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COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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A44B
BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE ( fastenings specially adapted for footwear A43C )
NOTE
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This subclass covers buckles or slide fasteners whether used as haberdashery or otherwise.

WARNING
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The following IPC group is not used in the CPC scheme. Subject matter covered by this group is classified in the following CPC group:
- A44B1/16 covered by A44B 1/14

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A44B 1/00
Buttons ( setting on garments A41H 37/10 ; setting on footwear A43D 100/08 ; making buttons: see the relevant groups in the classes for making articles from particular materials )
A44B 1/02
.
characterised by their material
A44B 1/04
.
Ornamental buttons
A44B 1/06
.
Assembling of buttons ( covering by braiding D04D )
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A44B 1/08
.
Constructional characteristics
A44B 1/10
. .
washable
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A44B 1/12
. .
covered by fabric
A44B 1/123
. . .
{
with a removable fabric covering
}
A44B 1/126
. . .
{
Manufacture not otherwise provided for
}
A44B 1/14
. .
with replaceable
{
or protective
}
 coverings
{
( removable fabric coverings A44B 1/123 ; sleeve-links concealing a sewed-on button A44B 5/007 )
}
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A44B 1/18
.
adapted for special ways of fastening
A44B 1/185
. .
{
with quick, thread-like, anchoring means avoiding the use of a separate needle and thread
}
A44B 1/20
. .
attached by thread visible to the front
{
( A44B 1/185 takes precedence )
}
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A44B 1/22
. .
attached by thread not visible to the front
{
( A44B 1/185 takes precedence )
}
A44B 1/24
. . .
Eye-buttons
A44B 1/26
. .
with resilient shank
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A44B 1/28
. .
with shank and counterpiece
A44B 1/30
. . .
Screw-buttons
A44B 1/32
. . .
Shank inserted into counterpiece and locked by sliding or rotating
A44B 1/34
. . .
with snap-action counterpiece
A44B 1/36
. . .
with counterpiece in the form of cotter, split-pin, or the like
A44B 1/38
. .
Clamping by spring action
A44B 1/40
. .
with helical wire-shank screwed into material
A44B 1/42
. .
with deformable prongs
A44B 1/44
. .
with deformable counterpiece
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A44B 3/00
Collar-studs
A44B 3/02
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completely rigid
A44B 3/04
.
with head tiltable as a whole
A44B 3/06
.
with head formed as two tiltable flaps
A44B 3/08
.
with head and base separable
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A44B 5/00
Sleeve-links
A44B 5/002
.
{
with head tiltable as a whole
}
A44B 5/005
.
{
formed as two tiltable flaps
}
A44B 5/007
.
{
concealing a sewed-on button ( buttons with replaceable coverings A44B 1/14 )
}
A44B 5/02
.
with separable parts
A44B 6/00
Retainers or tethers for neckties, cravats, neckerchiefs, or the like, e.g. tie-clips, spring clips with attached tie-tethers, woggles, pins with associated sheathing members tetherable to clothing ( tie-pins A44B 9/08 ; decorative or ornamental aspects A44C )
A44B 7/00
Cards for buttons, collar-studs, or sleeve-links
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A44B 9/00
Hat, scarf, or safety pins or the like ( decorative or ornamental aspect A44C ; hair pins A45D 8/02 ; sewing needles D05B 85/00 )
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A44B 9/02
.
Simple pins
A44B 9/04
. .
Ordinary pins
A44B 9/06
. .
Hat-pins ( other fastening means for head coverings A42B 7/00 )
A44B 9/08
. .
Tie-pins ( pins with associated sheathing members tetherable to clothing A44B 6/00 )
A44B 9/10
. .
Safety devices
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A44B 9/12
.
Safety-pins
A44B 9/125
. .
{
made of plastics
}
A44B 9/14
. .
Ordinary safety-pins
A44B 9/16
. .
Brooches ; Breast-pins
A44B 9/18
. .
Hinges ; Locking devices
A44B 9/20
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Attaching heads of glass or the like to pin shafts
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A44B 11/00
Buckles ; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts
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A44B 11/001
.
{
Ornamental buckles
}
A44B 11/003
. .
{
covered with cloth or other material; Making thereof
}
A44B 11/005
.
{
Buckles combined with other articles, e.g. with receptacles
}
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A44B 11/006
.
{
Attachment of buckle to strap ( for safety buckles A44B 11/2553 )
}
A44B 11/008
. .
{
extensible
}
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A44B 11/02
.
frictionally engaging surface of straps
A44B 11/04
. .
without movable parts
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A44B 11/06
. .
with clamping devices
A44B 11/065
. . .
{
with strap tightening means ( A44B 11/125 takes precedence; tighteners for securing of load on vehicles B60P 7/0823 ; buckles attached to the end of a strap for bundling articles B65D 63/16 )
}
A44B 11/08
. . .
roller displaceable in wedge-shaped slot
A44B 11/10
. . .
sliding wedge
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A44B 11/12
. . .
turnable clamp
A44B 11/125
. . . .
{
with strap tightening means
}
A44B 11/14
. . . .
with snap-action
A44B 11/16
. .
Strap held by spring action
A44B 11/18
. .
Strap held by threading through linked rings
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A44B 11/20
.
engaging holes or the like in strap
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A44B 11/22
. .
Buckle with fixed prong
A44B 11/223
. . .
{
fixed on a movable element
}
A44B 11/226
. . .
{
with cover plate
}
A44B 11/24
. .
Buckle with movable prong
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A44B 11/25
.
with two or more separable parts
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A44B 11/2503
. .
{
Safety buckles ( safety belts in vehicles B60R 22/00 ; safety belts for aircraft B64D 25/02 )
}
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A44B 11/2507
. . .
{
actuated by a push-button
}
A44B 11/2511
. . . .
{
acting perpendicularly to the main plane of the buckle, e.g. placed on the front face of the buckle
}
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A44B 11/2515
. . . .
{
acting parallel to the main plane of the buckle and perpendicularly to the direction of the fastening action
}
A44B 11/2519
. . . . .
{
with two buttons acting in opposite directions
}
A44B 11/2523
. . . .
{
acting parallel to the main plane of the buckle and in the same direction as the fastening action
}
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A44B 11/2526
. . .
{
with an operating lever
}
A44B 11/253
. . . .
{
acting in the same plane or in a plane parallel to the main plane of the buckle
}
A44B 11/2534
. . .
{
with the sliding motion of the buckle providing the opening or closing action
}
A44B 11/2538
. . .
{
with a pivoting bar retaining a loop of the strap itself
}
A44B 11/2542
. . .
{
actuated by a rotatable element, e.g. combined with other actuating means
}
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A44B 11/2546
. . .
{
Details
}
A44B 11/2549
. . . .
{
Fastening of other buckle elements to the main buckle ( buckles with several tongues released by the same mechanism A44B 11/2507 to A44B 11/2542 )
}
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A44B 11/2553
. . . .
{
Attachment of buckle to strap
}
A44B 11/2557
. . . . .
{
with strap length adjustment
}
A44B 11/2561
. . . .
{
Tongue elements
}
A44B 11/2565
. . . .
{
Illuminated buckles
}
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A44B 11/2569
. . .
{
Safety measures ( buckles for releasing in a vehicle emergency B60R 22/32 ; control, alarm, or interlock systems for the correct application of safety belt buckles in vehicles B60R 22/48 )
}
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A44B 11/2573
. . . .
{
Locking means preventing an unauthorised opening, e.g. by children
}
A44B 11/2576
. . . . .
{
Buckle covers
}
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A44B 11/258
. .
{
fastening by superposing one part on top of the other ( A44B 11/2503 takes precedence )
}
A44B 11/2584
. . .
{
followed by sliding in the main plane of the buckle
}
A44B 11/2588
. . .
{
combined with one buckle element rotating or pivoting
}
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A44B 11/2592
. .
{
fastening by sliding in the main plane or a plane parallel to the main plane of the buckle ( A44B 11/2503 , A44B 11/2584 take precedence )
}
A44B 11/2596
. . .
{
the movement being transverse to the longitudinal direction of the strap or chain
}
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A44B 11/26
. .
with push-button fastenings
{
( A44B 11/2507 takes precedence; press-button fasteners A44B 17/00 )
}
A44B 11/263
. . .
{
with a push-button acting perpendicularly to the main plane of the buckle
}
A44B 11/266
. . .
{
with at least one push-button acting parallel to the main plane of the buckle and perpendicularly to the direction of the fastening action
}
A44B 11/28
. .
with hooks engaging end-pieces on the strap
{
( A44B 11/2503 takes precedence )
}
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A44B 13/00
Hook or eye fasteners
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A44B 13/0005
.
{
characterised by their material ( A44B 13/0052 and A44B 13/0058 take precedence )
}
A44B 13/0011
. .
{
made of wire
}
A44B 13/0017
. .
{
made of metal plate
}
A44B 13/0023
. .
{
made of plastics
}
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A44B 13/0029
.
{
characterised by their way of fastening to the support ( A44B 13/0052 and A44B 13/0058 take precedence )
}
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A44B 13/0035
. .
{
using prongs
}
A44B 13/0041
. . .
{
and a backing element on which prongs are bent over
}
A44B 13/0047
. .
{
welded or moulded
}
A44B 13/0052
.
{
Strips of hook or eye fasteners
}
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A44B 13/0058
.
