(under subclass 700) Apparatus including means to force a cutting edge of one work part to form or enlarge a hole in a second work part and force the first work part through or into the second work part, whereby the parts are secured together.
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432+, for the corresponding process and for a process corresponding to the apparatus of Class 227.
716, for similar apparatus including a work responsive control means.
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227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, especially
19+, for combined apparatus for juxtaposing work parts and
applying a fastening member, e.g., a nail, a rivet, etc., thereto. This subclass includes apparatus for driving one member to pierce and thereby be fastened to another member if the driven member is not an "elongated member" as required for Class 227. Also, this subclass includes structure for fastening by use of an "elongated member" if no driving structure is claimed which would, if claimed, establish classification in Class 227.