Multi-position hinge

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9102427
APP PUB NO 20110214400A1
SERIAL NO

12901050

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A hinge comprises a post that forms a pivot axis for a lid. A ring portion is rotatably mounted on the post portion and comprises a hole having a recess extending from the periphery of hole where the hole receives the post. A pin on the post is dimensioned to fit into the recess when the recess rotates into alignment with the pin to lock the lid in an open position. The hinge may be used on a trash container that comprises a receptacle and a lid pivotably mounted to the receptacle at the hinge.

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RUBBERMAID INC8900 NORTHPOINTE EXECUTIVE DRIVE HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hanna, Thomas E Huntersville, US 15 324
Musser, Joseph Dugan Huntersville, US 3 80
Pierzynski, Timothy M Apple Creek, US 7 132
Warner,, Jr Robert John Charlotte, US 13 153

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