Self closing internal hinge

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8621712
APP PUB NO 20130097806A1
SERIAL NO

13573405

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A self closing enclosed hinge is placed within the tubular structure of a gate. The inventive hidden hinge cannot physically smash fingers. An internal axle physically holds together a first gate hinge connector piece which receives the upper part of the gate, an upper stationary hinge piece, and a midsection outer tubular section, which contains a bushing and a spiral spring to return the gate to a closed position. This internal axle joins the lower stationary hinge piece with the second gate hinge connector piece. The second gate hinge connector piece receives lower part of workpiece gate.

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PATE JR JOSEPHNot Provided

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Pate,, Jr Joseph Hamilton, US 2 13

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