US3665552A
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Self-contained fastener-concealing hinge leaf
Assignee: Swedish Crucible Steel Co
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Filing: 1970-02-02
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A hinge leaf of synthetic plastic material, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, is provided with fastener holes to secure the hinge leaf to the toilet seat or lid or other hinge member, and also has a recess adjacent these holes. Formed integral with the hinge leaf so that it cannot be lost or misplaced and is always at hand is a fastener hole cover which swings downward to conceal the fastener holes and has a tongue or lug which fits snugly into the recess as a detent to hold the cover in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony P Toldo
- 👤 Robert E Watson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K13/00; A47K13/12; E; E05; E05D; E05D11/00; E05D11/0054; E05Y; E05Y2999/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A self-contained fastener-concealing hinge leaf comprising a hinge leaf body of flexible synthetic plastic material having an elongated base portion with a pair of fastener holes therethrough and having at one end an enlarged portion offset relatively to said base portion and integral with said base portion and containing a hinge-pin-receiving bore, an elongated fastener cover having at the end opposite said enlarged portion an integral pivotal connection with said body and swingable therearound into concealing relationship with said holes, a body detent recess on said body spaced away from said pivotal connection toward said hinge-pin-receiving bore, and a cover detent projection on said cover movable with said cover into and out of yieldingly-detained engagement with said body detent recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A self-contained fastener-concealing hinge leaf comprising a hinge leaf body of flexible synthetic plastic material having an elongated base portion with a pair of fastener holes therethrough and having at one end an enlarged portion offset relatively to said base portion and integral with said base portion and containing a hinge-pin-receiving bore, an elongated fastener cover having at the end opposite said enlarged portion an integral pivotal connection with said body and swingable therearound into concealing relationship with said holes, a body detent recess on said body spaced away from said pivotal connection toward said hinge-pin-receiving bore, and a cover detent projection on said cover movable with said cover into and out of yieldingly-detained engagement with said body detent recess.
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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |