US3103398A
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Door hinge for electrical connection
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1963-09-10
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Expires: 1980-09-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R35/00; H01R35/04; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A HINGE ADAPTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LEAVES THEREOF, SAID HINGE COMPRISING A FIRST LEAF HAVING AN OPENING THROUGH ONE END, A SECOND LEAF HAVING AN OPENING THROUGH AN END CORRESPONDING TO THE ONE END OF SAID FIRST LEAF, SAID SECOND LEAF OPENING BEING OUT-OF-ROUND, A PIN PROJECTING THROUGH SAID LEAF OPENINGS, ONE END OF SAID PIN BEING EXPANDED TO FILL SAID OUT-OF-ROUND OPENING WHEREBY TO PREVENT PIN ROTATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID SECOND LEAF, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID PIN AND SERVING TO SPACE ONE LEAF FROM THE OTHER, A ROUNDED HEAD ON THE OTHER END OF SAID PIN, AND MEANS ENCLOSING SAID HEAD AND HAVING TOTAL FRICTIONAL CONTACT THEREWITH.
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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) | 1966-09-09 | 1967-03-11 | 1967-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-09 | 1971-03-11 | 1971-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-09 | 1975-03-11 | 1975-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |