US3292204A
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Door and hinge combination
Assignee: TANSEY CO
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Filing: 1964-02-05
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1984-02-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John P Tansey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:05
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05F; E05F1/00; E05F1/02; E05F1/04; E05F1/06; E05F1/061; E05F1/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
IN COMBINATION, A DOOR AND HINGES THEREFOR, SAID DOOR HAVING VERTICALLY SPACED NOTCHES ADJACENT ITS REAR EDGE, MEANS ON SAID DOOR DEFINING AN UPPER OPENING AT THE TOP SIDE OF EACH SAID NOTCH, MEANS DEFINING A LOWER OPENING ALIGNED WITH SAID UPPER OPENING, A FEMALE CAM EXTENDING INTO SAID UPPER OPENING, SAID FEMALE CAM HAVING A HOLLOW CAVITY THEREIN, A DOWNWARDLY FACING CAM SURFACE IN SAID CAVITY, A MALE CAM HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL PORTION TERMINATING AT ITS UPPER END IN AN UPWARDLY FACING CAM SURFACE DISPOSED IN SAID CAVITY, SAID CAM SURFACES ENGAGING EACH OTHER, HINGE MEMBERS HAVING MEANS THEREON FOR ATTACHING THEM TO A PILASTER, SAID HINGE MEMBERS EXTENDING INTO SAID NOTCHES, AND A STAR SHAPED COUNTERBORE IN THE TOP OF EACH SAID HINGE MEMBER, SAID MALE CAM HAVING A LOWER END HAVING A NONCIRCULAR SHAPE DISPOSED IN EACH SAID STAR SHAPED COUNTERBORE HOLDING SAID MALE CAM AGAINST ROTATION AND PERMITTING SAID FEMALE CAM TO BE SELECTIVELY POSITIONED TO ADJUST THE POSITION AT WHICH SAID DOOR IS CLOSED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
IN COMBINATION, A DOOR AND HINGES THEREFOR, SAID DOOR HAVING VERTICALLY SPACED NOTCHES ADJACENT ITS REAR EDGE, MEANS ON SAID DOOR DEFINING AN UPPER OPENING AT THE TOP SIDE OF EACH SAID NOTCH, MEANS DEFINING A LOWER OPENING ALIGNED WITH SAID UPPER OPENING, A FEMALE CAM EXTENDING INTO SAID UPPER OPENING, SAID FEMALE CAM HAVING A HOLLOW CAVITY THEREIN, A DOWNWARDLY FACING CAM SURFACE IN SAID CAVITY, A MALE CAM HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL PORTION TERMINATING AT ITS UPPER END IN AN UPWARDLY FACING CAM SURFACE DISPOSED IN SAID CAVITY, SAID CAM SURFACES ENGAGING EACH OTHER, HINGE MEMBERS HAVING MEANS THEREON FOR ATTACHING THEM TO A PILASTER, SAID HINGE MEMBERS EXTENDING INTO SAID NOTCHES, AND A STAR SHAPED COUNTERBORE IN THE TOP OF EACH SAID HINGE MEMBER, SAID MALE CAM HAVING A LOWER END HAVING A NONCIRCULAR SHAPE DISPOSED IN EACH SAID STAR SHAPED COUNTERBORE HOLDING SAID MALE CAM AGAINST ROTATION AND PERMITTING SAID FEMALE CAM TO BE SELECTIVELY POSITIONED TO ADJUST THE POSITION AT WHICH SAID DOOR IS CLOSED.
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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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |