US3135456A
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Flexible hinge device for containers having a curved side
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-16
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Granted: 1964-06-02
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Expires: 1982-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Palazzolo Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:41
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D1/00; E05D1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
THE COMBINATION OF TWO COEXTENSIVELY ARRANGED CURVED SURFACES WHICH ABUT ALONG AN EDGE WITH EACH OTHER AT A COMMON LINE OF SEPARATION, AND A HINGE MEMBER CONNECTING THE TWO COEXTENSIVE CURVED SURFACES TOGETHER ACROSS THEIR COMMON LINE OF SEPARATION, SAID MEMBER BEING FORMED OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL FIXED AT ITS OPPOSITE END PORTIONS TO EACH OF THE COEXTENSIVE CURVED SURFACES EXCEPT FOR A FREELY MOVABLE WEB PORTION INTERMEDIATE SAID FIXED OPPOSITE END PORTIONS, SAID FREELY MOVABLE WEB PORTION TERMINATING ALONG A PAIR OF OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CURVED LINES SCORED INTO THE FLEXIBLE HINGE MATERIAL AT EACH SIDE OF THE LINE OF SEPARATION OF THE TWO SURFACES, WITH EACH OF SAID OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CURVED LINES RECEDING FROM SAID LINE OF SEPARATION ON EACH OF SAID COEXTENSIVE CURVED SURFACES, WHEREBY WHEN ONE CURVED SURFACE IS ARTICULATED RELATIVE TO THE OTHER, A DOUBLE HINGE EFFECT IS ACHIEVED AT AND ALONG THE SCORED CURVED LINES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
THE COMBINATION OF TWO COEXTENSIVELY ARRANGED CURVED SURFACES WHICH ABUT ALONG AN EDGE WITH EACH OTHER AT A COMMON LINE OF SEPARATION, AND A HINGE MEMBER CONNECTING THE TWO COEXTENSIVE CURVED SURFACES TOGETHER ACROSS THEIR COMMON LINE OF SEPARATION, SAID MEMBER BEING FORMED OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL FIXED AT ITS OPPOSITE END PORTIONS TO EACH OF THE COEXTENSIVE CURVED SURFACES EXCEPT FOR A FREELY MOVABLE WEB PORTION INTERMEDIATE SAID FIXED OPPOSITE END PORTIONS, SAID FREELY MOVABLE WEB PORTION TERMINATING ALONG A PAIR OF OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CURVED LINES SCORED INTO THE FLEXIBLE HINGE MATERIAL AT EACH SIDE OF THE LINE OF SEPARATION OF THE TWO SURFACES, WITH EACH OF SAID OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CURVED LINES RECEDING FROM SAID LINE OF SEPARATION ON EACH OF SAID COEXTENSIVE CURVED SURFACES, WHEREBY WHEN ONE CURVED SURFACE IS ARTICULATED RELATIVE TO THE OTHER, A DOUBLE HINGE EFFECT IS ACHIEVED AT AND ALONG THE SCORED CURVED LINES.
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) | 1967-06-02 | 1967-12-02 | 1968-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-02 | 1971-12-02 | 1972-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-02 | 1975-12-02 | 1976-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |