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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
TAMPA DIVISION

NATIONWIDE INDUSTRIES, INC., a

Florida corporation,
Plaintiff,
Case No.:
v.
WELDON INDUSTRIES, INC., a
Florida corporation,
Defendants.
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COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Nationwide Industries, Inc. (Nationwide) sues Defendant, Weldon Industries,
Inc. (Weldon) and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1.

Nationwides claims arise under the patent laws of the United States, Title 35,

United States Code, the Lanham Act, Title 15, United States Code, and Florida statutory and
common law.
PARTIES
1.

Nationwide is a Florida corporation with its principal place of business at 10333

Windhorst Road, Tampa, Florida 33637.

2.

Weldon is a Florida corporation with its principal place of business at 4914 Joanne

Kearney Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33619.

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JURISDICTION AND VENUE

3.

This Court has jurisdiction over this action under 28 U.S.C. 1331, 1338 and

4.

Venue is proper in this district under 28 U.S.C. 1391(b)(1), 1391(b)(2) and

1367.

1391(c).
5.

This Court has personal jurisdiction over Weldon. Weldon has submitted to

personal jurisdiction in this Court because, inter alia, it resides and is transacting business in this
judicial district.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
I.

Nationwides Business:
6.

For over twenty (20) years, Nationwide has been a leading designer and

manufacturer of quality hardware and components for the building materials industry.
Nationwides products include fencing and railing hardware, window and door components, storm
and screen door products, and custom design and manufacturing services. Nationwides products
range from simple components to high tech solutions and involve a wide range of materials,
including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, plastics and die castings.
7.
II.

One of the cornerstones of Nationwides business is its line of gate hinges.

Weldons Business:
8.

Weldon is also in the business of manufacturing and distributing fencing materials,

including gate hinges.

9.

Weldon markets itself as the industry leader for hardware in chain link, vinyl,

wood, aluminum, and steel ornamental fencing hardware and as a one stop source for all
hardware needs in the fencing industry.

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III.

Market Competition:
10.

Nationwide and Weldon are competitors in the fencing hardware industry. The

competition between Nationwide and Weldon is further enhanced by their geographic proximity,
with both entities headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
IV.

Weldons False and Deceptive Marking of its Products:

11.

Weldon publishes a number of catalogs for its products, which are available to the

public and accessible on its website, including a chain link fencing catalog. In its catalogs and
other marketing materials, Weldon advertises a number of gate hinges, including Weldon Part Nos.
WI-RGH-500, WI-RGH-501, WI-RGH-505 and WI-1022-16, as having patent pending status.
12.

The patent pending designation of these products in the Weldon catalogs and

marketing materials dates back to at least 2009, as evidenced by the representative samples of
Weldons catalogs and marketing materials attached hereto as Composite Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference. Similar designations appear in Weldons 2013 Chain Link
Hardware Catalog, excerpts of which are attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein
by reference. Upon information and belief, these marketing materials, or similar marketing
materials, continue to be used by Weldon.
13.

Upon information and belief, any patent application that would have supported a

patent pending designation of these products in 2009 would have been concluded before 2015.
14.

Upon information and belief, Weldon marks certain products, specifically the

Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinges, with Patent D624388. Photographs of a representative
Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinge with the marking Patent D624388 are attached hereto as
Composite Exhibit C and incorporated herein by reference.

A representative sample of

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Weldons marketing materials related to the Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinges is attached
hereto as Exhibit D and incorporated herein by reference.
15.

The designs of the Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinges marked Patent

D624388 differ substantially from the design of the product identified in the schematics for U.S.
Patent No. D624388 (388 Patent) on file with the Unites States Patent and Trademark Office.
A true and correct copy of the 388 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit E and incorporated herein
by reference.
16.

On April 10, 2015, Nationwide, through counsel, sent correspondence to Weldon

requesting that it substantiate the patent pending designation of its gate hinges, including
Weldon Part Nos. WI-RGH-500, WI-RGH-501, WI-RGH-505 and WI-1022-16, and the marking
of the Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinges with Patent D624388 or, alternatively, cease and
desist using the patent pending designation and the Patent D624388 marking. To date,
Weldon has not provided such substantiation and, upon information and belief, continues to use
the false marking in connection with the marketing and sale of its products.
V.

Weldons Infringement:
17.

Nationwide holds an exclusive license to use U.S. Patent No. 5,715,574 (the 574

Patent), pursuant to a Patent License Agreement with Delair Group, LLC dated January 1, 2012
(the License Agreement). The License Agreement also provides that Nationwide has the
exclusive right to enforce the 574 Patent and pursue any potential infringement at its sole
discretion.
18.

