Bob J Ingram

US Patent:

61123692, Sep 5, 2000

Filed:

Jul 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/113004

Inventors:

Michael Lindsey - Ontario CA
Bob Ingram - Olney IL
Charlie Larsen - Huntington Beach CA
Gene S. Van Houten - Woodcrest CA

Assignee:

Master-Halco, Inc. - La Habra CA

International Classification:

E05D 106

US Classification:

16252

Abstract:

The figure eight hinge of the present invention allows a gate to be quickly and safely attached to a support structure. The hinge includes two legs having two different radii of curvature. The legs also include a slot which allows the hinge to have the desired figure eight configuration. The present invention advantageously eliminates pinch points and minimizes the distance between the gate and the support structure. In particular, the hinge remains stationary with respect to the support structure while allowing the gate to rotate within one end of the hinge. The figure eight hinge is preferably used with animal enclosures such as kennels or pens because it reduces the risk that an animal will catching its feet or other body parts between the gate and the support structure.

US Patent:

6142451, Nov 7, 2000

Filed:

Jul 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/113003

Inventors:

Michael Lindsey - Ontario CA
Bob Ingram - Olney IL
Charlie Larsen - Huntington Beach CA
Gene S. Van Houten - Woodcrest CA
Kim Chau - Calgary, CA

Assignee:

Master-Halco, Inc. - La Habra CA

International Classification:

B65H 7540

US Classification:

256 1

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for connecting fence fabric to a support structure includes a tool with an elongated body member with notches at opposite ends. The notches are configured to allow a line to be securely wrapped around the tool. The tool is sized to allow it to fit through an opening located in the fence fabric. The tool is preferably constructed of steel and it includes one or more openings extending through the elongated member to facilitate attaching the line to the tool. The line is used to couple the fence fabric to the support structure.