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Variable hinge and method of adjusting the same

US11078702B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

BOBRICK WASHROOM EQUIPMENT, INC. · US

Inventors

Dikran Babikian · Glendale, US
Branko Bem · Plano, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 17, 2018
Grant date	Aug 3, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 4, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2900/132
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hinge includes a first hinge member including a first barrel, a second hinge member including a first end barrel opposite a second end barrel, a spring having a first axially extending end and a second axially extending end opposite the first axially extending end, a spring tensioner having a first depression for receiving the first axially extending end of the spring and a second depression for receiving a driver. A retainer is coupled to the spring tensioner and includes an opening that is penetrable by the driver when the driver is being received in the second depression. A method of adjusting the hinge includes compressing an end of the spring and twisting the same.

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