The 574 Patent was issued on February 10, 1998 and is entitled Adjustable Self-

Closing Hinge Assembly. A true and correct copy of the 574 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit
F and incorporated herein by reference.

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19.

Upon information and belief, Weldon is, without authority, manufacturing, offering

to sell, and selling Weldon Part No. WI-122-BK, which infringes on the 574 Patent. An excerpt
from Weldons Ornamental Hardware Catalog that includes Weldon Part No. WI-122-BK is
attached hereto as Exhibit G and incorporated herein by reference.
20.

On April 10, 2015, Nationwide, through counsel, sent correspondence to Weldon

requesting that it cease and desist from infringing on the 574 Patent. In response, Weldon did not
contest that its product utilized the 574 Patent. To date, however, Weldon has not established any
right to use the 574 Patent and, upon information and belief, continues to use the 574 Patent
without authorization.
21.

All conditions precedent to the relief sought herein have occurred or have been

waived, met, or completed.

22.

Nationwide has retained the services of undersigned counsel to represent it in this

action and is obligated to pay its attorneys a reasonable fee for their services.
COUNT I
(False Marking 35 U.S.C. 292)
23.

Nationwide realleges paragraphs 1 through 22 above as if set forth fully herein.

24.

This a claim for false marking under 35 U.S.C. 292.

25.

Weldons designations in its marketing materials that Weldon Part Nos. WI-RGH-

500, WI-RGH-501, WI-RGH-505, and WI-1022-16 have patent pending status are false.
26.

Weldons markings of the Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinges with the Patent

D624388 designation are false.

27.

Upon information and belief, Weldon Part Nos. WI-RGH-500, WI-RGH-501, WI-

RGH-505, and WI-1022-16 do not have patents pending.

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28.

Upon information and belief, the Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinges do not

utilize the design subject of the 388 Patent and those designs are not otherwise patented.
29.

The false patent pending designations and the Patent D624388 markings were

made by Weldon with intent to deceive the public.

30.

As a result of Weldons false marking of its products, Nationwide has suffered and

continues to suffer irreparable harm, for which there is no adequate remedy at law, damages and
competitive injury.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Nationwide Industries, Inc., respectfully requests that this Court
grant permanent injunctive relief and damages against Defendant, Weldon Industries, Inc., award
Plaintiff its reasonable attorneys fees and costs incurred in this action, and grant such further relief
as the Court deems appropriate.
COUNT II
(Violation of the Lanham Act 15 U.S.C. 1125(a))
31.

Nationwide realleges paragraphs 1 through 22 above as if set forth fully herein.

32.

This is a claim for false advertising under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. 1125(a).

33.

Weldons designations in its marketing materials that Weldon Part Nos. WI-RGH-

500, WI-RGH-501, WI-RGH-505, and WI-1022-16 have patent pending status are false and
misleading.
34.

Weldons markings of the Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinges with the Patent

D624388 designation, which are also included in Weldons marketing materials, are false and
misleading.

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35.

Weldons false and misleading conduct associated with the marketing of its

products has actually deceived customers or has had the tendency to deceive a substantial portion
of the targeted audience.
36.

Weldons false and misleading conduct associated with the marketing of its

products is material and is likely to influence consumers purchasing decisions.

37.

Weldon Part Nos. WI-RGH-500, WI-RGH-501, WI-RGH-505 and WI-1022-16,

and the Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinges have traveled and are travelling in interstate
commerce.
38.

As a result of Weldons false and misleading conduct, Nationwide has suffered and

continues to suffer irreparable harm, for which there is no adequate remedy at law, damages and
competitive injury.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Nationwide Industries, Inc., respectfully requests that this Court
grant injunctive relief and damages against Defendant, Weldon Industries, Inc., award Plaintiff its
reasonable attorneys fees and costs incurred in this action, and grant such further relief as the
Court deems appropriate.
COUNT III
(Misleading Advertising - Fla. Stat. 817.41.)
39.

Nationwide realleges paragraphs 1 through 22 above as if set forth fully herein.

40.

This is a claim for misleading advertising under Fla. Stat. 817.41 (2014)

41.

Weldons designations in its marketing materials that Weldon Part Nos. WI-RGH-

500, WI-RGH-501, WI-RGH-505, and WI-1022-16 have patent pending status are
misrepresentations of material facts.

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42.

Weldons markings of the Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinges with the Patent

D624388 designation, which are also included in Weldons marketing materials, are
misrepresentations of material fact.
43.

Weldon knew or should have known, and knows or should know, of the falsity of

these representations.
44.

Weldon intended and intends that the misrepresentations induce consumers to rely

on them.
45.

As a result of Weldons misrepresentations, Nationwide has suffered and continues

to suffer irreparable harm, for which there is no adequate remedy at law, damages and competitive
injury.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Nationwide Industries, Inc., respectfully requests that this Court
grant injunctive relief and damages against Defendant, Weldon Industries, Inc., award Plaintiff its
reasonable attorneys fees and costs incurred in this action, and grant such further relief as the
Court deems appropriate.
COUNT IV
(Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices - Fla. Stat. 501.201, et seq.)
46.

Nationwide realleges paragraphs 1 through 22 above as if set forth fully herein.

47.

This is a claim for violation of Floridas Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act

under Fla. Stat. 501.201 (2014).

48.

Weldons designations in its marketing materials that Weldon Part Nos. WI-RGH-

500, WI-RGH-501, WI-RGH-505, and WI-1022-16 have patent pending status and markings of
the Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinges with the Patent D624388 designation, which are
also included in Weldons marketing materials, constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices.

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49.

As a result of Weldons unfair and deceptive trade practices, Nationwide has

suffered and continues to suffer irreparable harm, for which there is no adequate remedy at law,
damages and competitive injury.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Nationwide Industries, Inc., respectfully requests that this Court
grant injunctive relief and damages against Defendant, Weldon Industries, Inc., award Plaintiff its
reasonable attorneys fees and costs incurred in this action, and grant such further relief as the
Court deems appropriate.
COUNT V
(Unfair Competition)
50.

Nationwide realleges paragraphs 1 through 22 above as if set forth fully herein.

51.

This is a claim for unfair competition under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. 1125(a)

and common laws.

52.

Weldons use in commerce of the designations in its marketing materials that

Weldon Part Nos. WI-RGH-500, WI-RGH-501, WI-RGH-505, and WI-1022-16 have patent
pending status and markings of the Weldon Part No. WI-60** series hinges with the D624388
designation, which are also included in Weldons marketing materials, constitute deceptive and/or
fraudulent conduct, resulting in a likelihood of consumer confusion.
53.

Weldons acts were done knowingly and intentionally to cause confusion, or to

cause mistake, or to deceive.

54.

As a result of Weldons acts, Nationwide has suffered and continues to suffer

irreparable harm, for which there is no adequate remedy at law, damages and competitive injury.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Nationwide Industries, Inc., respectfully requests that this Court
grant injunctive relief and damages against Defendant, Weldon Industries, Inc., award Plaintiff its

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reasonable attorneys fees and costs incurred in this action, and grant such further relief as the
Court deems appropriate.
COUNT VI
(Patent Infringement 35 U.S.C. 281)
55.

Nationwide realleges paragraphs 1 through 22 above as if set forth fully herein.

56.

This is a claim for patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. 281.

57.

The 574 Patent, entitled Adjustable Self-Closing Hinging Assembly, was duly

and legally issued to Frederick R. Schall by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on
February 10, 1998, and subsequently assigned to Delair Group, LLC.
58.

Pursuant to the License Agreement, Delair Group, LLC granted Nationwide an

exclusive license to use and enforce the 574 Patent, including the exclusive right to pursue any
potential infringement of the 574 Patent.
59.

Upon information and belief, Weldon is, without authority, manufacturing, offering

to sell, and selling Weldon Part No. WI-122-BK, which infringes on the 574 Patent.
60.

As a result of Weldons infringement of the 574 Patent, Nationwide has suffered

and continues to suffer irreparable harm, for which there is no adequate remedy at law, and
damages.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Nationwide Industries, Inc., respectfully requests that this Court
grant injunctive relief and damages against Defendant, Weldon Industries, Inc., award Plaintiff its
reasonable attorneys fees and costs incurred in this action, and grant such further relief as the
Court deems appropriate.
JURY TRIAL DEMAND
Plaintiff demands trial by jury on all issues so triable.

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Dated: June 23, 2015

s/ Paul D. Watson
Paul D. Watson
Florida Bar No. 957224
pwatson@sbwlegal.com
J. Carlton Mitchell
Florida Bar No. 495875
cmitchell@sbwlegal.com
SIVYER BARLOW & WATSON, P.A.
401 East Jackson St., Suite 2225
Tampa, Florida 33602
Telephone: (813) 221-4242
Facsimile: (813) 227-8598
Attorneys for Nationwide Technologies, Inc.

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COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A"

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HIN.GES

Wl-RGH-500
RES IDENTIAL SPRING HINGE:

1 1/2"

x 1 J/8''

2 1/2"

SELF CLOSING
HEAVY DUTY ALUMINIM DIE CAST
HOUS ING
ADJUSTABLE .HEAVY DUTY
STAINLESS STEEL SPRING AND PIN
MAINTENANCE FREE
PATENT PENDING
WE IGH T : 31b ea.

BOX QTY: 12

Wl-RGH-501
COMMERCIA L , RES IDENTIAL SPRING HINGE:
2 1/2"

1 5/8"

SELF CLOSING
HEAVY DUTY ALUMINIM DIE CAST
HOUSING
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2"

x 2"

SELF CLOSING
HEAVY DUTY ALUMINIM DIE CAST
HOUSING
ADJUSTABLE, HEAVY DUTY
STAINLESS STEEL SPRING ANO PIN
MAINTENANCE FREE
PATENT PENDING
WE IGHT: Jib ea.
BOX QTY: 12

Wl-1022-16

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL SPRI NG HINGE:

J"

x 1 5/8"

SELF CLOSING
HEAVY DUTY ALUM INIM D IE CAST
HOUSING
ADJUSTABLE. HEAVY DUTY
STAINLESS STEEL SPRING ANO PIN
MAINTENANCE FREE
PATENT PENDING
WEIGHT: J .21b ea.
BOX QTY: 12

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EXHIBIT "B''

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COMPOSITE EXHIBIT ''C''

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EXHIBIT "D''

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United States Patent

Schall

451

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ADJUSTABLE SELF-CWSING HINGE

ASSEMBLY

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Inventor:

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Assignee: Delair Group LLC. NJ.

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Appl. No.: 617,420

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Filed:

Frederick R. Schall, Mt. Laurel. N.J.

Mar. 18, 1996

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References Cited
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3,978,551
9/ 1976
4,073,038 2/1978
4,817,242 4/1989
5,572,768 11/1996
5,584,100 12/1996

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Cuny et al . .............................. 16'301
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Primary Examine1'-Cbuck Mah

Assistant Examiner-Mark Williams

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A method of adjusting an adjustable self closing hinge and

the hinge which comprises providing an adjustable. self
closing hinge. The hinge includes a tube with a hollow
interior portion of circular cross section. a first end portion
and a second end portion. A spring is disposed in the rube
along its axis and has a spring end extending toward the first
end portion and a second secured spring end extending
toward the second end portion. A depression is provided at
the first end portion of the tube extending into the hollow
portion and a rotatable member is disposed within the
hollow portion at the first end portion thereof and rotatable
therein for adjusting the torque of the spring. The rotatable
member is secured to the first spring end and has a flat wall
portion at the end portion of the rotatable member opposing
the spring and parallel to the axis. the wall and the rotatable
member together forming a seat in the rotatable member.
The depression is normally disposed against the seat and
opposes the wall to prevent movement of the rotatable
member out of the tube and rotation of the tubular member
within the rube. A force is applied to the rotatable member
along the axis to depress the rotatable member into the
hollow interior portion until the wall is no longer disposed
opposing the depression and is beneath the depression. The
rotatable member is than rotated until a seat is again disposed directly over the depression and the force is than
removed from the rotatable member so that the depression
again rests on the seat and opposed to the side wall.

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ADJUSTABLE SELF-CLOSING HINGE

ls that of a ttuncated disk which is a disk with a fiat sidewall

portion. The dimple or depression is designed to extend into
the portion of the cam that bas been removed to form the flat
side wall portion to prevent rotation of the cam and the
spring therewith and against the seat to prevent movement of
the earn out of the hollow tubular member. To tighten or
loosen the spring. a screwdriver or other appropriate tool is
placed in the slot and pushed inwardly so that the opposing
surface of the cam is disposed within the hollow tubular
member and beneath the dimple or depression. The tool is
then tW'ned in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction to
tighten or loosen the spring and the tool is then released with
the dimple or depression disposed at the location of a flat
side wall portion and finally resting against the seat al the
base of the flat side wall portion. This permits the cam lo
return to its original position with the dimple or depression
positioned along the fiat side wall to prevent further rotation
of the cam.

ASSEMBLY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

J Field of the Invention

Titis invention relates to a hinge assembly and. more
specifically. to an adjustable. self closing hinge assembly.
2 Brief Description of the Prior Art
Self closing hinges. particularly such hinges used in
outdoor envirorunents. have generally not been very durable.
Such hinges are constantly subjected to exterior weather
conditions which attack the self closing mechanism. In those
cases where the self closing mechanism is protected from
the exterior envirorunent. it becomes increasingly di11icult to
adjust the torque of the self closing mechanism spring. It is
therefore apparent that an adjustable. self closing hinge
capable of overcoming the above described problems is
highly desirable.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

BRIEF DESCR.IPI10N OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a hinge in accordance with

the present invention;
In accordance with the present invention. there is provided an adjustable. self closing hinge which is very durable
FIG. Z is a side view of the cam and spring assembly in
and whose spring torque can be easily adjusted with a 2S accordance with the present invention;
screwdriver or the like.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the hollow circular portions of the
Briefiy. there is provided a hinge having a plwa.lity of
hinge elements in assembled condition;
leaves. preferably but not limited to three leaves. all of the
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the end portion of the
leaves having a common axis of rotation. Each leaf has one
extreme hollow circular portions in accordance with the
or more hollow circular portions through which the axis of
30 present invention;
rotation passes. these hollow portions being disposed on
FIG. Sa is an enlarged perspective view of a cam 1 or la
each of the leaves so that none of the hollow circular
disposed in a hollow circular portion 9 or 12 of the
portions overlap each other and collectively form a hollow
assembled hinge in the rel.axed. non rotatable position: and
tubular member when the leaves are assembled together. The
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FIG. Sb is a view as in FIG. Sa with the cam in the
hollow circular portions preferably extend out from an edge
depressed. rotatable position.
of the associated leaf. At least one dimple or depressions is
disposed at one or both extreme ends of the hollow tubular
DESCR.IPI10N OF THE PREFERRED
member and extends into the hollow region.
EMBODIMENT
Disposed withln the hollow tubular structure is a spiral
wound spring assembly, preferably of stainless steel. which 40
Referring to FIG. 1. there are shown three hinge leaves 4.
includes a spring having an end portion at one or both ends
S and 6. Each of the hinge leaves includes a ftat portion
thereof extending in a direction along the axis of rotation. A
having screw receiving holes 7 therein. The leaves 4 and S
cylindrically shaped cam h8ving a diameter slightly Jess than
are generally secured via screws through the screw receiving
that of the hollow tubular member hollow portion is proholes 7 to adjacent surfaces of a post. wall member or the
vided which has a first hole at one end extending partially 4S like and the leaf 6 is generally secured to a door. gate or the
therethrough alo ng the major axis of the cylinder and a
like in standard manner. The leaf 4 has a centrally located
second bole at the same end foe receiving an end poction of
hoUow circular portion 8 at an edge thereof. the leaf S has
the spring. One such cam can be provided at each end of the
a pair of hollow circular portions 9 and 10 at an edge thereof.
spring or. alternatively. one such cam can be provided at one
with hoUow portion 9 extending to the left edge of the leaf
end of the spring with the other end of the spring secured in so Sand the hollow portion 10 being spaced therefrom and the
some manner against rotation.
leaf 6 has a pair of hollow cirrulac pcrtions 11 and 12 at an
edge thereof. the hollow portion 12 extending to the right
A pin passes through the central portion of the spring and
edge of the leaf 6 and the hollow portion 11 being spaced
extends into the first hole in each of the cams to align the
therefrom. The leaves 4. 5 and 6 are positioned relative to
cams with each other and with the axis of rotation of the
hinge. If only one cam is used. provision is made at the ss each other in assembled state so that hollow portions 8 to 12
non-cam containing end of the spring to receive an end of
form a tubular or hollow circular structure with the axes of
the pin along the axis of rotation of the hinge. The cams
hollow cirrulac portion 8 of leaf 4. hollow circular pcrtions
9 and 10 of leaf Sand hollow circular portions 11and12 of
include a screwdriver slot or the like at their end surface
leaf 6 all coaxial as shown in FIG. 3 . The hollow interiors
opposing the end surface containing the first and second
holes for rotation of the cams. A part of the opposing end 60 of the hollow circular portions are also circular. The extreme
outer pcrtions of hollow circular portions 9 and 12 each have
portion of the cam extending to the opposing end surface has
a dimple 13 as shown in FIGS. 1. 4. Sa and Sb to retain the
a cross section normal to the axis of the hollow member
cams 1 and la of the cam and spring assembly shown in
having at least ooe fiat side wall portion and a scat on the
FIGS. 1 and 2 within the hollow section formed by hollow
cam at the inwardmost portion of the flat side wall.
Preferably. this part of the cam is rectangular in shape with 6S circular portions 8 through 12 as shown in FIG. 3 and to
prevent the cams from rotating as will be explained in detail
the largest diagonal dimension being equal to the radius of
the cam. Another possible configuration for thls end portion
herein below.

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Rcfeni.og again to the FIGURES. there is shown in FIGS.

and rotatable therein for adjusting the torque of said
spring. said rotatable member being secured to said first
I. and 2 thc cam and spring assembly in accordance with the
spring cod and having a plurality of spaced apart flat
preferred embodiment. The cam and spring assembly is
wall portions at the end portion of said rotatable
disposed within the hollow circular portions 8 through 12
member opposed to said spring and parallel to each said
which form the hollow tubular member as described above. s
axis. said plurality of spaced apart flat wall portions
'This assembly includes a pair of identical cams 1 and la of
formiDg seat for said depression in said rotatable memcircular cross section except for their end portions which are
ber;
designed to fit within the hollow section formed by hollow
(e) said depression nonnally disposed against one of said
circular portions 8 through 12. Each of the cams 1. la has
a first hole or bore 15 extending along the axis thereof and 10
plurality of spaced apart fiat wall portions to prevent
movement of said rotatable member out of said hollow
partially thcrethrough for receiving a pin 3 and a second hole
tubular member and rotation of said tubular member
16 parallel to and spaced from the bore 15 for receiving an
within said hollow tubular member.
end of the spring 2. The pin 3 extends within and along the
2. The hinge of claim 1 further including a plurality of
axis of the spring 2 and is provided to properly align the
cams l . la and the spring. The cams 1. la each have a is leaves. each of said leaves having at least one hollow tubular
rectangular portion 2e with side walls 21 wherein the largest
portion extending from an edge thereof. said hollow tubular
dimension across a cross section therethrough normal to the
portions of said leaves being disposed relative to each other
axis of the tubular portion is no greater than the diameter of
10 form said hollow tubular member.
the cam and preferably equal to the diameter of the cam.
3. The hinge of claim 2 wherein said rotatable member is
Seats 19 arc provided at the base of each side wall 21 on the 20 a cylindrical member having a pair of opposiDg fiat swfaccs.
one of said fiat surfaces including a first hole therein
circular portions of the cams 1. la and adjacent the rectangular portion as best shown in FIGS. Sa and Sb. 1be
receiving said first spring end and the opposing flat surface
having a tool-receiving groove.
rectangular portion also include at the extreme ends thereof
4. The hinge of claim 3 wherein the cod portion of said
a groove 17 for receiving a tool for turning. such as a
2s cylindrical member containing said tool-receiving groove
screwdriver.
includes said plurality of flat wall portions and said scats.
lo operation. the leaves 4. S and 6 are positioned relative
S. The hinge of claim 4 wherein said one of said surfaces
to each other as shown in FIG. 3 with the dimples 13 already
includes a second hole extending partially therethroogh and
formed at one end. The cam assembly as shown in FIG. 2 is
disposed along the axis of said rotatable member and a pin
then inserted into the hollow section formed by hollow
circular portions 8 through 12 via the undimplcd end and the 30 extending along the axis of said spl"ing. secured at one end
thereof and disposed at its other end within said second hole.
dimple 13 is then pressed into the uodimpled end. 1bis
6. The hinge of claim S wherein said cam includes at the
causes the cam assembly to be retained within the hollow
portion thezeof opposing said one of said swfaces a recwisection with a seat 19 of one of the fiat portion riding against
gular parallelepiped portion having a diagonal substantially
the dimple 13. The spring 2 is tightened or loosened by
placing a screwdriver in the groove 17 and depressing the 3S equal to the diameter of said cam. the side walls of said
parallelepiped providing said plurality of flat wall portions
cam 1 or la inwardly to clear the dimple 13 as shown in FIG.
of said rotatable member.
5b and then rotating the cam in one direction for tightening
7. The hinge of claim 4 wherein said cam includes at the
and in the opposite direction for loosening. The cam is then
portion theJ"eof opposing said one of said surfaces a rectanpermitted to return to its initial position as shown in FIG. 5a
gular parallelepiped portion haviDg a diagonal substantially
by aligning the dimple 13 with a seat 19 whereby the dimple
equal to the diameter of said cam. the side walls of said
13 JXeVents the cam from rotating and the seat prevents the
parallelepiped providing said plurality of flat wall portions
cam from exiting the hollow tubular member.
of said rotatable member.
Though the iDvcotion has been described with respect to
8. The hinge of claim 7 wherein said one of said sudaces
a specific preferred embodiment thereof. many variations
4 includes a second hole extending partially therethrough and
and modifications will immediately become apparent to s
disposed along the axis of said rotatable member and a pin
those skilled in the art. It is therefore the intention that the
extendiDg along the ax.is of said spl"iDg. secured at one end
appended claims be interpreted as broadly as possible iD
thaeof and disposed at its other cod within said second hole.
view of the prior art to include all such variations IUld
9. The hinge of claim 3 wherein said one of said surfaces
modifications.
so
iochldes a second hole extending partially therethrough and
I claim:
disposed along the axis of said rotatable member and a pin
1. An adjustable. self closing hinge which oomprises:
extending along the axis of said spl"iDg. secured at one end
(a) a hollow tubular member having a hollow iDterior
thereof and disposed at its otheJ' end within said second hole.
portion with a circular cross section. a hollow tubular
10. The hinge of claim 9 wherein said cam includes at the
member axis normal to said circular cross section. a ss portion tho-eof opposing said one of said surfaces a rcctaofirst end portion and a second eod portion;
gular parallelepiped portion having a diagonal substantially
(b) a spring baviDg a spring axis. said spring axis disposed
equal to the diameter of said cam. the side walls of said
in said hollow tubular member along said hollow
parallelepiped providing said plurality of fiat wall portions
tubular member axis and having a first spring end
of said rotatable member.
extending toward said first end portion and a second 60
11. The hinge of claim 3 wherein said cam includes al the
secured spring cod extending toward said second cod
portion theJ"eof opposing said one of said surfaces a rectanportion;
gular parallelepiped portion having a diagonal substantially
(c) a depression at said first end portion of said hollow
equal to the diameter of said cam. the side walls of said
tubular member extending into said hollow interior
parallelepiped providing said plurality of flat wall portions
portion; and
6S of said rotatable member.
(d) a rotatable cylindrical member disposed withiD said
12. The hinge of claim 1 wherein said rotatable member
hollow interior portion at said first end portion thereof
is a cylindrical cam having a pair of opposing flat surfaces.

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one of said flat surfaces including a first bole therein

torque of said spring. said rotatable member being
receiving said first spring end and the opposing Bat surface
secured to said first spring end and having a plurality of
having a tool-receiving groove.
spaced apart flat wall portions at the end portion of said
13. The hinge of claim 12 wherein the end portion of said
rotatable member opposing said spring and parallel to
cylindrical member containing said tool-receiving groove
each said axis. said plurality of fiat wall portions
includes said plurality of flat wall portions and said seats.
forming seats for said depression in said rotatable
14. The hinge of claim 13 wherein said one of said
member. said depression normaJ.ly disposed against one
surfaces includes a second bole extending partially thereof said plurality of flat wall portions to prevent movethrough and disposed along the axis of said rotatable memmenl of said rotatable member out of said hollow
ber and a pin extending along the axis of said spring. secured 10
tubular member and rotation of said tubular member
at one end thereof and disposed al its other cod within said
within said hollow tubular member;
second hole.
(b)
applying a force to said rotatable member along said
15. The hinge of claim 1 further including a second
axis 10 depress said rotatable member into said hollow
depression at said second end portion of said hollow tubular
interior portion until a said fiat wall portion is no longer
member extending into said hollow portion and a second 15
disposed opposing said depression and is beneath said
rotatable member disposed within said hollow interior pordepression;
tion at said second end portion thereof and rotatable therein
for adjusting the torque of said spring. said second rotatable
(c) rotating said rotatable member until a different said
member being secured to said second spring end and having
seat is again disposed directly beneath said depression:
a second plurality of flat wall portions at the end portion of 20
and
said second rotatable member opposed to said spring and
(d) removing said force from said rotatable member to
parallel to each said axis. said second plurality of tlat wall
permit said rotatable member to move along said axis
portions forming a seoood seat for said depression in said
in an opposite direction until said depression contacts
second rotatable member. said second depression normally
said different seat.
disposed against one of said plurality of second flat wall 25
20. An adjustable, self closing hinge which comprises:
portions to prevent movement of said rotatable member out
(a) a hollow tubular member having a hollow interior
of said hollow tubular member and rotation of said rubular
portion with a circular cross section. a hollow tubular
member within said hollow tubular member.
member axis nonnal to said circular cross section. a
16. The hinge of claim 15 wherein said second rotatable
first end portion and a second end portion;
member is a second cylindrical cam having a pair of 30
(b)
a sjXing having a spring axis. said spring axis disposed
opposing flat surfaces. one of said flat surfaces including a
in
said hollow tubular member along said hollow
third hole therein receiving said second spring end and the
tubular member axis and having a first spring end
opposing .flat surface having a tool-rceciviog groove.
extending toward said first end portion and a second
17. The hinge of claim 16 wherein the end portion of said
secured spring end extending toward said second end
second cylindrical member containing said tool-receiving 35
portion;
groove includes said second plurality of flat wall portions
(c) a depression at said first end portion of said hollow
and said second scats.
tubular member extending into said hollow interior
18. The hinge of claim 16 wherein said one of said
portion; and
surfaces includes a fourth hole extending partially therethrough and disposed along the axis of said second rotatable 40
(d) a rotatable cylindrical member disposed within said
hollow interior portion at said first end portion thereof
member. said pin extending along the axis of said spring and
disposed at its one end within said fourth hole.
and rotatable therein for adjusting the torque of said
spring. said rotatable member being secured to said first
19. A method of adjusting an adjustable self closing hinge
comprising the steps of:
spring end and having a plurality of spaced apart fiat
wall portions extending for only a portion of the axial
(a) providing an adjustable. self closing hinge having a 45
length of said cylindrical member and disposed a1 the
hollow tubular member with a hollow interior portion
end portion of said rotatable member opposed to said
of circular cross section. a hollow tubular member axis
spring. the plane of said wall portions being parallel to
normal to said circular cross section. a first end portion
each said axis. said plurality of spaced apart fiat wall
and a second end portion. a spring having a spring axis.
portions forming seats for said depression in said
said spring axis disposed in said hollow tubular mem- 50
rotatable member;
ber along said axis and having a first spring end
extending toward said first end portion and a second
(e) said depression normaJ.ly disposed against one of said
secured spring end extending toward said second end
plurality of spaced apart flat wall portions to prevent
portion. a depression at sald first end portion of said
movement of said rotatable member out of said hollow
hollow tubular member extending into said hollow $5
tubular member and rotation of said tubular member
interior portion; and a rotatable member disposed
within said hollow tubular member.
within said hollow interior portion at said first end
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Black Nylon Spring Hinge
I Case Qty/Weight: 100 Pcs @42 Lbs~.:;;, .

