(under subclass 16) Devices specially adapted for bundling or packing such articles as sheet-paper, currency, gloves, and the like, but excludes such as are receptacles. They consist of various arrangements of bands, straps, cords, and wires in connection with some form of tying or fastening means. On account of the close similarity in structure umbrella-ties, trunk strap fastenings, bag-holders, etc., have been included where the invention is not classifiable as a fastening device simply.
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30.5, for bag-fasteners which are peculiarly adapted for closing bags.
66+, for devices adapted for holding the edges or ends of a number of sheets of paper so as to permit writing on same or reference to individual sheets.
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2, Apparel, 311+, particularly subclasses 321+ for similar devices in garment supporters and retainers.
100, Presses,
212, for pressing devices not elsewhere provided for which are supported from the ground or from a material penetrating element and in which the material is pressed within a bendable filament, strand or band by contracting it around the material. See the reference to Class 24 in the class definition of Class 100 for a statement of the line between the classes.
190, Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage,
27, for combinations of straps suitable for securing trunks in their closed position or straps attached to the trunks.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes,
78.1+, for metallic closure fasteners for paper envelopes.
292, Closure Fasteners,
325, for seal type strap-end fasteners.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements,
137, for similar devices in which a handle or carrying portion is included.
