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Ambidextrous hold open hinge

US11674346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 12, 2021
Grant dateJun 13, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an ambidextrous hinge. The ambidextrous hinge includes a first knuckle with a first engagement feature, a second knuckle with a second engagement feature, and a third knuckle movably coupled between the first knuckle and the second knuckle. The third knuckle includes a third engagement feature that engages the first engagement feature to cause the ambidextrous hinge to lock in a first open position when used as a first swing hinge. The third knuckle includes a fourth engagement feature that engages the second engagement feature to cause the ambidextrous hinge to lock in a second open position when used as a second swing hinge.

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