US3105266A
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Combination latch and hinge
Assignee: Proctor and Schwartz Inc
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Filing: 1961-01-05
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1981-01-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Flaith George Donald
- 👤 John A Westenberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:29
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D15/00; E05D15/48; E05D15/50; E05D15/505; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/001; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0876; Y10T292/0883; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1075; Y10T292/1083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A COMBINATION LATCH AND HINGE FOR LATCHING OR HINGING A PANEL TO A PANEL SUPPORTING FRAME COMPRISING A HINGE PIN MOUNTED ON THE PANEL SUPPORTING FRAME, A HOUSING ATTACHED TO AN EDGE OF THE PANEL, A HINGE FINGER PROJECTING FROM SAID HOUSING, SAID HINGE FINGER HAVING AN L-SHAPED CONFIGURATION, SAID HINGE FINGER BEING ADAPTED TO OVERLIE SAID HINGE PIN UPON CLOSURE OF THE PANEL AGAINST SAID FRAME WITH THE OUTER LEG OF L BEING DIRECTED TOWARDS SAID FRAME WITH THE OUTER LEG OF THE L BEING DIHINGE PIN UPON CLOSURE OF THE PANEL AGAINST THE FRAME, A HINGE LUG PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING PROXIMATE SAID HINGE FINGER, MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY POSITIONING SAID HINGE LUG IN A CLOSED OR OPEN POSITION, SPRING MEANS OPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID HINGE LUG WHEN SAID HINGE LUG IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION TO BIAS SAID HINGE LUG AGAINST SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A COMBINATION LATCH AND HINGE FOR LATCHING OR HINGING A PANEL TO A PANEL SUPPORTING FRAME COMPRISING A HINGE PIN MOUNTED ON THE PANEL SUPPORTING FRAME, A HOUSING ATTACHED TO AN EDGE OF THE PANEL, A HINGE FINGER PROJECTING FROM SAID HOUSING, SAID HINGE FINGER HAVING AN L-SHAPED CONFIGURATION, SAID HINGE FINGER BEING ADAPTED TO OVERLIE SAID HINGE PIN UPON CLOSURE OF THE PANEL AGAINST SAID FRAME WITH THE OUTER LEG OF L BEING DIRECTED TOWARDS SAID FRAME WITH THE OUTER LEG OF THE L BEING DIHINGE PIN UPON CLOSURE OF THE PANEL AGAINST THE FRAME, A HINGE LUG PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING PROXIMATE SAID HINGE FINGER, MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY POSITIONING SAID HINGE LUG IN A CLOSED OR OPEN POSITION, SPRING MEANS OPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID HINGE LUG WHEN SAID HINGE LUG IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION TO BIAS SAID HINGE LUG AGAINST SAID
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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) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |