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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161601 | Hinge and latch mechanism The invention relates to a door hinge system which includes an integral exposed vertically oriented pin as a portion of a doorframe bracket, and a central latch bracket as engaged to a door. The pivotal manipulation of the door engages the latch of the central latch... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7805808 | Reversible door with integral pivot pin A door assembly for pivotally securing a door to an animal enclosure or other enclosure. The door assembly comprises a pivot pin assembly integrally formed with the door and a hinge secured to the enclosure adjacent the opening. The pivot pin assembly preferably com... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7761958 | Hinge and latch mechanism The invention relates to a door hinge system which includes an integral exposed vertically oriented pin as a portion of a doorframe bracket, and a central latch bracket as engaged to a door. The pivotal manipulation of the door engages the latch of the central latch... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7441309 | Hinge structure of a case A hinge includes first hinge connectors having first shaft holes drilled and which are disposed at a rear of a synthetic resin case body that may contain a cosmetic material; a second hinge connector having a second shaft hole drilled and which is disposed at a rear... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7394650 | Hinge for an electronic device A hinge for an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a first half and a second half. The hinge includes a rigid, multi-layer printed wiring board capable of being electrically coupled to the first half of the electronic device, and a flexible circ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7380310 | Hidden hinge A hidden hinge structure may be injection molded. The hidden hinge structure has a hinge pin attached to a first part and a hook member that is affixed to a second part. A portion of a frontward one of the first and second parts covers the hinge. The hidden hinge ma... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7360681 | Multi-unit mail receptacle system A mail receptacle system incorporating multiple individually accessible discrete storage compartments disposed within a frame structure with lockable user access doors disposed in mated hinging relation relative to the frame structure such that when the access doors... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7320498 | Roof module for a motor vehicle The invention relates to a roof module for a motor vehicle that includes an external roof skin and a roof ledge. The roof module and the roof ledge are a preassembled unit with the roof ledge being configured as a separate part. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7240402 | Hinge structure for container A hinge includes first hinge connectors having first shaft holes drilled and which are disposed at a rear of a synthetic resin case body that may contain a cosmetic material; a second hinge connector having a second shaft hole drilled and which is disposed at a rear... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7225935 | Support system for rack elements A support system for rack elements has a support element and a hanging element. The support element has an upwardly projecting suspension rail and the hanging element is provided with a slot, by which the hanging element can be plugged onto the suspension rail. The ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7124471 | Hidden hinge A hidden hinge structure may be injection molded. The hidden hinge structure has a hinge pin attached to a first part and a hook member that is affixed to a second part. A portion of a frontward one of the first and second parts covers the hinge. The hidden hinge ma... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7116559 | Snap-in cluster attachment Disclosed is a device and method of attaching a housing unit, particularly an instrument cluster housing, to an IP retainer without the necessity of attaching the bottom edge of said housing with fasteners such as screws and the incumbent requirement for fastener dr... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7013530 | Device for detachable connection between two elements The invention concerns a removable linking device 1 between a first element 3 and a second element (2). It comprises a reception cradle (13) delimited by the first element (3), on the one hand, and a connecting means (20 | 03/21/2006 |
| 6955293 | Bank card terminal cover A rigid transparent crush resistant bank card terminal cover having a liquid, dust, and grease impervious top with sides defining an open bottom leading into an interior sized to fit about and cover a bank card terminal when placed upon a support surface, the sides ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6922947 | Audience seating system An audience seating system including at least two platforms having a leg receiver at their rear margin and a leg supporting a protrusion engageable into a recess in the leg receiver and lockable by moving the leg from a non vertical orientation to a generally vertic... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6834416 | Loose-leaf structure The present invention makes use of an opening of a latch cover opening to engage the first loose leaf with the second loose leaf at a pivotal opening with a diameter smaller than the opening of the latch cover of the first loose leaf, and the latch cover of the firs... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6779434 | Structure for warming cups in a coffee maker A structure for warming cups in a coffee maker includes a pot and a lid. A pivot section is provided to a heating area of the pot. An insertion hole is respectively provided on both side walls in the pivot section of the pot. Another pivot section is provided to the... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6721994 | Door hinge with positioning feature and method A hinge for mounting a door to an enclosure includes a first leaf, a second leaf, and a pin. The first leaf includes a first tongue attached to a surface formed on one of the door or the enclosure, and a first knuckle depending from the first tongue. The first knuck... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6691371 | Hinge for furniture with a screw safety fastening system A hinge for furniture comprises a fastening base (11) carrying the hinge articulation (14). The fastening base has a slot (18) passed through by a screw (12) for fastening to the piece of furniture. The slot (18) is open towards the base edge through a ch... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6581244 | Hinge construction, especially for items of jewellery 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 ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6461026 | Luminaire centering hinge A lighting fixture includes a housing, a frame, and a hinge assembly pivotally coupling the frame to the housing. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge part fixed to and extending from the housing and has first and second support arms and a pin extend... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6454444 | Molded hinge assembly A lighting fixture frame with two diecast hinges. One part of each hinge has a split trough molded-in with the body of the mounting member. One side of the split trough has a molded ball rib. The second part of each hinge has two pins molded-in with the l... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6363576 | Joint device for coupling a cover with a scanner body A joint device for coupling a cover with a body of a scanner. The joint device has a pivot means to enable the cover be lifted upward to a height desired according to the thickness of the scanning document. The pivot means has inner walls closed to the in... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6338181 | Reusable produce crate A container for housing produce comprising a generally rectangular bottom, generally rectangular opposed first and second side and end walls extending upwardly and outwardly from the bottom, and a pivot member on an upper edge of the first side wall. A li... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6328091 | Upward acting sectional door with pinch resistant edge profile between door panels A sectional upward acting door includes interconnected door panels which are formed with generally planar outer and inner wall parts and upper and lower edges which cooperate to provide a pinch resistant joint between door panels when they are pivoted rel... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6282751 | Hinge connection for a container of a breathing gas supply unit in an airplane A hinge connection at a breathing gas supply unit between a container lower part (3) and a container door (4), which is fastened, pivotably around an axis, at a rear container edge (1) of the container lower part (3). The connection is provided such that ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6205618 | Hinge The invention relates to a hinge for connecting any two separate apparatuses that rotates around a common axis. Advantages of the proposed hinge comprise simple combination process, secured structure and no assistant tool is required. The proposed hinge c... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6145165 | Hinge mechanism A hinge mechanism is disclosed which allows for pivotal attachment of a moveable member to a fixed frame member defining a linear edge of an opening. Such pivotal attachment allows for movement of the moveable member relative to the fixed frame member bet... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6115885 | Twisted hinge A hinged door for a rack mounted electronic device includes a pair of hinges which use pins to retain the door on the device. A pair of removable mounting blocks permit the hinges to twist from a free portion to a locking portion so that in the locking po... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6041846 | Sectional door, especially for use on vehicles A roll-up sectional door for trucks, trailers, or garages, comprising a series of panels connected by hinges allowing pivoting between the panels, wherein both the hinges and panels are suitable for injection molding. Each hinge includes a male hinge memb... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6035490 | Cover hinge with integral detent A simple hinge having an integral detent and stop member for a cover on an electrophotographic printing machine. The hinge is formed from a relatively lightweight material and has an aperture to secore a pin for attaching a cover. A detent is formed into ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6003204 | Hood hinge mechanism A hood hinge mechanism having a pivot pin having a D-shaped cross sectional shape positioned within a recess. The hood and pin are pivotal to a position whereat the D-shaped cross section is oriented to pass through a slotted opening to the recess to ther... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6000550 | Wafer carrier box hinge A two part hinge for containers and boxes. The first part includes a pair parallel arms which include axially aligned opposing sockets which are configured to rotatingly receive pintle ends. The sockets are provided with radially disposed channels which e... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5979016 | Cover hinge structure A cover hinge structure having self-protection function, which consists of a cylindrical hinge pin and a hook. The hinge pin and the hook are integrated with a body and a cover, respectively. An engaging groove with an opening narrower than the hinge pin ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5934352 | Garage door panel construction A series of rectangular horizontal, garage door panels are joined together by an integral hinge construction which enables the panels to be manufactured at a factory site and assembled at a construction site. The panels as well as the hinge elements may b... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5870801 | Screwless mounting for a door hinge plate of a refrigerator A refrigerator has a door-coupling structure facilitating the connection or disconnection of a door relative to a main body. The main body forms a food storage chamber which is opened and closed by the door. The door is hingedly mounted to the body by a h... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5857655 | Thermometer mount The invention relates to an assembly kit comprising a thermometer having a circular cylindrical groove attached at its rear side and which is open across an angle of less than 180°, and a holding device having a circular cylindrical member which can be p... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5809617 | Mounting for movable members The invention comprises an apparatus for connecting two elongate members (16, 10) in parallelism and so that one may be moved relative to the other, the other member (10) being adapted to be rigidly mounted and having a neck portion (12a) extending longit... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5738238 | Container for preserving food A container for preserving food including a container body, a detachable container cover for covering the container body, and a detachable fastener for securing the container body and the container cover together in the closed condition, wherein the conta... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5732757 | Slotted panel and strap combination A first panel is hinged to a second panel by first, second, and third straps, which are flexible. Each strap is secured to the first panel, near a first end of such strap, and to the second panel, near a second end of such strap. Each strap passes through... | 03/31/1998 |
