Hinge mounting system
OwnerAustin R. Baerinventor
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Abstract
A hinge that has a first mounting base for attachment to a first hinged object. The hinge also has first and second hinge members pivotally connected together. The first hinge member and the first base are configured and dimensioned for cooperatively positioning and aligning the first hinge member in a plurality of mounted positions along the base length. At least one first locking member is associated with the first hinge member and the first base for locking the first hinge member to the first base in one of the mounted positions. The hinge may also be segmented. A positioning tool may be connected to at least the first base with an attachment portion and configured for positioning the first base and attachment portion on a first hinged object at a predetermined distance from the second hinge member.
Claims58
A hinge, comprising:
- a first mounting base having a first base length for attachment to a first hinged object;
- first and second hinge members pivotally connected together, the first hinge member including a first hinge length, wherein the first hinge member and the first base are configured and dimensioned for cooperatively positioning and aligning the first hinge member in a plurality of mounted positions along the length of the first base;
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- at least one first locking member associated with the first hinge member and the first base for locking the first hinge member to the first base in one of the mounted positions.
A hinge mounting system, comprising:
- a first mounting base attachable to a first hinged object and configured and dimensioned for mounting a first mountable portion of a first hinge member thereto with the first base attached to the first hinged object;
- a mount assembly for a second hinge member and for attachment to a second hinged object;
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- a positioning tool connected to the first base and the mount assembly and configured for positioning the first base and mount assembly at a predetermined distance with respect to each other for placement on and attachment to the hinged objects.
A method of mounting a hinge comprising:
- with a positioning tool, aligning and spacing a first base in a mounting position from a mount assembly that is configured for a connecting a second hinge member to a second hinged object, the first base being configured for mounting a first hinge member thereto;
- attaching the first base in the mounting position to a first hinged object;
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- aligning and mounting to the first base the first hinge member that is pivotally connected to the second hinge member.
A segmented hinge, comprising:
- a first hinge member attachable to a hinged object;
- a second hinge member attachable to another hinged object and pivotally connected to the first hinge member;
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- a joining member pivotally connecting the first and second hinge members;
- wherein at least the joining member or both hinge members are segmented into at least first and second segments disposed in longitudinal series.
A hinge, comprising:
- first and second hinge members attachable to first and second hinged objects;
- a joining member pivotally connecting the first and second hinge members together;
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- at least one coupling member;
- wherein at least the joining member or both hinge members are segmented into at least first and second segments;
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- wherein the at least one coupling member is configured for coupling the at least first and second segments together in coupled association with the hinge detached from the hinged objects and the segments disposed in longitudinal series.
An adjustable hinge mounting base, comprising:
- an attachment portion attachable to a hinged object;
- a mounting portion configured for mounting and aligning a hinge member thereto;
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- a fastening assembly associated with the attachment portion for selectively attaching in a plurality of positions to the hinged object at an attachment position on the hinged object.
A positioning tool for mounting a hinge comprising:
- a first base positioner configured and adapted for receiving a first hinge mounting base, the first base for mounting to a first hinged object;
- a detachable second base positioner configured and adapted for receiving a second hinge mounting base, the second base for mounting to a second hinged object;
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- a connecting means for releaseably holding the first and second mounting base positioners together.
A segmented positioning tool comprising:
- a longitudinal axis;
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- a first and second base positioner configured and adapted for receiving a first and second hinge mounting base for mounting to a first and second hinged object, respectively;
- wherein the tool is segmented into at least first and second longitudinal segments.
A hinge mounting system, comprising:
- a first mounting base attachable to a first hinged object and configured and dimensioned for mounting a first mountable portion of a first hinge member thereto with the first base attached to the first hinged object;
- a mount assembly for a second hinge member and for attachment to a second hinged object;
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- the first and second hinge members being pivotally connected together defining a pivot point, wherein the pivot point is asymmetrically located over either the first or second hinged object.
A positioning tool comprising:
- a first half having a handle and a stop;
- a second half having a handle and a stop;
- a releaseable fastener connecting the first and second halves;
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- a blade disposed between the first and second halves, wherein the depth that the blade protrudes from the stops is adjustable.
A positioning tool comprising:
- a first base positioner configured and adapted for receiving a first hinge mounting base, the first base for mounting to a first hinged object;
- a second base positioner configured and adapted for receiving a second hinge mounting base, the second base for mounting to a second hinged object;
- wherein the first and second base positioners are hingedly connected together to allow the mounting bases to lie flat against the surfaces of the hinged objects.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.