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Hinge for a multi-position ladder

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  • Patent Grant
  • D935055
  • Patent Number
    D935,055
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, August 7, 2019
    6 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 2, 2021
    4 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D25 62- 65
    • D25 68
    • 403 093000
    • 403 096000
    • 016 320000
    • 016 231000
    • 016 328000
    • 016 326000
    • CPC
    • E06C7/50
    • E06C7/00
    • E06C1/383
    • E05D11/1007
    • F16C11/10
  • International Classifications
    • 2504
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a right side elevation view of a hinge for a multi-position ladder showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a front right perspective view thereof; and,



FIG. 5 is a front left perspective view thereof.


The broken lines shown in the figures are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the hinge for a multi-position ladder and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • We claim the ornamental design for hinge for a multi-position ladder, as shown and described.
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