Patent ID: 7257864

Claim:
An improved hinge for casement windows said hinge comprising: a track; and a first shoe that is adapted to travel along said track; and a sash arm being pivotally connected and extending from said first shoe; and a second shoe, said second shoe having a tongue extending therefrom said tongue having a series of teeth thereon, said second shoe also being located on said track; and a support arm said support arm having a first end and a second end said first end being pivotally connected to said second shoe and said second end of said support arm being pivotally connected to the sash arm; and a toothed member, said toothed member mating with the teeth on said tongue and allowing said second shoe to be adjusted longitudinally along said track; and wherein said second shoe has a slot that has a means for securing said shoe to said track passing through said track and wherein rotation of said gear causes second shoe to move said slot in relation to said securing means.