(under subclass 70) Structures in which the conduit, cable or conductor has one or more branches or has means for connecting branches.
(1) Note. For an electrical connector comprising an uninterrupted support rail or uninterrupted contact whereby a plurality of mating connectors may engaging at an infinite number of locations, Search Class 439, Electrical Connectors, subclasses 110+. For an electrical connector with a conduit or duct, Search Class 439, subclasses 207+. For analogous structure to be used with vehicle structure, designed to permit motion of an electrical connector therealong, see Class 191, Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles, especially subclasses 23+.
(2) Note. See Class 285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, appropriate subclasses, for pipe couplings providing branched pipes and conduits even though disclosed as being for electrical conductors. See Class 254, Pushing and Pulling Implements, subclasses 134.3+ for wire or strand placing means comprising guide means interior of a coupling.
(3) Note. See Class 403, Joints and Connections, subclass 169 for branched connections in general.
(4) Note. Compare Class 138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, subclass 92.
