US3657764A
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Stationary hinge for casket handles
Assignee: Batesville Services Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-25
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Granted: 1972-04-25
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Expires: 1990-09-25
Abstract
Abstract Hinge mechanism for mounting several handles upon a casket shell in such a manner that each handle is swingable through a predetermined arc from inoperative to operative position independently of the other handles.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Relly
- 👤 Charles F Winburn
- 👤 Herbert K Y Sun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/02; A47B2095/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
Mechanism for mounting swing bar handles upon a casket shell, comprising: a. a plurality of mounting plates fixed upon the shell in spaced apart relation; b. a pair of perforated ears on each plate located on opposite edges of the plates adjacent the tops thereof; c. a handle arm pivotally connected to each ear by a rectangular projection on the arm disposed in a perforation in the ear; d. a handle bar connected to the distal ends of each arm and extending between the arms on adjacent plates; e. a cover extending over each mounting plate and secured thereto; f. an ornament fixed upon each cover; and g. a base trim member telescoped into adjacent covers at the bottoms thereof and extending therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
Mechanism for mounting swing bar handles upon a casket shell, comprising: a. a plurality of mounting plates fixed upon the shell in spaced apart relation; b. a pair of perforated ears on each plate located on opposite edges of the plates adjacent the tops thereof; c. a handle arm pivotally connected to each ear by a rectangular projection on the arm disposed in a perforation in the ear; d. a handle bar connected to the distal ends of each arm and extending between the arms on adjacent plates; e. a cover extending over each mounting plate and secured thereto; f. an ornament fixed upon each cover; and g. a base trim member telescoped into adjacent covers at the bottoms thereof and extending therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A mechanism as specified in claim 1 in which corner mounting plates extend around the corner of the shell and serve to mount one end of a handle on the end of the shell and one end of a handle on the side of the shell.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A mechanism as specified in claim 1 in which the perforation in each ear includes spaced apart first surfaces disposed at approximately right angles to the plate and spaced apart second surfaces disposed at angles of approximately 30* from the first surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
Mechanism as specified in claim 1 in which each handle arm consists of a metal rectangular bar embedded in a metal casting and projecting from the casting into engagement with said first surfaces in the ear to hold the arm in a non-operative position and into engagement with said second surfaces to limit rotation of the arm around its pivotal connection to the ear as it is moved into an operative position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
Mechanism as specified in claim 1 in which the distal end of the arm casting contains spaced apart wedge shaped projections and in which the embedded bar of the handle projects from the casting between said wedges and contains a lug upturned therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
Mechanism as specified in claim 5 in which each handle bar is rectangular in cross section and contains parallel inturned walls which are perforated to receive said lug to lock the ear on the arm with the wedges engaging the inner surfaces of the handle bar with the projecting end of the embedded bar engaging said inturned walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
Mechanism as specified in claim 1 in which each handle arm contains an outer metal casting that is coated with a finish coating of desired color and in which each handle bar is metal which is covered with an ornamental vinyl cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
Mechanism as specified in claim 1 in which the covers are formed of molded plastic of desired color and contain a recessed central portion in which an embossed ornament is fixed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
Mechanism as specified in claim 1 in which the base trim member is composed of stainless steel and is generally rectAngular in cross section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-04-25 | 1975-10-25 | 1976-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-25 | 1979-10-25 | 1980-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-25 | 1983-10-25 | 1984-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |