Quick release hinge for an automobile engine hood

Description

FIG. 1 is a left, front perspective view of a quick release hinge for an automobile engine hood, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view, thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view, thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view, thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view, thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front end elevational view, thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear end elevational view, thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D336235
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 3, 1990
Date of Patent: Jun 8, 1993
Inventor: Lenley S. Nickerson (Modesto, CA)
Primary Examiner: B. J. Bullock
Law Firm: Lothrop & West
Application Number: 7/503,570
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8327