US PATENT SUBCLASS 338 / 186
.~.~.~ Connector formed as severed helical turns or as comb teeth

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338 /   HD   ELECTRICAL RESISTORS

68  DF  MECHANICALLY VARIABLE (E.G., RHEOSTAT) {24}
118  DF  .~ Movable contact electrically adjustable over length of resistance element {21}
185  DF  .~.~ With intervening connector between contact and element (e.g., taps) {6}
186.~.~.~ Connector formed as severed helical turns or as comb teeth

DEFINITION

Classification: 338/186

(under subclass 185) Subject matter wherein the connector is formed as a plurality of helical turns which are severed along the length of the helix to provide a plurality of physically and electrically separate taps or contacts, each severed turn engaging the resistance element, as by surrounding or being embedded therein, or wherein the connector is formed as a plurality of comb teeth, the base of the comb being removed to leave the severed teeth physically and electrically separate to provide taps or contacts, the teeth engaging the resistance element, as by being embedded therein.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

29, Metal Working,

621, for methods of applying terminals to resistors involving metal working or assembly and not otherwise classifiable.