Hinge

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Description

FIG. 1 is an elevated isometric view of a hinge from the front and to the left.

FIG. 2 is a left view of the hinge.

FIG. 3 is a right view of the hinge.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the hinge.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the hinge.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the hinge; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the hinge.

The broken lines in the drawing(s) illustrate portions of the hinge that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D821176
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 4, 2016
Date of Patent: Jun 26, 2018
Inventor: Michael Christopher Stuart (Silverwater)
Primary Examiner: Cynthia Underwood
Application Number: 29/583,446
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/323