US PATENT SUBCLASS 175 / 255
.~.~ Sliding wedge type (e.g., slips)


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175 /   HD   BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH

244  DF  WITH MEANS MOVABLE RELATIVE TO TOOL TO RECEIVE, RETAIN, OR SEVER UNDISTURBED CORE {3}
249  DF  .~ Core-retaining or severing means {5}
255.~.~ Sliding wedge type (e.g., slips)


DEFINITION

Classification: 175/255

(under subclass 249) Apparatus in which the retaining or severing means is moved toward the longitudinal axis of the core due to wedge like action upon relative bodily longitudinal sliding movement between surfaces on the retaining or severing means and the tool.

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279+, and 286+, for expansible cutter element with wedge type expansion means.

422, for a clasp (e.g., a well slip assembly) which separately travels with an earth boring shaft or which cooperates with specifically shaped well structure which stops or actuates the clasp.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., appropriate subclasses, and particularly

114.5, for a strap, cable, or pipe button (i.e., trip or stop projection).

188, Brakes, particularly

67, for brake (e.g., a clasp) mechanically connected to a relatively stationary structure and which holds a pipe or rod at various locations along the pipe's or rod's length for short quick linear assembly or disassembly during a work or manufacturing operation, or preparation to a working operation done by the pipe, rod, or a pipe supported tool.

294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements,

86.3+, for grapples that are cammed inwardly to engage an object or earth core within a well bore or similar earth opening.