Hinge assembly, and associated method, providing multiple...

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2006-03-14

2006-03-14

Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)

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

Hinge

Having plural hinge axes

Reexamination Certificate

active

07010834

ABSTRACT:
A hinge assembly, and an associated method, for hingedly connecting separate body portions, such as first and second housing portions of a mobile station, theretogether. The hinge assembly provides multiple axes of rotation including, at least, a transversely-extending axes and a longitudinally-extending axis. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge piece and a second hinge piece, associated, respectively, with the first and second body portions. The hinge pieces are coupled theretogether by a bearing that permits rotational movement about a longitudinally-extending axis. And, at least one of the hinge pieces is hingedly-connected to a body portion with which the hinge piece is associated to permit rotational movement about a transversely-extending axis.

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