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Blow molded articles and method of making

  • US 6,102,156 A
  • Filed: 07/14/1998
  • Issued: 08/15/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A gate comprisinga body portion and at least one hinge molded integrally therewith;

  • wherein the body portion has a first edge portion to which the hinge is attached, a second edge portion opposite the first edge portion, and a protruding portion extending from the second edge portion which is receivable in at least one indent when the gate is in a closed position to support the gate in the closed position;

    wherein the hinge includes a living hinge portion connecting first and second hinge halves that wrap around a hinge pin to allow the gate to rotate between a closed position and an open position;

    the hinge includes means to bias the gate in the closed position; and

    wherein the gate, the first and second hinge halves, and the living hinge are blow-molded.

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