{
Eyelets or grommets
}
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A44B 13/0064
. .
{
characterised by their material
}
A44B 13/007
. . .
{
made of plastics
}
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A44B 13/0076
. .
{
characterised by their way of fastening to the support
}
A44B 13/0082
. . .
{
by riveting
}
A44B 13/0088
. . .
{
by separable snap connection
}
A44B 13/0094
. . .
{
welded or moulded
}
A44B 13/02
.
with spring closure of hook
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A44B 15/00
Key-rings
A44B 15/002
.
{
Separable rings
}
A44B 15/005
.
{
Fobs
}
A44B 15/007
.
{
Openers
}
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A44B 17/00
Press-button or snap fasteners
A44B 17/0005
.
{
Fastening of press-button fasteners ( A44B 17/0017 and A44B 17/0035 take precedence )
}
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A44B 17/0011
.
{
Press-button fasteners in which the elastic retaining action is obtained by a spring working in the plane of the fastener
}
A44B 17/0017
. .
{
Their fastening
}
A44B 17/0023
.
{
Press-button fasteners in which the elastic retaining action is obtained by the own elasticity of the material constituting the fastener
}
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A44B 17/0029
.
{
Press-button fasteners made of plastics
}
A44B 17/0035
. .
{
Their fastening
}
A44B 17/0041
.
{
Press-button fasteners consisting of two parts ( A44B 17/0029 takes precedence )
}
A44B 17/0047
.
{
Press-button fasteners consisting of three parts ( A44B 17/0029 takes precedence )
}
A44B 17/0052
.
{
Press-button fasteners consisting of four parts ( A44B 17/0029 takes precedence )
}
A44B 17/0058
.
{
Strips of press-button fasteners
}
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A44B 17/0064
.
{
Details
}
A44B 17/007
. .
{
Stud-member
}
A44B 17/0076
. .
{
Socket member
}
A44B 17/0082
. .
{
Decoration
}
A44B 17/0088
. .
{
made from sheet metal
}
A44B 17/0094
. .
{
made from solid metal
}
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A44B 18/00
Fasteners of the touch-and-close type ; Making such fasteners ( making pile fabrics D03 , D04 )
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A44B 18/0003
.
{
Fastener constructions ( A44B 18/0023 , A44B 18/0046 take precedence )
}
A44B 18/0007
. .
{
in which each part has similar elements
}
A44B 18/0011
. .
{
Female or loop elements ( A44B 18/0007 takes precedence )
}
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A44B 18/0015
. .
{
Male or hook elements ( A44B 18/0007 takes precedence )
}
A44B 18/0019
. . .
{
of a mushroom type
}
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A44B 18/0023
.
{
Woven or knitted fasteners
}
A44B 18/0026
. .
{
Devices for cutting loops into hooks ( cutting pile loops D06C 13/08 )
}
A44B 18/003
. .
{
in which each part has similar elements
}
A44B 18/0034
. .
{
Female or loop elements ( A44B 18/003 takes precedence )
}
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A44B 18/0038
. .
{
Male or hook elements ( A44B 18/003 takes precedence )
}
A44B 18/0042
. . .
{
of a mushroom type
}
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A44B 18/0046
.
{
Fasteners made integrally of plastics
}
A44B 18/0049
. .
{
obtained by moulding processes ( compression moulding or articles of indefinite length characterised by the shape of the surface B29C 43/222 ; screen moulding B29C 67/08 )
}
A44B 18/0053
. .
{
in which each part has similar elements
}
A44B 18/0057
. .
{
Female or loop elements ( A44B 18/0053 takes precedence )
}
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A44B 18/0061
. .
{
Male or hook elements ( A44B 18/0053 takes precedence )
}
A44B 18/0065
. . .
{
of a mushroom type
}
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A44B 18/0069
.
{
Details
}
A44B 18/0073
. .
{
Attaching means
}
A44B 18/0076
. .
{
Adaptations for being fixed to a moulded article during moulding
}
A44B 18/008
. .
{
Hooks or loops provided with means to reinforce the attachment, e.g. by adhesive means ( tab fastener elements for absorbent pads combining adhesive and mechanical fastening A61F 13/581 )
}
A44B 18/0084
. .
{
Double-sided
}
A44B 18/0088
. .
{
Mixed male and female members
}
A44B 18/0092
. .
{
flame retardant
}
A44B 18/0096
. .
{
Shape memory materials
}
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A44B 19/00
Slide fasteners
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A44B 19/02
.
with a series of separate interlocking members secured to each stringer tape
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A44B 19/04
. .
{
Stringers arranged edge to edge when fastened, e.g. abutting stringers
}
A44B 19/06
. . .
with substantially rectangular members having interlocking projections and pieces
A44B 19/08
. .
Stringers arranged side-by-side when fastened, e.g. at least partially superposed stringers
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A44B 19/10
.
with a one-piece interlocking member on each stringer tape
A44B 19/12
. .
Interlocking member in the shape of a continuous helix
A44B 19/14
. .
Interlocking member formed by a profiled or castellated edge
A44B 19/16
. .
interlocking member having uniform section throughout the length of the stringer
{
( for sacks or bags B65D 33/2508 )
}
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A44B 19/18
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with a third member or members, other than the slider, connected to the edges of adjacent stringers when closed, e.g. third member moved into position by a slider
A44B 19/20
. .
the third member being embraced by the stringers
A44B 19/22
. .
the third member embracing the stringers
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A44B 19/24
.
Details
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A44B 19/26
. .
Sliders
A44B 19/262
. . .
{
Pull members; Ornamental attachments for sliders
}
A44B 19/265
. . .
{
with means for preventing the accidental intrusion of material into the slider body, e.g. with shield or guard
}
A44B 19/267
. . .
{
for slide fasteners with edges of stringers having uniform section throughout the length thereof ( for sacks or bags B65D 33/2591 )
}
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A44B 19/28
. . .
constructed to be removable from at least one stringer;
{
Sliders with movable parts to permit releasing of the slider in the event of jamming or obstruction
}
A44B 19/285
. . . .
{
Tools for opening or closing slide fasteners
}
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A44B 19/30
. . .
with means for locking in position
A44B 19/301
. . . .
{
at the end of their upward travel with any suitable device, e.g. pull member combined with a press-button, a hook, a key-operated lock
}
A44B 19/303
. . . .
{
Self-locking sliders, e.g slider body provided with locking projection or groove, friction means
}
A44B 19/305
. . . .
{
in the form of a locking prong protuding from the pull member
}
A44B 19/306
. . . .
{
in the form of a locking spring member actuated by the pull member
}
A44B 19/308
. . . .
{
in the form of a spring-actuated locking member actuated by the pull member
}
A44B 19/32
. .
Means for making slide fasteners gas or watertight
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A44B 19/34
. .
Stringer tapes ( A44B 19/40 takes precedence ) ; Flaps secured to stringers for covering the interlocking members ( A44B 19/32 takes precedence;
{
setting slide or glide fastener elements on garments A41H 37/06
}
 )
A44B 19/343
. . .
{
Knitted stringer tapes
}
A44B 19/346
. . .
{
Woven stringer tapes ( weaving of tapes D03D 1/00 )
}
A44B 19/36
. .
Means for permanently uniting the stringers at the end ; Means for stopping movement of slider at the end
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A44B 19/38
. .
Means at the end of stringer by which the slider can be freed from one stringer, e.g. stringers can be completely separated from each other
A44B 19/382
. . .
{
"Two-way" or "double-acting" separable slide fasteners
}
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A44B 19/384
. . .
{
Separable slide fasteners with quick opening devices
}
A44B 19/386
. . . .
{
Top end stop means for quick opening slide fasteners
}
A44B 19/388
. . . .
{
Bottom end stop means for quick opening slide fasteners
}
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A44B 19/40
. .
Connection of separate, or one-piece, interlocking members to stringer tapes ; Reinforcing such connections, e.g. by stitching
A44B 19/403
. . .
{
Connection of separate interlocking members
}
A44B 19/406
. . .
{
Connection of one-piece interlocking members
}
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A44B 19/42
.
Making by processes not fully provided for in one other class, e.g. B21D 53/50 , B21F 45/18 , B22D 17/16 , B29D 5/00
{
( attaching closure devices, e.g. slide fasteners, to bags B31B 19/00 ; making package opening by applying or incorporating profile strips, e.g. for reclosable bags B65B 61/188 )
}
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A44B 19/44
. .
Securing metal interlocking members to ready-made stringer tapes ( making metal slide fastener parts combined with attaching B21D 53/52 )
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A44B 19/46
. . .
Securing separate interlocking members
A44B 19/48
. . . .
Arranging interlocking members before securing ( article handling devices associated with conveyers in general B65G 47/00 , e.g. B65G 47/14 )
A44B 19/50
. . .
Securing one-piece interlocking members
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A44B 19/52
. .
Securing the interlocking members to stringer tapes while making the latter
A44B 19/54
. . .
while weaving the stringer tapes
A44B 19/56
. . .
while knitting the stringer tapes
A44B 19/58
. .
Removing interlocking members to produce gaps
A44B 19/60
. .
Applying end stops upon stringer tapes
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A44B 19/62
. .
Assembling sliders in position on stringer tapes
A44B 19/64
. . .
Slider holders for assemblage of slide fasteners
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A44B 99/00
Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
A44B 99/005
.
{
Turn-button fasteners
}
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