.~ With specifically shaped, nongripping, rigid structure for connecting independently operable clasps, clips, or support-clamps
DEFINITION
Classification: 24/485
With specifically shaped, nongripping, rigid structure for connecting independently operable clasps, clips, or support-clamps:
(under subclass 455) Clasp*, clip*, or support-clamp* provided with a rigid* specifically shaped, nongripping body (e.g., a yoke) or region for connecting together two or more clasp*, clips*, or support-clamps* which are each capable of functioning separately from one another and which are not formed as a one piece body.
(1) Note. The rigid* connecting structure may be either integral with or separate from the clasps*, clips*, or support-clamps* but must be for connecting one independently operable clasp*, clip*, and support-clamp* to another and not merely connecting opposing gripping members of either or both clasp*, clip*, and support-clamps* together. If the rigid* connecting structure is integral with either or both clasps*, clip*, or support-clamp*, the entire assemblage must be multipart in nature (i.e., both clasps*, clips*, or support-clamps* and the rigid* structure must not be formed together of a single piece of material).
(2) Note. A rodlike, straight connecting body or region with a constant cross section throughout its length is not considered specifically shaped.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
298, for plural fasteners having intermediate flaccid* connector.
305, for combined, diverse multipart fasteners.
457+, for clasps*, clips*, or support- clamps* connected to a mounting means for attachment to a rigid-supporting structure or structure-to-be-secured*. 530, for plural, resilient* opposing gripping members connected by integral or separate rigid structure.
531, for integrally combined, independently operable, diverse, resilient* clasps*, clips*, or support-clamps*.
545+, for plural, one piece, resilient fasteners connected by an integral connecting structure.
