US3653092A
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Hinge clip assembly
Assignee: Corning Glass Works
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Filing: 1970-07-27
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1990-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A hinge clip assembly having an attachment body portion and a retaining finger portion is frictionally mounted on a rear support bracket of a major domestic appliance, with the retaining finger portion extending in a curvilinear upward position to operatively project within an opening in a rear flange on a cover member for such appliance, when such cover member is pivoted to an open position, and to retain such cover member in such open position to facilitate the servicing of such appliance.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R Shriner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:06
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D1/00; E05D1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A hinge clip assembly mountable on a support bracket of a major appliance for receiving and retaining an upper surface portion of the appliance as it is pivoted to an open position for inspection and servicing which comprises, an attachment body portion for frictionally engaging a mounting flange on said support bracket, a retaining finger portion for projecting within an opening formed in a flange on said upper surface portion to facilitate pivotal movement of such surface portion and retain the same in an open position, said attachment body portion having means including a resilient compression clamp portion adjacent one end of said body portion for compressibly clamping the body portion on the mounting bracket, said retaining finger portion having strengthening and reinforcing means for inhibiting the flexing thereof, means flexibly connecting said attachment body portion and said retaining finger portion together as an integral unit, and said attachment body portion being formed with a concavo-convex contour which is centrally curved inwardly toward said mounting flange to maintain operative engagement with said mounting bracket independently of any bending which may occur within said flexing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A hinge clip assembly mountable on a support bracket of a major appliance for receiving and retaining an upper surface portion of the appliance as it is pivoted to an open position for inspection and servicing which comprises, an attachment body portion for frictionally engaging a mounting flange on said support bracket, a retaining finger portion for projecting within an opening formed in a flange on said upper surface portion to facilitate pivotal movement of such surface portion and retain the same in an open position, said attachment body portion having means including a resilient compression clamp portion adjacent one end of said body portion for compressibly clamping the body portion on the mounting bracket, said retaining finger portion having strengthening and reinforcing means for inhibiting the flexing thereof, means flexibly connecting said attachment body portion and said retaining finger portion together as an integral unit, and said attachment body portion being formed with a concavo-convex contour which is centrally curved inwardly toward said mounting flange to maintain operative engagement with said mounting bracket independently of any bending which may occur within said flexing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A hinge clip assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said retaining finger portion includes a U-shaped section having crimped edge portions forming a part of said strengthening and reinforcing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hinge clip assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said strengthening and reinforcing means includes a concave outer section formed in said finger portion.
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) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |