This class provides for processes, machines, devices, and
implements which are either:
(a) specialized and limited for manufacturing bolts, rivets,
nails, screws, nuts and washers including the formation of internal
and external screw-threads, or
(b) capable of manufacturing bolts, rivets, nails, screws, nuts
and washers by an operation other than cutting by use of a rotating
axially moving tool; or
(c) capable of manufacturing rivets, nails, screws, nuts and
washers which may include a step of cutting by use of a rotating
axially moving but also includes a step of materially treating bolts,
rivets, nails, screws, nuts and washers.
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
Class 470 provides for the specialized manufacture or other
operations of manufacturing of articles of its class. However other
classes provide for similar manufacturing operations, machines,
etc. See References to Other Classes, below.
Metal Working, for machines capable of manufacturing machine screws but
additionally capable of forming other similar parts or articles
such as binding posts, spoke nipples, etc., particularly
subclasses 33+ .
Metal Deforming, for machines and processes for forming articles
of this class but wherein the forming operation is limited only
to a metal deforming operation. A machine, process, etc., having
a deforming step of an article of Class 470 and another operation
on the article is properly classifiable in Class 470. See Classes of
Article Making and the search note to Class 470 in the Class Definition
of Class 72.
Turning, for machines and processes limited to thread cutting operations
in which the operation is limited to the Class 82 operation particularly
subclasses 110+ , and without any other operation associated with
bolt or screw formation. See the note relating to Class 470 in the Search
Class notes of the Class Definitions of Class 82.
Cutting, for machines and processes for manufacturing nuts
and washers by cold-punching or shearing operations in which the
operation is limited to a Class 83 operations and without any other
operation associated with nut or washer formation. See the Class
83 Class Definitions.
Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, machines, process, etc. for drilling, screwing threading,
or machining of a screw, bolt or nut wherein the machine, process,
etc. is of general utility capable of performing operations on articles
other than those of Class 470 in Search Class Notes of the Class
Definitions of Class 408.
Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing, for machines or processes for milling a thread, particularly
subclasses 65+ , in which the operation is limited to Class 409
operations and without any other operation associated with bolt
or screw formation or in which the machine or process is of general
utility capable of performing milling operations on articles other
than those of Class 470.
Abrading, for a machine or process limited to thread forming operations
by grinding, particularly
subclass 48 . If machine or process provides for operations
for forming articles of this class in addition to a grinding operation,
the patent disclosing same is properly classified in Class 470.
Presses, appropriate subclasses for presses otherwise provided
for and particularly the Search Class notes to Class 470 in the
Class Definition of Class 100.
Tool Driving or Impacting, appropriate subclasses for subject matter directed
driving or impacting a tool, when such subject matter includes combined
features peculiar to tool driving.
Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, appropriate subclasses, particularly
subclasses 82+ , for combined machines for forming and subsequently
driving a member, e.g., nail, staple, etc.
Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed,
or Locked-Threaded Fasteners,
subclasses 337+ , for bolts, screws, nails, washers and similar
fasteners, per se.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for a method of manufacturing a threaded
fastener, a headed fastener, or a washer.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter for a method of associating or disassociating
a threaded fastener with means structured to cooperate and function
with the fastener.
and 48+, for concurrent apparatuses for
assembling a fastener with an element for this subclass and its
lineal indented subclasses, i.e., subclasses 2 to 7.
Metal Working,
subclasses 428+ for methods of assembly. The fasteners and elements
being assembled in this subclass (Class 470 subclass 2) are formed
such that the fastener and element are integral such that disassembly
would require destruction of the fastener or element.
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter wherein the fastener comprises an externally
threaded securing device having an enlargement at an end of the
device structured to function as a head therefor, i.e., a bolt or
screw, and further wherein the device is associated with means structured
to cooperate and function with the fastener in the form of a perforated
disk or annular component, i.e., a washer.
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter wherein the nut or washer associated with
the bolt or screw by moving the nut or washer along the longitudinal
axis of the bolt or screw.
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter wherein means structured to cooperate and
function with the fastener comprises a covering for an end of the
fastener.
Metal Working,
subclasses 428+ for methods of assembly. The processes of this
subclass (Class 470, subclass 5) are such specialized manufacturing methods
making them proper for Class 470.
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter wherein the fastener comprises an externally
threaded fastener having threads which converge to a point on an
end of the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter wherein the fastener comprises a structure
having an impact receiving surface adapted to receive an axially
applied force which causes the fastener to penetrate material, substructure,
or other work desired to be fastened.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the fastener is a threaded fastener
comprising an externally threaded securing device having an enlargement
at an end of the device structured to function as a head therefor.
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter wherein the fastener comprises an externally
threaded fastener having threads which converge to a point on an
end of the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Subject matter wherein the fastener comprises a plural shanked
structure formed in the shape of the letter U.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Subject matter wherein the fastener is further provided
with a portion structured as a penetrating end to allow the fastener
to be used as impact driven fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Subject matter having a step of heating or cooling the fastener
to produce desired properties or conditions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter wherein the fastener is further provided
with means for securing the fastener to another structure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Subject matter wherein the means comprises a metallurgical
property of the fastener allowing it to be fused during a heating
operation or allowing it to readily mechanically deformed during
a metal forming operation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter wherein the fastener is provided with structure
for receiving a means used to move the fastener during its fastening
operation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the fastener having an enlargement
at an end of the device structured to function as a head therefor.
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter wherein the fastener is provided with an
end structure consisting of a polycrystalline metallic grain structure
which when subjected to an externally applied force is plastically
flowable.
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter wherein the fastener is further provided
with a portion structured as a penetrating end to allow the fastener
to be used as impact driven fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Subject matter having a step of heating or cooling the fastener
to produce desired properties or conditions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter wherein the fastener comprises a structure
having an impact receiving surface adapted to receive an axially
applied force which causes the fastener to penetrate material, substructure,
or other work desired to be fastened.
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Subject matter wherein the fastener is structured for securing
a shoe to the foot of a mammal in the family Equidae.
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Subject matter having a step of penetrating stock material
being used to form the fastener with a sharp forming instrument
or separating a portion of stock material being used to form the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter wherein the fastener has substantially large
dimensions such that the fastener can be used for securing substantially large
structures or materials.
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Subject matter wherein the fastener is fabricated from an
elongated piece of metal stock having a circular cross sectional
dimension which is much smaller than the longitudinal dimension
of the stock.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the fastener comprises an annular
element adapted to be placed beneath the bearing surface of a bolt
head, nut, or similar article.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for apparatus provided with means to prevent
damage to either a human operator thereof or to the apparatus or any
component thereof.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for apparatus with: (a) means for detecting
a characteristic of the work part to be assembled, the assembled
product, the assembling apparatus, or the environment of the assembling
apparatus affecting its operation, hereinafter referred to as: the
sensor; (b) means for initiating or modifying a force or impulse
other than that generated or transmitted by the means for detecting;
hereinafter referred to as: the activator; (c) means for regulating
or modifying an operation of the assembling apparatus; hereinafter
to as: the controller.
(1)
Note. This definition requires a document to claim or disclose
at least four instrumentalities for placement herein, i.e., an assembly
apparatus, a sensor, an activator, and a controller. For example, a
document disclosing an assembly machine having a cam follower that makes
and breaks an electrical circuit that energizes a motor which regulates
or modified a part of the machine would be properly classified
in this subclass. However, a machine having a cam follower directly
linked to a controller, whereby the follower movement directly effects the
controller movement is improperly classified in this subclass due
to the lack of an activator required by the definition; such an
assembly apparatus would be properly classified in subclasses 48+ below.
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter including: (a) means to sense a condition
of the work part, the work product, the apparatus or the environment
of the apparatus; and (b) means to sense a corresponding condition
of information supply to the apparatus; (c) means relate a sensed
condition; (d) means to regulate the operation of the apparatus
in accordance with any difference between sensed conditions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein apparatus is capable of associating
a threaded or headed fastener with a perforated disk or annular
component.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for apparatus provided with means for determining
a qualitative or quantitative characteristic or condition of the apparatus
or material being processed or operated on by the apparatus.
APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING OR DISASSEMBLING FASTENER WITH ELEMENT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for apparatus associating or disassociating
a fastener with means structured to cooperate and function with
the fastener.
Metal Working,
subclasses 700+ for machines for assembly. See the notes to subclasses
700 for an explanation of the subject matter encompassed therein.
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter wherein the fastener comprises a securing
device having an enlargement at an end of the device structured
to function as a head therefor, i.e., a bolt, and further wherein the
device is associated with means structured to cooperate and function
with the device e.g., an internally threaded component such as nut, or
a perforated disk or annular component such as a washer.
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Subject matter wherein the means structured to cooperate
with the device is associated with the device by the moving the
cooperating means along the longitudinal axis of the securing device.
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Subject matter wherein the means structured to cooperate
and function with the device comprises a covering for an end of
the device.
Metal Working,
subclasses 243.5+ for machines, otherwise unprovided for, for assembling
elements or parts by engaging a portion of one over another. The
machines of this subclass (Class 470 subclass 51) are so specialized
as to make them proper for Class 470.
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein the device comprises an externally
threaded fastener having threads which converge to a point on an
end of the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein the device comprises a structure
having an impact receiving surface adapted to receive an axially
applied force which causes the device to penetrate material, substructure,
or other work desired to be fastened.
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
component capable of forming a shallow notch, cut, or indentation
in the covering.
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
component capable of supplying work material, having a rectangular
cross section, to the apparatus.
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
component capable of securing work material and further wherein
the component is capable of rotating the work material relative
to the remainder of the apparatus.
Conveyors: Power-Driven,
subclass 345 for rotatable conveyor with means for aligning
the conveyed load at a work station, and other subclasses for a
rotatable conveyor.
APPARATUS FOR MAKING EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER OR ARTICLE,
E.G., SCREW, BOLT ETC.:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for apparatus for manufacturing a securing
device or element having an external helical ridge.
Metal Working, for machines capable of manufacturing machine screws but
additionally capable of forming other similar parts or articles
such as binding posts, spoke nipples, etc., particularly
subclasses 33+ .
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter for apparatus for manufacturing a securing
device, i.e., a fastener, having an external helical ridge which
converges to point on an end of the device.
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Subject matter provided with a component capable of forming
a shallow notch, cut, or indentation in a head of the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter further provided with a mechanism capable
of securing work material and further wherein the mechanism is capable
of rotating the work material relative to the remainder of the apparatus.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter further provided with a mechanism capable
of securing work material and further wherein the mechanism is capable
of rotating the work material relative to the remainder of the apparatus.
for horseshoe nail manufacturing machines having
a rotary workholder; 129 for wire nail manufacturing machines having
rotary workholders; for spike manufacturing machines having rotary
workholders.
Work Holders, appropriate subclasses. Class 269 is the residual
locus for patents to a device for clamping, supporting and/or
holding an article(s) in position to be operated on or treated.
See notes therein for other related loci.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter wherein the component comprises an first
element, i.e., a punch, cooperating with a second element, i.e.,
a die, whereby the notch, cut or indentation is produced a blow or
thrust applied to the punch as the fastener is held between the
punch and die.
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Subject matter wherein the fastener is provided with an
enlargement at one end of the fastener, i.e., a head, and wherein
the apparatus is provided with a component capable of removing material
in thin layers or slices from the head.
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
component capable of producing a conical or conoidal point on the
fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
component capable of producing a helical ridge on the fastener.
Turning, for machines and processes limited to thread cutting operations
in which the operation is limited to the Class 82 operation particularly
subclasses 110+ , and without any other operation associated with
bolt or screw formation. In addition, Class 82 provides for thread
forming or cutting machines or devices which solely claim or disclose
the cutting of threads on pipes or conduits. Similar cutting machines
or devices solely claiming or disclosing the cutting of threads
on fasteners are proper in Class 470. See the note relating to Class
470 in the Search Class notes of the Class Definition of Class 82.
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
component capable of producing a conical or conoidal point on the
fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is further provided
with a mechanism capable of penetrating stock material being used
to form the fastener by the use of a sharp forming instrument or
separating a portion of stock material being used to form the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is further provided
with a mechanism comprising two or more elements capable of cutting,
shaping or stamping a portion of the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Subject matter wherein the elements are installed on a rotatable
device structured to hold and secure the elements during a cutting, shaping,
or stamping operation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is further provided
with a mechanism provided with two elements structured to cooperate
to cut, shape, or stamp a portion of the fastener and further wherein
the elements are capable of opening or closing with each other such
that work material being used to form the fastener can be separated
from the mechanism without having to unscrew the material from the
mechanism.
(1)
Note. The elements or dies used to form the threads on the
fastener are know in this art as "chasers".
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Subject matter wherein the elements are mounted on and interact
with a wedge-shaped device such that axial movement of the device causes
the elements to open or close allowing for the insertion or removal
of the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Subject matter wherein the elements are mounted on and interact
with a device in the form of an eccentrically shaped wheel mounted on
a rotating shaft producing reciprocating motion causing the elements
to open or close allowing for the insertion or removal of the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is further provided
with structure capable of producing a gradually smaller diameter
thread from a shank portion to an end portion of the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Subject matter wherein the elements are mounted to interact
with a device in the form of a generally long slender body pivotable about
a fixed fulcrum, i.e., a lever, such that movement of the lever
causes the elements to open or close allowing for the insertion
or removal of the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Subject matter further wherein the device is provided with
a structure having a surface generated by a line fixed at a point
moving along the intersection with a fixed curve or plane, i.e., a
cone, such that movement of the cone causes movement of the lever.
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Subject matter further wherein the element are mounted on
a device capable of rotating about a pivot point such that the pivot
point is parallel to the axis of the elements.
(1)
Note. The art of this subclass should be distinguished from
machines in which the levers pivot. See the search notes below.
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter wherein the component is capable forming
the externally threaded ridge by using a sharp instrument to remove
material from the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter wherein the instrument is mounted on the
component at a right angle of the fastener and further wherein the
instrument is capable of moving in a circular path having the same
circular pitch as the thread desired to produce on the fastener
such that the instrument has a rolling motion along the fastener
as the instrument moves along relative to fastener in the direction
of the axis of the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter wherein the component comprises a cylindrical
structure having an external thread wherein the structure is capable
of forming a thread by removing a portion of the structure on a
line parallel to the axis of the structure.
Cutters, for Shaping,
subclass 64 for a cutter comprised of an elongated member,
arcuate about a center and having at its leading extremity a planar
face intersecting the arcuate surface to form the cutting edge,
which planar face is generally in a plane extending through the
center, which cutter is adapted to cut such that the chip formed
is directed to pass over the planar face.
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter wherein the component is provided with means
allowing it to be removed from the fastener with relative ease.
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
component capable of forming a thread by shaping cold metal.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Subject matter wherein the component comprises an internally
threaded structure adapted to move back and forth along a direction
at a right angle to the axis of the fastener to thereby engage and
form a thread on the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter wherein the securing device or element comprises
a fastener provided with a helical ridge and an enlargement at one
end of the fastener, i.e., and further wherein the apparatus is
provided with a component capable of shaping the end of fastener
opposite the head.
APPARATUS FOR MAKING INTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER, I.E., NUT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for apparatus for manufacturing a fastener
provided with an internal helical ridge, i.e., a nut.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter wherein the nut is provided with openings
structured to cooperate with an element used to secure the nut to
a fastened position.
(1)
Note. The openings on the nut usually take the form of slots
cut or formed laterally through the nut to allow a cotter pin to
be passed through the nut and cooperating lateral hole in the end
of bolt to secure the nut in a locked position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Subject matter further provided with two mechanisms wherein
each mechanism is provided with two cooperating mold elements capable
of imparting or forming a shape or impression to the nut and further
wherein the mechanisms are capable of rotary motion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Subject matter further provided with two mechanisms wherein
each mechanism is capable of imparting or forming a cavity in the
nut.
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Subject matter further provided with two mechanisms capable
of shaping wire or rod material into a circular configuration.
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Subject matter further provided with two mechanisms for
shaping the nut wherein the mechanism performs its shaping by moving
a right angle to the axis of the nut.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Subject matter wherein the mechanism is further provided
with a component capable of supporting the nut during a shaping
step.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter provided with means capable of cutting threads
in a nut by rotating and engaging the means with the nut.
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Subject matter wherein the mechanisms are arranged in a
circular manner either parallel to each other or radially in a single
plane.
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter further provided with a mechanism having
a pair jaws capable of gripping the means at several locations along
the length of the means.
(1)
Note. The grippers of the subclass usually function at one
end to hold and drive the tap and at the other end to open to allow
nut blanks to be fed along the tap. Consequently, the machines of
this subclass are made to operate continuously, the nut blanks being
fed upon one end of the tapper and the finished nuts being discharged
from the other end.
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter further provided with a mechanism capable
of disengaging the thread cutting means from its driver allowing
tapped nuts to be discharged and the thread cutting means to be
re-engaged with its driver.
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter further provided with a mechanism capable
of imparting motion to the thread cutting means and wherein the
mechanism is structured to adjust or stop the motion upon the completion
of a cutting step or upon incurring abnormal resistance to the cutting
operation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter wherein the nut or a nut blank is automatically
feed to the means for cutting the threads.
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter further provided with a mechanism capable
of performing a metal working operation other than cutting threads.
(1)
Note. The machines of this subclass usually are combined machines
which can perform various operations on the nut or nut blank such
as facing the top or bottom, or milling the sides.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter provided with means having a multiple-tooth,
barlike cutting tool wherein the teeth are shaped to produce a desired
surface or contour and the cutting is produced by configuring the
teeth such that each tooth projects farther than the preceding tooth.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter provided with means having rotary cutting
tool with peripheral teeth wherein the nut or nut blank is fed through
the periphery of the tool.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter provided with means having a rotary cutting
tool capable of removing material from flat surfaces on the nut
or nut blank which surfaces are perpendicular to the rotational
axis of the cutting tool.
