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Class 16/388 - Having prongs or cooperating structure on leaf


Subclass of Class 16 - Miscellaneous hardware
Definition: Hinge wherein the platelike portion includes either (a)
No. of patents: 58
Last issue date: 12/04/2007


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7302896Table for self-service shops
A table (1) for self-service shops includes a base frame (2) with four tubular feet (3), two side frames (16) arranged parallel and each having a first and a second wall (17, 18), and a bottom (22) arranged above the base fr...
12/04/2007
7127775Hinge attachment and associated method of making and assembling a door and door frame
An improved door hinge attachment device is provided. The device includes a plate formed separately of the door and door frame that is attached to a door or door frame. The device has elongate threaded bores alignable with screw holes in the hinge plates. The device...
10/31/2006
7051404Self-locking hinge
The self-locking hinge (24) includes a first plate (28) hingedly connected to a second plate (30). Fasteners (24) are provided on the plates to secure them to a member, such as a easel strut hinge (24) of picture frame back (20
05/30/2006
7014258Error proof anti-chucking wedge assembly
A vehicle error proof anti-chucking wedge assembly includes members having at least a first and optionally a second pin extending from an engagement side. The pins are positioned to limit installation of a right handed component to a first mating surface and a left ...
03/21/2006
6941616Pinless hinge
The improved pinless hinge assembly (24) includes a first hinge plate (28) having a curled edge (28a) defining a center roll having a longitudinal axis (P) with an aperture (42) in the first hinge plate (28). A second hinge ...
09/13/2005
6928713Hinge mounting system
A hinge that has a first mounting base for attachment to a first hinged object. The hinge also has first and second hinge members pivotally connected together. The first hinge member and the first base are configured and dimensioned for cooperatively positioning and...
08/16/2005
69127583-dimensional hinge
A 3-dimensional hinge is constructed to include a shaft, top and bottom adjustment screws respectively threaded into the top and bottom sides of the shaft, upper and lower left-hand leaves and right-hand leaves respectively coupled to the threaded shanks of the adju...
07/05/2005
6735822Vehicle hinge and latching arrangement adjustment
A hinge for pivotally mounting a first door to a door pillar of a vehicle body of a vehicle. The hinge having been provided thereon one portion of a co-operating latching arrangement for releasably securing in a closed position a second door. ...
05/18/2004
6539598Hinge component blank made from a rolled or drawn profiled material strip
In a hinge-part blank made from a rolled or drawn profiled strip of stock that is separated into the individual hinge-part blanks by beam-cutting along an oblique boundary line (I) followed by parting along a parting line (II), the profiled strip of stock...
04/01/2003
6502282Apparatus for connecting a cabinet door hinge to a frameless cabinet wall
A hinge support including an elongated support plate is used to support a hinge on a cabinet wall of a frameless cabinet. The support plate incorporates structure that allows the support plate to be used to mount different types of hinges and utilize diff...
01/07/2003
6299011Stackable knock-down box
A stackable knock down box is provided for the bulk transportation and storage of fresh produce such as fruit. The box comprises a base pallet, and six side wall panels which are hinged together to define a composite side wall enclosure which can be folde...
10/09/2001
6247744Structurally integrating members between vehicle bodies and closures
A vehicle component sub-assembly having self-aligning appropriately fitted structural members is disclosed wherein a closure member, such as a vehicle door, hood or trunk is integrated with and becomes a structural part of a vehicle body. The sub-assembly...
06/19/2001
6216316Hinge
There is provided a hinge design which includes: (1) an alignment edge along each leaf of the hinge for aligning the hinge during installation, (2) a tapered pin with a bulbous extremity for easier installation, (3) a cam device in the form of a threaded ...
04/17/2001
6167591Hinge providing an electrical connection
A hinge which includes a first leaf member, a second leaf member, and a pin rotatably connecting the first leaf member to the second leaf member. The hinge also includes a first contact member connected to the first leaf member and a second contact member...
01/02/2001
6163930Hidden hinge for use with composite materials and a cabinet made therefrom
A hidden interior hinge for use in manufacturing cabinets and other furniture. When installed this hinge is fully hidden from exterior view and therefore does not detract from the exterior aesthetic appearance of a piece of furniture. This hinge is especi...
12/26/2000
6151757Lockable hinge assembly
A lockable piano-type hinge assembly including a locking hinge piece in addition to two hinge pieces which include the hinge pin barrels. The hinge pin is secured to the locking hinge piece which has an opening aligned with a locking loop secured to one o...
11/28/2000
5743037Foldable ornamental sign
A display sign which can be folded in to a single compact assembly dimensioned to fit, when folded, can be inserted into a standard shipping carton. The design incorporates hinges which are attached between each foldable section, which hinges can be locke...
04/28/1998
5724705Door security apparatus
A door security device for use in securing a door against unauthorized entry. The device includes a protrusion which can be mounted to the hinge side of a door or to the hinge side of a door frame and can be received within a recess in the opposite door o...
03/10/1998
5718019Hinge device
A hinge device is provided comprising a first member (12) pivotally connected about a hinge axis (14) to a second member (16), an implement to permit radial movement of the hinge axis (14) upon the application of a force to the members, and a locking asse...
