This is the generic class of metal working or shaping. It comprises processes, tools, machines, and apparatus not classifiable in the specific classes relating to the manufacture of articles from metal. It also includes means which comprise a plurality of operations which separately might be classified in the specific classes, but which by their joinder include more than is covered by the definitions of such specific classes.
This class has been made the generic class for the following subject matter, regardless of the composition of the blank, stock material, or article recited or worked upon: (a) process of electric condenser making; (b) a burnishing process; (c) a process of manufacture; (d) apparatus used to assemble or disassemble. See Subclass References to the Current Class, below, for specific subclass references.
(1) Note. Patents claiming both an article or product and a process of manufacturing that article or product which process is classifiable in this class are classified in a suitable article or product class and cross referenced to the appropriate subclass of this class.
(2) Note. Historically, the term "metal working" has included assembling. Therefore assembling is included within the scope of paragraph I, above, even though no metal parts are being assembled.
(3) Note. While this is the generic mechanical manufacturing class, it is noted that manufacturing by chemistry, electrochemistry, or the related arts is provided for in the chemical classes. See the classes listed on pages I-6 and I-7 in the front of the Manual of Classification under "I. Chemical and Related Arts". Also see the Search Notes below
(4) Note. The relation of other mechanical manufacturing classes to Class 29 is detailed on pages I-14 through I-16 in the front of the Manual of Classification under "III. Mechanical Manufacturing and Machine Element Arts, Manufacturing (Metal Working)". Also see the Search Notes below.
(5) Note. Measuring, testing, recording and conveying, per se, are not considered "manufacturing" operations for this class.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
25.41 for a process of electric condenser making.
90.01 for a burnishing process,
592 for a process of manufacture,
700 for apparatus used to assemble or disassemble.

REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), 742.1 for processes of filling cavities in situ erected structures and subclasses 749.1+ for machines and implements particularly adapted to in situ building construction not elsewhere provided for.
53, Package Making, 266.1 for means for filling and closing a preformed receptacle and subclasses 285+ for means for closing a package or filled receptacle.
65, Glass Manufacturing, for processes of, or apparatus for glassworking and/or treating.
72, Metal Deforming, for shaping metal by stressing beyond its elastic limit, generally. Normally, the combination of a metal working process or apparatus with additional metal deforming or cutting or with any additional operation that is ancillary to the metal deforming will be found in Class 72. However, there is an exception to this guideline in regard to a process of making a "special article". A "special article" is one named by the title of one of the subclasses of Class 29 for making that particular article, which subclasses are physically located in the portion of the Class 29 schedule, between subclass 1.1 and 179. A process of making a "special article" including plural, distinct metal deforming steps, if performed in the same die, or in the same processing line will be found in Class 72, whereas if not performed in the same die, or in the same processing line will be found in the "special article" making portion of Class 29. The metal deforming steps proper for the "special article" making portion of Class 29 may comprise different metal deforming types, e.g., rolling and drawing, or may comprise two steps of the same deforming type, e.g., a first and a second step
of rolling. Note that the corresponding combination of apparatus for making a "special article" is to be found in Class 72 according to the general guideline not according to the exception.
86, Ammunition and Explosive-Charge Making, for making ammunition and explosive charges.
99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, for making and processing foods and beverages.
100, Presses, for press structure not elsewhere provided for where neither features of structure for holding work nor features of tool structure for performing the work of a type classifiable in Class 29 are claimed.
122, Liquid Heaters and Vaporizers, for a closed or pressurized apparatus to heat liquid or make steam.
132, Toilet, subclass 201 for methods of and subclass 56 for apparatus for making hair structures.
148, Metal Treatment, for the combination of significant heat treatment for modifying or maintaining internal physical structure (i.e., microstructure) or chemical properties of metal with a metal working, machining, fusion bonding, casting, or assembly or disassembly operation proper for Class 29. Particularly, see section III, A, of the Class 148 definition for amplification of what constitutes significant heat treatment. Furthermore, the combination of reactive coating or chemical heat removing (e.g., flame-cutting, etc.) or burning (i.e., oxidizing) to remove a portion of a metal workpiece, with a Class 29 metal working, machining, fusion bonding, or casting operation goes as an original to Class 148.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, as the generic class for the adhesive joining of parts utilizing nonmetallic cements and as the generic class for manufacturing processes involving a chemical reaction. See the class definition of Class 156 for the line between that class and Class 29.
157, Wheelwright Machines, subclass 13 for apparatus and processes for treating the outer periphery of a rubber tire casing by a slitting or machine operation which art (in the absence of this subclass) would ordinarily be classified in accord with the particular operation. (The treating of a rubber casing by abrading is classified in Class 451, Abrading).
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, subclass 405 for making of shades, blinds, curtains, screens, and venetian blinds.
216, Etching a Substrate: Processes, for etching processes not otherwise provided for in which one of the manufacturing
steps includes a chemical etching or physical solvation. See the class definition of class 216 for the line between that class and class 29.
219, Electric Heating, appropriate subclass for treating and joining by means of electrically heated instrumentalities.
231, Whips and Whip Apparatus, subclass 1 for machines for making whips.
234, Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching), for method of or means for perforating a workpiece by one or more cutting tools chosen from a plurality of tools constantly available for actuation.
241, Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration, for metal comminution, per se, and in combination with other treatment there provided for and see Class 241, section (4) of the class definition.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, for a process of manufacturing nonmetallic articles by shaping and/or treating.
269, Work Holders, 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 thereunder for other related loci.
300, Brush, Broom, and Mop Making, for making brushes.
369, Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval, and see the notes thereto for manufacture of sound recordings.
396, Photography, appropriate subclasses for photos:graphic apparatus not otherwise provided for.
399, Electrophotography, appropriate subclasses for roller means to accomplish an operation of electrophotography.
404, Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus, for (1) highway, pathway, or walkway structure, per se, or (2) a process or apparatus for making, installing, repairing, or maintaining such structure where such structure, process, or apparatus is not otherwise classifiable as either (a) specifically provided for in other loci or (b) of such general utility as to be provided for on that basis. (See Class 404, Class Definition, for known collections of such nature and the particular lines of demarcation.) Note particularly 72 for process and subclasses 83+ for apparatus.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, for apparatus to manufacture by shaping or reshaping plastic materials (e.g., organic plastics, clay, cement, earthenware, powdered metal or glass, etc.) including product treating unless such treating is provided for elsewhere. The combination of Class 425 apparatus and Class
29 metal working apparatus is provided for in Class 29.
429, Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process, subclass 49 for regeneration or repair of a battery.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof, for process of making radiation images involving chemistry.
433, Dentistry, for making dentures.
438, Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process, for methods of making certain electrical devices (e.g., barrier layer type, etc.) utilizing a semiconductor substrate.
483, Tool Changing, subclass 1 for a process of transferring a tool to or from a material treating station or a tool storage means, generally, including a Class 29 process combined with transferring the tool used to or from the station at which the Class 29 process occurs; and subclasses 2-69 for means for transferring a tool to or from a material treating station or a tool storage means, generally, including a Class 29 tool combined with means to transfer the tool to or from the tool station.
505, Superconductor Technology: Apparatus, Material, Process, 300 for processes of producing high temperature (T[subscrpt]c[end subscrpt] greater than 30 K) superconductors.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, subclass 900 for methods of making bandage structure.
901, Robots, appropriate subcollections for industrial robots used in metal working operations or in assembly.

GLOSSARY:
ASSEMBLING
The physical act of or means for juxtaposing, associating, integrating, joining and/or putting together, with or without securing, of machines, devices, and things (articles).
BARRIER LAYER DEVICE
An electrical component consisting of two conductors placed either in contact with each other or separated by an interface layer to which contacts or terminals have been secured, which component has a nonlinear resistance characteristic, as a result of the electrical action of the interface between the two conductors rather than from the characteristic of the conductors.
DEFORMING
The physical act of or means for shaping without any substantial removal of material. This term includes forging, rolling, densifying, extruding, drawing and stretching.
DISASSEMBLY
The physical act of or means for dissociating, disengaging, and/or taking apart of machines, devices, and things (articles).
MACHINING
The physical act of or means for shaping by removing material by means of a cutting edge. This term includes milling, cutting, turning, boring, drilling, abrading, broaching, filing, sawing, punching, blanking, and planing.
MANUFACTURING
The physical act of or means for creating, constructing, fabricating, machining, working, shaping, assembling, disassembling, and repairing of machines, devices, and things (articles).
REPAIR
The physical act of or means for restoring inoperative machines, apparatus, static structures, and things (articles) when the operational limits of tolerance have become exceeded by wear, imperfections, destructive oxidation, electrolysis, or failure by (1) reshaping parts, (2) substituting a part and/or adding supplemental or additional parts or material, and/or (3) taking away sections of worn, torn, broken, distorted, eroded or otherwise unusable parts or material, and mending them by adding supplemental or additional parts or material.
SHAPING
The physical act of or means for permanently altering the form, configuration, dimensions, proportions, or contour of a part or stock, either with or without the removal of material. This term includes deforming, compacting, densifying, slitting, machining, and briquetting.
SLITTING
The physical act of or means for shaping solely by incising or severing the part or stock to form a partial separation along a plane or surface through the part or stock. When this separation is done by a true shearing operation, there is no material removed.

ARMS MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus specially adapted for making an implement of metal for propelling a projectile through a barrel or other guideway.
(1) Note. Included herein is means for making either a small arms weapon or a large gun.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
903 for a cross-reference art collection directed to making a firearm bolt.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
42, Firearms, for a small arms weapon, generally.
124, Mechanical Guns and Projectors, for nonexplosive small arms, e.g., for a spring gun, a bow, or a cross-bow.
273, Amusement Devices: Games, 108 for game apparatus comprising a mechanical gun or projector and subclasses 317+ for game apparatus involving the combination of a mechanical gun or projector and a game projectile.
409, Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing, subclass 308 for a planing machine for cutting a spiral groove in the curved inner surface of the barrel of a small arms or ordnance device.
473, Games Using Tangible Projectile, for a game projectile for a mechanical gun or projector (e.g., 578 for an arrow, etc.). Game apparatus involving the combination of a mechanical gun or projector and a projectile is included in Class 473.

Ordnance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Process or apparatus for manufacturing a cannon or a similar heavy gun.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
89, Ordnance, for a large gun, generally.

PROJECTILE MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus peculiarly adapted for shaping a metal projectile to be propelled through a barrel or other guideway.
(1) Note. Included herein is means for making a projectile for use in either a small arms weapon or a large gun.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, for shaping of metal, generally.
86, Ammunition and Explosive-Charge Making, 10 for a method of making ammunition including assembly therewith of an explosive propellant, and subclasses 23+ for a method of otherwise loading ammunition.
102, Ammunition and Explosives, particularly 501 for projectiles explosively propelled through a gun barrel, cleaning projectiles for gun barrels, and dummy projectiles for firearms.
164, Metal Founding, for casting to form metal, generally, including casting of metal projectiles.
273, Amusement Devices: Games, 416 for an arrow, per se.

Hollow shrapnel forming projectile:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.2. Process or apparatus for making an explosive shell or other projectile having a cavity therein to contain a bursting or other charge.

Bullet or shot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.2. Process or apparatus peculiarly adapted for shaping a small, metal, solid projectile for a small arms weapon, as by a combination of metal-working operations.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
898.052 and 898.069, for making a ball for a ball bearing.
899 for ball making, generally.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, for shaping metal, generally, including shaping to form a projectile.
75, Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, etc., 331 for comminuting of liquid metal.
164, Metal Founding, for casting to form metal, generally, including casting of a metal projectile.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, subclass 5 for processes for formation of particulate material directly from a molten or liquid mass, other than glass or metal, e.g., liquid comminuting.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, 6 for apparatus for making particulate material (e.g., shot, etc.) directly from molten material.

