This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a securing means which (1) is
separated from (i.e., not mounted or attached to) both the structure-to-be-secured* and
any supporting structure therefor, (2) includes a relatively narrow
shank portion intended to (a) first pass freely through (i.e., not
interlock with) an initial preformed aperture in the structure-to-be-secured* or
supporting structure therefor and (b) then interlock with (i.e.,
movement of the securing means is restricted in a direction force
is exerted thereon by the struc-ture-to-be-secured*) an
aligned structural modification (e.g., aperture) or peculiarity
(e.g., bend) in either the supporting structure or a separate area
of the structure-to-be-secured*, and (3) includes an enlarged, insertion-force-transmitting
head portion which in final position contacts the surface area around
the initial aperture preventing the terminal end of the securing
means from passing therethrough.
(1)
Note. The area around the aperture in the structure-to-be-secured* is
held or gripped between the headed portion of the securing means
and the face of the structural modification or peculiarity after
interlock has taken place.
(2)
Note. The shank portion of the fastening means is always narrower
in at least one dimension than the headed portion thereof during
the insertion operation, however, it may include a section which before
or after it is passed through the aperture expands from a contracted
configuration to a configuration as wide or wider than the headed
portion.
(3)
Note. A securing means which in addition includes a component
which does not pass through the aperture and engages the tip of
the shank to complete its interlock with the modifications or peculiarities
is only considered proper for this subclass if the component is totally
separate from the remainder of the securing means and is found in
subclasses 455+ if linked by connecting structure (see
subclass 455, (1) Note.
(4)
Note. See the class definition for patent placement procedures.
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