02/17/1998
5621947Hinge for an article of furniture with a frame
A hinge for mounting a door on a frame of an article of furniture includes a mounting plate mountable to the frame, a hinge arm mounted on the mounting plate, and a hinge case mountable to the door end connected to the hinge arm by at least one hinge axle...
04/22/1997
5581948Kick resistant door assembly
The kick resistant door assembly comprises a doorway framed by at least two door jamb segments, a door mounted by hinges to one of the segments and a specialized plate assembly which mounts to both a door jamb segment and to adjacent framing studs. The pl...
12/10/1996
5577297Door fastening member constructed as a hinge cup for furniture hinges
A door fastening member of a furniture hinge having a hinge cup for installation sunk in a recess in the rear surface of a door leaf. The hinge cup has a fastening flange engaging the inner surface of the door leaf. Projecting from the underside of the fa...
11/26/1996
5553351Hinge-lock security system
A hinge-lock security system for preventing relative motion between a door and a door frame....
09/10/1996
5499428Flush hinge for athletic court doors
A flush hinge for pivotally connecting a door to an adjacent wall wherein first and second hinge members are connected by a pintle to move about a pivot axis. The pivot axis is substantially centered in the width dimension of each of the first and second ...
03/19/1996
5491873Hinge
A hinge for mounting a door or like closure within a frame. The hinge comprises a first leaf pivotally coupled to a second leaf. The first leaf has a locating lug which interfits with a recess of the second leaf when the first and second leaves are at a p...
02/20/1996
5417015Pivotal gutter for easy cleaning
A pivotal rain gutter facilitates easy cleaning thereof. In one embodiment the device has a hinge assembly which is secured to a structural support. A trough is secured to the hinge assembly using a single fastener. The trough is also supported by a retai...
05/23/1995
5404618Vehicle door hinge with interlock
A three piece lift-off door hinge assembly for a vehicle door comprising a door-half hinge plate and a body-half hinge sub-assembly incorporating an interlocking arrangement. The door-half hinge plate provides a notched-out connector while the body-half h...
04/11/1995
5327616Cabinet hinge
The present invention relates to a cabinet hinge (10) for hanging a door on a cabinet whose front opening is narrowed by a frame reaching inward at right angles from the side walls, which is at least partially overlapped by the inside of the closed door. ...
07/12/1994
5145101Tweezer handpiece for installation and removal of electronic components with respect to a substrate and tips and tool for use therewith
A tweezer-type heating device for installation and removal device of electronic components with respect to a substrate, such as for SMC installation and through hole installation or removal. More specifically, a handheld tweezer-type heating device is pro...
09/08/1992
5095583Folding-arm bearing for an oscillating-swinging leaf
Folding-arm bearing for an oscillating-swinging leaf of doors, windows or the like, comprises a support inserted on the sash-frame and a square-shaped blade having a wing onto which is pivotally mounted a plate bearing a folding-arm leg by a connector. In...
03/17/1992
5038437Folding seat hinge assembly
A pair of separable hinge assemblies mount a seat cushion on a vehicle for positioning between a rearwardly folded regular seating mode and a forwardly folded stored mode. The hinge assemblies each comprise a body-half hinge plate mounted to the vehicle b...
08/13/1991
4980946Jointed fitting for a swing frame of a door, window or the like
Jointed fitting for a swing door, window or the like, designed in metal or plastic material and the movable frame whereof is partially overlapping the fixed frame, consisting of an angular support and of a compass bearing. The latter are embodied in a sym...
01/01/1991
4979266Easel hinge
An easel hinge includes first and second hinge plates, each including a substantially flat main portion, a curled or rolled barrel portion and a pair of rosette type fastening elements. The barrel portions of the hinge plates cooperate to hingeably connec...
12/25/1990
4937916Offset door pivot
An improved offset door pivot is disclosed wherein the pivot is mountable to the face of a door without having to mortise or otherwise machine the door. Further, the door pivot is non-handed, such that the identical pivot can be mounted to either the righ...
07/03/1990
4930184Hinge assembly for connecting a float to a base
A hinge assembly means for connecting a float to a base includes a male member means connected to one of the base and the float having a cylindrical outwardly extending boss and a female member means connected to the other of the base and the float having...
06/05/1990
4914781Hinge assembly for a closure member
A hinge assembly for pivotally connecting a closure lid to the cabinet of a top loading clothes washing machine and maintaining the lid in a releasable self-sustaining open position and out of contact with the knobs of the machine control panel. The assem...
04/10/1990
4884316Hinge
A hinge consisting of a base, a rotating member mounted to one end of the base through a pair of link arms, the rotating member being supported by a spring in a closed or open condition. The base is formed out of a single piece of sheet metal by bending a...
12/05/1989
4800620Hinge connection
A hinge connection comprises a one-piece hinge part of synthetic plastic material and a separate part to which the hinge part is fittable. The hinge part comprises an elastic joint film forming a joint axis and stiffening strips extending on both sides th...
01/31/1989
4771506Security device for hinge side of a door
A hinge-like device for securing the hinge side of a door against "kick-ins." The device comprises a jamb leaf that extends outside the area protected by a closed door so that a buck pin projecting through the extended portion can engage the strongest par...
09/20/1988
4727621Multiposition hinge
A multiposition hood hinge for an alligator type hood includes body mounted and hood mounted hinge members which are respectively pivoted to the forward and rearward ends of an intermediate link. An intermediate portion of the link is releasably secured t...
03/01/1988
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