Hinge assembly

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2003-12-18

2008-12-30

Engle, Patricia (Department: 3673)

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Hinge

Specific pintle structure

C016S225000, C016S226000, C016S342000

Reexamination Certificate

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07469451

ABSTRACT:
A hinge assembly comprising first and second hinge elements rotatably mounted relative to each other and a plurality of elongate flexible members connected to the first and second hinge elements and extending there between, the elongate members being twisted about a longitudinal axis to a first condition prior to assembly the hinge assembly, wherein the hinge elements are rotatably movable from a first position in which the elongate members are in said first condition to a second position in which the elongate members are in a second condition.

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