Hinge apparatus

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PATENT NO 12139945
APP PUB NO 20220178186A1
SERIAL NO

17593440

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Aspects of the present invention relate to hinge apparatus for supporting an aperture closure member. The hinge apparatus is configurable in at least first and second configurations. The hinge apparatus includes a first hinge bracket and a second hinge bracket. A first hinge linkage member is pivotally mounted to each of the first and second hinge brackets. A second hinge linkage member is pivotally mounted to each of the first and second hinge brackets. A latching mechanism is provided for selectively latching the hinge apparatus. The latching mechanism is operable to inhibit movement of the first and second hinge linkage members relative to each other to latch the hinge apparatus. The present invention also relates to a carrier assembly for carrying an aperture closure member; and a vehicle having a carrier assembly.

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JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITEDABBEY ROAD WHITLEY COVENTRY CV3 4LF

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hook, Nicholas Whitley Coventry, GB 3 2
Johnston, Jim Whitley Coventry, GB 6 154
Langstone, Mark Whitley Coventry, GB 1 1
Rathbone, David Whitley Coventry, GB 6 43

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