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Hinge assembly for refrigerated display cabinet
Assignee: Hill Phoenix Inc
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Filing: 1994-05-04
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Granted: 1996-05-07
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Expires: 2014-05-04
Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to a hinge assembly for pivotably interconnecting a frame and a glass door of a refrigerated display case. The hinge assembly is pivotable about a horizontal axis and includes a hinge movable between a first position and a second position. The hinge includes a spring biasing device for biasing the hinge to the first position or second position. A clamp is connected to the hinge and holds the glass door using only frictional force.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E. Kennedy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:54
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05F; E05F1/00; E05F1/08; E05F1/10; E05F1/12; E05F1/1246; E05F1/1253; E05F1/1261; E05D; E05D5/00; E05D5/02; E05D5/0246; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20; E05Y2900/204; E05Y2900/30; E05Y2900/306; F; F25; F25D; F25D2323/00; F25D2323/02; F25D2323/024; F25D2400/00; F25D2400/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A refrigerated display case, comprising: a frame; a glass door; and a hinge assembly interconnecting said frame and said glass door, said hinge assembly pivoting about a horizontal axis and including: a hinge movable between a first position and a second position, said hinge including a spring biasing means for biasing said hinge to one of said first position and said second position; and a clamp including a first part connected to said hinge and a second part adjustably connected to said first part, said first part and said second part frictionally engaging said glass door therebetween, said hinge including a mounting bracket, a pivot plate mounted on said clamp, a first pivot means pivotally connecting the pivot plate to the mounting bracket, a pressure plate, second pivot means pivotally connecting the pressure plate to the pivot plate, said pressure plate carrying an elongated planar face offset from said second pivot means, said spring bias means including a coil spring mounted on said mounting bracket, and means for transferring the force of said coil spring to the elongated planar face of said pressure plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A refrigerated display case, comprising: a frame; a glass door; and a hinge assembly interconnecting said frame and said glass door, said hinge assembly pivoting about a horizontal axis and including: a hinge movable between a first position and a second position, said hinge including a spring biasing means for biasing said hinge to one of said first position and said second position; and a clamp including a first part connected to said hinge and a second part adjustably connected to said first part, said first part and said second part frictionally engaging said glass door therebetween, said hinge including a mounting bracket, a pivot plate mounted on said clamp, a first pivot means pivotally connecting the pivot plate to the mounting bracket, a pressure plate, second pivot means pivotally connecting the pressure plate to the pivot plate, said pressure plate carrying an elongated planar face offset from said second pivot means, said spring bias means including a coil spring mounted on said mounting bracket, and means for transferring the force of said coil spring to the elongated planar face of said pressure plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The display case of claim 1, wherein said spring biasing means comprises a compression spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The display case of claim 1, further comprising an elastomeric member disposed between said glass door and at least one of said first part and said second part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The display case of claim 3, wherein said elastomeric member comprises a means for sealing between said glass door and said first and second parts, and for providing a cushion between said glass door and said first and second parts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The display case of claim 1, wherein said glass door comprises a thermopane glass door.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The display case of claim 1, wherein said means for transferring is an elongated member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display case of claim 6, wherein said coiled spring is compressed between a pair of end plates, said elongated member extending through one of said end plates to engage said pressure plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The display case of claim 7, wherein said elongated member is threadedly connected to said one end plate whereby the compression of said coil spring may be adjusted by adjusting the elongated member relative to the end plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
163 words
A hinge assembly for interconnecting a frame and a glass door of a refrigerated display case, said hinge assembly being pivotable about a horizontal axis and comprising: a hinge movable between a first position and a second position, said hinge including a spring biasing means for biasing said hinge to one of said first position and said second position; and a clamp means connected to said hinge for holding said glass door using only frictional force, said hinge including a mounting bracket, a pivot plate mounted on said clamp, a first pivot means pivotally connecting the pivot plate to the mounting bracket, a pressure plate, second pivot means pivotally connecting the pressure plate to the pivot plate, said pressure plate carrying an elongated planar face offset from said second pivot means, said spring bias means including a coil spring mounted on said mounting bracket, and means for transferring the force of said coil spring to the elongated planar face of said pressure plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
163 words
A hinge assembly for interconnecting a frame and a glass door of a refrigerated display case, said hinge assembly being pivotable about a horizontal axis and comprising: a hinge movable between a first position and a second position, said hinge including a spring biasing means for biasing said hinge to one of said first position and said second position; and a clamp means connected to said hinge for holding said glass door using only frictional force, said hinge including a mounting bracket, a pivot plate mounted on said clamp, a first pivot means pivotally connecting the pivot plate to the mounting bracket, a pressure plate, second pivot means pivotally connecting the pressure plate to the pivot plate, said pressure plate carrying an elongated planar face offset from said second pivot means, said spring bias means including a coil spring mounted on said mounting bracket, and means for transferring the force of said coil spring to the elongated planar face of said pressure plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The hinge assembly of claim 9, wherein said clamp means comprises a first part connected to said hinge and a second part adjustably connected to said first part, said first part and said second part clamping said glass door therebetween.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
The hinge assembly of claim 9, wherein one of said first and second parts includes a first opening and an other of said first and second parts includes a second opening disposed substantially coaxial with said first opening and further comprising a threaded bolt extending through said first opening and at least partially through said second opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hinge assembly of claim 9, wherein said glass door comprises a thermopane glass door.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The display case of claim 9, wherein said means for transferring is an elongated member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display case of claim 9, wherein said coiled spring is compressed between a pair of end plates, said elongated member extending through one of said end plates to engage said pressure plate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
The display case of claim 9, wherein said elongated member is threadedly connected to said one end plate whereby the compression of said coil spring may be adjusted by adjusting the elongated member relative to the end plate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-05-07 | 1999-11-06 | 2000-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-05-07 | 2003-11-06 | 2004-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-05-07 | 2007-11-06 | 2008-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |