CLASS 402, BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET |
1 | SHEET RETAINER WITH SEPARATE APERTURE MAKING DEVICE (E.G., PAPER PUNCH, ETC.) |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof including
a discrete means for punching an opening through the thickness dimension
of a sheet* for the purpose of mounting such sheet on the
sheet retainer* means.
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2 | SHEET RETAINER WITH LOCK AND DISCRETE KEY OPERATED RELEASE MEANS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof
including a lock means (e.g., key-operated tumbler locks, etc.),
serving to hinder or preclude access to the contents of such device
by persons other than those possessing either a key or secret knowledge
of how to release such lock means.
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3 | BINDER WITH VISUAL IDENTIFICATION MEANS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in combination with a label or label holder.
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4 | COMBINED |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device which comprises devices or elements in addition to
or combined with a sheet retainer* and (1) having functions
other than retaining notched or apertured sheets or (2) which serve
to perfect the sheet retainer for its intended purpose.
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5 | PIVOTAL LINK TYPE SHEET RETAINER |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof including
an elongated sheet retainer* made of a series of pivotally
attached elements.
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6 | . With means to apply tension thereto |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Device including a mechanical movement (e.g., linkage system, spring, screw rod with nut, etc.) which retracts a portion of the length of the sheet retainer to reduce the sheet storage capacity of the device. | |
7 | SHEET RETAINER ALSO SERVES TO INSERT BINDER STRAND THROUGH SHEET |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof wherein
a first sheet retainer includes means for insertion of a pliant
elongated element (e.g., cord, etc.), through the thickness dimension
of a sheet*, which element may then serve as a sheet retainer* for
the sheet upon removal of the sheet from the first sheet retainer.
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8 | PLIANT, DEFORMABLE SHEET RETAINER (E.G., CORD, BAND, STRAP, ETC.) |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof which
includes a sheet retainer* made up of a flexible, flaccid
or readily deformable material and which is either a slender endless
element (e.g., rubber band, etc.), or elongated element (e.g., string,
split prong fastener, etc.).
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9 | . With means to apply tension thereto |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Device in combination with a separate mechanism or element
(e.g., rubber strip, etc.) disposed between the sheet retainer and
some other component of the device to exert a pull upon the sheet
retainer.
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10 | .. Reel type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Device wherein the pliant sheet retainer is pulled taut
by a drum-like element upon which the pliant sheet retainer is mounted.
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11 | .. Rack or screw type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Device wherein the pliant sheet retainer is pulled taut
by a element in the form of (1) a series of notches or (2) a continuous
helical groove.
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12 | . Endless |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Device wherein the sheet retainer is in the form of a slender element having no end (e.g., rubber band, etc.). | |
13 | . Flaccid retainer secured by knotted, intertwined or wedge portion |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Device where the sheet retainer is in the form of a limp
elongated element a portion of which is (1) wrapped upon itself
or some adjacent body or (2) compressed within a restricted opening
in a body to produce a releasable binding of such portion.
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14 | . Secured by folded portion thereof |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Devices including an elongated sheet retainer which releasably
secures a sheet by means of readily bendable distal portion of such
retainer.
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15 | .. Cooperating with holder therefor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Device wherein the distal end portion fits within the confines
of a "securing means (e.g., apertured keeper*)
to" releasably secure the end portion.
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16 | ... Pivoted holder |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Device wherein the holder is in the form of a rotatable sheet-like body mounted upon an apertured body through which the folded portion extends. | |
17 | ... Slidable holder |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Device wherein the holder may be moved along a rectilinear path to secure the folded portion. | |
18 | .. With depository attaching means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Device wherein the sheet retainer is provided with supplementary means, usually projections, to impale or grip a rigid base for support. | |
19 | RESILIENT SHEET RETAINER REQUIRING DEFLECTION FOR SHEET REMOVAL |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof wherein
the sheet retainer* is spring-like and temporary physical
distortion thereof from its normal sheet retaining state is intended
and necessary as a prerequisite to the removal of a sheet* disposed
thereon.
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20 | . Opposed sheet retainers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device including a pair of elongated sheet retainers contralaterally
disposed in either offset or aligned relation such that their distal
ends cooperate to secure a sheet in the device.
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21 | . Releasably attached to keeper |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device including means to disengageably secure the distal
end portion of the sheet retainer, to a contralaterally disposed
keeper*.
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22 | .. One end permanently secured |
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Device wherein the sheet retainer is fixed or pivotally attached at one end thereof to a body, the end remote from such fixed or pivotally attached end being disengageably held by the keeper. | |
23 | ... On discrete hinge pin |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Device wherein the pivotally attached end of the sheet retainer
is rotatably mounted on a separate and distinct pintle.
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24 | SHEET RETAINER INCLUDING SHEET GUIDE MEANS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof including means cooperating with a peripheral edge portion of the sheet* to assist in the manipulation thereof on the sheet retainer*. | |
25 | SHEET RETAINER WITH MEANS TO FORCE SHEET THEREON |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof including
means which causes motion of a perforated or unperforated sheet* relative
to the sheet retainer* in such a direction that the sheet
retainer passes through the thickness dimension of the sheet.
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26 | SHEET RETAINER TRAVELS ARCUATE PATH |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof wherein
the physical structure of the sheet retainer* or a component
thereof is such that movement of the retainer or a component thereof
in a curvilinear path (e.g., pivotally mounted sheet retainer, etc.)
is prerequisite to (1) insertion or removal of the sheet* or
(2) manipulation of the sheet thereon.
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27 | . Coplanar with axis of rotation |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device wherein the sheet retainer or a component thereof pivots about an axis which axis lies in the same plane as does the major axis of the retainer or components. | |
28 | .. Preceded by a rectilinear travel |
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Device wherein translation of the sheet retainer or a component
thereof is prerequisite to the arcuate travel.
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29 | . Travel in plane perpendicular to axis of rotation |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device wherein the sheet retainer or a component thereof pivots about an axis disposed normal to a plane containing the major axis of the retainer or component. | |
30 | .. Preceded by rectilinear travel |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Device wherein translation of the sheet retainer or component is prerequisite to the arcuate travel. | |
31 | .. Opposed sheet retainers (e.g., ring binders, etc.) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Device wherein the device includes a pair of sheet retainers
contralaterally disposed with their distal ends either in offset
or aligned relation, which retainers pass through the thickness dimension
of the sheet and cooperate to releasably secure the sheet.
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32 | ... Spacing of adjacent retainers adjustable |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Device wherein the lateral distance between either opposed offset retainers or two spaced nonopposing retainers is changeable, the purpose of which may be to accommodate various hole patterns in a sheet(s). | |
33 | ... Opening between retainers adjustable in predetermined increments |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Device wherein (1) the spacing between the distal ends of the aligned retainers or (2) the amount of overlap or spacing between the distal ends of offset retainers is changeable in predetermined amounts. | |
34 | ... Stationary retainer with traveling opposed retainer |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Device wherein one of the opposed retainers travels an arcuate path relative to its static second cooperating opposed retainer. | |
35 | .... Spring biased |
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Device wherein the movable retainer is urged toward or away from its static counterpart by a discrete resilient element. | |
36 | ... Hinged on spaced axes |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Device wherein the proximate end portion of a sheet retainer is pivotally mounted on an axis separate from the pivotal axis of an opposing sheet retainer. | |
37 | .... Toggle-type arrangement |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Device wherein the oppositely disposed sheet retainer are
acted upon by a toggle joint means to bias the retainers against
rotational travel.
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38 | ..... With actuator to open or close retainers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Device supplemented by a cam or lever element to force the
oppositely disposed sheet retainers toward or away from one another.
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39 | ..... Including abutting mated components |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Device wherein the proximate end portions of the opposed sheet retainer are mounted upon complementary shaped bodies of a toggle mechanism which bodies are disposed in contact relation and pivot about a mutual axis at the point of contact. | |
40 | ...... Toggle and adjacent retainers of one-piece rod |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device wherein a first sheet retainer, a second sheet retainer and at least one body component of the toggle joint are made of a continuous, elongated member. | |
41 | .... With actuator to open or close retainers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Device including separate means operable to force the oppositely disposed sheet retainers toward or away from one another. | |
42 | ... Rotatable on discrete hinge pin |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Device wherein the proximate ends of the opposed sheet retainers
or the body to which such retainers are mounted are rotatably mounted
on a pintle or plural separate and distinct coaxial pintles.
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43 | .... Plural pairs of opposed retainers independently operable |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Device including at least two sets of contralaterally aligned or offset sheet retainers with one or both retainers of each set being separately manipulated between and overlapped or abutting closed relation to cooperatively secure at least a portion of a sheet and an open position permitting release of that portion. | |
44 | .... Offset retainers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Device wherein the longitudinal axis of the distal end portions
of the opposed sheet retainers are in biaxial relation.
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45 | .. Opposed keeper cooperating therewith |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Device including means to releasably secure the distal end
portion of a sheet retainer to a contralaterally disposed keeper*.
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46 | OPPOSED SHEET RETAINERS INVOLVING RELATIVE RECTILINEAR TRAVEL |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof wherein
a first sheet retainer cooperates with a contralaterally offset
or aligned second sheet retainer to releasably secure the sheet* and
wherein the structure or disposition of at least one of the retainers
is such that a straight line motion thereof is prerequisite to the
insertion, manipulation or removal of the sheet.
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47 | . With or including separable sheet transfer means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Device including means for engaging an aperture or notch of sheet disposed within the device and adapted to move the sheet to a location remote from the device which means may also constitute a sheet retainer of the device or be a separate entity. | |
48 | . Telescopic retainers with means to telescopically drive and/or secure |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Device wherein at least a portion of the first sheet retainer fits and is translatable within the confines of the second sheet retainer which device further includes means to translate or fix the position of the first retainer relative to the second retainer. | |
49 | .. Pivoted linkage system |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Device wherein the means to telescopically drive or secure the first retainer relative to the second retainer is in the form of a mechanism including rotatably mounted elongated members which directly or indirectly interconnect the first and second retainers. | |
50 | .. Remote from retainer |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Device wherein the means to telescopically drive or secure
the first sheet retainer relative to the second sheet retainer is
disposed on the device in a position spaced from the retainers.
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51 | ... Screw threaded means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Device wherein the remote means to drive or secure is in
the form of (1) a mechanism including a helically grooved elongated
element.
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52 | .. Notched or grooved means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Device wherein the means to drive or secure the opposing
telescopic first and second sheet retainers includes at least one
recess or aperture in a surface of one of the sheet retainers and means
associated with the other sheet retainer for engaging said recess
or aperture.
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53 | ... Screw threaded |
This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Device wherein the recess is in the form of a continuous
helical groove.
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54 | .. Wedge type securing means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Device wherein the means to telescopically drive or secure
the first sheet retainer relative to the second sheet retainer includes
a cam element which element applies force to at least one of the
sheet retainers either by direct contact therewith or through an
intermediate member.
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55 | . Travel from aligned to offset position |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Device wherein the first and second sheet retainers are in abutting co-axial relation when associated to jointly secure a sheet and such relation is changeable by means permitting movement of the first retainer to a position wherein the abutting portions of the retainers are in a biaxial spaced relation in order to permit removal of a sheet. | |
56 | . Travel from aligned to aligned, spaced position |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Device wherein the first and second sheet retainers are in abutting co-axial relation when associated to jointly secure a sheet and such relation is changeable by means permitting movement of the first retainer to a position wherein the abutting portions of the retainers are then in a co-axial spaced relation to permit removal of a sheet. | |
57 | COILED SPRING TYPE SHEET RETAINER |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof wherein
the sheet retainer* is in the form of an elongated body
including an elastic strand (e.g., wire, etc.), coiled about the
longitudinal axis thereof which axis passes through the thickness
dimension* of the sheet*.
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58 | SEGMENTAL SHEET RETAINER |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof wherein
the sheet retainer* is in the form of an elongated composite
the length of which is made up of a plurality of assembled components
each of which serves as sheet retainers and from which one component
may be readily detached to decrease sheet storage capacity of the
device or to which a like element may be added to increase sheet
storage capacity of the sheet retainer.
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59 | . With keeper |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Device wherein a keeper* engages the sheet retainer
to releasably secure the sheet thereon.
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60 | SHEET RETAINER WITH RELEASABLE KEEPER (E.G., HOLD DOWN, ETC.) |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof which
includes a sheet retainer* and a discrete keeper* selectively
disengageable therefrom to secure the sheet on the sheet retainer.
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61 | . Keeper cooperating with retainer of varying cross-section |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Device wherein the keeper releasably engages an exterior surface of the sheet retainer, per se, which retainer has structure which changes along the length thereof either dimensionally or in shape. | |
62 | .. Apertured retainer |
This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Device wherein the variation in cross-section is in the form of an opening which (1) has a continuous periphery (2) extends through the sheet retainer and (3) is disposed at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the sheet retainers. | |
63 | .. Notched or grooved retainer (e.g., screw threaded, etc.) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Device wherein the variation in cross-section is in the
form of a series of grooves or a continuous helical groove (i.e.,
threaded, etc.).
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64 | . Keeper including wedge type securing means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Device wherein the keeper includes means to releasably secure
it upon the sheet retainer, which means includes a cam element which applies
force to the sheet retainer either by direct contact or through
an intermediate member.
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65 | .. Skew locked |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Device wherein the securing means or a portion thereof lies in a plane which is disposed at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the sheet retainer to produce a bias gripping action therebetween. | |
66 | ... Spring wedge element |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Device wherein the securing means consists of a sheet-like
resilient body (e.g., leaf spring, etc.).
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67 | .. With screw threaded wedge driving means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Device in which the wedge-type securing means for the keeper
is actuated by the rotation of a helically grooved member associated therewith.
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68 | . Keeper including apertured or recessed sheet retainer receiving component |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Device wherein the keeper includes a body having a through opening or a cavity therein which receives the distal end portion of a sheet retainer. | |
69 | .. Spring biased |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Device wherein the keeper is urged toward or away from a secured position by a resilient force-transmitting element. | |
70 | SHEET RETAINER WITH BASE OR DEPOSITORY |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device in accordance with part (1) or part (2) thereof including
a sheet retainer* and either a support or a depository* therefore.
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71 | . With sheet retainer guard |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Device which includes an element adapted to cover and extend
over the sheet retainer to prevent accidental engagement therewith
or the displacement of sheet* therefrom.
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72 | . Collapsible on base |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Device wherein the sheet retainer* is rotated so as to lie in a plane parallel or substantially parallel with the support means. | |
73 | DEPOSITORY (E.G., BINDER COVER, ETC.) |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Article in accordance with part (3) thereof wherein the
article includes a member having a portion adapted to receive a
sheet retainer*, of this class, or such member is combined
by attachment (usually hinged) with one or more additional members,
which members serve to at least partially cover, underlie or be disposed
along the thickness surface (See Fig. 1 of Glossary) of a sheet* held
by a sheet retainer.
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74 | . Face member with back member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. A depository which includes a first sheet-like member (i.e., "face" member),
which is to be disposed along a nonthickness surface* of
the sheet, in combination with a second sheet-like member (i.e., "back" member)
which is to be disposed adjacent a thickness dimension (see Fig.
1 of Glossary) of the sheet.
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75 | .. Including means to attach sheet retainer or binder device |
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Depository including means to secure a sheet retainer of this class thereto. | |
76 | .. Back member including hinged portions |
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Depository wherein the second member includes two portions
thereof interconnected by a pliant or rotatable means which permit rotation
of one portion relative to the other.
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77 | .. Hinged at juncture |
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Depository wherein the face and back members are interconnected adjacent marginal portions by a pliant or rotatable means. | |
78 | . Face member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. A depository having a member which serves to partially cover or underlie only a nonthickness surface of a sheet or group of sheets to be associated therewith. | |
79 | SHEET |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Article in accordance with part (4) thereof.
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80R | MISCELLANEOUS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device not within the definition of any preceding subclass in this class. | |
80L | . Sheet lifters |
This subclass has no definition. | |
80P | . Plastic |
This subclass has no definition. | |
500 | BINDER WITH TAB OR FASTENER FOR SECURING SHEET |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein a composite sheet consisting of a sheet* with
a tab, continuous strip or other attachment means secured to one
margin of the sheet is claimed or disclosed to be secured to the
device by an elongated element of the device cooperating with an
aperture or notch in the tab, continuous strip, or other attachment
means to releasably secure the sheet by disengagement from the notch
or aperture.
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501 | SHEET RETAINER CONTINUOUS WITH PERIPHERY OF SHEET NOTCH |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the sheet retainer defined under Class Definition,
Glossary, also extends continuously from a point outside the confines of
the sheet past the edge of the sheet and into an incised periphery
(e.g., slit margin, notch) of the sheet.
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502 | CONTAINER WITH SHEET RETAINER |
Device including a sheet retainer* disposed within
a box-like receptacle.
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503 | BINDER DEVICE, SHEET OR DEPOSITORY INCLUDING MAGNETIC MATERIAL |
Subject matter of this class including material having the property of magnetic attraction. | |
FOR000 | CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS |
This subclass has no definition. | |