Patent · US Expired

Hinge construction, especially for items of jewellery

US6581244B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 2001
Grant dateJun 24, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/24
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and hinge construction for mounting to an item, such as, jewelry. An H-shaped mounting plate has two support legs for mounting to the item. The plate has a hinge pin pivotally receiving the Y-shaped end of a hinge component with the opposite end of the component securable to a clasp plate mounted to the item.

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