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HINGE

  • US 20110138572A1
  • Filed: 08/06/2008
  • Published: 06/16/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/06/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hinge including:

  • a first hinge member including a first magnetic element;

    a second hinge member including a second magnetic element, wherein the first and second hinge members are hingedly mounted to each other; and

    a biasing mechanism configured to bias the first hinge member and the second hinge member toward the retained position;

    wherein the first and second hinge members are substantially maintained in a retained position via magnetic force between the first and second magnetic elements.

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