(under subclass 221) Hinge comprising a section of bendable or resiliently deformable material connecting the two members, and which deforms to allow the members to swing.
(1) Note. The pliant material must serve as the only connection between the members; therefore, a flat spring connecting two members in conjunction with a knuckle and pintle arrangement is not proper for this subclass (see subclasses 277+ below).
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277+, for a resiliently biased hinge which employs a discrete spring element to bias two hinge portions about a pivotal connection between the portions.
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403, Joints and Connections,
220+, for flexibly connected rigid members, wherein the connecting means is not readily attached and removed from the rigid members.
