Patent ID: 6594860
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: B63B,E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
A universal hinge that will accommodate relative movement between its parts in more than a single plane, comprising,A) a base member adapted to be mounted on a surface and having a mounting opening therein, B) an intermediate member having a first portion thereof mounted in said mounting opening and a second portion thereof projecting from said base member, C) quick release means securing said intermediate member to said base member and allowing relative movement therebetween solely in a first plane, and D) a mounted member including means mounting the same to said intermediate member for pivotal movement relative thereto in a second plane at right angle to said first plane, 1) said mounted member having a portion thereof formed as a mounting location for an item to be mounted thereon for universal pivotal movement relative to said base member.