US PATENT SUBCLASS 24 / 455
CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF

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455CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF {17}
456  DF  .~> Gripping member adapted for tool actuation or release
457  DF  .~> With specific mounting means for attaching to rigid or semirigid supporting structure or structure-to-be-secured {1}
459  DF  .~> Dissociable gripping members {1}
463  DF  .~> Having gripping member actuated by fluid force
464  DF  .~> Having inserted and receiving interlocking members connected by bendable, nonbiasing strap {1}
481  DF  .~> Having flaccid gripping member {1}
483  DF  .~> Encircling gripping member including semirigid band and operator for tightening
484  DF  .~> Encircling gripping member including semirigid band and means for adjusting girth
485  DF  .~> With specifically shaped, nongripping, rigid structure for connecting independently operable clasps, clips, or support-clamps
486  DF  .~> Gripping member face integral with or rigidly affixed to screw-driving portion
487  DF  .~> Having either discrete flaccid or thin, nonbiasing, integral, connecting hinge
488  DF  .~> Having equally spaced or continual gripping faces revolving about central axis
489  DF  .~> Including pivoted gripping member {12}
522  DF  .~> Including track or way guided and retained gripping member {5}
530  DF  .~> Having gripping member formed from, biased by, or mounted on, resilient member {8}
568  DF  .~> Having gripping member shifted by operator {1}
570  DF  .~> Formed from single rigid piece of material {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 24/455

CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF:

(under the class definition) Subject matter comprising a clasp*, clip*, support clamp*, or required component (i.e., a surface of the mechanism having the sole purpose of gripping a structure-to-be-secured*) thereof.

(1) Note. Securing means having a component cooperating with a structural modification formed in or from a portion of the structure-to-be-secured* (e.g., extending through an aperture formed in the structure-to-be-secured*) when operating are not considered proper for this and the indented subclasses if the sole function of this modification is for the securing

operation and are generally found in separable-fasteners*. The only exceptions to this statement are when (a) the component of the securing means cooperating with the modification is used to connect the article gripping face of a support-clamp* to the structure-to-be-secured* which forms the opposed gripping face, of the support-clamp*, it is then proper for subclass 458 if the article gripping face is claimed and the supporting article has no special structural modification (e.g., another aperture being gripped by the faces), or (b) the component is located on one gripping face of an independent clasp* (i.e., a clasp* unconnected in any manner to either another portion of the structure-to-be-secured* or a supporting structure therefor) which is intended to merely grip two segments of the structure-to-be-secured* together and has its component supporting gripping face linked to its opposed gripping face solely by structure which does not pass through the structural modification in the structure-to-be-secured*.

(2) Note. See Lines With Other Classes of the class definition of this class for the line between Classes 24 and 248. Also, see the search note to Class 24 in the class definition of Class 248.

(3) Note. Securing means having a component which penetrates or forms a passageway through the structure-to-be-secured* when operating are not considered proper for this and the indented subclasses and are found generally below in subclass 706 and its indented subclasses. The only exception is when the penetrating component is (a) intended to enhance the gripping action and is located on and protrudes at an angle skewed to the structure-to-be-secured* contacting surface of one of the relatively movable, interconnected, opposed gripping faces of a clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp*, and (2) not restricted by structure which contacts the portion of the penetrating component extending through the structure-to-be-secured* to prevent its removal in a direction opposed to that of its entry into the structure-to-be-secured*.

(4) Note. See the class definition for patent placement procedures.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

41.1+, for devices for holding cuffs. 67+, for paper fasteners, clipboards, and other paper clamping devices which cooperate with specific paper structure for holding the paper in a given position. Paper fasteners of a more general utility are classified under subclass 455 or its indented subclasses.

72.5, for clasps*, clips* or support- clamps* which cooperate with specific bedclothes structure for holding bedclothes in a given position. Bedclothes holders of a more general utility are classified under subclass 455 or its indented

subclasses.

115, for a cord or rope engaging fastener which is a component of a clasp* and holds one portion of a cord or rope relative to another portion of a cord or rope where the cord or rope has another principal function (i.e., it is the structure-to-be-secured* since it has principle utility outside this class).

163+, for devices which grasp belt like bands in the manner of a buckle.

265, for a strap-end-attaching device combined with an unclaimed clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp*.

706.2+, for devices which grasp pins to prevent their loss.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

2, Apparel,

300, 342 for clasps*, clips*, support-clamps* used to support or retain garments or to hold parts of a garment supporter together where significant structure or features of the garments or parts held (i.e., details not required for gripping) are claimed. See (1) Note of the class definition of this class.

5, Beds, particularly

402+, for devices for securing a cover to a pad or bottom of a bedstead; subclass 411 for devices for securing a portion of a mattress on to a section of a bed which has been unfolded or extended; and subclass 498 for devices for holding bedclothes on the bed or details of the bedclothes. Details of the specific bedclothes, bed, or portion thereof must be claimed. 15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, particularly

257.2, for a clasp* for attaching dustpans to brushes or brooms.

