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US3346910A
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Hinge with laterally spaced barrels
Assignee: McKinney Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1966-01-14
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1986-01-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lloyd R Dickinson
- 👤 James E Higginson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:17
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D3/00; E05D3/06; E05D3/12; E05D11/00; E05D11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A HINGE COMPRISING A PIVOT BAR PROVIDED IN ONE SIDE WITH A PAIR OF PARALLEL CHANNELS EXTENDING LENGTHWISE THEREOF AND SPACED APART BY A CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL RIB, A PAIR OF HINGE LEAVES DISPOSED SIDE BY SIDE, A BARREL EXTENDING ALONG ONE EDGE OF EACH LEAF AND INTEGRAL THEREWITH, THE BARRELS BEING DISPOSED IN SAID CHANNELS AND HAVING CYLINDRICAL SURFACES, THE CHANNELS BEING SHAPED TO FIT SAID BARRELS AND EXTEND AROUND THE MAJOR PORTION THEREOF TO EMBRACE AND HOLD THEM THEREIN, THE BARRELS BEING ROTATABLE IN THE CHANNELS TO PERMIT THE LEAVES TO SWING AWAY FROM EACH OTHER FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL POSITION, THE BARRELS HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED GAPS THEREIN, A SEPARABLE THRUST BEARING DISPOSED IN EACH GAP, AND MEANS ENGAGING THE PIVOT BAR AND LOCKING THE BEARINGS IN FIXED POSITION IN THE CHANNELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A HINGE COMPRISING A PIVOT BAR PROVIDED IN ONE SIDE WITH A PAIR OF PARALLEL CHANNELS EXTENDING LENGTHWISE THEREOF AND SPACED APART BY A CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL RIB, A PAIR OF HINGE LEAVES DISPOSED SIDE BY SIDE, A BARREL EXTENDING ALONG ONE EDGE OF EACH LEAF AND INTEGRAL THEREWITH, THE BARRELS BEING DISPOSED IN SAID CHANNELS AND HAVING CYLINDRICAL SURFACES, THE CHANNELS BEING SHAPED TO FIT SAID BARRELS AND EXTEND AROUND THE MAJOR PORTION THEREOF TO EMBRACE AND HOLD THEM THEREIN, THE BARRELS BEING ROTATABLE IN THE CHANNELS TO PERMIT THE LEAVES TO SWING AWAY FROM EACH OTHER FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL POSITION, THE BARRELS HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED GAPS THEREIN, A SEPARABLE THRUST BEARING DISPOSED IN EACH GAP, AND MEANS ENGAGING THE PIVOT BAR AND LOCKING THE BEARINGS IN FIXED POSITION IN THE CHANNELS.
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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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |