Hinge for fold phone
Patent 7155266 Issued on December 26, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 21, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 21, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesApparatus with torsionally stressed conductors routed through a hollow articulated hinge Hinge arrangement Dual axis hinge apparatus with braking mechanism Patent #: 5987704 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 10829415 filed on 04/21/2004US Classes:455/575.3, Foldable type455/575.1, Housing or support455/90.3, Having particular housing or support of a transceiver361/683, Computer related support361/759, With lock or interlock16/368, Connected by serially arranged pivoted links between hinged members361/680, Including keyboard support16/354, Including toothed gear455/575.7, Having specific antenna arrangement16/292Having means to hold hinged members against pivotal movement about hinge axis (i.e., catch)ExaminersPrimary: Le, N H CongAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH04M 1/00AbstractA mobile communications terminal including a first section having a keypad; a second section having a display; and a connection movably connecting the second section with the first section. The connection includes a first axis of rotation with the first section, an offset second axis of rotation with the second section, and synchronizing members which transfer rotational movement of the first section relative to the connection to rotational movement of the second section relative to the connection. | |
