.~ With transverse element stiffening or reinforcing rod or strip
DEFINITION
Classification: 338/291
(under subclass 283) Subject matter wherein a rod or strip extends transversely to the elongated portions of the zigzag or sinusoidal element and engages these portions to prevent the portions bending with respect to one another thus providing a reinforcement or stiffening to the zigzag or sinusoidal element as a whole, the rod or strip being of insulating material or being insulated from the elongated portions to avoid short circuiting between the portions.
(1) Note. The subject matter of this subclass includes
structure which merely insulatingly connects the elongated portions to prevent relative motion. Where the zigzag or sinusoidal element or parts thereof are supported with respect to other objects classification is in subclass 283 and other indented subclasses thereunder.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
208, for mesh, woven, or braided resistors.
226, for incased, embedded, or housed zigzag or sinuous resistors.
281, for a zigzag or sinuous resistor formed as a continuous bent ribbon with a stiffening bend. 284, for a sinuous or zigzag resistor whose element includes integral stiffening structure.
285, for a sinuous or zigzag resistor whose element lies in a groove in a base.
287+, for compound or multiple zigzag resistors whose elements are joined by structure such as rods or strips which may stiffen or reinforce as well as support the elements.
290, for a zigzag or sinuous resistor whose element extends through an opening or slot in a support or frame, the supporting or frame structure around the opening or slot providing a possible stiffening or reinforcement for the element as well as a support.
306, for resistors generally having a base extending along the resistance element.