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HorlzontalNertical Self Closing Nylon Hinge

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Black/Flange Size 4"(H)X2.75"(W)X1 .5"(0)

Wl-SCHN-VHA-W While/Flange Size 4"(H)X2.75"(W)X1.5"(D}

Case Qty/Weight: 12 Pairs @48 Lbs
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Self Closing Nyl on Adjustable Hinge

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4" Zinc Plated Steel
4" Zinc Plate Drilled and Tapped
Wl-PLATE-4
6" Zinc Plate Drilled and Tapped
Wl-PLATE-6
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Wl-JH500-N
Black/Flange Size 5"(H)X3.25"(W)X1"(D)
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Stainless Steel Pin

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Wl-SSHP
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Stainless Steel Hinge Pin
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CaseQty/Weight: 50 Pcs@ 46 Lbs*
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Wl-JH501-N-BK
Black/Both Legs 1"X4.5"
Case Qty/Weight: 25P.CS @ 32 Lbs* ,~.
Self Closing Adjustable Hinge

Block Hinge
Wl-BH
Wl-BH-SA

Wl-JH500-BK
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Aluminum Block Hinge

Aluminum To Steel Block Hinge

Flanged Block Hinge

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Wl-SF-ABHT
Aluminum Flanged Block Hinge
Steel Flanged Block Hinge
Wl-SF-SBHT
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Call for'Case Cly's/Weights .

Angled Leg 1" X 1" X 5"

wt-JH500-BZ
Straight Leg 2" X 5"
Case Qty/Weight: 50 Palrs@33 Lbs
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Self Closing Adjustable Hinge

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Wl-JH501-BK

Angled Leg 1" X 1" X 5", Black

Wl-JH501 -BZ

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Offset Flange Block Hinge

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Aluminum Block Hinge
I Case Cly/Weight: 16 Pcs @ 46 Lbs

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*Case Qty's/Welghts May Change

Case 8:15-cv-01484-SDM-TGW Document 1-2 Filed 06/23/15 Page 32 of 32 PageID 44

Weldon Industries
Custom Hardware
Manufacturing

CHAIN LINK
HINGES

Office-813-248-9800 1 Fax-813-248-9900

Wl-RGH-500

1 1/2"

RESIDENTIAL SPRING HINGE:

2 1/2"

x 1 3/8"

SELF CLOSING

HEAVY DUTY ALUMINIM DIE

CAST HOUSING

ADJUSTABLE, HEAVY DUTY

STAINLESS STEEL SPRING AND
PIN

MAINTENANCE FREE

PATENT PENDING

WEIGHT: 31b ea.

BOX QTY: 12

1 1/2"

Wl-RGH-501
COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL SPRING
HINGE:

2 1/2"

x 1 5/8"

SELF CLOSING

HEAVY DUTY ALUM INIM DIE

CAST HOUSING

ADJUSTABLE, HEAVY DUTY

STAI NLESS STEEL SPRING AND
PIN

MAINTENANCE FREE

PATENT PENDING
WEIGHT: 31b ea.
BOX QTY: 12

Wl-1022-16
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL
SPRING HINGE:

3" x 1 5/8"

SELF CLOSING

HEAVY DUTY ALUMI NIM DIE

CAST HOUSING

ADJUSTABLE, HEAVY D UTY

STAINLESS STEEL SPR ING AND
PIN

MAINTENANCE FREE

PATENT PENDING
WEIGHT: 3.21b ea.
BOX QTY: 12
B .1