Hinge

Description

FIG. 1 is a top side isometric view of a hinge;

FIG. 2 is a bottom side isometric view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is an elevation view from the left side thereof;

FIG. 6 is an elevation view from the right side thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a top side isometric view thereof showing the hinge in a pivoted configuration; and,

FIG. 10 is a bottom side isometric view thereof showing the hinge in the pivoted configuration.

The broken lines shown in the drawing views are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the hinge and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a hinge, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Todd, Jr.; John Joseph (Springfield, PA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Southco, Inc. Concordville PA US
Assignee:	SOUTHCO, INC. (Concordville, PA)
Appl. No.:	D/671,369
Filed:	November 27, 2018

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29594071	Feb 15, 2017	D842679

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/323
Current International Class:	0806
Field of Search:	;D8/323,327,328,329 ;16/250,251

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Primary Examiner: Underwood; Cynthia R
Attorney, Agent or Firm: RatnerPrestia

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