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Concealed self-closing hinge

CA 1278656 C · Owner: Debruyn, William · Inventors: Debruyn, William

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Abstract of the Disclosure The door member of a self-closing hinge includes a cup which is concealed within a pocket formed in the inner side of a door. A curl on the frame member of the hinge pivotally receives a hinge pin which is carried by the cup. To effect the self-closing action a leaf spring is mounted on the outer side of the end wall of the cup and includes a tongue which extends through an opening in the end wall and into resilient bearing engagement with the curl.

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  • Granted January 8, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 8, 2008.
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FiledJanuary 27, 1987
GrantedJanuary 8, 1991
Term endedJanuary 8, 2008
Patent numberCA 1278656 C
Classification (IPC)E05F1/08 +2 more

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedJan 27, 1987Patent grantedJan 8, 1991Term endedJan 8, 2008

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