(under subclass 303) Subject matter wherein one of the fasteners comprises a sheet metal or metal strip section having a sharp projection stamped, cut, or formed thereon capable of penetrating structure-to-be-secured(*).
(1) Note. For this definition, the term "penetrating" is defined as an elastic deformation of the structure-to-be-secured(*) without piercing of same.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
690, for separable-fasteners(*) provided with deformable and piercing mounting means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage,
79, for bandage retainers in the form of a penetrating prong combined with another fastener.
606, Surgery, 221, for wound closing clips or serrefines.
