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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 dateOct 10, 2002
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 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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