16, Miscellaneous Hardware, particularly

4+, for a device (e.g., clip*, clasp*, or support-clamp*) peculiar to, or having a sole disclosure for use in, securing a carpet to the floor of a building; and subclass 428 for a device peculiar to, or having a sole disclosure for use in, securing a cord pull handle to window blind.

29, Metal Working, particularly

13, and 400.1+, for a process of manufacturing a metal clasp*, clip* or support-clamp*. Search in particular subclasses 33+, 650, and 700+ for the means for performing the process.

38, Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing, particularly

102.91, for fabric fasteners attached to a stretcher frame.

40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, particularly

16.4+, for a check, label, or tag holder using a clamp for attachment to a body.

63, Jewelry, particularly 12+, for earrings which claim the details of the ornamental setting or of the ear engaging portions.

69, Leather Manufactures, particularly

19+, for apparatus (e.g., a clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp*) peculiar to or having a sole disclosure for use in the stretching or holding of leather.

72, Metal Deforming, particularly

293+, and 422+ for a clasp* used in deforming metal.

73, Measuring and Testing, particularly

831+, and 856+ for apparatus (e.g., a clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp*) peculiar to or having a sole disclosure for use in specimen measuring and testing.

74, Machine Element or Mechanism, particularly

144+, for a device (e.g., a clasp*) which intermittently grips, for the purpose of moving, a member (e.g., a polish rod); and subclasses 579+ for a pitmen or connecting rod and its gripping device.

132, Toilet, particularly

41, for hair retained curlers with a clasp* type hair fastener; and subclasses 46 and 48 for curl, clasp*, or barrette-type hair fasteners.

140, Wireworking, particularly 82+, for devices for making or forming a wire clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp*.

156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, particularly

1+, and 66 for a method of manufacture of an adhesively bonded clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp*.

160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, particularly

349.1+, for hung drapes combined with drape holding means; and subclasses 382+ for fabric fastening means.

164, Metal Founding, particularly

1+, for process of molding a metallic clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp*.

173, Tool Driving or Impacting, particularly

163+, for a machine wrench which grips and rotates a pipe or rod (e.g., a well pipe to move it into and out of a material).

175, Boring or Penetrating the Earth, particularly

422, for a clasp* (e.g., a well slip assembly) which separately travels with an earth boring shaft or which cooperates with specifically shaped well structure which stops or actuates the clasp*. A broader claiming of a well drilling apparatus is not sufficient for placement in Class 175. 188, Brakes, particularly

67, for a brake (e.g., a clasp*) mechanically connected to a relatively stationary structure and which holds a pipe or rod at various locations along the pipe's or rod's length for short, quick linear assembly or disassembly during a work or manufacturing operation, or preparatory to a working operation, done by the pipe, rod, or a pipe supported tool.

211, Supports: Racks, appropriate subclasses for structure which supports and article against the pull of gravity or holds it in a storage position; particularly

119.11, 119.13 for article gripper means supported by, and in combination with, a clothesline.

248, Supports, appropriate subclasses for structure which supports an article against the pull of gravity or holds it in a storage position.

249, Static Molds, particularly

205+, for mold adjuncts which function to hold the mold parts in operative relation.

254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, appropriate subclasses for a clasp* attached to a work pushing or pulling implement or apparatus.

264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, particularly

239+, for a process of mechanical shaping or molding to form

or reform a shaped, plastic or nonmetallic clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp*.

269, Work Holders, appropriate subclasses for clamps which hold an article (e.g., a well pipe or rod) while modifying work is done on it, or while a plurality of articles are being located in an assembled arrangement. 279, Chucks or Sockets, appropriate subclasses for a chuck or socket which grips a pipe, rod, or tool which is intended to be rotated or repeatedly reciprocated by an unclaimed power boring source.

280, Land Vehicles, particularly

170+, and 183+ for whip and rein holders on a vehicle.

281, Books, Strips, and Leaves, particularly

42, for book leaf holders and marks.

292, Closure Fasteners, particularly

305+, for rod clamps for securing closures in an adjusted position.

294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, particularly

86+, and 102 for a grapple which is disclosed for gripping articles (e.g., well pipes or rods) being moved between two locations by either a hand or cable lifting force.

373, Industrial Electrical Heating Furnaces, particularly

94+, for clamps for holding electrodes in an arc furnace.

396, Photography, appropriate subclasses and particularly 511+, for devices peculiar to the holding of photos:graphic film.

402, Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of Sheet, appropriate subclasses for clamping devices which cooperate with an aperture or notch in sheet material.

403, Joints and Connections, appropriate subclasses for means securing plural members together whereby the means is involved in a particular cooperation or relation with the members. See in particular

344, 345+ and Digest 5 for carbon rod holders.

425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, appropriate subclasses for means to injection mold plastic or earthenware component parts of a clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp*.

439, Electrical Connectors, appropriate subclasses for a clamping device associated with connecting conductors of electricity.

602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage,

79, for bandage restrainers.

623, Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor,

57, for hooks of the artificial hand type.

D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, particularly 405+, for clothing fastener designs.