Hinge

- Southco, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front side isometric view of a hinge;

FIG. 2 is a rear side isometric view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof.

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front side isometric view thereof, showing the hinge in a pivoted configuration; and,

FIG. 10 is a rear side isometric view thereof, showing the hinge in the pivoted configuration.

The broken lines shown in the drawing views are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the hinge and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a hinge, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1013479
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 13, 2021
Date of Patent: Feb 6, 2024
Assignee: Southco, Inc. (Concordville, PA)
Inventor: John Joseph Todd, Jr. (Springfield, PA)
Primary Examiner: Jack Reickel
Assistant Examiner: Rene H. Kadoo
Application Number: 29/803,560
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/327