Devices for protecting the rail bond or its terminal portions from mechanical injury, including means for deflecting parts of rolling stock away from the bond.
(1) Note. For arrangements whereby the bond is enclosed or protected by elements of a rail-joint or support, see this class, subclass 14.4 and indented subclass.
(2) Note. For protective boxes or closures designed to protect rail-joints or other surface track elements, see this class, subclass 312.
