US3663987A
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Hinge for doors of freight containers, transport vehicles and the like
Assignee: Rubery Owen and Co Ltd
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Filing: 1970-07-24
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A hinge member of a hinge for the door of a freight container or transport vehicle is formed by a sheet metal pressing incorporating an eye for a hinge-pin and stiffened by a deep closed recess extending longitudinally from the eye.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Hawkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:44
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D5/00; E05D5/02; E05D5/06; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A hinge member for securing to a door of a freight container or transport vehicle and a connection by a hinge-pin to a part mounted on the door frame wherein said hinge member comprises a first sheet metal pressing incorporating a flat rear attachment part for securing to the door, at least part of an eye for the hinge-pin, and a deep central recess extending longitudinally from the eye into said attachment part, and a second sheet metal pressing of tee outline in plan, the stem of the tee conforming in outline to the open face of said recess into which it fits and to which it is welded and the head of the tee being of the same width as the eye part on the first pressing to which it is welded.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A hinge member for securing to a door of a freight container or transport vehicle and a connection by a hinge-pin to a part mounted on the door frame wherein said hinge member comprises a first sheet metal pressing incorporating a flat rear attachment part for securing to the door, at least part of an eye for the hinge-pin, and a deep central recess extending longitudinally from the eye into said attachment part, and a second sheet metal pressing of tee outline in plan, the stem of the tee conforming in outline to the open face of said recess into which it fits and to which it is welded and the head of the tee being of the same width as the eye part on the first pressing to which it is welded.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A hinge member as in claim 1 wherein said eye for the hinge-pin is formed wholly by a part of the first pressing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A hinge member as in claim 1 wherein said eye for the hinge-pin is formed by co-operating curled parts of said first and second pressings, the meeting edges of said parts being welded together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hinge member as in claim 1 wherein said first pressing is of rectangular outline and is stiffened by cranked flanges on its longer edges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A hinge member as in claim 1 wherein said eye for the hinge-pin is offset from the plane of the attachment part of the first pressing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1036734A
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US1623572A
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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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |