Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Hinge – Including means to fasten leaf to member
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-04
2001-11-13
Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 3626)
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Hinge
Including means to fasten leaf to member
C312S326000, C016S237000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06314616
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to a hidden hinge construction employed in a face frame cabinet.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Hinges for connecting cabinet doors to cabinets per se are a well known and common expedient. Many hinge arrangements have been devised over the years, including hinge constructions employed with face frame cabinets.
The following patents and materials are believed to be representative of the current state of the prior art in this field: U.S. Pat. No. 5,067,200, issued Nov. 26, 1991, U.S. Pat. No. 4,703,539, issued Nov. 3, 1987, U.S. Pat. No. 5,511,287, issued Apr. 30, 1996, U.S. Pat. No. 4,799,290, issued Jan. 24, 1989, U.S. Pat. No. 4,856,141, issued Aug. 15, 1989, U.S. Pat. No. 5,327,616, issued Jul. 12, 1994, U.S. Pat. No. 5,375,297, issued Dec. 27, 1994, U.S. Pat. No. 5,108,165, issued Apr. 28, 1992, U.S. Pat. No. RE. 36,213, issued Jun. 1, 1999, U.S. Pat. No. RE. 30,717, issued Aug. 25, 1981, U.S. Pat. No. 5,052,077, issued Oct. 1, 1991, U.S. Pat. No. 4,615,072, issued Oct. 7, 1986, U.S. Pat. No. 4,517,706, issued May 21, 1985, U.S. Pat. No. 4,698,877, issued Oct. 13, 1987, U.S. Pat. No. 5,392,493, issued Feb. 28, 1995, U.S. Pat. No. 5,577,296, issued Nov. 26, 1996, U.S. Pat. No. 5,103,532, issued Apr. 14, 1992, U.S. Pat. No. 4,704,766, issued Nov. 10, 1987, and U.S. Pat. No. 4,976,006, issued Dec. 11, 1990. A frameless cabinet door hinge is closed in German Offenlegungsschrift DE 4405349A1. Other hinges of some degree of relevance are shown in pages 93 and 112-114 of the 1998 Charles McMurray Catalog.
The above-identified prior art does not disclose or suggest the combination of structural elements disclosed and claimed herein.
DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a hinge system utilized to apply cabinet doors to face frame cabinets. More particularly, the hinge employed is a hidden hinge, i.e., a hinge not observable from the outside when the cabinet door is closed. The structure of the present invention is characterized by the fact that it can be readily and quickly installed. Furthermore, a strong interconnection is established between the frame member and the door, resisting structural failure resulting from application of external forces to the door. The installation also provides a pleasing appearance when the door is open.
The invention is employed in a face frame cabinet including a cabinet wall and a frame member attached to the cabinet wall and projecting over a portion of the interior of the cabinet. The frame member has a frame member front, a frame member back and a frame member side disposed between the frame member front and the frame member back.
The frame member side has a T-shaped opening formed therein having a vertical opening segment and an intersecting horizontal opening segment. The vertical opening segment communicates with a recess in the frame member located between the frame member front and frame member back and the horizontal opening segment communicates with a slot formed in the frame member back communicating with the recess. The slot has a vertical dimension less than a vertical dimension of the recess.
A hinge is included in the combination, the hinge having a first hinge member attached to a cabinet door and a second hinge member pivotally connected to the first hinge member.
The combination also includes a mounting bracket having a first bracket plate attached to the second hinge member and projecting therefrom. A second bracket plate is attached to the first bracket plate and extends substantially orthogonally thereto, the second bracket plate having a plate opening formed therein.
The first bracket plate is disposed parallel and adjacent to the frame member side and covers the T-shaped opening. The second bracket plate is disposed parallel and adjacent to the frame member back and at least partially covers the slot.
Mechanical fastener means fastens the mounting bracket and the hinge to the frame member. The fastener means comprises a bolt extending through the plate opening and into the slot and a fastener member disposed in the recess and threadedly engaged with the bolt. A portion of the frame member defining the slot is clampingly engaged between the second bracket plate and the fastener member.
Other features, advantages, and objects of the present invention will become apparent with reference to the following description and accompanying drawings.
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Charles McMurray Catalog pp. 93 and 112-114.
Browne Lynne H.
Lampe Thomas R.
Walsh John B.
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