Jacketed or composite:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.22. Process or apparatus for making a bullet or shot with a separate covering over the whole or a part thereof.

CARTRIDGE CASING MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus peculiarly adapted for shaping a metallic case for fixed ammunition.
(1) Note. "Fixed ammunition" comprises an assembly including a projectile and propellant.
(2) Note. The "casing" of this subclass may be referred to as a "shell" or as a "hull".

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, 253.1 for deforming by extruding, particularly subclasses 264+ for the forming of a hollow product and subclasses 343+ for push-drawing to form a cup or shell.
86, Ammunition and Explosive-Charge Making, for shaping metallic cases of fixed ammunition in forming ammunition therewith.
102, Ammunition and Explosives, 464 for cartridge cases.
413, Sheet Metal Container Making, for making a container of metal involving plural distinct metal working operations, generally.

Heading:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.3. Process or apparatus for flattening, flanging, and indenting the closed end of a metal tube to adapt it for use as a rim or center fire cartridge.

Trimming:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.3. Process or apparatus for trimming the head, flange, primer hole, or mouth of a cartridge case (or shell).

BATTERY-GRID MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for making a metallic "grid" for an electric battery.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
623.2 for a process of making a battery cell.
730 for apparatus peculiar to assembling a storage cell or battery.
763 for apparatus peculiar to disassembling a storage cell or battery.
897.15 for the method of making a grille.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
141, Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means, 32 for battery grid paste applying means.
249, Static Molds, subclass 60 for molding apparatus for forming a grid or lattice-type product.
429, Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process, 233 for battery grids and related structure.

BIAS (I.E., HELICALLY) CUTTING OF TUBULAR STOCK:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for severing hollow work of generally circular or oval cross section by moving work and tool relative to each other so as to describe a helical line of severance along the surface of the hollow work.
(1) Note. Included in this and indented subclasses is the bias cutting of "article-like" work where there is no "supply".

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, for a manually supported cutting implement.
33, Geometrical Instruments, 21.1 for means to scribe, score, or scratch lines on curved surfaces.
69, Leather Manufactures, 9 for skiving or splitting of leather.
82, Turning, subclass 47 for a process under that class definition of cutting hollow work while effecting relative rotary movement about an axis passing through the work and subclass 82 for the corresponding apparatus.
83, Cutting, especially subclass 54 for a process of cutting a hollow workpiece, generally, subclasses 178+ for cutting apparatus including a tool inside hollow work and subclasses 401+ for means to move work relative to tool station.
142, Wood Turning, subclasses 23-35 for spiral groove wood turning.
144, Woodworking, 209.1 for a veneering lathe.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, for a device for winding the product of this subclass. Note that the combination of such a cutting means with a product winding means is to be found in Class 29, 2.1.
269, Work Holders, especially 47 for means to support work while performing a bias cutting operation. The combination of such support means with means to sever being classified in Class 29.
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, for
cutting tubular work by a tool that turns about an axis and moves along that axis but has no additional motion during operation.
409, Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing, 65 for a machine for generating a thread (or helix) by relative cutter and blank movements.
451, Abrading, subclass 48 for a process of grinding a drill, thread, reamer, or hob.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, appropriate subclasses for thread cutting by means of a chasing cutter, other than as provided for in Class 408.

Including orbital cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Apparatus including a cutting means moving, bodily, in a predetermined path about the longitudinal axis or extent of work.

Within stock support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.11. Apparatus wherein the cutter orbits about a path internally of the work.

With orbiting strip accumulator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.11. Apparatus provided with means to handle the cut work, which means also follows a predetermined path about the longitudinal axis or extent of the work.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2.1 for the combination of such a cutting means with a product winding means.

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242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, for a device for winding the product of this subclass (2.13). Note that the combination of such a cutting means with a product winding
means is to be found elsewhere in Class 29.

Including means to inflate stock:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Apparatus including means to inject gas under pressure into the work to cause the work to assume a tubular or hollow shape for passing onto a work support or mandrel.

With means to feed stock along support or mandrel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Apparatus including means to engage a portion of work being internally supported to effect movement or shift of said portion with respect to cutting means.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
414, Material or Article Handling, for feeding a workpiece, generally, and see the search notes therein for other loci of work feeding.

Single means produces compound motion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.15. Apparatus including utilization of a unitary mechanism to effect a compound rotary and axial work movement.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
414, Material or Article Handling, 431 for apparatus for advancing and rotating an elongated article by means adapted to engage the article between its ends.

Endless belt drive means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.16. Apparatus wherein the unitary mechanism is a driven closed loop engaging the work and causing the work to move.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, 170 for endless belt means for advancing material.
474, Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components, 202 and 237+ for an endless drive belt, generally.

Axially:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.15. Apparatus including means to effect work movement or shift parallel to the extent of the work supporting means.

Rotatably:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.15. Apparatus including means to effect work movement or shift in a circular or oval path which path lies in a plane transverse to the extent of the work support or mandrel.

With means to rotate and store stock supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Apparatus including means, other than the work being fed to support and cause a rotation of work accumulated thereon, from which the work is moved onto a work support or mandrel.

Axis of rotation parallel to support or mandrel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.2. Apparatus wherein the supply is rotated in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the mandrel.

With means for arcuate shift of mandrel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Apparatus including means to pivot the mandrel in a plane parallel to
the extent of said mandrel.

Including means to handle produced strip or web:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Apparatus including means to feed or convey the product subsequent to action of the severing means.

With common adjustment for cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.23. Process or apparatus including means to vary the position of both cutting means and cut-product handling means as an entity.

Method:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Process.

BUCKLE MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for making a part of a buckle or for assembling that part with another part in the manufacture of a buckle.
(1) Note. This subclass includes the manufacture of a buckle from a rod, wire, plate, or sheet of metal.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
417 for a process of manufacture including obtaining plural pieces from a unitary piece by dividing the piece from its leading edge.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., especially 163 for the product of this subclass.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, for a method of or apparatus for feeding material without utilizing both
the leading and trailing ends to effect movement of the material.

BUTTON-FASTENER MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for making a metallic device for securing a button having a shank provided with an eye, e.g., a shoe button, etc.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
432 for a process of assembling with punching, piercing, or reaming a part by engagement with a second part.
512 for a process of assembling with joining by deforming comprising flaring a tube end inserted in the opening of another workpiece.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, subclass 33 for combined apparatus for juxtaposing a button with the bight of a workpiece and driving a member through the bight, i.e., through the eye of the button and into a fold of the workpiece.

SHREDDING METAL OR METAL WOOL ARTICLE MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus, not elsewhere classified, (1) for reducing metal to shreds by cutting operations or (2) for producing an article of manufacture from metal wool.
(1) Note. Metal wool is defined as metal filaments or threads matted into a densely felted mass.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
82, Turning, subclass 1.11 for a process of turning, including cutting shavings from a rotating workpiece.
140, Wireworking, 71 for a machine or process for making an article from wire within the class definition.
144, Woodworking, 185 for slivering wood as for excelsior making.
148, Metal Treatment, 11.5 for a method of metal working and
heat treatment within the class definition.
241, Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration, for a process or apparatus for reducing metal to smaller particles without imparting a shape thereto. See Class 241, section (4), of the main class definition.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, 5 for a process of forming a particulate material directly from molten or liquid mass other than glass, e.g., liquid comminuting.
419, Powder Metallurgy Processes, for a method of forming an article by uniting randomly associated metal particles.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, 6 for apparatus for making particulate material directly from molten material.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 605 for metallic stock in the form of a mass of fibers and subclass 684 for composite metallic stock in which an iron-base component is next to a steel component.

Metal wool making:
This subclass is indented under subclass 4.51. Process or apparatus for producing metal wool.
(1) Note. Metal wool is defined as metal filaments or threads matted into a densely felted mass.

Shaving or longitudinal cutting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 4.52. Process or apparatus wherein the metal wool is produced by severing or slicing off thin layers substantially along the long axis of a metal workpiece.
(1) Note. Metal wool is defined as metal filaments or threads matted into a densely felted mass.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, 861 for cutting other than completely through work within the class definition. Also see cross-section art collection subclass 906 for chip making.

Soap-pad making:
This subclass is indented under subclass 4.53. Process or apparatus whereby the produced metal wool is further processed to form a matted mass containing soap which mass is generally used for cleaning purposes.
(1) Note. See search note under subclass 4.55.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
4.56 for a process or apparatus for bundling metal wool to produce a soap pad.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 104.90 for a cleaning tool (e.g., a pad) coated or impregnated with material supply.
118, Coating Apparatus, 35 for a coating machine having means to cut the work and subclass 44 for coating machine having means to deform work.

Metal wool bundling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 4.51. Process or apparatus wherein metal wool is shaped into a longer mass generally to produce an article of manufacture.
(1) Note. Metal wool is defined as metal filaments or threads matted into a densely felted mass.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, for a method or apparatus for deforming a self-shape-sustaining metal workpiece within the class definition.

Soap-pad making:
This subclass is indented under subclass 4.55. Process or apparatus wherein the metal wool bundle is further processed to form a matted mass containing soap which mass is generally used for cleaning purposes.
(1) Note. See search notes under subclass 4.54.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
4.54 for process or apparatus for making metal wool by a cutting technique and further producing a soap pad therefrom.

CORD-HEDDLE MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for fabricating a thread guide of a loom's shed forming mechanism from strand-like textile material.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, for an operation of that class used in making a textile guide, such as a cord heddle.
139, Textiles: Weaving, and especially 93 for a loom employing a heddle, or for a heddle, per se.
140, Wireworking, subclass 72 for the making of a wire heddle or heddle eye.
163, Needle and Pin Making, for making a needle eye which will serve as a guide to a textile strand.

COTTER-PIN MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for forming a split key not provided for elsewhere.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
13 for a process of or apparatus for making a paper-fastener.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making, 71.
72, Metal Deforming, for bending, or bending and cutting, without an additional operation not provided for in that class.
140, Wireworking, subclass 82 and 87 for wire clip and
hairpin making.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, for a process of or apparatus for feeding material without utilizing both the leading and trailing ends to effect movement of material.

CRANKSHAFT MAKING APPARATUS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means for bending, forging, or otherwise manufacturing or treating an axial member which has at least one portion thereof adapted for applying torque thereto for changing reciprocating motion into circular motion or vice versa.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
888.08 for a process of making or treating a crankshaft.
888.1 for a process of making or treating a camshaft.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, 298 for a process or apparatus of twisting a crankshaft beyond its elastic limit.

EXPANDED METAL MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus, not elsewhere classified, for forming apertures in sheet material and thereafter deforming the apertured portion of the sheet to (1) increase the area of, or change the shape of, the aperture and (2) increase the length or width of the sheet.
(1) Note. Apertures may be formed by cutting, punching, casting, drilling, milling, grinding, etc.
(2) Note. Deforming may include, for example, bending, corrugating, forging, rolling, or drawing.
(3) Note. Included herein is expanding of sheet material by simultaneously perforating and deforming the sheet.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
896.6 for a process of making multiple perforations in a metallic sheet, tube, etc.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, for shaping metal, other than expanded metal making, especially 185 for cutting and deforming by a "flying" tool and subclasses 203+ for cutting and rolling.
83, Cutting, for cutting operatures in a sheet preliminary to expanded metal making.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, subclass 157 for bonding of multiple parts at spaced offset points into a single member and shaping the member to move the parts apart at the nonbonded areas.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, 596 for metallic stock having an aperture or cut.

By use of reciprocating perforator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Process or apparatus including a tool which travels back and forth in a straight line to form the aperture.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, 613 for a cutting machine having a cutter having simple rectilinear reciprocating motion only and subclass 697 for a cutting machine having a reciprocating tool.

EYEBOLT OR HOOK MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for making an eyebolt or a hook comprising more than bending with incidental cutting.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, for bending a rod into the form of a hook or an eyebolt with incidental cutting.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, 11 for combined operations for making a bolt and subclasses 57+ for combined machines for making a bolt.

