US PATENT SUBCLASS 402 / 8
PLIANT, DEFORMABLE SHEET RETAINER (E.G., CORD, BAND, STRAP, ETC.)

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402 /   HD   BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET

8PLIANT, DEFORMABLE SHEET RETAINER (E.G., CORD, BAND, STRAP, ETC.) {4}
9  DF  .~> With means to apply tension thereto {2}
12  DF  .~> Endless
13  DF  .~> Flaccid retainer secured by knotted, intertwined or wedge portion
14  DF  .~> Secured by folded portion thereof {2}

DEFINITION

Classification: 402/8

(under the class definition) Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof which includes a sheet retainer* made up of a flexible, flaccid or readily deformable material and which is either a slender endless element (e.g., rubber band, etc.), or elongated element (e.g., string, split prong fastener, etc.).

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

7, for a pliant sheet retainer in combination with a sheet retainer including means to insert the pliant retainer through a sheet.

19, for a device including a sheet retainer in the form of a resilient element requiring deflection for sheet removal which retainer springs back into position after deflection.

57, for a device including a coiled spring type sheet retainer where deflection of the retainer is not necessary for sheet removal.