(under subclass 329) Process which includes (a) fastening one work part to another or (b) fastening one portion of a work part to another portion of the same part.
(1) Note. Excluded from this subclass are processes for joining parts by a metal working operation, and processes for joining a wooden part to a nonwooden part and working the latter.
(2) Note. At least one work part being secured is made of wood or woodlike material (e.g., made from a composition of wood chips).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
29, Metal Working,
428+, for an assembly or joining method involving metal working, subclasses 592+ for assembly combined with working of a nonwooden part, and subclasses 700+ for apparatus for securing two distinct elements together.
