US3811149A
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Adjustable gate hinge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-31
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1992-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A gate hinge for steel fences, and particularly for large gates, having means for adjusting the proximity of the gate to the gate post.
Inventors
- 👤 R Griffin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:39
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D7/00; E05D7/04; E05D7/0415; E05D7/0423; E05D2007/0484; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3958; Y10T24/3964
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
In an adjustable gate hinge, a clamp member adapted to be anchored on a gate post, a strap having its respective ends externally threaded and extending through said clamp member and anchoring said clamp member to said post, threaded shafts spaced from said strap and extending through said clamp member and extending in parallel relation one on each side of said gate post, a hanger mounted on one end of said shafts said hanger having a hinge pin and a gate member pivotaly mounted On said hinge pin, said gate member having means for anchoring same to the end member of a gate, means for adjusting said shafts longitudinally on said clamp member to adjust said gate without disengaging said clamp member from the gate post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
In an adjustable gate hinge, a clamp member adapted to be anchored on a gate post, a strap having its respective ends externally threaded and extending through said clamp member and anchoring said clamp member to said post, threaded shafts spaced from said strap and extending through said clamp member and extending in parallel relation one on each side of said gate post, a hanger mounted on one end of said shafts said hanger having a hinge pin and a gate member pivotaly mounted On said hinge pin, said gate member having means for anchoring same to the end member of a gate, means for adjusting said shafts longitudinally on said clamp member to adjust said gate without disengaging said clamp member from the gate post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein said gate member consists of a channel iron having arcuate toothed jaws and ports adjacent one end forming a lateral passageway to receive said hinge pin, and a U-shaped member extending outwardly from said jaws having the ends thereof externally threaded and extending through said channel iron and bolts on said threaded ends adapted to draw said U-shaped member against the end member of a gate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein said hanger consists of a pair of plates anchored on one end of said threaded shafts and tapered inwardly, the said inwardly tapered ends being joined, said shafts being adjustable longitudinally and independently of the clamp member and said hinge pin being anchored at the point of joinder of the inwardly tapered ends of said plates.
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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) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |