.~ With insulator-supporting or attaching means {7}
160
.~.~ Strand engaging suspension means
DEFINITION
Classification: 174/160
(under subclass 158) Insulators having means associated therewith specially designed to engage a flexible supporting strand such as a span wire or messenger cable.
(1) Note. Patents claiming two or more insulators combined with a messenger cable or other overhead supporting cable have been placed in this class, subclass 41, and cross-referenced here when necessary.
(2) Note. For devices other than insulators for supporting a conductor or cable from an overhead or messenger cable, see this class, subclass 41 and the notes thereto.