SHALLOW COVER IN 90* OPEN ELEVATED POSITION WHEN OPEN COMPRISING SHALLOW RECEPTACLE MEMBERS MOUNTED IN THE REAR HINGE SIDES OF THE CONTAINER AND COVER, A SHORT RECEPTACLE MEMBER ON SAID COVER HAVING A PENTAGONAL OUTSIDE SPRING HAVING A STRAIGHT BASE LEG WITH AN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING RIDGE AND SIDE LEGS TURNED INWARDLY TOWARD ONE ANOTHER AND CONTACTING EACH OTHER AT THE SIDE OF THE SHORT RECEPTACLE AWAY FROM THE HINGE AND A ROTATABLE HINGE MEMBER PROJECTING AWAY FROM THE CONTAINER ENGAGING SAID RIDGE AND HAVING A LATCHING MEANS IN RESPECT TO SAID RIDGE AT ITS 90* OPEN POSITION AND AN OVERLAPPING CIRCULAR LEAF SPRING INSIDE OF SAID PENTAGONAL SPRING TO BIAS SAID BASE LEG AND SIDE LEGS OUTWARDLY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |