Dampened hinge for a refrigerator door or other door

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11859434
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15908587

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A door hinge assembly includes a hinge plate including: (i) an inner portion adapted to be connected to an associated structure; and, (ii) an outer portion adapted for pivoting connection of an associated door thereto. The hinge assembly also includes a damper system with a damper connected to one of: (i) the hinge plate; (ii) the associated door. The damper is adapted to be activated by pivoting movement of the associated door in a closing direction toward a closed position of the associated door such that said damper slows movement of the associated door toward the closed position when the damper is activated.

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MANSFIELD ENGINEERED COMPONENTS INC1776 HARRINGTON MEMORIAL ROAD MANSFIELD OH 44903

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Collene, James J Bucyrus, US 27 272
White, Brian S Galion, US 10 133

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