US3332274A
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Hinge adjusting tool
Assignee: Amerock Corp
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Filing: 1965-02-19
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1985-02-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr William E Dunster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:37
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F21/00; E04F21/0007; E04F21/0023; E05; E05D; E05D7/00; E05D7/04; E05Y; E05Y2600/00; E05Y2600/50; E05Y2600/56; E05Y2800/00; E05Y2800/34; E05Y2800/342; E05Y2800/69; E05Y2800/692; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A TOOL FOR ADJUSTING A HINGE SUPPORTING A DOOR ON A FRAME AND INCLUDING A FLANGE ADAPTED TO BE FASTENED TO THE FRAME AND SUPPORT A CURL ATTACHED TO THE DOOR AND SPACED FROM THE FRAME BY THE FLANGE, SAID TOOL COMPRISING, A BASE MEMBER INCLUDING ANCHOR MEANS FOR RELEASABLY ATTACHING ONTO SAID FLANGE ADJACENT SAID FRAME AND INCLUDING A FLAT PORTION ADAPTED TO LIE ALONG SAID FRAME, A STOP POSITIONED ON SAID FLAT PORTION AND LATERALLY SPACED FROM SAID ANCHOR MEANS, AN ELONGATED PRY MEMBER INCLUDING A TIP ADAPTED TO INTERFIT AGAINST SAID STOP, A HANDLE ATTACHED TO SAID PRY MEMBER, AND A FACE ON SAID PRY MEMBER ADAPTED TO CONTACT SAID CURL WHEN SAID PRY MEMBER IS PIVOTED ABOUT SAID TIP POSITIONED AGAINST SAID STOP, WHEREBY BY FASTENING SAID BASE MEMBER ON THE HINGE FLANGE AND PIVOTING SAID PRY MEMBER ABOUT SAID STOP A FORCE MAY BE EXERTED TO MOVE THE CURL AND BEND THE SUPPORTING FLANGE FOR ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE DOOR ON THE FRAME.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB600171A
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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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |