Patent ID: 7134169

Claim:
A hinge assembly comprising: a claw adapted to be inserted into an associated mounting receptacle between upper and lower edges of an opening defined by the associated mounting receptacle, wherein said claw comprises first and second slots defined therein that are adapted for engaging respective first and second portions of the associated mounting receptacle; a body pivotally connected to the claw and movable to and between a first operative position and a second operative position; a link assembly operably interconnecting the claw and the body, said link assembly comprising at least one link pivotally connected to the claw and a spring connected between said link and an anchor point; a latch movably connected to said claw, said latch movable to and between a locked position where the latch is adapted to engage the upper edge of the opening of the associated mounting receptacle to prevent separation of said claw from the associated mounting receptacle without obstructing either of said first and second slots, and an unlocked position, where the latch obstructs return movement of the body from its second operative position into its first operative position.