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Gate hinge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-03
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Granted: 1977-03-08
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Expires: 1995-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A gate hinge for fences, particularly steel mesh fences, having means for mounting the gate post members and the fence post members in alignment with each other and which may be readily adjusted laterally without disconnecting the respective hinge members.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald G. Griffin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:37
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D5/00; E05D5/02; E05D7/00; E05D7/04; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A gate hinge having a male and female member, elongated slots in said members, U-bolts having their respective ends externally threaded and adapted to extend through said slots, post gripping means mounted on said U-bolts and abutting said hinge members, and means on said male and female members for pivotally engaging said male and female members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A gate hinge having a male and female member, elongated slots in said members, U-bolts having their respective ends externally threaded and adapted to extend through said slots, post gripping means mounted on said U-bolts and abutting said hinge members, and means on said male and female members for pivotally engaging said male and female members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein said post gripping means consist of a pair of toothed arcuate jaws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
80 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein said hinge members each are bent at a right angle adjacent one end, said means for pivotally engaging said male and female members consisting of a post mounted on the end adjacent said bend forming the male member, said post extending vertically beyond the respective margins of said male member, and said female member formed with a socket mounted on said end adjacent said bend adapted to receive one end of said post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
A gate hinge for use in mounting a gate on a gate post, a male and a female member, each member having a flat, elongated, rectangular body, with elongated slots extending therethrough, post gripping means mounted on said members, and longitudinally adjustable thereon and each of said members having a right angle bend adjacent one end, a socket formed in the end of the female member adjacent said bend and a vertical post on the end adjacent the bend in the male member, said post adapted to fit into said socket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
91 words
A gate hinge for use in mounting a gate on a gate post, a male and a female member, each member having a flat, elongated, rectangular body, with elongated slots extending therethrough, post gripping means mounted on said members, and longitudinally adjustable thereon and each of said members having a right angle bend adjacent one end, a socket formed in the end of the female member adjacent said bend and a vertical post on the end adjacent the bend in the male member, said post adapted to fit into said socket.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-03-07 | 1980-09-06 | 1981-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-07 | 1984-09-06 | 1985-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-07 | 1988-09-06 | 1989-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |