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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2009
Applicants:
Gary N. Gannon, St. Louis, MO (US);
David C. Wert, Pacific, MO (US);
Melvin E. Mittendorf, Maryland Heights, MO (US);
Robert A. Lepoire, St. Albans, MO (US);
Inventors:
Gary N. Gannon, St. Louis, MO (US);
David C. Wert, Pacific, MO (US);
Melvin E. Mittendorf, Maryland Heights, MO (US);
Robert A. LePoire, St. Albans, MO (US);
Assignee:
Mitek Holdings, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E04B 1/32 (2006.01); E04B 7/16 (2006.01); F16B 15/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A hinged connector for use in pivotally connecting structural components has improved robustness to carry greater loads through a hinged joint formed using the hinged connector. In one aspect ribs are formed in the hinged connector adjacent the pivoting location. Parts are shaped and arranged to resist tearing in tension and buckling in compression.