US3977043A
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Furniture hinge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-17
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1994-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A hinge comprising a securing cylinder which is adapted to be embedded in a mating bore in a door or wall and also a connecting block fitting into a recess provided in said securing cylinder. A screw secures the connecting block to the securing cylinder, and in response thereto the outer periphery of the connecting block is urged tightly against the walls which define the mating bore. A hinge arm is pivotally connected to said connecting block.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernst Zernig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:28
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D3/00; E05D3/02; E05D3/04; E05D5/00; E05D5/02; E05D5/08; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A hinge for a door, wall, or the like comprising: a securing member having at least a portion thereof which is of generally cylindrical configuration and adapted to be embedded in a mating bore formed in the plane of the door or wall and communicating with the hinged edge of the door or wall, a connecting block for pivotally supporting said hinge means, a recess in said securing member extending from an edge thereof radially inwardly for slidably receiving said connecting block, means for securing said connecting block to said securing member, and further means effective in response to the securing of said connecting block to said securing member to urge said securing member tightly against the walls of said mating bore.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A hinge for a door, wall, or the like comprising: a securing member having at least a portion thereof which is of generally cylindrical configuration and adapted to be embedded in a mating bore formed in the plane of the door or wall and communicating with the hinged edge of the door or wall, a connecting block for pivotally supporting said hinge means, a recess in said securing member extending from an edge thereof radially inwardly for slidably receiving said connecting block, means for securing said connecting block to said securing member, and further means effective in response to the securing of said connecting block to said securing member to urge said securing member tightly against the walls of said mating bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A furniture hinge according to claim 1 characterized in that the connecting block is provided with slots for receiving, guiding and supporting bearing means on said hinge arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The hinge of claim 1 in which one of said securing member and said connecting block defines at least one protuberance and the other defines a mating slot for receiving said protuberance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The hinge of claim 3 wherein one of said protuberance and slot is tapered to provide a tight fit as said securing member is slidably placed in said connecting block.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
110 words
The furniture hinge of claim 1 in which said securing means comprises a nut having one oblique angled surface on one of its edges and an aperture in said securing member for said nut having a correspondingly angled sidewall, and a screw passing through respective aligned apertures in said connecting block and said securing member when said connecting block is fully inserted slidably in said securing member, said screw being normal to the direction of slidable insertion of said connecting block into said securing member, whereby abutment of the respective oblique surfaces on said nut and said aperture ensures proper relative positioning of said connecting block and said securing member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The furniture hinge of claim 1 in which said securing means comprises a screw passing through said connecting block and said securing member and being screwed into the sidewall of said mating bore.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The furniture hinge of claim 1 in which said connecting block is provided with slots for receiving and pivotally supporting bearing arms on said hinge means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The furniture hinge of claim 1 which further includes bearing means supported on said connecting block, said bearing means comprising a pivot for said hinge arm.
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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 |