US3968540A
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Furniture hinge for a grooved door
Assignee: Karl Lautenschlaeger GmbH and Co KG Moebelbeschlafabrik
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Filing: 1975-06-20
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1995-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A furniture hinge for a grooved door comprising a door engagement portion constituting a slip-on mount and a quadrilateral link connected to the slip-on mount including two pivot pins disposed at a door side of the mount and two control levers positioned within a lower half of the slip-on mount on the pivot pins. The slip-on mount has a jacket beneath the control levers formed with a slot extending from the mouth of the slip-on mount, the slot having a width and depth such that the control levers pass therethrough when opening the door.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Lautenschlager
- 👤 Gerhard Lautenschlager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:40
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D3/00; E05D3/06; E05D3/14; E05D3/142; E05D5/00; E05D5/02; E05D5/08; E05Y; E05Y2600/00; E05Y2600/60; E05Y2600/634; E05Y2600/636; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A furniture hinge for a grooved door comprising: a door engagement portion constituting a slip-on mount; a quadrilateral link connected to said slip-on mount including two pivot pins disposed at a door side of said mount, and two control levers positioned within a lower half of said slip-on mount on said pivot pins; a retaining flange formed at a lower end of said slip-on mount; at least one washer is mounted beneath and contacting said flange; and said slip-on mount being formed with a mouth and having a jacket beneath said control levers formed with a slot extending from said mouth of said slip-on mount, said slot having a width and depth such that said control levers pass therethroughout when opening the door.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A furniture hinge for a grooved door comprising: a door engagement portion constituting a slip-on mount; a quadrilateral link connected to said slip-on mount including two pivot pins disposed at a door side of said mount, and two control levers positioned within a lower half of said slip-on mount on said pivot pins; a retaining flange formed at a lower end of said slip-on mount; at least one washer is mounted beneath and contacting said flange; and said slip-on mount being formed with a mouth and having a jacket beneath said control levers formed with a slot extending from said mouth of said slip-on mount, said slot having a width and depth such that said control levers pass therethroughout when opening the door.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The furniture hinge as recited in claim 1 wherein: said flange and at least one washer are formed with interchangable recesses and projection means at opposite faces thereof for preventing displacement of said at least one washer with respect to each other.
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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) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |