US3890670A
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Adjustable furniture hinge
Assignee: Paul Hettich GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1974-08-16
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Granted: 1975-06-24
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Expires: 1994-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A hinge member has an elongated hinge arm pivoted to it. Remote from the hinge member the hinge arm is mounted for pivotal displacement about a pivot axis. An arrangement is provided for shifting the hinge arm along the pivot axis to a plurality of adjusting positions. Another arrangement is operable independently of the first mentioned one and serves to adjustably pivot the hinge arm about the pivot axis, and a third arrangement is operable independently to first mentioned ones and serves to adjustably displace the hinge arm lengthwise of itself.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Sewing
- 👤 Jurgen Bachor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:01
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D7/00; E05D7/04; E05D7/0407; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
An adjustable furniture hinge, comprising a hinge member and an elongated hinge arm pivoted thereto for movement about a pivot axis; first means mounting said hinge arm remote from said hinge member for movement about another axis extending transverse to the elongation of said hinge arm; second means for adjustingly shifting said hinge arm longitudinally of said other axis; and third means operable independently of said second means for adjustingly shifting said hinge arm lengthwise of itself.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
An adjustable furniture hinge, comprising a hinge member and an elongated hinge arm pivoted thereto for movement about a pivot axis; first means mounting said hinge arm remote from said hinge member for movement about another axis extending transverse to the elongation of said hinge arm; second means for adjustingly shifting said hinge arm longitudinally of said other axis; and third means operable independently of said second means for adjustingly shifting said hinge arm lengthwise of itself.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A hinge as defined in claim 1, said third means comprising a mounting member connectable with a piece of furniture, a shiftable member on said mounting member and shiftable lengthwise of said hinge arm; and a screw for arresting said shiftable member relative to said mounting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A hinge as defined in claim 2, said hinge arm having a hole into which said screw projects so that said screw, hinge arm and shiftable member move in unison.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A hinge as defined in claim 2, said mounting member having a toothed contact surface, and said screw having an end portion cooperating with said contact surface and formed with an annular contact edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A hinge as defined in claim 2, wherein said hinge arm is of U-shaped cross section and has side walls in which a pin is mounted; and wherein said shiftable member is formed with a passage in which said pin is slidably received.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A hinge as defined in claim 1, wherein said axes extend parallel to one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
A hinge as defined in claim 2, and means for pivotably adjusting said arm about said other axis, comprising a screw member having a shaft portion threaded through a hole in said hinge arm, and an end portion provided with a plate which is received in a recess of said shiftable member, said screw member extending normal to said other axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
A hinge as defined in claim 2, wherein said second means comprises a threaded element extending through a tapped transverse bore in said shiftable member, and having free end portions, said arm being of U-shaped cross section and having side walls located adjacent to and adapted to be abutted by the respective free end portions when said threaded element is turned.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A hinge as defined in claim 2, said mounting member having a longitudinal groove, and said shiftable member having a longitudinally extending portion of a cross section mating to that of said groove and slidably received in the latter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A hinge as defined in claim 2, said shiftable member having a groove extending longitudinally of said hinge arm, and said mounting member having a portion received in said groove.
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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) | 1978-06-23 | 1978-12-23 | 1979-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-23 | 1982-12-23 | 1983-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-23 | 1986-12-23 | 1987-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |