(under subclass 15.5) Devices made of two or more segmented parts, at least two parts of which are operable to vary the internal size.
(1) Note. Included herein are size varying means utilizing a segmental sector of the ring annulus wherein both ends of said sector are adjustable relative to the respective adjacent ends of the ring annulus.
(2) Note. Included herein is a ring annulus provided with a turnbuckle insert to vary circumferential size.
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15.7, for rings including two or more segmental sectors together to form an annular member or members of fixed size.