Patent · US Expired

Hinge

US6735823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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46Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 2002
Grant dateMay 18, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 21, 2022

Classification

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

Abstract

A hinge is disclosed providing capability to prevent or minimize spinning and/or moving of hinge fasteners. The hinge comprises a pair of abutting hinge leaves each having an aperture. A hinge leaf has at least one fastener engaging surface disposed on the hinge leaf in adjacent relationship to the aperture of the hinge leaf, the at least one engaging surface being spaced from the aperture of the hinge leaf so as to engage a fastener inserted into the aperture from spinning.

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