US PATENT SUBCLASS 24 / 457
.~ With specific mounting means for attaching to rigid or semirigid supporting structure or structure-to-be-secured

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24 /   HD   BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC.

455  DF  CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF {17}
457.~ With specific mounting means for attaching to rigid or semirigid supporting structure or structure-to-be-secured {1}
458  DF  .~.~> For cooperating with aperture in supporting structure or structure-to-be-secured

DEFINITION

Classification: 24/457

With specific mounting means for attaching to rigid or semirigid supporting structure or structure-to-be-secured:

(under subclass 455) Clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp* provided with specific means for attaching it to a rigid* or semirigid* (a) supporting structure, or (b) structure-to-be-secured*.

(1) Note. The actual mounting means, per se, must be positively claimed for the combination to be considered proper for this subclass. The mere claiming of a clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp* which is "adapted" for mounting is considered insufficient for placement herein. The clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp*, after being mounted to the supporting structure or the structure-to-be-secured* is then capable of gripping a structure-to-be-secured* or supporting structure, respectively.

(2) Note. See (1) Note of subclass 455 for the line between this subclass and subclass 572, Separable-Fastener or Required Component Thereof.

(3) Note. A rigid* or semirigid* linking structure (e.g., a suspension ring or a wire coat hanger) which merely (i.e., its sole disclosed function) connects the clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp* to another structure which supports both the clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp* and the linking structure is not considered alone to be a rigid* or semirigid* support structure.

(4) Note. This subclass does not include peculiar mounting formations which either (1) (a) require the supporting structure to first pass through the passageway formed by opposed structure-to-be-secured* engaging surfaces and (b) are extensions of this passageway simply located further therealong or (2) are intended to be capable of alternately being utilized to grip the structure-to-be-secured* (e.g., not plural clasping sections).

(5) Note. See Lines With Other Classes in 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.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

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. 289+, for similar fasteners attaching a decorative trim

molding strip to the exterior of a vehicle or similar body.

485, for independently operable clasp*, clips*, or support-clamps* connected by a rigid*, nongripping, specifically shaped portion, e.g., a yoke.

478+, 489, 497, 529, and 532, for a clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp* provided with mounting means for attaching to a flaccid* supporting structure or structure-to-be-secured*.

531, for integrally combined, independently operable, diverse, resilient* clasp*, clips*, or support-clamps*.

545+, for plural, one-piece, resilient* fastener faces connected by an integral connecting structure.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

211, Supports: Racks,

13+, for special article supports; and subclasses 86+ for specially mounted or attached supports or racks.

223, Apparel Apparatus,

85+, for clamps combined with a specific apparel hanger.

248, Supports, appropriate subclasses for mounted supports in general. 403, Joint and Connections, for a separate connector, fastener, or retainer for connecting together rigid* or semirigid* panels in which either (a) a peculiar cooperating configuration between the panels is claimed, or (b) plural connectors, fasteners, or arrangement.