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US3262149A
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Hinge latch
Assignee: Ajax Hardware Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1964-01-22
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-01-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard B Gorton
- 👤 Jr Henry Arias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:41
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D11/00; E05D11/10; E05D11/1014; E05D11/1028; E05D11/105; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
IN A HINGE, THE COMBINATION OF: A FIRST LEAF HAVING A SPRING, SAID FIRST LEAF INCORPORATING AN ELONGATED OPENING AND SAID SPRING BEING ELONGATED AND SPANNING SAID OPENING, SAID SPRING HAVINGH SECUREMENT MEANS ON ITS OPPOSITE EXTREMITIES TO SECURE IT IN OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FIRST LEAF; A SECOND LEAF HAVING A KEEPER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SPRING TO RETAIN SAID SECOND LEAF IN A PREDETERMINED ORIENTATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID FIRST LEAF; AND A PINTLE CONNECTING SAID LEAVES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
IN A HINGE, THE COMBINATION OF: A FIRST LEAF HAVING A SPRING, SAID FIRST LEAF INCORPORATING AN ELONGATED OPENING AND SAID SPRING BEING ELONGATED AND SPANNING SAID OPENING, SAID SPRING HAVINGH SECUREMENT MEANS ON ITS OPPOSITE EXTREMITIES TO SECURE IT IN OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FIRST LEAF; A SECOND LEAF HAVING A KEEPER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SPRING TO RETAIN SAID SECOND LEAF IN A PREDETERMINED ORIENTATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID FIRST LEAF; AND A PINTLE CONNECTING SAID LEAVES.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |