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Adjustable hinge

  • US 5,713,105 A
  • Filed: 09/20/1996
  • Issued: 02/03/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vertically adjustable hinge comprising:

  • a body for attachment to a first structure;

    a first leaf adjustably retained in said body and having a first joint portion extending from said body;

    a second leaf for attachment to a second structure and having a second joint portion engaged with said first joint portion of said first leaf;

    a slot in said first leaf positioned in a portion of said first leaf retained within said body;

    a fixed thread retained by one of said body and said slot in said first leaf; and

    a vertical adjustment mechanism positioned in said body, said adjustment mechanism including a first end retained by the other of said body and said slot in said first leaf and a threaded portion threadedly engaged with said fixed thread, rotation of said adjustment mechanism producing displacement of said first leaf relative to said body.

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