US3695330A
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Hinge connection for panel and panel combination
Assignee: Singer Co
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Filing: 1970-04-30
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-04-30
Abstract
Abstract This specification discloses a hinge for connecting a panel or the like to a support or for connecting two panels together. In the example, the hinge is shown connecting two panels. A bracket is attached to the edge of each panel adjacent the other. These brackets extend from the top of each panel to the bottom. Flexible hinge strips are supported between the panel edges. Each hinge strip has one of its edges clamped under one edge of one of the brackets and its opposite edge clamped under the opposite edge of the bracket on the other panel. Each alternate strip has its opposite edge clamped under the opposite edge of the bracket. Thus, each strip in a sense crosses the strip above it, and the strip below it, so that the panels may swing either direction relative to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene B Hasbrouck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:29
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D1/00; E05D1/02; E05D1/06; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/32; E06B3/48; E06B3/481
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
In combination, a first panel and a second panel and a hinge connecting a side edge of said first panel to a side edge of said second panel, said hinge comprising a first strip of flexible material and a second strip of flexible material, each having a first edge and a second edge, said first panel and said second panel being disposed in end to end relation with each other and each end having a first side edge and a second side edge, means fixing said first edge of said first strip to said first side edge of said first panel and means fixing said second edge of said first strip to said second side edge of said second panel, means fixing said first edge of said second strip to said first end edge of said second panel and means fixing said second edge of said second strip to said second end edge of said first panel, whereby said panels may swing in either direction relative to each other, said strips have longitudinally extending beads along each end and means overlying said beads, clamping said beads to said panels, said means clamping said strips to said panels comprises Ushaped brackets having legs spaced from the intermediate part thereof, and said brackets have beads engaging said strips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
In combination, a first panel and a second panel and a hinge connecting a side edge of said first panel to a side edge of said second panel, said hinge comprising a first strip of flexible material and a second strip of flexible material, each having a first edge and a second edge, said first panel and said second panel being disposed in end to end relation with each other and each end having a first side edge and a second side edge, means fixing said first edge of said first strip to said first side edge of said first panel and means fixing said second edge of said first strip to said second side edge of said second panel, means fixing said first edge of said second strip to said first end edge of said second panel and means fixing said second edge of said second strip to said second end edge of said first panel, whereby said panels may swing in either direction relative to each other, said strips have longitudinally extending beads along each end and means overlying said beads, clamping said beads to said panels, said means clamping said strips to said panels comprises Ushaped brackets having legs spaced from the intermediate part thereof, and said brackets have beads engaging said strips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said strips have edge portions connected to said strips by living hinges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said intermediate part of said brackets being attached to said panels, said legs extending from each end of said U-shaped brackets, and outwardly extending members attached to the outer end of each said leg, and bead members attached to said legs and extending toward said beads on said strips being disposed outward of said beads on said strips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
The panels of claim 1 wherein said panels are each made up of a core made of a sheet of foil material, fiber insulation on each side of said core, a sheet of Foam material on each side of said fiber material, a cover material over said foam material, and a filler block in each end of said panel, said filler block being disposed between said foam material, and said means fixing said strips to said panels are fixed to said biller blocks.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein a foot member is supported on said first and said second panel, said foot being disposed at said connection between said panels and extending from each side of each said panel, said foot having means adapted to engage two said panels and floor engaging members on the distal ends of said member.
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |