Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Hinge – Pliant or elastic hinge
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Hinge
Pliant or elastic hinge
C362S362000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07945995
ABSTRACT:
A one-piece hinge mechanism includes a first member having a plurality of fingers, the fingers extending toward a second member, the second member having a plurality of fingers extending toward the first member, the fingers of the first member and the fingers of the second member engaging opposite sides of a web extending between the first member and the second member, the web being torsionally loaded when one of the first member is pivoted relative to the second member.
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Miller William L.
Philips Electronics Ltd.
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