(under subclass 337) Subject matter wherein the securing means is composed of a springy metal material such that the fastening means is at least in part retained in its securing position by the resilient nature of the material.
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372, for a headed fastener element provided with a washer or cap wherein a separate means is used to attach or retain the washer or cap to the fastener element.
516+, for a resilient metallic sheet or wire formed securing means, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc.,
213+, for resilient mating head and socket separable fasteners. 37, Excavating,
457, and 458+ for resilient connections between scoop buckets and teeth.
74, Machine Element or Mechanism,
470, for resilient connections in control lever and linkage systems; and subclasses 500.5+ for resilient connections in hand operated flexible control systems.
248, Supports,
74, for resilient ring, or clamp pipe, or cable supports.
