Patent ID: 6732410
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: E05F,Y10T

Abstract:
A precision hinge apparatus comprising:first and second opposing fingers, each having a longitudinal axis, a hinge end with an aperture, and a distal end, said fingers overlapping at said hinge ends with said apertures in alignment; a fastener having a longitudinal axis extending through said apertures and connecting said fingers near said hinge ends; first and second hinge bases each having a substantially flat contact surface attached to said first and second distal ends, respectively; and a removable mounting stop symmetrical in shape about its longitudinal axis comprising a flat, slotted C-shaped fork having straight upper and lower edges, said slot extending from one of two side edges to the interior of said stop and said slot fitting over said fastener, perpendicular to said fastener longitudinal axis with said upper and lower edges abutting said first and second bases, respectively, and maintaining said hinge immovably at a desired angle while said stop is in place.