US PATENT SUBCLASS 411 / 322-- .~.~ And utilizing a resilient characteristic of the key, or of a discrete element

US PATENT SUBCLASS 411 / 322
.~.~ And utilizing a resilient characteristic of the key, or of a discrete element

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411 /	HD	EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER

190	DF	HAVING STRUCTURE TO RESTRICT ROTATION OF THREADED, MATING PIECES (E.G., NUT LOCK) {13}
321	DF	.~ With an elongated member in the nature of a rotation preventing key disposed axially of the threaded elements {2}
322		.~.~ And utilizing a resilient characteristic of the key, or of a discrete element

DEFINITION

Classification: 411/322

And utilizing a resilient characteristic of the key, or of a discrete element:

(under subclass 321) Device wherein either (a) an inherent property of resiliency on the part of the dowel, pin, rod, etc., or (b) the presence of a distinct element having such a capability, is relied upon for either (1) moving the dowel, etc., into or from its locking position or (2) keeping the dowel, etc., from becoming separated from its operative association with one or the other of the threaded elements.