FENCE BARB MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for making pointed elements for subsequent attachment to fence wire, or for striking up pointed projections from fence stock material itself.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
140, Wireworking, 58 for a process of or apparatus for making and applying wire barbs to a wire strand, particularly, subclass 66 for applying barbs of sheet metal to a wire strand.
256, Fences, 2 for barbed fences including barbed strands or fabric.

By use of reciprocating cutter or die:
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.1. Process or apparatus which travel back and forth in a straight line and directly contact the work to produce the fence barbs.

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83, Cutting, 613 for a cutting machine including a cutter with simple rectilinear reciprocating motion only and subclass 697 for reciprocable type tools, per se.

By use of rotary cutter or die:
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.1. Process or apparatus wherein the tool which directly contacts the work to produce the fence barb is mounted on a rotatable cylindrical member.

FINGER-RING FORMING OR SIZING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for forming a finger ring by die cutting a flat ring from a disk and subsequently swaging or die shaping it into the desired form or for stretching or contacting a ring by use of a die.

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896.4 for a process of making jewelry, generally.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
63, Jewelry, 15 for a finger ring.
72, Metal Deforming, especially subclass 377 for a process of deforming metallic work with attenuation, thickening, elongating, or shortening of the work and subclass 379.2 for a process of deforming sheet metal.
249, Static Molds, subclass 57 for a mold for casting a ring-type product, e.g., a finger ring, etc.

FISHHOOK MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for making a fishhook, including shaping, pointing, or barbing.

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226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, for a method of or apparatus for, feeding material without utilizing both the leading and trailing ends to effect movement of the material.

GEM AND JEWEL SETTING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for cutting a socket for a gem or jewel or for securing the gem or jewel in the socket.
(1) Note. This subclass includes jewel holders, feeding devices for jewel-setting machines, jewel-burnishing devices, etc.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
8 for process or apparatus for forming a finger ring or for sizing a finger ring.
896.4 for a process of making jewelry, generally.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
63, Jewelry, 26 for a "setting" in which a gem is to be set.
81, Tools, subclass 7 for a watchmakers jewel setting tool.
125, Stone Working, subclass 35 for a work support for stone working.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, subclass 114 for electrolytic methods of setting or mounting gems.

HINGE MAKING OR ASSEMBLING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for manufacturing a part of a hinge or for assembling that part with another part in manufacturing a hinge.
(1) Note. The manufacturing operations of this subclass are mainly die cutting, milling, or broaching to finish interlocking parts, bending a sleeve, or inserting a pintle.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
3 for similar process or apparatus peculiar to making a buckle.
437 for a method of assembling with retaining clearance for motion between the assembled parts by deforming interlocking structure.

LACING-STUD MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for making a lacing stud from a metal rod, metal wire, or specially-prepared metal stock.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, for stressing metal beyond its elastic limit, generally.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, 110 for apparatus to make a composite from a preform and means shaping fluent plastic stock and subclass 807 for lace tipping.

PAPER-FASTENER MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for making a member intended to be inserted in an opening in a paper sheet to secure something to that paper sheet.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5 for cotter-pin making.

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59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making, 71 for staple making.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, for a method of or apparatus for feeding material without utilizing both the leading and trailing ends to effect movement of the material.
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, 82 for combined apparatus for forming and driving a member, e.g., nail.

PLOW OR CULTIVATOR IRON, MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for making that portion of a ground turning or stirring implement that comes in direct contact with the ground to effect work thereon.
(1) Note. Also included herein is a process of making ancillary plow structure, such as a clevis.
(2) Note. A plow "iron" may be called a "share", a "point", or a "sweep".

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891 for a process of making an agricultural device, generally.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, 470 for a die for forging generally, including forging a plow or a cultivator iron.

PUDDLERS' BALLS MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for manufacturing a solid, generally spherical member intended to be used in molten metal, e.g., to assist in refining of metal.

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75, Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, etc., for a process of treating metal in the molten state.
266, Metallurgical Apparatus, especially 227 for means for separating metal in a molten mass from undesired material.

RAILWAY-CHAIR MAKING:
Process or apparatus for manufacturing a metal block intended to support and hold a railway track with respect to a crosstie.
(1) Note. Manufacture of structure relating to a railway chair, e.g., a clip for holding a chair to a rail, is included herein.

FOIL OR OTHER THIN SHEET-METAL MAKING OR TREATING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for manufacturing or modifying small thickness sheet metal, e.g., foil, not provided for in another class.
(1) Note. The lines existing between Class 29, subclasses 17.1+, and Class 72, Metal Deforming, are as follows:
Class 72 takes (1) a process or apparatus for rolling sheet metal whether a sheet, strip, pack, or otherwise, or (2) a process or apparatus for rolling sheet metal whether a sheet, strip, pack, or otherwise when combined with any nonrolling operation acceptable in Class 72.
Class 29 takes (1) a process or apparatus for manufacturing metal foil other than by rolling and (2) process or apparatus for rolling sheet metal when combined with another operation, which combination is not classified in Class 72.
(2) Note. "Foil" is film-like metal, generally less than 0.010 inches thick which, because of its frailty must be handled much like a sheet of paper.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 for a machine for performing a combination of operations on a strip.
81.1 for a process or apparatus for removing or preventing scale.
527.1 for a process including applying or shaping of fluent material.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, and see (1) Note above.
118, Coating Apparatus, for metal or nonmetal coating apparatus combined with various treating means such as cutting or deforming.
164, Metal Founding, subclass 476 for continuous casting combined with rolling.
427, Coating Processes, for a method of coating a substrate, generally.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, 606 for metallic foil or filament smaller than 6 mils.

Method:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.1. Process.

Clad or other composite foil or thin metal making:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.2. Process comprising manufacturing an article having plural layers or distinct components joined together.
(1) Note. At least one layer or component must be metallic and that layer or component must be altered for classification in this subclass.
(2) Note. In a process of this subclass, any two layers or components must have different characteristics.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
527.1 for applying or shaping of fluent material to a
substrate in forming a composite product.

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148, Metal Treatment, 240 for a method of producing a reaction coating on a solid metal substrate wherein one component of the reaction coating comes from the metal, and subclass 127 for a method under that class definition of heat treating a metal composite.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, for a process or apparatus for adhesive bonding of a self-sustaining web or article.
164, Metal Founding, 31 for a method under that class definition of forming a composite article.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, 76 for making foil by electroforming.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, for a process or apparatus for metallurgically bonding self-sustaining preforms together.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, 241 for a process under that class definition of producing composite, plural part or a multilayered article.
419, Powder Metallurgy Processes, 3 for a method of making a sheet of indefinite length.
427, Coating Processes, for producing a coated foil, generally.

With assembling or disassembling of a pack:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.2. Process including (1) superposing plural work portions for metalworking or treating which work portions are to be subsequently separated to yield plural manufactured articles or (2) effecting or augmenting separation of superposed articles that have been, while superposed, subjected to metalworking or treatment.
(1) Note. The pack may be made by folding a single sheet along a line if the work portions are to be severed later from the rest of the pack.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
18.1 for apparatus for opening or separating a pack.
403.3 for a process of mechanical manufacture including
separating materials one from another.
426.1 for a process of disassembling, especially subclass 426.4 for disassembling by alteration or destruction.
700 for apparatus for disassembling, generally.

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125, Stone Working, subclass 24 for a process or apparatus for separating mica or mica-like substance along its plane of cleavage.
428, Stock Metal or Miscellaneous Articles, 577 for a metallic intermediate article.

Using transitory solid cover material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.4. Process including superposing a solid member over a work portion to facilitate metalworking or treating of the work portion, which solid member does not form part of one of the manufactured articles.
(1) Note. The solid cover material generally constitutes some portion of the pack and may itself become a manufactured product but not in the course of the claimed invention.

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423 for a method of diverse mechanical manufacturing utilizing transitory attached or separate material.

Including bond prevention treatment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.4. Process including applying material to a work portion or performing a particular operation on the work portion to stop welding or adhesion between layers or components of the pack.
(1) Note. The bond preventing material is generally characterized as "anti-bond" or "prevent-weld".
(2) Note. The bond prevention material may comprise material that is normally used as a lubricant applied directly to the work, rather than merely to the working apparatus or machine.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
424 for a process of mechanical manufacture including use of a temporary protective coating, generally.

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228, Metal Fusion Bonding, subclass 118 for a metallurgical bonding process under that class definition which uses bond inhibiting separating material.

Disassembling of a pack:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.4. Process including effecting or augmenting separation of superposed articles that have been, while superposed, subjected to metalworking or treatment.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
18.1 for apparatus for opening or separating a pack.
403.3 for a process of mechanical manufacture including separating materials one from another.
426.1 for a process of disassembling, especially subclass 426.4 for disassembling by alteration or destruction.
700 for apparatus for disassembling, generally.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
125, Stone Working, subclass 24 for a process or apparatus for separating mica or mica-like substance along its plane of cleavage.

By shaving or longitudinal cutting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.2. Process including severing or slicing off a layer substantially along the length of the axis of a metal workpiece.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
82, Turning, for shaving off a rotating workpiece.
83, Cutting, 861 for a process of cutting other than completely through work thickness or through work within the class definition.
409, Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing, 288 for shaving off a single layer of a workpiece.

Using transitory material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.2. Process wherein material is attached to or associated with the work to facilitate the manufacturing, which material forms no part of the manufactured product.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
423 for a method of diverse mechanical manufacturing which utilizes transitory attached or associated separate material.

Means for opening or separating a pack:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17.1. Apparatus for breaking or pulling apart a group of superposed workpieces thereby to yield plural manufactured articles.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
403.3 for a process of mechanical manufacture including separating materials one from another.
426.1 for a process of disassembling, especially subclass 426.4 for disassembling by alteration or destruction.
700 for apparatus for disassembling, generally.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
125, Stone Working, subclass 24 for a process or apparatus for separating mica or mica-like substance along its plane of cleavage.

SPECTACLE-FRAME MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for manufacturing a member intended to hold or otherwise support a lens of eyeglass structure.
(1) Note. Included herein is structure for assembling a pair
of spectacles or for manufacture of a portion thereof, such as a "temple" or "bridge-piece".

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
434 for a process of assembling or joining while retaining clearance for motion between assembled parts, as in assembling a temple with the lens holding portion of a spectacle frame.

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65, Glass Manufacturing, subclass 61 for grinding to make an article of glass, including making and grinding a lens.
72, Metal Deforming, for bending metal, generally, especially 362 for the process.
140, Wireworking, 71 for a process or apparatus for making an eyeglass frame of wire, under that class definition.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, 239 for a method including shaping or molding to form or reform a shaped article, including molding of an eyeglass frame or lens.
351, Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting, 41 for spectacles or eyeglasses, subclass 177 for a process of making an ophthalmic lens not elsewhere provided for (see the appended notes to this subclass for a field of search for this subject matter), and subclass 178 for a process of making spectacles or eyeglasses not elsewhere provided for, securing an eyeglass lens to a support, or of assembling lens in spectacle frames.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, for making an article of plastic, generally, including making a portion of an eyeglass frame or a lens.

