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Number: 16/227
Name: Miscellaneous hardware > Hinge > Pliant or elastic hinge > Snap or x hinge
Description: Hinge wherein either (a) the hinge is biased to both open and closed position by a resiliently biased over-center mechanism, or (b) the hinge comprises two strips of bendable material, with respective first ends secured to opposite sides of one hinged member* and second ends secured to opposite sides of another hinged member, wherein the two strips cross one another at a point intermediate their ends.


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7451950 Joint for connecting a longitudinal side to an upper side of components and flexible strip for use in such a joint Nov. 18, 2008
7425103 Joint for connecting components together on opposite longitudinal sides in addition to a flexible strip used for said joint Sep. 16, 2008
7328481 Hinges and associated devices Feb. 12, 2008
6901632 Coupling assembly Jun. 7, 2005
6615451 Hinge having a flexible strip anchored in a switchable member Sep. 9, 2003
6112369 Figure eight hinge Sep. 5, 2000
5790162 Door structure for a thermal demand printer Aug. 4, 1998
5785193 Snap-hinged cap Jul. 28, 1998
5367744 Hinge connection Nov. 29, 1994
5273177 Press-to-open dispensing closure Dec. 28, 1993
5265853 Extended angular range flexural pivot Nov. 30, 1993
5231948 Hatch with improved latch and hinge assembly Aug. 3, 1993
5187897 Swing doors Feb. 23, 1993
5176463 Joint connection between two plastic parts Jan. 5, 1993
5127568 Lid for sheet feed tractor Jul. 7, 1992
5125193 Foldable panel display system Jun. 30, 1992
5086541 Self-motorized antifriction joint and an articulated assembly, such as a satellite solar panel, equipped with such joints Feb. 11, 1992
5078445 Visor Jan. 7, 1992
5048585 Panel device Sep. 17, 1991
4982866 A bi-stable hinge unit of elastic material Jan. 8, 1991
4843679 X-hinge having the bendable strip ends crimped between two plates Jul. 4, 1989
4821373 Resilient hinge having S-shaped members and a releasable catch Apr. 18, 1989
4787590 Suspension of objects Nov. 29, 1988
4741461 Housing for a liquid dispenser for dispensing liquid soap and the like May. 3, 1988
4726091 Two part snap hinge Feb. 23, 1988
4685680 Foldable composite system Aug. 11, 1987
4685681 Composite array apparatus and method Aug. 11, 1987
4673115 Unitary collapsible coat hanger Jun. 16, 1987
4666068 Two piece dispensing closure May. 19, 1987
4619304 Hinges Oct. 28, 1986
4615120 Collapsible spoon Oct. 7, 1986
4615462 Snap hinge made of plastic and container for longitudinally extending diagnostic test supports Oct. 7, 1986
4503991 Two part snap hinge Mar. 12, 1985
4457458 Dispensing cap Jul. 3, 1984
4438605 Continuous, moveable thermal barrier system Mar. 27, 1984
4403712 Snap hinge of plastic material Sep. 13, 1983
4345607 Spring latch and hinge assembly for closure members Aug. 24, 1982
4282983 Container with improved spring-like hinge Aug. 11, 1981
4282983 Container with improved spring-like hinge Aug. 11, 1981
4234103 Diagnostic reagent dispensing bottle Nov. 18, 1980
4163303 Hinge structure Aug. 7, 1979
4158902 Integral snap action hinge Jun. 26, 1979
3935615 Joint forming tape for a collapsible cylindrical container Feb. 3, 1976
3933271 Captive cap Jan. 20, 1976
RE28672 Pliable tape structure Jan. 6, 1976



 
 
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