Joints and connections – Articulated members – Plural distinct articulation axes
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-10
2005-05-10
Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Plural distinct articulation axes
C403S053000, C403S057000, C403S157000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06890120
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a hinge for interconnecting sections of a floating dock and for interconnecting walkways with floating docks. This hinge protects docks from being damaged by stress exerted by the side to side or up and down motion of the wave, storm or high winds. This hinge can also be used for reconstructing old damaged docks. The hinge comprises two stackable sheet of twisting members which are preferably flat, each having an arcuate front end for facilitating a twisting motion of the twisting members relative to each other, a mounting plate, and a central opening for accomodating a pivot rod; a fastener for keeping the hinge components together; and, preferably washers to protect the outside surfaces of the twisting members from abrasion. One side of the hinge preferably attaches to a dock section having a dock joint bracket while the other end preferably attaches to a plain corner bracket to allow vertical pivotal movement of the dock sections in response to wave motions. A cover is provided if a gap is formed by the space occupied by the hinge.
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Maria Erlindo Co Sarno
Rodriguez Ruth
Sandy Robert J.
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