SPIRAL CUTTING OF FLAT STOCK:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for severing a strip or strap from sheet material, in substantially continuous fashion, by relative rotation of a tool and work about an axis while moving toward or away from each other during the severing operation.
(1) Note. The line of severance described by the cutting operation of this subclass comprises a flat spiral in the plane of the sheet material.
(2) Note. The cutting tool is usually at a fixed point or location with respect to which point the work is moved.
(3) Note. The combination of spiral cutting (here classified) with winding and reeling (classified, per se, in Class 242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding) is to be found in this subclass.
(4) Note. A subsequent cutting, either to length or desired cross section shape, of the severed strip or strap will not bar classification here if otherwise within the above definition.
(5) Note. This subclass includes working of sheet material other than metal (e.g., rubber, cloth, leather, etc.) as set forth above to produce thongs, lacing, belting, etc.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2.1 for bias cutting tubular stock and see the notes thereunder for other cutting loci involving relative rotation between tool and work.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
82, Turning, for cutting of rotating work, generally.
142, Wood Turning, subclasses 23-35 for a process or apparatus for cutting of a rotating workpiece of wood.
144, Woodworking, 209.1 for a veneer lathe.
411, Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener, for a fastener which may have been produced by a rotation of a workpiece.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 592 for metallic stock which is helical or has a helical component.

STEREOTYPE-PLATE FINISHING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for finishing a plane or curved stereotype plate by beveling the edge, grooving, or finishing a rib on the back of a plate.
(1) Note. Apparatus for casting a stereotype plate combined with a finishing mechanism which operates on a plate while still associated with a casting surface is classified in Class 164, Metal Founding, subclass 140.
(2) Note. Apparatus for merely planing the back of a stereotype plate are classified in Class 409, Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing, subclasses 288+.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
101, Printing, 368 for a printing member, per se.
451, Abrading, 28 for a process of abrading.

MEANS FOR FORMING CLENCH-TONGUE (E.G., FOR TIEBAND):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus, including a punch for cutting out a flap from a sheet metal work portion, and including means to bend the flap to engage and secure plural portions in assembled relation.
(1) Note. Included here is a device which cuts and bends the tongue by either single or plural means.
(2) Note. Included here is a tongue cutting and clenching device, not otherwise classified, which acts on a single work piece.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
243.5 for overedge assembling apparatus.
432 for a process of assembling combined with punching, piercing or reaming a part by engagement with the surface of a second part.
509 for a process of assembling including joining by deforming by overedge clamping of a seated part.
798 for apparatus for assembling including means to drive a self-piercing work part.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, subclasses appropriate to cutting and deforming.
413, Sheet Metal Container Making, 1 for a method of fabricating a sheet metal can.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, 350 for a similar device which operates on a nonmetallic material.

TIRE UPSETTING, WITH CUTTING, PUNCHING, ETC.:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Combined process or apparatus including use of a metal tire thickening device combined with use of a press for cutting or shaping the tire or tire blank.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
894.37 for a process of making a metal tire for a wheel, other than in the manner of this subclass.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, especially subclass 294 for cutting combined with upsetting, generally, and subclasses 300 and 301+ for a pair of individually nondeforming clamps used to upset a metal strip other than a metal tire strip.

TOOTH-CYLINDER MAKING APPARATUS (E.G., TEXTILE WORKING CYLINDER):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means for forming, applying, and securing metallic teeth to the surface of a cylindrical body such as a cylinder for textile machinery.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
891 for making a device for use in agriculture, generally.
895 and 895.31, for a process of manufacturing a roller having teeth assembled thereto or formed thereon.

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227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, subclass 77 for combined apparatus for applying a member, e.g., card teeth, and bending the end of such member.
492, Roll or Roller, 30 for a roll or roller with surface indentation, projections, or slits having plural alignment of slits.

IMPELLER MAKING APPARATUS:
Machines or tool for manufacturing a rotor for a turbine, fan, pump, etc.
(1) Note. A conveyor screw is considered to be an
"impeller".

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
889 for a process of manufacturing an impeller.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, 367.1 for a method of making or reshaping a metallic tubular member, generally.
198, Conveyors: Power-Driven, 657 for a screw type conveyor.
415, Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps, 71 for a runner having a spirally arranged blade or fluid passage.
416, Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., impellers), for an impeller, per se.

TYPE FINISHING AND GROOVING:
Process or apparatus for breaking a "jet" (or "sprue line") from cast printing type, removing irregularities (such as a pin or burr) from printing type, or for grooving printing type.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
413 for a method of obtaining plural pieces from a unitary blank by breaking through a weakened portion.

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199, Type Casting, 81 for a machine for casting type combined with mechanism for finishing. See Class 409, Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing, subclass 293 for a process of and subclasses 312 and 901 for apparatus for cutting to shape a metallic printing surface.
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, 1 for a method of breaking, generally, and subclasses 93+ for apparatus for breaking, generally.

VENETIAN BLIND ASSEMBLING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus (including a work holder) for assembling a venetian blind.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 for apparatus including an assembling device combined with a shaping device, not otherwise classified, and see the notes to that subclass (33) for the lines with other classes.
592 for a method of assembling combined with one shaping, not otherwise classified, especially subclasses 433+ for a method of assembling by stringing and subclasses 559+ for a method of assembling including work holding. See the notes to that subclass (592) for the lines with other classes.
700 for apparatus for assembling, generally, especially subclass 241 for apparatus for assembling by stringing and subclasses 281.1+ for apparatus for assembling including use of a workholder.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, subclass 65 for a process of making a venetian blind ladder by laminating.
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, subclass 166.1 for a venetian blind, per se, and see that definition for the definition of a "venetian blind".
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, for apparatus for inserting a member, e.g., a nail or staple, into a venetian blind part, particularly 19 and 99+ for combined apparatus for handling of a workpiece and for driving a member.
269, Work Holders, for a work holder, per se, not otherwise classified, and see the notes to that class for the lines with other classes.

UMBRELLA-FRAME MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for forming or assembling an umbrella frame including forging an umbrella rib, shaping, or assembling a component of an umbrella frame with another component.
(1) Note. A component of an umbrella frame may be a "rib", a "fork", a "notch", a "tip", etc.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, for a process or apparatus for merely die shaping the various elements from sheet material.
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, 20 for an umbrella, or component, generally.

BARRIER LAYER OR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus not elsewhere classified comprising manufacturing (1) an electrical component consisting of two electrical conductors placed either in contact with each other or separated by an interface, which component has a nonlinear resistance characteristic as a result of the electrical action of the interface, (2) an electrical device which exhibits asymmetrical voltage current characteristic, or (3) a device incorporating a nonmetallic electric conductor in which current is carried by the movement of ions, which device is other than those classified in the class for Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses include a miscellaneous process or apparatus for making a barrier layer-type device, e.g., a contact rectifier, a transistor, or an electrolytic capacitor.
(2) Note. This and the indented subclasses are not limited to the manufacture of a barrier layer device where a metal working operation is involved, but includes the manufacture of such device from any material where no specific class provides for the subject matter claimed.
(3) Note. This and the indented subclasses are heavy in semiconductor diverse manufacturing apparatus (e.g., cluster apparatus, etc.) not provided for in a specific apparatus class.
(4) Note. Where the patent includes a claim to the product in addition to a claim for the process of manufacture, the patent is classified in the product class and cross-referenced to the appropriate process class.
(5) Note. In these subclasses are found, inter alia, patents relating to the manufacture a barrier layer device by the combination of a step which is, per se, classified in another class and a step of subjecting the barrier layer device to an electrical current for either forming, testing, or aging the device. The step of electrolytically forming a coating on an electrode, without more, is not deemed such an operation.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2 for a process or apparatus for making an electric battery grid.
25.41 for an electric capacitor making process or apparatus wherein the capacitor is not a barrier layer or electrolytic device.
592 for a miscellaneous process of assembly, manufacture or repair, particularly, subclasses 592.1+ for a process of making a miscellaneous electrical device, of which, subclasses 610.1+ relate to a process of making an electrical resistor including metal working, or when not otherwise classifiable, subclasses 623.1+ relate to a process of making a battery, generally, and subclass 874+ relates to the making of a terminal including one to be used with a barrier layer device.
700 for miscellaneous assembly or disassembly apparatus, particularly subclasses 729+ and 762+ for assembly or disassembly apparatus for an electrical device not proper for a superior subclass in this or another class, and subclasses 730+ and 763 for electric battery assembly or disassembly apparatus.

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106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, for a miscellaneous coating or plastic composition such as a ceramic or varnish composition.
117, Single-Crystal, Oriented-Crystal, and Epitaxy Growth Processes; Non-Coating Apparatus Therefor, for processes and non-coating apparatus for growing therein-defined single-crystal of all types of materials, including barrier layer or semiconductor materials.
134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, for a process of or apparatus for cleaning material such as stock material for a barrier layer device.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, for a process, product, or apparatus for treating base stock by an electrolytic process, especially, subclass 213 for the cleaning or etching of aluminum by an electrolytic method, subclasses 183+, 188+, 191+, and 198+ for an electrolytic coating process, and subclasses 324+ for the oxide coating of aluminum from an aqueous bath. See (1) Note, above.
216, Etching a Substrate: Processes, subclass 3 for methods of forming a Josephson junction device including a chemical etching step.
252, Compositions, subclass 62.2 for an electrolyte for an electrolytic condenser or rectifier, subclass 62.3 for a composition for a barrier layer device, and subclasses 500+ for an electrically conductive and emissive composition which composition may be resistive in nature.
257, Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors,
Solid-State Diodes), appropriate subclasses for an active solid-state device, per se, and see (2) Note, above.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, for a process of working, molding, or shaping a miscellaneous plastic material, per se, or combined with another operation, especially 614 for a sintering method to make a coated or composite electrical article or component; subclasses 104+ for shaping electroconductive material; and subclasses 272.11+ for shaping to make an encapsulated electrical component including a barrier layer or semiconductor device.
269, Work Holders, for a miscellaneous work support.
338, Electrical Resistors, for an electrical resistor, per se.
355, Photocopying, for a process or apparatus under that class definition for using an optical aligning mask, etc.
356, Optics: Measuring and Testing, for a process or apparatus for testing an optical aligning mask.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements, for a process or apparatus under that class definition of using an optical aligning mask.
414, Material or Article Handling, for Handling of a wafer, per se.
420, Alloys or Metallic Compositions, for stock material which may be used in the process or apparatus of this and the indented subclasses.
427, Coating Processes, 58 for a process of coating, per se, wherein the product has utility as an electrical product.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, for a stock material product in the form of a single or plural layer web, sheet, strand, or fiber; especially 175, 190, 193+, 196+, and 365 for such a product including mechanically interengaged strand or strand portions (e.g., woven, knitted) and subclass 62 for metallic composite in which a component has a semiconductor base.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof, 311 for a process of making an electrical device by means of radiation imagery chemistry.
438, Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process, appropriate subclasses for methods of making a semiconductor electrical device; see the search notes thereunder.
442, Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth, Etc.), 181 and 304+ for a woven or knit fabric.
445, Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing, for a process or apparatus for making such a component or device.
505, Superconductor Technology: Apparatus, Material, Process, particularly subclass 329 for methods of making a Josephson junction device possessing a high temperature superconductor and subclass 922 for methods of making a Josephson junction device possessing a low temperature superconductor.

Barrier layer device making:
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.01. Process or apparatus comprising manufacturing (1) an electrical component consisting of two electrical conductors placed either in contact with each other or separated by an interface, which component has a nonlinear resistance characteristic as a result of the electrical action of the interface or (2) a device incorporating a nonmetallic electric conductor in which current is carried by the movement of ions, which device is other than those classified in the class for Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy.
(1) Note. See the search notes under Class 29, subclass 25.01.

Electrolytic device making; e.g., capacitor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.02. Process or apparatus comprising manufacturing a device incorporating a nonmetallic conductor in which current is carried by the movement of ions, which device is other than those classified in Class 205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions.
(1) Note. See the search notes under Class 29, subclass 25.01.

PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Miscellaneous process or apparatus for manufacturing a piezoelectric device or piezoelectric crystal which is not classifiable in a specific class relating to the manufacture of such an article.
(1) Note. A piezoelectric device under this definition is a device which contains a material which exhibits an electrostatic polarization when subjected to mechanical stress or which exhibits a mechanical stress, tending to produce a deflection, when subjected to electric stress, including provision in combination with means to utilize the piezoelectric property of said material. The material may be crystalline or may not be so. The vast majority of piezoelectric substances are crystalline, but a few substances which are not obviously crystalline, such as some barium titanate ceramics and some wax-resin electrets (the electrostatic analogue of the permanent magnet), exhibit piezoelectric properties. Since, in theory, piezoelectricity is attributed to certain types of anisotropy in the material, those piezoelectric materials which are not obviously crystalline may be regarded as having a quasi-crystalline structure and the expression piezoelectric crystal is adopted, for convenience of expression, as being generic to both types of material in the shaped (as distinguished from the bulk) state where the shape (e.g., plate, AT cut) is disclosed as being significant to the piezoelectric property of the material. In summary: Piezoelectric material = material in bulk. Piezoelectric crystal = material shaped for piezo-electricity. Piezoelectric device = piezoelectric material or crystal + utilization means (e.g., electrodes holder).
(2) Note. This subclass is not limited to the manufacture of a piezoelectric device by a metal working operation, but includes the manufacture of such a device by any type of operation where no other class provides for the entire subject matter claimed.
(3) Note. This subclass includes patents relating to the manufacture of the type of piezoelectric devices classified in Class 310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, subclasses 8+. Other classes which provide for piezoelectric devices may also include methods and apparatus for manufacturing the piezoelectric devices in those other classes. For a list of such other classes consult the search notes below.
(4) Note. Where a patent includes a claim to the piezoelectric device in addition to a claim to the process of or apparatus for manufacturing the piezoelectric device, the patent is classified in the article class and cross-referenced here.
(5) Note. A process or apparatus for manufacturing a piezoelectric device when claimed in combination with a method or apparatus for using said piezoelectric device, is not classified in this subclass, but is classified in the class which pertains to the use.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
25.41 and the classes referred to in the search notes of that subclass for a method or apparatus for manufacturing an electric condenser which method or apparatus may be useful in the manufacture of a piezoelectric device.
592.1 for a process, not elsewhere classified of manufacturing or assembling an electrical conductor or circuit.
729 for miscellaneous apparatus not elsewhere classified for assembling electrical apparatus.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, for a method or apparatus for sealing a housing or envelope which is disclosed as containing piezoelectric crystals and for that subject matter where the claims recite merely that the housing contains a crystal (as distinguished, for example, from a crystal which is mounted within the housing). Note particularly 470 and 239 where the housing is filled with both an article and fluent material and subclasses 403+ and 79+ where the housing is filled with a gas or evacuated and closed.
73, Measuring and Testing, subclass 570 for a piezoelectric transducer which couples an alternating current electric circuit and a device having mechanical vibrations for testing purposes or for the testing system which utilizes such a transducer.
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, for a composition useful to coat a piezoelectric crystal or device, as for waterproofing.
117, Single-Crystal, Oriented-Crystal, and Epitaxy Growth Processes; Non-Coating Apparatus Therefor, for processes and non-coating apparatus for growing therein-defined single-crystal of all types of materials, including piezoelectric materials.
118, Coating Apparatus, for miscellaneous coating apparatus. Note particularly 668 where the coating is under the control of a characteristic of the workpiece (as when the coating apparatus is controlled by the varying resonant frequency of a piezoelectric crystal being coated), subclasses 715+ for vacuum evaporation coating apparatus, and subclasses 300+ for projection or spray type coating apparatus.
125, Stone Working, for a method or apparatus for shaping (e.g., sawing, drilling, surfacing) a piezoelectric crystal which utilizes a cutting tool (as distinguished from an abrasive or abradant tool). Such method and apparatus in Class 125 may include determining the crystallos:graphic orientation of the crystal.
134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, for a method or means for cleaning a piezoelectric crystal which may include
merely treatment in a chemical bath or may include a mechanical operation.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, subclass 345 provides for differential or pattern etching of piezoelectric materials. Class 156 is also the generic home for a process or apparatus for adhesively bonding materials and thus various crystal making steps relating to bonding, per se, may be there classified.
174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, 50 and the classes referred to in the search notes of that class for a housing or an envelope having means for conducting electricity between the inside and outside of the housing. Included is such housing or envelope as is used for piezoelectric crystals.
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, subclass 181.
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, for an electrical method or apparatus for coating a piezoelectric crystal. Search 192.1 for a method of coating by cathode sputtering, subclasses 193+ for electrolytic apparatus, and subclasses 298.01+ for cathode sputtering apparatus. Search subclasses 155+, and 164+ for a method of treating a compound by electricity or wave energy, such as neutron bombardment or X-ray radiation, to produce therein chemical changes which may be manifested by associated physical changes. Such method may be under the automatic control of some property of the material being treated or may be under manual control.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, 118 for electrolytic methods of applying a coating where an electrolytic and a nonelectrolytic step are combined as where copper is electrolytically plated over a chemically deposited silver layer.
216, Etching a Substrate: Processes, subclass 13 for forming of an electrical conductor, e.g., circuit, etc.
220, Receptacles, for the structure of housings, casings, and envelopes, per se. Note particularly 2.1 where the housing, casing, or envelope is of the electric discharge tube or similar (such as piezoelectric crystal) type and subclasses 3.2+ where the housing, casing, or envelope is of the outlet or junction box type.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, 101 for the method of soldering a metal to metal joint, such as the joint between a metallic coating on a quartz crystal and an electrode wire, and subclass 903 for an art collection of patents directed to a method of bonding metallic and nonmetallic part by a metallurgical bond, e.g., a method of joining an electrode wire to a quartz crystal.
250, Radiant Energy, search 306 for methods of testing (as
distinguished from treating a piezoelectric crystal by subjecting it to electronic or ionic rays) and for apparatus for testing or treating a piezoelectric crystal by subjecting it to electronic or ionic rays. Apparatus for treating piezoelectric crystals in Class 250 may be under the automatic control of some property, such as resonant frequency of the crystal being treated, or may be under manual control. Crystal goniometers in Class 250 may mark the crystallos:graphic axis on the crystal being tested or may position the crystal in a certain orientation with respect to the testing ray or may otherwise indicate the crystallos:graphic axis; however, crystal goniometers which, in addition, mount the crystal in a holder or cut it or perform some operation other than, and in addition, to the testing are not classified in Class 250.
252, Compositions, subclass 62.9 for piezoelectric compositions.
260, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, for a process of crystallizing organic compounds, the process being classified with its product. Note particularly subclass 707 for a process of crystallizing organic compounds limited to no specific type of compound. The product of such a process and also the seed crystals used in the process are classified as chemical compounds. Seed crystals combined with supports are classified as crystallizing apparatus in Class 23, subclass 273. Organic piezoelectric chemicals, per se, when shaped to claimed configurations where the configuration is disclosed as being significant to the piezoelectric property of the crystal (e.g., plate, AT cut) are not classified in Class 260 (see the reference to Class 171, subclass 327, above). Organic chemicals are classified in Class 260, even though claimed as being piezoelectric, where the chemical is not claimed as being shaped with respect to the piezoelectric property and where it is uncombined with piezoelectric structure.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, 405 for that class operation by direct application of electrical or wave energy to work.
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, 311 for piezoelectric crystal devices other than those combined with an art device.
315, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems, subclass 55 for the structural combination of a piezoelectric crystal and a space discharge device or electric lamp.
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems, subclass 116 for electric motor control systems where the electric motor is of the piezoelectric type.
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, for a process of or means for subjecting a piezoelectric crystal to an electric test as for predicting its frequency drift, for determining
the polarity of charge produced by mechanical stress, or for determining its activity. Search 76.39 for frequency determination. Note that indented subclass 76.49 relates to piezoelectric crystals among other devices.
331, Oscillators, subclass 73, 139, 156, and 158 for electrical oscillator systems utilizing piezoelectric crystals.
332, Modulators, 117 for frequency modulators which utilize a piezoelectric crystal.
333, Wave Transmission Lines and Networks, subclass 150 for electric delay networks utilizing piezoelectric crystals and subclass 187 for electric wave filters utilizing piezoelectric crystals.
356, Optics: Measuring and Testing, subclass 31 for methods and apparatus for determining the crystallos:graphic axis of a crystal by optical means. Crystal goniometers in Class 356 may mark the crystallos:graphic axis on the crystal being tested or may position the crystal in a certain orientation with respect to the light rays. Methods of determining the crystallos:graphic axis which include chemically etching the crystal to develop etching pits which can be observed optically are included in subclass 31. Crystal goniometers which, in addition, mount the crystal in a holder or cut it or perform some operation other than or in addition to the testing are not classified in Class 356.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements, subclass 230 for light control by a piezoelectric opaque element.
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, 225 for the step of merely charging or polarizing piezoelectric material.
366, Agitating, subclass 127 for method of and apparatus for agitating actuated by a piezoelectric device.
367, Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave System and Devices, 87 for echo signaling or object sensing systems which may use a piezoelectric transducer, subclasses 118+ and, particularly, subclasses 157+ for underwater piezoelectric signaling or object sensing transducers, and subclass 180 for other piezoelectric signaling or object sensing transducers.
369, Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval, subclass 144 for the structure of piezoelectric phonograph pickups.
378, X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices, subclass 78 for piezoelectric crystallography.
379, Telephonic Communications, for the structure of a piezoelectric microphone.
381, Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices, subclass 173.
422, Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing, 245 for chemical apparatus for producing crystals.
423, Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds, for inorganic compounds, per se, even though claimed as having piezoelectric properties.
427, Coating Processes, subclass 100 for a coating process, per se, wherein a product having piezoelectric properties is formed.
451, Abrading, for a method or apparatus for abrading the surface of a piezoelectric crystal to adjust its resonant frequency. Such an abrading method or apparatus may be under time control or under the control of the varying resonant frequency of the crystal being abraded. Note particularly 32 for a process of abrading by tumbling, subclass 37 for a combined process including tumbling and sand blasting, subclasses 41+ for a process of abrading a crystal, subclass 78 for a sandblast machine, and subclasses 326+ for a tumbling machine used for abrading.
501, Compositions: Ceramic, for ceramic compositions used as dielectrics.
562, Organic Compounds, subclass 580 for a process of crystallizing Rochelle salt.
585, Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Compounds, especially subclass 479 and 812+ for obtaining hydrocarbons in crystalline form. See the search note in this subclass to Class 260.

ELECTRIC CONDENSER MAKING:
Miscellaneous process or apparatus for making an electric condenser which is not classifiable in the specific classes relating to the manufacture of articles.
(1) Note. This and indented subclasses do not include the manufacture of electric condensers of the electrolytic type. The patents relating to the manufacture of an electrolytic condenser are in Class 29, subclasses 25.01+, or in the classes referred to in the search notes of that subclass.
(2) Note. This and the indented subclass are not limited to the manufacture of electric condensers where a metal working step is involved, but include the manufacture of such devices from any material where no specific class provides for the
claimed subject matter.
(3) Note. Where the patent includes a claim to the article manufactured, in addition to claims for the process or apparatus, the patent is classified in the article class and cross-referenced to these subclasses.
(4) Note. For electric condensers of the type manufactured by the process or apparatus of this subclass, under "SEARCH CLASS", see Class 361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, subclasses 271+.
(5) Note. Work holders are usually classified with the apparatus for performing the operation. Under "SEARCH CLASS", see Class 269, Work Holders, for miscellaneous work holders for assembly operations.
(6) Note. Process or apparatus for making a condenser and testing that condenser is classified with the art which provides for the manufacturing operation.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
17.1 for a process or apparatus for forming thin sheet metal and metal foil.
25.01 and see (1) Note, above.
33 for miscellaneous organized machines adapted to perform a plurality of operations upon metal.
400.1 for a process for making metallic articles and a process of working metal not classified in specific classes. Note subclasses 592.1+ for miscellaneous process of making an electrical device which includes a metal working operation. Subclass 630 provides for a process for making a contact or terminal for an electric condenser and other electrical device.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, 470 and 239 for a method of or apparatus for merely placing a condenser in a container or receptacle and filling the container or receptacle with a fluent material.
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, for a miscellaneous coating, impregnated article or plastic composition.
118, Coating Apparatus, for miscellaneous coating apparatus.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, for a process for making a condenser where the process recites no more than operations of laminating or laminating and impregnating. The lamination may be a winding operation.
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, for electrolytic
and wave energy method or apparatus for treating, coating, or forming an article.
209, Classifying: Separating, and Assorting Solids, 546 for a process or apparatus of testing a group of electric condensers and assorting them according to their electrical properties.
216, Etching a Substrate: Processes, subclass 6 for forming a capacitor.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, for joining of work portions by soldering, welding, or brazing.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 444.1 for simultaneously winding an electrical conductor and dielectric strip to form an article such as a condenser without further manufacturing.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, for a process of working, molding, or shaping miscellaneous plastic materials, per se, or combined with other operations within the class definition. See Class 264 definitions for the line between this class (29) and Class 264. Some subclasses in Class 264 which are specific to production of electrical components or devices are 104, 272.11+ and 615.
269, Work Holders, see (5) Note, above.
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, subclass 60 for a process or apparatus for making an electrical test of an electric condenser. Also see (4) Note above.
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, 271. See (4) Note, above.
413, Sheet Metal Container Making, 1 for the method of fabricating a sheet metal can.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, for molding apparatus for shaping or reshaping, per se, plastic materials (e.g., resins, clay, etc.) or with combined operations not otherwise provided for. See, especially, 110 for composite article manufacturing involving a preform and fluent material.
427, Coating Processes, 79 for a coating process, per se, wherein the product is a condenser, capacitor, or a subcombination thereof.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, for a stock material product in the form of a single or plural layer web or sheet and 432 and 457+ for a plural layer sheet including a layer of metal next to a layer of nonmetal material.

Solid dielectric type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.41. Process or apparatus where the condenser being made is of the type which includes a solid dielectric material interposed between conductive condenser plates.
(1) Note. Search the classes and subclasses referred to in the notes to the definition of Class 29, subclass 25.41 for other classes which provide for a blank, a process, or apparatus for making electric condensers of the solid dielectric type.

Drill press:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus for performing various materials treating functions, the primary function comprising a cutting operation by a rotating axially moving tool and a secondary function comprising either (1) a noncutting operation or (2) cutting by milling operation with the same milling operation with the same tool which performs the primary cutting operation.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, for a press not elsewhere provided for, particularly, subclass 102 for a press combined with other features.
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, for a machine for cutting by a rotating tool that moves along the tool axis during operation, especially, 20 for a device of that class which is convertible to a cutting operation of another class and subclasses 22+ for a device of that class which is combined with structure for performing a cutting operation of another class.
901, Robots, subcollection 6 for a robot which cooperates with another machine.

Lathe:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus, particularly, a "type of machine" characterized by mechanisms for rotating the work while a cutting or milling tool is traversing the work, either externally or internally; also
machines in which the tool is rotated about the work.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
82, Turning, for a machine for turning the exterior of a workpiece.

Grinding attachment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Apparatus characterized by mechanisms for relatively rotating the work and a turning or milling tool and which have in addition thereto a grinding mechanism.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
451, Abrading, for the combination of an abrading machine with a nonabrading means.

Pulley or wheel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Apparatus specially adapted to turn, face, and bore or drill a pulley or a wheel, and, in some instances, to slot the same. The apparatus of this subclass is characterized by the rotation of the work about its axis or by the rotation of the tool about the axis of the work.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
82, Turning, subclass 107 and 108.
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, 20 for a device of that class which is convertible to a cutting operation of another class and subclasses 22+ for a device of that class which is combined with structure for performing a cutting operation of another class.

Planer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus characterized by a relative reciprocatory movement in substantially a straight line between the work and tool, said tool being a planing tool, a milling cutter or (in some instances) a drill.

PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus under the class definition including (1) two or more diverse metal shaping devices, (2) one metal shaping device combined with one or more nonmetal shaping devices, or (3) one or more assembling devices (classifiable, per se, in ... ) combined with a shaping device.
(.5) SPECIAL LINE NOTE. This subclass is intended to collect apparatus for metal shaping combined with apparatus for performing another manufacturing operation, if that combination is not provided for elsewhere. Class 29, subclasses 700-824 of this class have been screened for a combination proper for this and the subclasses indented hereunder. Not all classes other than Class 29 have been reviewed for combinations including metal shaping means beyond the respective class line; however, the search notes below referencing this Special Line Note have been screened.
(1) Note. The terminology of (1), above, of the subclass definition can be read as: means for performing two or more diverse metal shaping operations. Thus read, the language encompasses devices including a composite tool as defined in subclass 566, below. See, also, the definitions of terms used, (Glossary and Notes to the Class Definition of this class (29).
(2) Note. Diverse apparatus are those apparatus wherein there are two or more devices which operate differently on the part or stock and which collectively do not fall in any single art classification, e.g., sawing and forging, rolling and turning, etc. However, where the two diverse devices constitute a hand manipulable tool rather than a machine the combined device has been placed in Class 7, Compound Tools. Plural apparatus which operate in the same manner or constitute different phases of a single art are found with the single operation, e.g., turning to cylindrically shape followed by turning to taper are in Class 82, Turning.
(3) Note. Where the shaping mechanism only operates subsequently to fasten or join parts which have been previously assembled, the apparatus will be found elsewhere in Class 29, subclasses 700+, or in the various joining classes.
(4) Note. Included here is the combination of means to strip wire and means to further modify or treat the wire in other than a manner characteristic of Class 140, Wireworking.
(5) Note. The combination of apparatus for plural diverse
manufacturing (which apparatus falls within the scope of the above definition) with apparatus for packaging (which packaging, per se, falls within the scope of Class 53) is classifiable in the appropriate subclasses of Class 53, Package Making.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
560.1 for a convertible machine of the vise type, not elsewhere provided for.
592 for a related process.
650 for plural diverse manufacturing apparatus, including means to assemble combined with means to coat.
700 for assembling apparatus, per se, and see (3) Note, above.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
7, Compound Tools, and see (2) Note, above.
72, Metal Deforming, for cutting combined with deforming and for deforming of different types of combined with each other.
72, Metal Deforming, patents whose claimed disclosures include means for assembly have been placed in Class 29, 33, if they include cutting or any other diverse operation. (Screened per the Special Line Note above)
83, Cutting, patents claiming the combination of cutting and assembling (in accordance with (3), above, of the subclass definition) have been screened from Class 83 and transferred to Class 29, 33, except for claimed combinations wherein the assembling is limited to orienting, and stacking of products resulting from the cutting operation. This combination (cutting, orienting and stacking) is to be found in appropriate subclasses of Class 83. (Screened per the Special Line Note above)
83, Cutting, for a cutting device, per se, for cutting and stacking the cut work (product) see (.5) Note, above, for the line and see 84 for a cutting device with means to form or hold a pile of product pieces.
100, Presses, for a press not elsewhere provided for, particularly, subclass 102 for a press combined with other features.
164, Metal Founding, for casting means in combination with cutting means for trimming the casting, while said casting is associated with the mold, or a portion of the mold. The term "mold" as used here includes (1) the core or cores, (2) core-like elements associated with gate portions of the casting and used for handling, and (3) conveying means
serving to support a continuous casting while said casting is still associated with the molding means. All other casting in combination with cutting means for trimming the casting are classified in Class 29, 33. Further, see subclasses 418+ for continuous casting apparatus having roller means associated therewith for deforming the continuum as it is cast.
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking. (Screened per the Special Line Note above)
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, for means to force a fastener into another member. (Screened per the Special Line Note above)
409, Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing, subclass 71 for a milling machine having a thread or helix milling cutter combined with a nonthread milling cutter.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, for a combined apparatus including a shaping or reshaping molding means for plastic material not otherwise provided for. The combination of Class 425 apparatus and metal shaping apparatus is provided for in this subclass and the subclasses indented hereunder. (Screened per the Special Line Note above)
483, Tool Changing, subclasses 2-69 for means for transferring a tool to or from a material treating station or a tool storage means, generally, including "Plural Diverse Manufacturing Apparatus" combined with means to transfer the tool to or from the tool station. (Screened per the Special Line Note above)
901, Robots, subcollection 6+ for a robot which cooperates with another machine.

Slide fastener or slide fastener element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus for manufacturing by diverse operations a slide fastener of the nature indicated under subclass 408, or a working element thereof.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
408 for a process of making a slide fastener.
766 for apparatus which assembles a slide fastener or a portion thereof.

Binding or covering and cutting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus for assembling a first element or portion thereof (a binding or covering) around an edge of a second element (a base) and into embracing or encompassing relationship with the second element, combined with means for cutting either element, i.e., the binding or covering or the base material.

Cutting covering material only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33.5. Device having means for cutting only the binding or covering material.

Forging and bending, cutting or punching:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus adapted to forge or weld metal and also to perform one or more of the above-mentioned operations upon the metal.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, 185 and 203+ for flexing metal back and forth as it is moving along a path.
100, Presses, 70 for a press not elsewhere provided for where there is additional treatment of the material, particularly subclasses 94+ for such press in which the additional working is by cutting, breaking, piercing, or comminuting.

With turret mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus including plural tool and/or plural work holding means provided with means to position said holding means.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass is a device specific to means to securing a tool in the turret and mechanism for mounting the turret upon its carriage or upon the lathe bed.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 813 for an assembly of
general utility, including a turret mechanism for a metal working machine, having means to index rotary members, and see the notes thereto.
409, Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing, subclass 221 for a milling machine having an indexable work support.

Multiple turret:
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.5. Apparatus having two or more turrets for carrying the tools or the stock. Nearly all of these machines have tool turrets.

Stock turret:
This subclass is indented under subclass 563. Apparatus in which a bar of metal stock of sufficient length to form more than one completed article is carried by a rotatable turret to the various tools. Multiple-tool holders in these patents are usually cam operated and are also provided with one or more rotary tools.

Blank turret:
This subclass is indented under subclass 563. Apparatus in which the blank, reduced to substantially the length of the finished article, is carried by turret into positions which enable it to be operated upon by various tools.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, subclass 62, 72, 81, 100, 115, 120, 129,135 for machines using turret mechanisms for making threaded, headed fastener or washers.

Endless belt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 563. Device wherein the work conveying means comprises an elongated, generally planar, pliant member connected to itself along its elongated
extent and adapted to move along its elongated extent in an orbital path such that work is conveyed as a segment of the member moves from a first point to a second; that segment then is guided to move along the orbit back to the first point.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, 170 for an endless belt work advancing means.

Tool turret:
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.5. Apparatus in which some of all of the operating tools are carried by a rotatable turret and which are not classifiable in the following specific subclasses.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, subclass 35 for multiple spindle turret drilling machines.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, subclass 72 and 81 for turret mechanisms for die tools used in making screws and bolts.

Rotary tool holder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Apparatus having a rotatable turret which is provided with one or more positively-rotated tools.

Sliding tool holder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Apparatus having rotatable tool turrets in which the tools are mounted upon sliding tool spindles which are thrust forward against the blank or stock, usually against the pressure of a spring.

Fluid operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Apparatus having a tool turret which is advanced toward and retracted from the work by means of fluid pressure. In some cases, fluid operating mechanisms are employed for actuating the supplemental cutting tools, speed controllers, etc.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, subclass 63 for drilling machines having a fluid operated motor to make work move along the axis of tool rotation and subclass 130 for drilling machines having a fluid operated motor to make a tool move along the axis of tool rotation.

Cam Operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. "Three dot" Located after ... subclasses 43 and 44 indented hereunder.

