(under subclass 172) Devices in which the conductor retaining means consists of a flexible strand bent, wrapped or twisted about the conductor and insulator.
(1) Note. Similar devices having preformed eyes, hooks, or other attaching portions, and tie wires which do not embrace the insulator have been placed in this class, subclass 168 and other appropriate indented subclass.
(2) Note. See Class 256, Fences, subclasses 57 and 71, and the notes thereto.