Coextruded living hinge, a component incorporating the hinge, and methods of making the component
US7328480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05D1/02
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A living hinge comprising a spring portion having a first end and a second end and a first arm portion and a second arm portion coextruded with the spring portion is disclosed. The first arm portion extends from the first end and the second arm portion extends from the second end. A component having the living hinge is also disclosed. Methods of making the component having the living hinge are also discloses.
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