.~.~ Contracting grappling means (e.g., overshot) {6}
86.33
.~.~.~ Shoulder-engaging
DEFINITION
Classification: 294/86.33
(under subclass 86.26) Grapples wherein a part of the grappling means moves into a position below an enlarged portion of a grappled object to form with the remaining part of the grapple an opening of smaller diameter than the diameter of the enlarged portion of the grappled object to prevent withdrawal of the grappled object from the grapple on upward movement of the grapple.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
90+, for grapples of general utility having means to engage shoulders on rods, pipes, or similar objects.