Longitudinal turret axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Cam-operated apparatus having a rotatable tool-holding turret, the axis of which is disposed parallel to the lathe bed, and which is advanced toward and retracted from the work-holding chuck by cam-operated mechanisms.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, subclass 64 for drilling machines in which there is a cam for feeding the work along the tool axis and subclasses 100+ and 129+ for drilling machines in which there is a cam for feeding the tool along the tool axis.

Transverse turret axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Cam-operated apparatus having a rotatable tool-holding turret, the axis of which is disposed transversely of the lathe bed (including both vertical and horizontal axes), and which is advanced toward and retracted from the work-holding chuck by cam-operated mechanisms.

Lever operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Apparatus having a rotatable tool turret which is advanced toward and retracted from the stock-holding chuck by means of a lever or a system of levers, usually hand operated.

Rack-and-pinion operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Apparatus having a rotatable tool turret which is advanced toward and retracted from the work-holding chuck by rack-and-pinion mechanism.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, subclass 66 for drilling machines in which the work is made to move by means including a rack and pinion and subclasses 99+ and 135 for drilling machines in which the tool is made to move by means including a rack and pinion.

Screw operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Apparatus having a rotatable tool turret which is advanced toward and retracted from the stock-holding chuck by a screw-feeding mechanism.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, subclass 64 for drilling machines in which the work is made to move by means including a nut which rotates relative to a screw threaded member and subclasses 100+ and 129+ for drilling machines in which the tool is made to move by means including a nut which rotates relative to a screw threaded member.

Including rotating and/or locking means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.5. Apparatus including means to rotate said holding means or means to prevent rotation of such a holding means.

Frictional and positive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 48.5. Apparatus wherein the means to prevent or hold against rotation include friction, clamping, or wedging action between the turret and its carriage as well as a still further positive lock such as a bolt or latch.

Multiple-tool holder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus including a single element intended to support more than one working member in engagement with a workpiece, either at the same or at different times.

Laterally movable stock holder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Apparatus having a nonrevolvable tool holder carrying a plurality of tools (usually rotary) and a stock holder which is movable laterally to present the stock to the various tools.

Axial tool and transversely movable slide rest:
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Apparatus having a nonrevolvable tool holder carrying a plurality of tools which is movable transversely of the machine bed and having in addition thereto a single tool holder adapted to operate in the axial line of the chuck.

Rotary tool spindle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Apparatus
having nonrevolvable tool holders carrying a plurality of tools which are movable transversely of the machine bed and having in addition thereto a single tool holder adapted to operate in the axial line of the chuck, one or more of said tool holders being provided with a rotary tool spindle. Usually the axial tool is rotatable.

Longitudinally and transversely movable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Apparatus having a nonrevolvable tool holder carrying a plurality of tools which are adapted to be moved longitudinally of the machine bed to bring the tools into operation and transversely of the bed to shift the various tools into alignment with the stock or blank holder, or vice versa.

Rotary tool spindle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus having a nonrevolvable tool holder carrying a plurality of tools provided with one or more positively-rotated tool spindles supported in such a manner as to be moved longitudinally of the machine bed to bring the tools into operation and transversely of the bed to shift the various tools into alignment with the stock or blank holder or vice versa.

Oscillating tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Apparatus having a nonrevolvable tool holder carrying a plurality of tools which are oscillated about a pivot to place the tools into operative position.

Including machining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus including a cutting instrumentality adapted to engage work to be treated by a subsequently acting means or to engage the product of a previously acting means to mill, cut, turn, bore, drill, abrade, broach, file, saw, punch, blank, or
plane that work or product.

And work-holder for assembly:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56.5. Apparatus including a surface which contacts a work part to support or hold that part in a desired position while that work part is being juxtaposed, associated, or secured to another work part; or is being separated from and/or unfastened from another work part.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
269, Work Holders, for a work holding support without an assembly means.

Attachment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Device such as special tool holders and tool-operating mechanisms which are adapted to be attached to and removed from combined machines, usually "automatic lathes", for the purpose of performing some special function upon the work.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
82, Turning, 152.

Speed controller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Device for controlling or changing the speed of the various parts of automatic machines during the cycle of operations performed by the machines. Most of the speed controllers in this subclass are automatically operated.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
42 for fluid-operated speed controllers.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
82, Turning, 143.

Carriage stop mechanism:
Automatic mechanism for stopping the feeding of the carriage which supports the turret or multiple tool or stock holder. These mechanisms are usually provided with devices for stopping the travel of the carriage at various points corresponding to the limit of the operations required by the successively-operating tools.
(1) Note. This subclass includes adjustable stop abutments.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
82, Turning, 132, 137, and 152+ for carriage stop devices for lathes.
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, subclass 8 for drilling machines including control means energized in response to activator stimulated by condition sensor.
409, Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing, subclass 343 for a planing machine including cutter positioning means and means to effect stopping of the positioning means.

FILING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for cutting metal by a hard instrument having a series of parallel, sharply ridged surfaces.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
69, Leather Manufactures, subclass 1 for a machine for roughing leather by a filing action and subclass 20 for an implement employed for the same purpose.
76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making, subclass 25.1 for a machine for filing saws to sharpen them and subclasses 82+ for a machine for filing other tools to sharpen them.
132, Toilet, 76.4 for a manicuring tool which has a file or other abrading or polishing surface.
144, Woodworking, 28.1 for a pencil sharpening machine (i.e., one including movably related cutter and work holder or work guide parts) in which the cutter is a file.
157, Wheelwright Machines, subclass 13 for a process or apparatus for treating the outer periphery of a rubber tire casing by a slitting or machining operation which art, in the
absence of this subclass, would ordinarily be classified in accord with the particular operation. See Class 451, Abrading, for roughening a rubber tire casing by an operation of that class.
168, Farriery, subclass 48.1 for a tool including a file for cleaning and trimming the hoof in fitting it for the shoe.
433, Dentistry, subclass 144 for a file particularly adapted for cutting tooth structure or bone and gum tissue adjacent to or in the mouth.
451, Abrading, for abrading to shape a workpiece.

Of key article:
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.1. Process or apparatus for cutting an implement provided with notches and grooves wherein the implement is insertable into and capable of opening and closing a lock.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
409, Gear Cutting, Milling, or Planing, 81 for a process or apparatus for producing a key by milling.

Continuous band type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.1. Process or apparatus wherein the instrument comprises an endless belt.
(1) Note. The endless belt or band of this subclass is generally composed of a single piece of flexible material but may consist of a number of elements such as in link-type endless belt of loop.

Reciprocating type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.1. Process or apparatus wherein the instrument moves in a back and forth motion.

File-blank stripper:
Process or apparatus for preparing file blanks by filing the surfaces of the rough blanks.
(1) Note. Machines for grinding the surfaces of file blanks are classified elsewhere.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making, 12 for a machine for forming a rib or teeth in making a file or a rasp and see the notes thereto for other file forming.
403, Joints and Connections, for means connecting a handle to a tool wherein only such part of the handle and tool is included as cooperates to effect the connection.
451, Abrading, for machines for grinding the surfaces of file blanks.

SCALE REMOVER OR PREVENTOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for removing metallic oxide, sulfide, or a similar metallic surface deposit from metal article, strip, sheet, and bar or for preventing such a surface deposit from building up.
(1) Note. The scale removed from the metal is not foreign matter as removed by the apparatus of Class 15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, but is a surface deposit having a metallic component such as magnetic oxide formed on the surface of iron when heated for processing.
(2) Note. Preventing metallic surface deposits by modifying environment in contact with metal is classified elsewhere.
(3) Note. Removal must be by mechanical means.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, for related apparatus, particularly, subclass 77 and 88 for brushing machines for sheets, bars, and plates.
72, Metal Deforming, subclass 39 and 40 for a step or means for performing the separation or removal from the work material of all substances which may be present thereon and distinguishable from the work material, per se, before, during, or after the deforming operation.
83, Cutting, subclass 168 for device under the class definition wherein means are provided to remove foreign matter from the work or tool.
114, Ships, subclass 222 for devices adapted to cleaning, painting, or scraping a ship's hull or preventing the growth and deposit of foreign matter thereon.
118, Coating Apparatus, 72 for apparatus for combined cleaning and coating of metal.
134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, for a miscellaneous process of cleaning metal including metal pickling.
148, Metal Treatment, appropriate subclasses for cleaning or pickling processes combined with significant heat treatment of metal to modify or maintain the internal physical structure (i.e., microstructure) or chemical properties of metal. See the Class 148 definition for a description of what constitutes significant heat treatment.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, 210 for combined processes of metal cleaning and electrolytic methods of cleaning metal.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, 164 for a process for preparing metal parts for joining.
422, Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing, 7 for preventing metallic surface deposits by modifying environment in contact with metal
451, Abrading, for a process or apparatus of cleaning by use of an abradant.
510, Cleaning, Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the Compositions, for cleaning compositions, including detergents, particularly 245 for scale removing and metal cleaning compositions; this class also provides for processes involving the mere use of such compositions.

For hollow workpiece:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.01. Process or apparatus for removing scale from the surfaces of a tubular or open cylindrical article.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclass 88 for a machine having a cleaning instrument of the brush or broom type especially adapted for cleaning wire, rods, or tubes.

Interior surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.02. Process or apparatus which removes scale from the inwardly facing surface of the hollow article.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclass 88 for a machine having a cleaning instrument of the brush or broom type especially adapted for cleaning wire, rods, or tubes.
134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, 22.1 for a process which includes treating work such as bottles, tubes, or other work having cavities by application of the treating agent to the interior surfaces.

Rolling deformation or deflection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.01. Process or apparatus wherein a plurality of roll elements are utilized to bend or misshape the workpiece causing scale to break away from the surface thereof.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, subclass 127 for apparatus and methods in which metal is worked by bending it back and forth and proceeding with such working continuously along the metal to treat successive portions similarly, i.e., metal flexing, per se.

For wire or rod:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.03. Process or apparatus which removes scale from a slender elongated flexible (wire) or inflexible (rod) member.

With rotary head:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.01. Process or apparatus which utilizes a body which is driven about an axis upon which there is integral with, or mounted thereon, scale removal means.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
407, Cutter for Shaping, 30 for a device including a cutter adapted to turn about an axis and including structure for supporting that cutter for rotation.

Fluid impingement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.01. Process or apparatus which removes scale by loosening it with the aid of fluid generally applied with force.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
239, Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, for nozzle and related structure for applying fluid to a workpiece.

With heater:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.06. Process or apparatus wherein the impinging fluid is maintained at a relatively high temperature (i.e., hot gas, etc.).

Liquid jet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.06. Process or apparatus wherein the fluid is in liquid form.

Airblast:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.06. Process or
apparatus wherein the fluid is in gaseous form.

Chainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.01. Process or apparatus wherein the work contacting members comprise a series of links.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making, 78 for general purpose chain structure.

Scraper or scalper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.01. Process or apparatus wherein the workpiece is contacted by an edged instrument to remove or scalp the scale from a surface thereof.
(1) Note. Placement in this subclass requires more than cutting away small pieces of scale from a surface with a sharpened blade or chisel which is classified in subclass 81.16.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclass 93.1 for a machine in which the sole cleaning instruments are scrapers.

Brush type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.01. Process or apparatus wherein the work contacting member has a plurality of anchored bristles which loosen or remove the scale.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclass 21.1 for a cleaning machine whose cleaning instruments are of the brush type.

Mechanically powered operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.01. Process or apparatus wherein a mechanically driven work contacting member removes the scale.

Tack or needle type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.13. Process or apparatus wherein the work contacting member includes a plurality of narrow ended elongated members mounted adjacently in a work engaging orientation.

Hammer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.13. Process or apparatus wherein the work contacting member includes a solid head for striking the workpiece to break and/or loosen the scale.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
7, Compound Tools, 143 for a tool comprising an impacting instrument having the dominant or general structure of a hammer.

