US PATENT SUBCLASS 294 / 86.42
.~ Interwoven contractable gripper (e.g., chinese fingers)

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294 /   HD   HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS

86.4  DF  GRAPPLE {18}
86.42.~ Interwoven contractable gripper (e.g., chinese fingers)

DEFINITION

Classification: 294/86.42

Interwoven contractible gripper (e.g., Chinese finger):

(under subclass 86.4) Grapples wherein the grapple is mesh-like general tubular structure which encompasses the load, the gripping action being controlled by forces directed along the longitudinal centerline of the tube to thereby expand or contract the tube about the load.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc.,

115+, for cord and rope holders of an interwoven contractible gripper type.

248, Supports,

60, for pipe and cable supports of an interwoven contractible gripper type.

403, Joints and Connections,

373, for joints formed by an interwoven contractible gripper.