US PATENT SUBCLASS 160 / 378
.~ Fabric stretching


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160 /   HD   FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL

371  DF  FRAMED TYPE {6}
378.~ Fabric stretching


DEFINITION

Classification: 160/378

(under subclass 371) Framed typed devices having means for applying tension to the fabric therein.

(1) Note. Since all fabric fastening means of the type in which one element provides a channel or groove into which a second fastening element is forced to have an inherent tendency to apply a stretching force to the fabric, such devices have not been placed here but will be found below and cross referenced to subclass 382 and indented subclasses (particularly subclasses 395+); and when the fabric fastening means, per se, (as defined in subclass 382 and explained in the notes) is recited, the patents have been placed there (subclasses 382+), as originals.

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239+, for a roll type device where the fabric stretching is due to a roller in the frame upon and from which the fabric winds and unwinds.

328+, for hanging or drape type with fabric stretching means.

354, for devices where the fabric stretching is due to an elastic frame or border. 372+, for a framed device where the fabric stretching is due to adjusting the frame size.

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5, Beds,

211+, for bed bottom tighteners.

16, Miscellaneous Hardware,

5, for combined carpet fasteners and stretchers.

38, Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing,

102.1+, for a cloth stretcher frame.

69, Leather Manufactures,

19.1+, for a frame type skin or hide stretcher.

254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force,

199+, for portable implements or apparatus for tensioning flexible material from which the implements or apparatus are detached after tensioning.