(1)
Note. The patents of this subclass discloses means for feeding
and discharging the nuts, and consequently are excluded from Class
82, Turning, the broad class of turning.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter provided with a mechanism capable of moving
the nut or nut blank from one location to another location.
APPARATUS FOR MAKING HEADED FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, RIVET,
ETC.:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for apparatus for manufacturing a securing
device or element, i.e., a fastener, wherein the fastener is provided
with an enlargement at an end thereof wherein the enlargement is
structured to function as a head.
(1)
Note. This subclass, and its indented subclasses, are proper
for machines claiming the nominal manufacture of making a bolt or
screw wherein there is only claimed or disclosed operations for forming
the head or shank. A disclosed or claimed machine having means to form
threads on a screw or bolt would be proper in higher, preceding
subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter wherein the fastener is structured for securing
a shoe to the foot of a mammal in the family Equidae.
(1)
Note. The dies and other mechanisms of this subclass are especially
designed to form horseshoe nails and are frequently constructed
to simulate the peculiar drawing blow of a hand-hammer.
This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Subject matter wherein the fastener is formed by a step
of penetrating stock material being used to form the fastener with
a sharp forming instrument or separating a portion of stock material
being used to form the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter further provided with a mechanism capable
of performing a metal working operation for completing the fastener
formation.
(1)
Note. This subclass provides for machines for trimming, pointing,
swaging, or otherwise completing the cut horseshoe nail.
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Subject matter further provided with a device capable of
penetrating the fastener or separating a portion of the fastener
from other material.
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Subject matter further provided with a mechanism capable
of securing work material and further wherein the mechanism is capable
of rotating the work material relative to the remainder of the apparatus.
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
mechanism capable of conveying fastener work material to shaping
or forming devices wherein the conveying mechanism is a chain drive
component.
Conveyors: Power-Driven,
subclasses 345.1+ for endless conveyors with means for aligning the
conveyed load at a work station, and other subclasses for an endless
conveyor.
This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
mechanism in the form of cylindrical structure capable shaping the
fastener by the application of heat and pressure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Subject matter wherein the mechanism comprises a roller
having a further capacity of lateral.
(1)
Note. The roller forgers of this subclass usually can move
in a planetary motion thereby producing a force or "blow" to the
workpiece which simulates the "blow" of a hand-held
hammer.
This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
mechanism for shaping the fastener wherein the mechanism performs
its shaping operation by moving at a right angle to the axis of
the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
mechanism capable of securing work material and further wherein
the mechanism is capable of rotating the work material relative
to the remainder of the apparatus.
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter wherein the fastener is formed from wire
and the fastener is structured to have an impact receiving surface
adapted to receive an axially applied force which causes the fastener
to penetrate material, substructure, or other work desired to be
fastened.
(1)
Note. The apparatus is this subclass usually makes nails by
feeding wire for a coil to a header while the free end of the wire
is fed to a pointer and then the nail is severed by suitable dies.
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is capable of manufacturing
two or more fasteners such that the fasteners are joined head to
point allowing them to be easily separated from one another.
Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus,
subclasses 82+ for apparatus for forming a string of members,
e.g., nail, combined with means to sever and apply one of the members
to work.
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
mechanism capable of forming a head on two or more fasteners during
a single operation or engagement of the mechanism with fastener
stock material.
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter wherein the mechanism is capable of simultaneously
forming a point on an adjacent nail during the operation or engagement
of the mechanism with fastener stock material.
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is further provided
with means having wire-gripping dies capable of reciprocating transversely
of the line of feed of the wire to grip and release the wire and
wherein the header is capable of reciprocating in the direction
of the length of the nail to head the nail while being held by the
gripping dies.
(1)
Note. The dies of this subclass usually point and sever as
well as hold the nail.
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Subject matter wherein the gripping-dies are opened and
closed by the use of either a wedge structure or a diagonal cam
slot both which are capable of engaging the dies and moving them to
open and closed positions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with means
for disseminating formed fasteners from the apparatus such that
the fasteners can be used in various fastening operations.
(1)
Note. The nails distributed by machines of this subclass are
used in nailing shoe-heels, boxes, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
mechanism capable of securing work material and further wherein
the mechanism is capable of rotating the work material relative
to the remainder of the apparatus.
Conveyors: Power-Driven,
subclasses 345.1+ for rotatable conveyor with means for aligning
the conveyed load at a work station, and other subclasses for a
rotatable conveyor.
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Subject matter wherein the fastener has substantially large
dimensions such that the fastener can be used for securing substantially large
structures or materials.
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
shaping die in the form of cylindrical structure having metal shaping
contours located in on the peripheral surface of the structure.
(1)
Note. The apparatus of this subclass usually are provided
with additional means for heading, pointing, and performing other
shaping operations on the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Subject matter further provided with a mechanism for shaping
that end of the fastener structured for penetrating material, substructure,
or other work desired to be fastened.
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Subject matter further provided with a mechanism capable
of securing work material and further wherein the mechanism is capable
of rotating the work material relative to the remainder of the apparatus.
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Subject matter wherein the fastener being formed comprises
a structure having an impact receiving surface adapted to receive
an axially applied force which causes the fastener to penetrate
material, substructure, or other work desired to be fastened.
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter wherein one of the mechanisms capable of
forming an enlargement at one end of the fastener structured to
function as a head therefor, i.e., a header.
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Subject matter further provided with a device capable of
supporting and moving the header in a direction transverse to the
operating direction of the forming components of the header.
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Subject matter wherein the work material being formed is
an intermediate article which is to undergo further forming operations
resulting in a externally headed fastener structured to cooperate
with and be secured by a internally threaded fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter further provided with two mechanisms wherein
each mechanism is provided with two cooperating mold elements capable
of imparting or forming a shape or impression to the fastener and
further wherein the mechanisms are capable of rotary motion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is further provided
with means having fastener gripping dies capable of reciprocating
transversely of the line of feed of the fastener to grip and release
the fastener and wherein the means is capable of reciprocating in
the direction of the length of the fastener to head the fastener
while being held by the gripping dies.
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Subject matter wherein the work material being formed is
an intermediate article which is to undergo further forming operations
resulting in a externally headed fastener structured to cooperate
with and be secured by a internally threaded fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter wherein the gripping-dies are opened and
closed by the use of either a wedge structure or a diagonal cam
slot both which are capable of engaging the dies and moving them to
open and closed positions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Subject matter wherein the work material being formed is
an intermediate article which is to undergo further forming operations
resulting in a externally headed fastener structured to cooperate
with and be secured by a internally threaded fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter wherein the fastener being formed comprises
a structure having an impact receiving surface adapted to receive
an axially applied force which causes the fastener to penetrate
material, substructure, or other work desired to be fastened.
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
mechanism for shaping the fastener wherein the mechanism performs
its shaping operation by moving at a right angle to the axis of
the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with a
mechanism capable of imparting or forming a cavity in the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Subject matter wherein the cavity is usually a longitudinal
channel in the fastener capable of receiving a securing element
used to secure the fastener, i.e., a cotter key.
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter provided with a mechanism capable of performing
a metal working operation for completing the formation of a head
on the fastener.
(1)
Note. This subclass provides for machines for trimming. pointing,
swaging, or otherwise completing the head on the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Subject matter wherein the mechanism comprises a multiple-tooth,
barb-like cutting tool wherein the teeth are shaped to produce a desired
surface or contour and the cutting is produced by configuring the
teeth such that each tooth projects farther than the preceding tooth.
Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing,
subclasses 244+ , for the process of or machine for broaching, generally,
and see the notes thereunder for other broaching.
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Subject matter further provided with a device capable of
severing fastener stock material into suitable lengths for headed
fastener blanks.
(1)
Note. These devices are special tools applied to bolt and
rivet machines and their operation and function are so specialized
as to warrant placement in this class rather than the class for
Cutting.
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter provided with a mechanism capable of moving
the fastener or fastener blank from one location to another location.
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter provided with a mechanism capable of measuring
or determining the dimension of a component of the apparatus or of
a workpiece.
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter provided with a mechanism capable of penetrating
the fastener or separating a portion of the fastener from other
material.
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Subject matter wherein the fastener being formed comprises
a structure having an impact receiving surface adapted to receive
an axially applied force which causes the fastener to penetrate
material, substructure, or other work desired to be fastened.
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is capable of forming
plural fasteners and which are formed such that the fasteners are
laterally arranged and attached at their heads.
(1)
Note. The fasteners of this subclass have a comb-like appearance
after formation and are used, primarily, in automatic nailing machines.
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter further provided with a device capable of
forming an enlargement at one end of the fastener structured to
function as a head therefor.
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter further provided with a device capable of
forming that end of the fastener structured for penetrating material,
substructure, or other work desired to be fastened.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for apparatus for manufacturing a article
comprising an annular element adapted to be placed beneath the bearing surface
of a bolt head, nut, or similar fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 162. Subject matter wherein the article is provided with means
to secure same to another bolt, nut, similar fastener or other structure.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for: (a) apparatus for providing nail, screw,
nut, nail plate blanks, or similar stock material to apparatus for
performing various manufacturing operations provided by this class
on said blanks or stock material; or (b) apparatus for separating
finished articles from imperfect work or excess material and for conveying
articles from apparatus of this class of receptacles for packing
or otherwise disseminating said articles.
