Patent ID: 9404300
Filing Date: 2016-08-02
CPC Classification: E05D

Claim Text:
1. A hinge structure for connecting a first structure to a second structure in a pivotal manner, the hinge structure comprising: a first assembly for mounting on a first structure, the first assembly including a central post with an outer surface and a first connector element mounted on the central post, the first connector element being configured to mount on the first structure; a second assembly for mounting on a second structure, the second assembly being pivotally coupled to the first assembly, the second assembly including at least one ring extending about the central post, a ring connector connected to the at least one ring, and a second connector element mounted on the at least one ring, the second connector element being configured to mount on the second structure; and a braking element configured to apply a selectable amount of resistance to pivot movement of the second connector element with respect to the first connector element, the braking element being positioned between the first assembly and the second assembly, the braking element comprising: