(under subclass 93) Apparatus by which a flexible filament
strand or band encircling the material is tensioned to increase its tightness about the material and while so tensioned has spaced portions secured together, such apparatus being supported manually or on the work.
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123.6, for stretching implements having a cutting feature.
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100, Presses,
29, for binder applying and securing apparatus, not otherwise provided for, such apparatus not being supported by the work or supported manually. 254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force,
199+, for portable implements or apparatus for tensioning flexible material (e.g., tightening cord around a box) from which the implements or apparatus are detached after tensioning.