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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 1988

Filed:

Mar. 25, 1987
Applicant:
Inventors:

Richard K Mitts, Fullerton, CA (US);

J Kevin Jones, Jeffersontown, KY (US);

Assignee:

Rev-A-Shelf, Jeffersontown, KY (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E05D / ; E05F / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
16237 ; 16288 ; 16294 ; 16304 ; 16368 ; 16370 ;
Abstract

This invention discloses a tip out hinge specifically designed for use with a storage container located within a cabinet. The tip out hinge provides easy access to the contents of a storage container located within a cabinet. For example, the tip out hinge is used in a tip out storage container in a bathroom for clothing or bathroom items. It also provides access to a storage facility located behind a false front in a bathroom or kitchen. The tip out hinge permits the storage unit to tip forward from the cabinet, remain open until closing begins, remain closed even when bumped, provide a large opening for easy access to the storage container and will not interfere with the operation of any doors or drawers located below the tip out storage container.


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