(1)
Note. The subject matter of this and indented subclasses consists
of patents claiming or disclosing subcombinational machines or devices
used with forming or operating apparatuses of this class. For example,
patents claiming only a feeder for feeding work material to a shaping
apparatus are found in this and indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Subject matter wherein the blank or stock material is supplied
to an apparatus of this class for performing a nut or washer forming
operation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter wherein the blank or stock material is supplied
to an apparatus for forming an internally threaded fastener.
Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool,
subclasses 8+ for drilling machines with feed mechanism having
means which in response to predetermined conditions during relative
approach movement of tool and work, brings into operation a control means
which reverses the direction of relative movement to withdraw tool and
work; subclasses 62+ for drilling machines which feed the
tool along the tool-axis; and subclasses 124+ for drilling
machines which feed the tool along the tool-axis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Subject matter wherein the blank or stock material is supplied
to an apparatus of this class for performing a nail plate forming
operations.
(1)
Note. See the Search Note below for a reference to a discussion
on article feeding subcombinations. The feeding combinations in
this and the indented subclasses are considered to be so specialized
to the performance of the function of the work modifying machine
of this class as the preclude classification in the general dispensing
(feeding) class (221).
Article Dispensing, see the class definition in the section on Article
Treatment or Modification (Including Assembly) for a discussion
of article feeding subcombinations of the subject matter of this
class (470). see (1) Note, above.
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with means
capable of moving a blank or stock material in a lateral vibratory
motion such that the blank or material is formed with a taper from
a head end to an opposite end.
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with means
capable of turning a formed plate over after a forming operation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein the means comprises a toothed wheel
engageable and cooperating with a reciprocating rack.
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein the toothed wheel comprises a portion
or arc section of a complete toothed wheel such that by oscillatory
motion of the portion or arc section with an associated or cooperating
rack produces reversing motion of the formed plate.
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Subject matter wherein the plate is fed to forming device
by a generally cylindrical structure such that the structure is
rotated by strap material wound about the structure and further wherein
the strap material is attached to a mechanism capable of moving
the strap material is an oscillatory manner thereby rotatably moving
the structure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to that
end of an nail plate feeder used to grip and hold a nail plate immediately
adjacent to a nail plate forming device.
(1)
Note. The typical holder of this subclass would feed the nail
plate to nail cutting shears for cutting of forming cut nails.
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with means
capable of effecting axial movement between a die-head and stock
material to thereby relieve the strain resulting from a feeding
operation.
Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool,
subclasses 62+ and 129+ for drilling machines which feed the
work or tool or both relative to one another along the axis of relative
rotation of tool and work.
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with means
comprising a pair of opposed hinged elements movable toward each
other such as to be capable of holding a blank or stock material
therein.
Article Dispensing,
subclasses 210+ for article dispensing devices not otherwise provided
for in which a gripper type discharge assistant is used to grip an
article and remove it from a source of supply to a point of use
or delivery.
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with means
capable of moving a element vertically and reciprocally to thereby
elevate blanks or stock material and allow the blanks or material
to be fed to a forming or operating device.
Article Dispensing,
subclasses 164+ , 190, 192, and 254 for various article dispensing
devices not otherwise provided for which elevate articles in separating
them from the source of supply.
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with means
in the form of a relative flat circular plate capable of rotation
such that blanks or stock material received on the periphery of
the plate can be carried or fed to a forming or operating device.
Article Dispensing,
subclasses 263+ for article dispensing devices not otherwise provided
for having segregated chambers (i.e., trap chamber) structures to
remove articles from a hopper source of supply, and subclasses 169+ for
orienting type article dispensing devices in which articles are
oriented by passing through openings or recesses in the peripheries
of rotatable or oscillatable elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is provided with means
having an inclined chute allowing blanks, stock material, or formed
articles to move down for feeding or sorting.
(1)
Note. The chutes usually have slots at the bottom allowing
for blanks, stock material, or articles to hang supported by their
heads.
Conveyors: Power-Driven,
subclass 389 for a power-driven conveyor combined with a chute
in which the conveyed load is suspended for orientation, and subclasses
311, 359+, 390 and 523+ for such a conveyor combined
with a chute.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for means capable of changing the direction
of rotation of a cylindrical body, i.e., a spindle, used to carry
and support a male templet screw capable of cutting threads, i.e.,
a tap, after a tapping operation is completed to thereby withdraw
the tap from a work product.
