US3077282A
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Molded hinge structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-27
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Granted: 1963-02-12
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Expires: 1980-10-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul J Eggers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:13
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D1/00; E05D1/06; E05D7/00; E05D7/10; E05D7/1061; E05D7/1077; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/13; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A PLASTIC CONTAINER WHICH INCLUDES, IN COMBINATION, A BODY MEMBER AND A COVER MEMBER THEREFOR, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A REAR WALL, TWO HINGE MEMBERS SPACED ON THE REAR WALL OF THE COVER MEMBER, TWO HINGE MEMBERS SPACED ON THE REAR WALL OF THE BODY MEMBER, SAID SPACED MEMBERS ON THE REAR WALLS FORMING TWO HINGE UNITS WHEN THE COVER MEMBER IS JOINED TO THE BODY MEMBER, EACH HINGE UNIT HAVING A MALE HINGE MEMBER EXTENDING FROM ONE REAR WALL AND A FEMALE HINGE MEMBER EXTENDING FROM THE OTHER REAR WALL, SAID MALE HINGE MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF BALL-LIKE PINTLES, SAID FEMALE HINGE MEMBER HAVING A RECTILINEAR ELEMENT WITH A PAIR OF OPPOSED FIRST AND SECOND SPACED SURFACES, A SOCKET FORMED COMPLETELY WITHIN THE EDGES OF SAID FIRST SURFACE, A CONTINUOUS VERTICAL SLOT EXTENDING THROUGHOUT THE SECOND SURFACE, SAID SLOT BEING OPEN AT ITS OPPOSITE ENDS AND EXTENDING IN PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS REAR WALL, AND SAID PINTLES ON THE MALE ELEMENT SPACED APART A DISTANCE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF SAID SOCKET AND THE BOTTOM OF SAID SLOT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A PLASTIC CONTAINER WHICH INCLUDES, IN COMBINATION, A BODY MEMBER AND A COVER MEMBER THEREFOR, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A REAR WALL, TWO HINGE MEMBERS SPACED ON THE REAR WALL OF THE COVER MEMBER, TWO HINGE MEMBERS SPACED ON THE REAR WALL OF THE BODY MEMBER, SAID SPACED MEMBERS ON THE REAR WALLS FORMING TWO HINGE UNITS WHEN THE COVER MEMBER IS JOINED TO THE BODY MEMBER, EACH HINGE UNIT HAVING A MALE HINGE MEMBER EXTENDING FROM ONE REAR WALL AND A FEMALE HINGE MEMBER EXTENDING FROM THE OTHER REAR WALL, SAID MALE HINGE MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF BALL-LIKE PINTLES, SAID FEMALE HINGE MEMBER HAVING A RECTILINEAR ELEMENT WITH A PAIR OF OPPOSED FIRST AND SECOND SPACED SURFACES, A SOCKET FORMED COMPLETELY WITHIN THE EDGES OF SAID FIRST SURFACE, A CONTINUOUS VERTICAL SLOT EXTENDING THROUGHOUT THE SECOND SURFACE, SAID SLOT BEING OPEN AT ITS OPPOSITE ENDS AND EXTENDING IN PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS REAR WALL, AND SAID PINTLES ON THE MALE ELEMENT SPACED APART A DISTANCE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF SAID SOCKET AND THE BOTTOM OF SAID SLOT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-11 | 1966-08-13 | 1967-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-11 | 1970-08-13 | 1971-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-11 | 1974-08-13 | 1975-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |