US PATENT SUBCLASS 403 / 274
MEMBER DEFORMED IN SITU

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274MEMBER DEFORMED IN SITU {11}
275  DF  .~> Separating element between strands of member
276  DF  .~> Interposed deforming element contacts socket bottom
277  DF  .~> Inner member is expanded by longitudinally inserted element
278  DF  .~> By separate, deformable element
279  DF  .~> Deformation occurs simultaneously with action of separate, diverse function, joint component
280  DF  .~> Deforming component is inserted section
281  DF  .~> Separate deforming means remains with joint assembly
282  DF  .~> Deformation occurs simultaneously with assembly
283  DF  .~> By piercing
284  DF  .~> Diverse resistance to lateral deforming force
285  DF  .~> Both members deformed

DEFINITION

Classification: 403/274

(under the class definition) Structure wherein the joint is effected by distorting at least one of the members beyond its elastic limit in situ.

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242, for a rod deformably interlocked with the side of

another member.

248+, for a rod end to side connection wherein the rod is expanded by a component inserted from the distal side.

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285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, 382+, for similar structure involving tubular members.