Hinge

- SOUTHCO, INC.
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a bottom side isometric view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is an elevation view from the left side thereof;

FIG. 6 is an elevation view from the right side thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view thereof;

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

FIG. 10 is a bottom 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: D842679
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 15, 2017
Date of Patent: Mar 12, 2019
Assignee: SOUTHCO, INC. (Concordville, PA)
Inventor: John Joseph Todd, Jr. (Springfield, PA)
Primary Examiner: Cynthia R Underwood
Application Number: 29/594,071
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/323