US PATENT SUBCLASS 294 / 106
.~ Pivoted jaws

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294 /   HD   HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS

86.4  DF  GRAPPLE {18}
106.~ Pivoted jaws {8}
107  DF  .~.~> Hayfork type {2}
110.1  DF  .~.~> Automatic {1}
111  DF  .~.~> Separate cable operator {1}
113  DF  .~.~> Surrounding frame {1}
115  DF  .~.~> Separate sliding operator
116  DF  .~.~> Cam-operated
117  DF  .~.~> Auxiliary operating handle
118  DF  .~.~> Crossed levers {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 294/106

(under subclass 86.4) Grapples, the engaging elements being pivoted.

(1) Note. "Pivoted", as used throughout this class, includes fulcrums other than regulation pivot-pins.

(2) Note. In this group of subclasses have been placed all handling devices of general application coming within the definition.

(3) Note. Mere finger-pieces designed to release a clip are not regarded as handling terminals.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

11, for fire tongs. 28+, for pivoted jaw plate and receptacle lifters.

85, 87.22, for overhead beam hooks and grapples.

86.29, for contracting grappling means having a pivotal grappling movement and which means is peculiarly adapted to function within a well bore.

97, for expanding grapples having pivoted jaws.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc.,

489+, for pivoted clasps.

37, Excavating,

182, and 461, for orange peel and clamshell buckets.

72, Metal Deforming,

290, and 422+ for a metal-drawing gripper.

81, Tools, 348+, for pliers and tongs with means for pivoting both jaws.

140, Wireworking,

123, for wire working implements.