(under subclass 1) Subject matter provided with pivoted arms carrying cooperating, contacting members for grasping parts of the body, articles within the body, or devices associated with body treatment.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120, for forcep-like devices used to clamp the umbilical cord.
148, for forceps which are specific for tying sutures or ligatures, or for assisting in guiding suturing means.
157+, for occluding, clip, clamp or bands.
203, for clamp tourniquets.
210+, for hinged tweezers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 81, Tools,
300+, for pliers and subclasses 318+, for pliers having locking means.
