Locking gutter screen hinge
US4307976A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 1980 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44769
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A gutter screen hinge with a lock is disclosed. The hinge includes a clip to engage the edge of a gutter, and the clip carries one or more hinge loops to receive a wire of the gutter screen for hinging the screen. A finger extends from the clip, the finger having a hook at its end to engage a wire of the screen. The hook engages the screen at a point spaced from the hinge axis, thereby preventing hinging of the screen. The hook and screen are movable relative to each other to release the screen.
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