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Subject matter wherein the means comprises two or more gears
having teeth radially arrayed on their rims parallel to their axes,
i.e., spur gears, wherein the gears are arranged such that an idler
gear may be engaged with the spur gears and thereby introduce a
change in direction of rotation of a driven gear and a spindle associated
therewith.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for means comprising an elemental component
used in apparatus of superior subclasses to perform various functions
of those apparatus.
(1)
Note. The patents in this and indented subclasses consist
of patents drawn to die, tap, punch, or similar devices mountable
in apparatus provided for higher in the classification schedule.
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Subject matter wherein the device is specially adapted for
forming and closing a nail and screw cap about the head of an article.
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Subject matter wherein the device is provided with structure
capable of removing a portion of a formed thread thereby leaving
a portion of the end of the fastener unthreaded.
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Subject matter wherein the device comprises a bar-like structure
having shaping teeth at an inner end and capable of being radially mounted
in a die-head or holder.
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Subject matter wherein the device comprises a structure
are capable of gradually receding during a threading operation thereby
producing a tapered thread wherein said receding is effected either
by a mechanism which moves the device away from the blank or stock
material or which controls the withdrawal of the device from the
blank or stock material due to pressure created by the threading
operation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 188. Subject matter wherein the device is further provided with
a member capable of varying the position of the device with a die-head
or holder.
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Subject matter wherein the device is provided with a mechanism
capable of varying the position of the device with the die-head
or holder.
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Subject matter specially adapted to form an externally threaded
fastener structured to cooperate with and internally threaded fastener,
or a fastener provided with an end structure consisting of a polyscrystalline
metallic grain structure which when subjected to an externally applied
force is plastically flowable.
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Subject matter specially adapted to form a fastener comprising
a structure having an impact receiving surface adapted to receive
an axially applied force which causes the fastener to penetrate
material, substructure, or other work desired to be fastened.
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter wherein the fastener is structured for securing
a shoe to the foot of a mammal in the family Equidae.
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Subject matter wherein the fastener is formed by a process
having a step of penetrating stock material being used to form the
fastener with a sharp forming instrument of separating a portion
of stock material being used to form the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter wherein the fastener is formed from an elongated
piece of metal stock having a circular cross sectional dimension
which is much smaller than the longitudinal dimension of the stock.
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter wherein the fastener is formed by a process
having a step of heating or cooling a fastener and a step of shaping
the fastener.
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Subject matter wherein a fastener being formed is either:
(a) provided with an internal helical ridge; (b) comprises an annular
element adapted to be placed beneath the bearing surface of a bolt
head, nut, or similar article.
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Subject matter otherwise unprovided for capable of forming
an interior ridge in a blank or stock material.
Metal Working,
subclass 281 for hand manipulated assembling or disassembling
tools which have grippers for direct push or pull for tube applying or
removing in which the gripping means is thread tapping.
This subclass is indented under subclass 198. Subject matter having means or structure capable of performing
operations other than forming interior ridge forming.
This subclass is indented under subclass 198. Subject matter wherein the component is capable of being
moved in a radial direction relative to the blank or stock material
being subjected to an operation of this class.
This subclass is indented under subclass 198. Subject matter wherein the component is structured such
that it may be readily retracted toward the axis of the device to
allow its withdrawal from a formed hole without reversing any rotary
motion of the device.
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Subject matter wherein the device is actuated by a rotary
mechanism which engages a eccentrically shaped surface axially or
concentrically mounted relative to the device.
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Subject matter wherein the device is actuated by a triangular
shaped or conical surface which engages the device.
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Subject matter wherein the component is specially adapted
for forming a head on either: (A) an externally threaded fastener
structured to cooperate with an internally threaded fastener, or
(B) a fastener provided with an end structure consisting of a polycrystalline
metallic grain structure which when subjected to an externally applied
force is plastically flowable.
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter wherein the component is specially adapted
for supporting a internally threaded fastener or an annular element adapted
to be placed beneath the bearing surface of a bolt head, nut, or
similar article during a forming operation.
Turning,
subclasses 168+ for work driving and supporting mandrels placed
between the centers of a lathe and driving hollow work pieces by engaging
their interior surfaces.
Work Holders, appropriate subclasses. Class 269 is the residual
locus for patents to a device for clamping, supporting and/or
holding an article (or articles) in position to be operated on or
treated. See notes there-under for other related loci.
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter wherein the component is specially adapted
for supporting a device for cutting out, forming, or stamping material.
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter wherein the component is specially adapted
for providing a generally flat, smooth hard material surface on
which a metal blank or stock material may be shaped.
(1)
Note. An anvil usually consists of a very large block of iron
or steel for hand forging of metal material.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter otherwise unprovided for in superior subclasses.
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