(under the class definition) Tool comprising means to engage an elastically deformable member or an element in contact therewith, whereby a force may be applied to deform the member and place it under either tensile or compressive forces.
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3.7, for a leaf spring spreader.
15.2, for a resilient tire casing spreader.
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29, Metal Working,
215, for engine valve spring compressors, subclasses 225+ for other spring appliers or removers, and subclass 235 for a tool for applying or removing a resilient article other than
