US3977041A
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Hinge device
Assignee: Blum GmbH
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Filing: 1974-12-19
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1994-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A Hinge device includes a hinge arm which embraces an intermediate part insertable into and lockable on a mounting plate. The hinge arm rests on an adjustment part which rests on the intermediate part and by which the hinge arm is displaceable in the depth direction of the furniture.
Inventors
- 👤 Erich Rock
- 👤 Bernhard Mages
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:46
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D7/00; E05D7/04; E05D7/0407; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A hinge device, particularly for mounting a door to a piece of furniture, said device comprising: a mounting plate adapted to be attached to a piece of furniture, said mounting plate having recesses along opposite sides thereof; an intermediate part positioned on the top of said mounting plate, said intermediate part having projections received in said recesses, said intermediate part being fixed with respect to said mounting plate; an adjustment part positioned on the top of said intermediate part and adjustably movable toward and away therefrom; and a hinge arm adjustably connected to said adjustment part and having a substantially U-shaped lateral cross-sectional configuration, said hinge arm being adjustably movable with respect to said adjustment part in said longitudinal direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A hinge device, particularly for mounting a door to a piece of furniture, said device comprising: a mounting plate adapted to be attached to a piece of furniture, said mounting plate having recesses along opposite sides thereof; an intermediate part positioned on the top of said mounting plate, said intermediate part having projections received in said recesses, said intermediate part being fixed with respect to said mounting plate; an adjustment part positioned on the top of said intermediate part and adjustably movable toward and away therefrom; and a hinge arm adjustably connected to said adjustment part and having a substantially U-shaped lateral cross-sectional configuration, said hinge arm being adjustably movable with respect to said adjustment part in said longitudinal direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a downwardly extending first abutment on said intermediate part, said first abutment abutting against a longitudinal end of said mounting plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a locking bar extending downwardly from said intermediate part and engaging a second abutment located on said mounting plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an adjustment screw threaded into said intermediate part and carrying said adjustment part, said adjustment screw comprising means for selectively moving said adjustment part toward and away from said intermediate part.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as claimed in claim 4, further comprising a fixing screw attaching said hinge arm to said adjustment part.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A device as claimed in claim 5, further comprising first and second slots in said hinge arm, said adjustment screw and said fixing screw each extending through one of said slots, said slots thereby providing means for allowing said hinge arm to be adjusted in said longitudinal direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as claimed in claim 6, wherein said fixing screw includes a head abutting the outer surface of said hinge arm, and said adjustment screw includes a head positioned within one of said slots.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said adjustment part has a substantially U-shaped lateral cross-sectional configuration and embraces said intermediate part.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said recesses extend in a longitudinal direction in opposite lateral sides of said mounting plate, and said projections extend longitudinally within said recesses.
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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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |