US PATENT SUBCLASS 24 / 326
.~ Clasp

Current as of: June, 1999
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24 /   HD   BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC.

305  DF  COMBINED DIVERSE MULTIPART FASTENERS {6}
326.~ Clasp {6}
327  DF  .~.~> Having pivoted members {3}
335  DF  .~.~> Plural clasps {1}
342.1  DF  .~.~> Including a button fastening element
343  DF  .~.~> And hook {4}
350  DF  .~.~> And penetrating prong
351  DF  .~.~> And pin {3}

DEFINITION

Classification: 24/326

Clasp:

(under subclass 305) Subject matter wherein one of the fasteners is in the form of a clasp* which either (a) has connected gripping jaws adapted to engage structure-to-be-secured(*), or (b) performs a securement by overedge engagement of structure-to-be-secured(*).

(1) Note. Clasps* are usually designed to be secured to belts, bands, or similar articles generally operated by having one end of the belt, band, etc., fixedly secured to one end of the clasp* with the other hinged and engaging the structure-to-be-secured(*) and relies on inherent resilience or friction for securement. See (1) Note under subclass 307 for the difference between a clasp* and a buckle.

(2) Note. One-piece clasps*, e.g., wire formed clips*, sheet metal V or J clips*, are excluded from the this subclass and are provided for in latter parts of the schedule.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

3, for article holders utilized to secure articles to the human body using a combined clasp-type fastener.

16, for combined clasp fasteners utilized as bail and package ties.

455+, for clasps, per se. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting,

651+, for a check label or tag type of holder utilizing clasps.

248, Supports,

316.1+, for article holding bracket-type configurations in the form of clasps or clamps.

280, Land Vehicles,

814+, for ski holders utilizing clasps or clasp-like configuration.

297, Chairs and Seats,

468+, for body restrainers such as seat belts and harnesses utilizing clasp as a retractable holder.

362, Illumination,

396, for illumination supports in the form of a clasp, clamp, or hook-type configuration.