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Hinged plate-like unit and interlocking hinge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-12
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1980-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank H Hertzke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:07
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D7/00; E05D7/10; E05D7/1061; E05D7/1077; E05D5/00; E05D5/10; E05D5/14; E05D2005/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
AN INTERLOCKING HINGE FOR HINGEDLY CONNECTING TWO MEMBERS AND COMPRISING, A PINTLE COMPONENT ON ONE MEMBER AND A BEARING COMPONENT ON THE OTHER MEMBER, SAID PINTLE COMPONENT INCLUDING A LUG UPSTANDING FROM THE SURFACE OF ITS MEMBER AND A SHORT, CYLINDRICAL PINTLE SHAFT OUTSTANDING FROM EACH SIDE OF THE LUG, SAID BEARING COMPONENT INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED, SUBSTANTIALLYRIGID BEARING LUGS UPSTANDING FROM THE SURFACE OF ITS MEMBER WITH THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LUGS FORMING A POCKET ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE PINTLE-COMPONENT LUG, A SLOT IN EACH BEARING LUG ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PINTLE SHAFT WHEN THE PINTLE LUG IS MOVED INTO THE POCKET, THE END OF EACH SLOT FORMING A BEARING SOCKET, AND A FLEXIBLE ABUTMENT FINGER IN EACH SLOT WITH ONE END OF THE FINGER FORMING A SIDE OF THE BEARING SOCKET, EACH FINGER BEING ADAPTED TO BE PUSHED ASIDE WHEN THE PINTLE SHAFT IS BEING MOVED THROUGH ITS SLOT BUT TO RETURN INTO THE SLOT WHEN THE PINTLE SHAFT REACHES THE BEARING SOCKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
AN INTERLOCKING HINGE FOR HINGEDLY CONNECTING TWO MEMBERS AND COMPRISING, A PINTLE COMPONENT ON ONE MEMBER AND A BEARING COMPONENT ON THE OTHER MEMBER, SAID PINTLE COMPONENT INCLUDING A LUG UPSTANDING FROM THE SURFACE OF ITS MEMBER AND A SHORT, CYLINDRICAL PINTLE SHAFT OUTSTANDING FROM EACH SIDE OF THE LUG, SAID BEARING COMPONENT INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED, SUBSTANTIALLYRIGID BEARING LUGS UPSTANDING FROM THE SURFACE OF ITS MEMBER WITH THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LUGS FORMING A POCKET ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE PINTLE-COMPONENT LUG, A SLOT IN EACH BEARING LUG ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PINTLE SHAFT WHEN THE PINTLE LUG IS MOVED INTO THE POCKET, THE END OF EACH SLOT FORMING A BEARING SOCKET, AND A FLEXIBLE ABUTMENT FINGER IN EACH SLOT WITH ONE END OF THE FINGER FORMING A SIDE OF THE BEARING SOCKET, EACH FINGER BEING ADAPTED TO BE PUSHED ASIDE WHEN THE PINTLE SHAFT IS BEING MOVED THROUGH ITS SLOT BUT TO RETURN INTO THE SLOT WHEN THE PINTLE SHAFT REACHES THE BEARING SOCKET.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |