Cabinet USIP Hinges

Home Owner from Rancho Mirage CA

May 12, 2015 3:20 pm

Presently have USIP Hinges. Patent NO 3205532, NO 3255484, NO 3212124 and NO 3588241. I know they are obsolete so looking for a replacement in Nickel satin color. It haw zero clearance. The ones at Lowes and Home Depot don't match up the 3 holes on the door itself. Can you help?

12 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

May 14, 2015 10:49 am

I'm not able to match those numbers up, I'm afraid. If they are discontinued, we likely wouldn't be able to use those numbers to find a match, anyway. If possible, please show me a few pictures of the hinges in question and tell us their dimensions as accurately as you can. Thanks!

Home Owner from Texas

Dec 4, 2015 8:08 pm

I have the same hinge as the guy that posted above. Where you able to help him?

Tom from SWISCO

Dec 7, 2015 9:25 am

I'm afraid he never got back to us. We will only be able to help if we can see pictures of the hardware in question, preferably removed from the window. We will also need detailed measurements.

Home Owner from New Mexico

Jan 26, 2016 10:30 pm

I also have the same kitchen cabinet hinges as those mentioned in the first post.
I also have been unable to find replacement hinges due to the holes not matching up.
The problem appears to be in the depth of the plate.
I am including a photo of the hinge.

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Tom from SWISCO

Jan 27, 2016 2:44 pm

You mention the depth of the plate is the problem. Can you give me your exact measurements? That will help us search for a possible replacement.

Quick Learner from Washington

Apr 18, 2016 2:29 pm

I have the same hinge, the flat part with the 3 holes is 1 3/8 inches while the Amerock is 1 3/16.
Really looking forward to your answer as I am door less right now lol

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Apr 20, 2016 10:22 am

I see you want to match the 1-3/8" on your Amerock hinge. The 32-101 has a wider flat part at 1-1/2", but you won't see that when the door is closed. Other than having to drill new holes and replacing the hinge in pairs I believe that could make a good replacement. Look it over and see what you think!

Home Owner from Taylorville, Utah

Sep 30, 2024 11:05 pm

I have the same old hinges USIP Hinges. Patent NO 3205532
I've looked at Lowe's and Home Depot they changed the size of hinges and I assume can not get these same size so don't want to drill 3 new holes in cabinets sad ?

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Tom from SWISCO

Oct 2, 2024 2:16 pm

Unfortunately, the manufacturer changed the hole design some years ago. The modern replacements will work for you, but drilling is necessary. As far as I'm aware the original hole pattern isn't available anywhere.

Quick Learner from Jackson Michigan

Oct 25, 2024 9:59 am

I have the exact same hinges mentioned above and also can up empty handed on finding replacements. I have come to terms on the probability of having to drill new holes for the hinges I found. However, my question is once I drill the three new holes for plate portion to the door do I also need to drill two new holes for the hinges to the actual cabinet frame? I have included a picture of the new hinges and package with the dimensions. Thank you for your help. Cheryl

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Tom from SWISCO

Oct 28, 2024 8:28 am

The modern replacement for these hinges is our 32-126. The holes that allow you to mount the hinge to the cabinet frame are 2-1/8" apart, so as long as your original has the same measurement then no drilling on that side should be required.

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