US3727266A
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Universal hinge
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1971-05-13
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A gate hinge assembly includes a pair of hinge members of opposite hand. Each hinge member includes an L-shaped bracket having at least one outwardly extending bosses in each leg with a hole through each boss, and a hinge plate extending outwardly from one of the legs of the bracket. The gate has a cylindrical upwardly extending projection and a cylindrical downwardly extending projection at one end. Each bracket receives and is fastened to the gate post by means of a bolt passing around the post and through the hole in each leg. Preferably two holes are provided in each leg to permit assembly on posts of different sizes and/or shapes. The cylindrical projections of the gate are received in aligned holes in the top and bottom hinge plates. Two holes may be provided in each hinge plate to permit different types of swinging movement of the gate.
Inventors
- 👤 J Ashworth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:37
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D5/00; E05D5/02; E05Y; E05Y2800/00; E05Y2800/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1412; Y10T24/1433; Y10T24/1435; Y10T24/1437
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A gate hinge assembly for attachment to a post comprising a gate having at one end thereof a cylindrical upwardly extending projection and a cylindrical downwardly extending projection, a pair of hinge members each including an L-shaped post attachment bracket, each leg of each of said brackets having an outwardly extending boss with a hole therethrough arranged at an angle to its associated leg, a hinge plate attached to and extending outwardly from one of said legs substantially normal thereto, each of said hinge plates having a hole therethrough, one of said hinge members receiving said upwardly extending projection in its hinge plate hole and the other receiving said downwardly extending projection in its hinge plate hole, the inner surface of the legs of each L-shaped bracket bearing against said post, a bolt for each bracket passing around said post through the holes in said bosses, and a nut threaded on each end of said bolt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A gate hinge assembly for attachment to a post comprising a gate having at one end thereof a cylindrical upwardly extending projection and a cylindrical downwardly extending projection, a pair of hinge members each including an L-shaped post attachment bracket, each leg of each of said brackets having an outwardly extending boss with a hole therethrough arranged at an angle to its associated leg, a hinge plate attached to and extending outwardly from one of said legs substantially normal thereto, each of said hinge plates having a hole therethrough, one of said hinge members receiving said upwardly extending projection in its hinge plate hole and the other receiving said downwardly extending projection in its hinge plate hole, the inner surface of the legs of each L-shaped bracket bearing against said post, a bolt for each bracket passing around said post through the holes in said bosses, and a nut threaded on each end of said bolt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly according to claim 1 in which each nut includes a smooth frusto-conical portion in contact with said bracket and a wrench receiving break-away portion connected to said frusto-conical portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
An assembly according to claim 1 in which said top and bottom hinge members are of opposite hand, the hinge plate of said top member being located at the top of its bracket and the hinge plate of said bottom member being located at the bottom of its bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
An assembly according to claim 3 in which the hinge plate of each hinge member extends from the outer end of the leg to which it is attached to a position a substantial distance beyond the other leg of its bracket, the hinge plate having its first hole in the portion adjacent the leg to which it is attached and a second hole therethrough in the portion extending beyond the other leg of its bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly according to claim 4 in which each nut includes a smooth frusto-conical portion in contact with said bracket and a wrench receiving break-away portion connected to said frusto-conical portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
An assembly according to claim 5 in which each leg includes a second outwardly extending boss having a hole therethrough arranged at an angle to its associated leg and spaced a different distance from the connection between the legs than the first boss.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2970799A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |