FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hinge coupling, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the hinge coupling shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a left side view of the hinge coupling shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a back view of the hinge coupling shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is a right side view of the hinge coupling shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 6 is a top view of the hinge coupling shown in FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the hinge coupling shown in FIG. 1.
	
	  
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