No-pin hinge
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a no-pin hinge showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view with the components separated for clarity and completeness of disclosure;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the assembled hinge;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view with the right side view being a mirror image;
FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is an environmental perspective view thereof.
The broken line showing of the additional hinge structure which forms a piano hinge is for illustrative purposes only, and forms no part of the claimed design.
Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
Foreign Patent Documents
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Patent History
Patent number: D376971
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 3, 1996
Date of Patent: Dec 31, 1996
Inventor: Joseph J. Schutz (Colchester, CT)
Primary Examiner: Ted Shooman
Assistant Examiner: C. Tuttle
Attorney: Richard C. Litman
Application Number: 0/48,533
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 3, 1996
Date of Patent: Dec 31, 1996
Inventor: Joseph J. Schutz (Colchester, CT)
Primary Examiner: Ted Shooman
Assistant Examiner: C. Tuttle
Attorney: Richard C. Litman
Application Number: 0/48,533
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
D/8327