Patents by Inventor Henry C. Almestad

Henry C. Almestad has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6834415
    Abstract: A concealed hinge for doors in furniture and cabinets installed with screws in which the weight of the door rests on the hinge pivot point and is borne by the frame of the cabinet. The hinge is preferably installed using a template. The hinge includes an elongated door plate member having a projection member, a hinge base plate member, pivot member connected to the distal end of the door plate projection member and to the hinge base plate member. The pivot means is located so that the arc scribed by the front pivot corner of the door does not intersect the side face portion of the vertical frame member of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Inventor: Henry C. Almestad
  • Publication number: 20040123425
    Abstract: A concealed hinge for doors in furniture and cabinets installed with screws in which the weight of the door rests on the hinge pivot point and is borne by the frame of the cabinet thereby permitting the use of a structurally thin and lightweight hinge. The hinge is preferably installed using a simple template designed for use by amateurs as well as professional cabinet makers. The hinge is not only easy to install, but also is easily adjusted. The hinge is relatively inexpensive and installation is inexpensive compared with comparable hinges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Henry C. Almestad
  • Patent number: 4704766
    Abstract: A hinge for mounting a substantially planar faced door in a cabinet flush with the cabinet frame. The hinges are substantially invisible when viewed from the front and sides of the cabinet. The top hinge has a door plate member connected to the top edge of the door and a base plate member connected to the bottom face of the top base of the cabinet. The two hinge members are connected by a pivot pin. The hinge assembly is located adjacent the front face of the door and adjacent a side edge of the door. A similar hinge is attached to the bottom edge of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1987
    Inventor: Henry C. Almestad