Blade or chisel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.13. Process or apparatus wherein the work contacting member includes a cutting member such as a blade or chisel.

Hand tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81.01. Process or apparatus wherein a manually driven or guided work contacting member is employed to remove or prevent scale.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning.
76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making.
81, Tools, for all hand tools not structurally limited to any classified art.

BURNING IN, WEARING IN, OR OIL BURNISHING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus for burning in or wearing in the bearings of engines, usually internal-combustion engines, and running in or oil burnishing to limber the bearings and to test for detection of oil leakage at the joints of the casings.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
404 for a process of treating or assembling a part or parts while effecting similar forces or maintaining a similar environment to substantially duplicate those forces or environmental factors encountered in actual use of the part or parts.

BURNISHING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for condensing, compacting, smoothing, or polishing the surface of an article by rubbing or otherwise engaging the article with means having a smooth surface of greater hardness than that of the article.
(1) Note. Burnishing, by its nature, prevents any significant removal of surface material from a treated article or workpiece. This lack of material removal distinguished burnishing from grinding or abrading (which generally results in integral surface removal of material) and cleaning (which generally results in the removal of foreign material from the surface of material). Consequently, grinding or abrading is generally provided for in Class 451, while cleaning is generally provided for in Class 15.
(2) Note. See the Class Definition, paragraph 2, of this class (29).
(3) Note. This subclass includes blasting an article with metal shot when not classifiable in Class 72, Metal Deforming, subclass 53. See the definition thereof including notes for the line. Search Class 15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and
General Cleaning, subclass 95 for a device or process of shotting material to clean it.
(4) Note. This subclass includes a metal rolling device for compacting the interior surface of an opening. For apparatus of like structure employed for expanding or a flanging tube, search Class 72, Metal Deforming, subclasses 115 and 317.
(5) Note. This subclass includes a burnisher in combination with a cutter where the combined device may be employed for burnishing without cutting. For a reamer which has a guiding portion which may burnish but has a cutter which is necessarily used during such burnishing, see Class 408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, subclass 199.
(6) Note. This subclass includes a broach-like device which is forced through an opening in order to burnish the inside of the opening. For a broach, i.e., a tool having sharp cutting edges, which is similarly forced through a hole for the purpose of cutting the interior thereof, search Class 407, Cutters, for Shaping, subclasses 1 and 13+.
(7) Note. This is the residual home for burnishing, not only of metal, but of any material unless provided for elsewhere.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
12, Boot and Shoe Making, subclass 70 for a boot or shoe burnishing machine and subclass 104 for a boot or shoe burnishing hand tool.
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclass 95 and see (5) Note, above.
38, Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing, as the generic class for a process or apparatus for producing a smooth appearance on the surface of a textile article or fabric by pressing, stretching, rolling, sliding contact, or other means.
69, Leather Manufactures, particularly, subclass 17 for leather strap finishing by burnishing and subclasses 37 to 47 and subclass, 21 for a machine or process of burnishing leather.
72, Metal Deforming, and see (5) and (6) Notes, above.
100, Presses, for a press not elsewhere provided for.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, subclass 222 for burnishing steps combined with electrolytic coating and subclass 141.5 for electrolytic polishing.
396, Photography, 658 for burnishing means for photos:graphic images.
407, Cutters, for Shaping, subclass 13 for a broaching machine and see (6) Note, above.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 687 for metallic stock material having a defined surface feature, e.g., smoothness.
451, Abrading, 36 for a process of abrading by fluent abradant (especially subclasses 38+ for a process of sand blasting) and subclasses 75+ for a sandblasting machine.

Of water laid fibrous article (e.g., paper):
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Process or apparatus for burnishing materials made by a paper making operation, i.e., depositing fibrous material from a slurry onto a foraminous screen or mold surface.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, subclass 205 for the combination of forming an endless web and subsequently subjecting it to pressure, subclasses 224+ for a process of forming an article and subsequently subjecting it to pressure, and subclass 288 for the combination of forming and burnishing means.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, for the combination of bending, folding, creasing, assembling, i.e., a basic operation of Class 493 combined with burnishing. Search especially subclass 271 for making a tube from a nonmetal sheet or web combined with minute size change of the formed tube and subclass 291 for making a nonmetal tube from a sheet or web combined with surface treatment. Search especially subclass 467 for surface treatment of a sheet or web other than burnishing. Burnishing, per se, of paper (or other material) is to be found in Class 29, subclasses 90.1+.

Heated burnishing member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90.1. Process or apparatus in which the burnishing tool operates at an elevated temperature.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, 377 for apparatus in which a heated die treats paper during a stage of its
manufacture.

Burnishing tool reciprocates across work surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90.2. Process or apparatus in which the burnishing tool has a back and forth motion while in contact with the work.

Continuous feed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90.01. Process or apparatus for burnishing a relatively elongated article of indefinite length, such as a wire, rod, tube, etc., by feeding the same longitudinally through or past the burnishing device.
(1) Note. This subclass includes a machine or a process for smoothing, polishing, or compacting covered wire such as an insulated electric conductor.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, especially subclass 77, 88, 102, 104.04, and 269.
26, Textiles: Cloth Finishing, especially subclass 2.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, 217 for a thread finishing method or apparatus not elsewhere provided for.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, especially subclass 138.
118, Coating Apparatus, 100 for apparatus having a solid member for modifying a coating on the work.
144, Woodworking, especially subclass 49 for a miscellaneous single operation woodworking machine.
451, Abrading, particularly 64 for an abrading machine, generally, subclasses 67+ for an abrading machine combined with a nonabrading means, subclasses 75+ for a sandblast machine, and subclasses 103+ for an abrading machine comprising a scouring device.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacture From a Sheet or Web, subclass 467.

Of gear article:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90.01. Process or apparatus wherein the article is a toothed wheel, cylinder, or other machine element capable of meshing with another toothed element to transmit motion, change speed, or change direction.

By shot peening or blasting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90.01. Process or apparatus wherein the condensing, compacting, smoothing, or polishing is effected by either hammering or bombarding the surface with hard shot.

UPHOLSTERED ARTICLE MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus for the shaping and/or assembling of a padded or stuffed furniture component.
(1) Note. A full search for pertinent art must include other subclasses in this class organized, in the main, on the basis of particular mechanisms or method steps.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 for plural diverse manufacturing apparatus.
592 for a specific process of shaping or assembling.
700 for an assembling apparatus.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
5, Beds, for a support for sleeping, which may be upholstered.
53, Package Making, 523 for a reshaping device which compacts or stretches material (e.g., as in mattress filling) and subclasses 436+ for a related process.
100, Presses, for patents to a particular process or device for compacting or compressing material.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
for a process of or apparatus for adhesive bonding in the manufacture of upholstery.
223, Apparel Apparatus, particularly 28 and 52+ for pleating, shaping, or stretching of material somewhat analogous to upholstery.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, for a method of shaping plastic material, particularly, 41 for shaping of foam material.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, for apparatus for shaping plastic material, particularly, subclass 4 for means for molding foam material.

Method:
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Process of making a shaped, padded, or stuffed furniture component.

Tufting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus for compressing and retaining portions of a furniture cushion or padded furniture component usually at regular intervals in accord with a desired pattern.
(1) Note. Included here (91.2) are patents which, in addition to means for compressing, merely provide access for fastener means.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 147 for a device for making a tuft or tassel.
112, Sewing, 2.1 for a mattress sewing machine and subclasses 117+ for a quilting machine.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, subclass 91 for a process of surface bonding and/or assembly therefor including separate mechanical joining means, subclasses 250+ for a process of surface bonding and/or assembly therefor including punching, and subclasses 510+ for a surface bonding means and/or assembly means therefor including punching.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, especially 241 for mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform a shaped article to produce a composite, plural part or multilayered article and digest 82 for an art collection including embossing by foaming.

With means to clench fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 91.2. Apparatus including means to deform the end or ends of a fastener inserted in a compressed portion of a cushion.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
243.5 for a means for assembling parts by clenching a fastener thereabout.

With means to insert guide pin or fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 91.2. Apparatus including means for passing an element through a compressed portion of a furniture cushion or stuffed mattress which element either facilitates the assembly of a fastener member or is a fastener member to secure the compression of the entire cushion and/or localized portions thereof.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
91.3 for means to insert a fastener as well as clench the fastener end.
525 for a process of assembling by a driven force fit.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, 19 for combined apparatus for assembling workpieces and applying a member, e.g., nail, thereto.

Cover stretching:
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus for drawing or pressing an outer fabric layer onto or about a stuffed or padded furniture component.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 for plural diverse manufacturing apparatus.
592 for a specific process of shaping or assembling.
700 for an assembling apparatus.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
5, Beds, for a support for sleeping, which may be upholstered.
53, Package Making, 523 for a reshaping device which compacts or stretches material (e.g., as in mattress filling) and subclasses 436+ for a related process.
100, Presses, for patents to a particular process or device for compacting or compressing material.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, for a process of or apparatus for adhesive bonding in the manufacture of upholstery.
223, Apparel Apparatus, particularly 28 and 52+ for pleating, shaping, or stretching of material somewhat analogous to upholstery.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, for a method of shaping plastic material, particularly, 41 for shaping of foam material.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, for apparatus for shaping plastic material, particularly, subclass 4 for means for molding foam material.

Edge-roll forming:
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus for forming a cylindrical piping-like portion along a corner or edge of a stuffed furniture component.
(1) Note. The patents herein provide means to reshape a corner into a cord-like bumper along the corner.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
243.57 for edge binding or covering apparatus, generally.

Form or holder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus which supports and/or provides a desired configuration pattern for a stuffed furniture component during manufacture.
(1) Note. Included here are patents for a form with means to hold a tuft element in a desired position in a pattern.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
269, Work Holders, for a work holder of general utility not elsewhere provided for.

With follower:
This subclass is indented under subclass 91.7. Apparatus wherein the support or configuration pattern includes a plate or platen movable with respect to an opposite support element so as to compress the furniture component.
(1) Note. No means is set forth to effect the movement of the follower.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
91.2 for a device which includes means to compact a furniture cushion in localized areas for tufting.

Valve applying or removing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for the assembling, securing, or disassembling of various types of valves or valve parts.
(1) Note. This and indented subclasses include, for example: (a) the removal or placement of a water main or other main valve or engine valve spring and guide units. (b) the removal of placement of a water main or other main valve, including a pressure housing for facilitating this operation under the pressure of the main, and the insertion and removal of valve plugs to seal the main while assembly operation is being carried on. (For similar pressure housing usable in boring or drilling mains, see Search Notes below) (c) the manipulation of an engine valve rocker arm. (d) a support for supporting a valve in lifted position with the spring compressed. (e) apparatus for holding a valve spring in compressed condition. (f) apparatus for compressing an engine valve spring while on or off an engine.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
137, Fluid Handling, subclass 15.17 for a process having a particular mounting or repairing feature for a valve or valve member, subclasses 15.18-15.26 for a process of assembling, disassembling, or repairing a valve or valve member, or subclasses 315.41-315.42 for a tool for applying or removing a valve or valve member.

Engine valve unit puller or applier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 213.1. Apparatus for pulling an engine valve unit (e.g., a valve, spring, or valve guide) from an engine block.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
215 for apparatus for only compressing an engine valve spring.

Engine valve spring compressor (only):
This subclass is indented under subclass 213.1. Apparatus for compressing, or holding compressed, a valve spring of an engine (e.g., an internal combustion engine) to facilitate extraction of a valve key or pin.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
226 for apparatus for compressing helical transmission springs.
227 for apparatus for compressing other helical springs.
249 for apparatus for removing or inserting a valve stem key or pin.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, subclass 486 for a resilient article tensioner or compressor.
254, Pushing and Pulling Implements, subclass 10.5 for a spring stretcher or compressor having a force multiplying operator.

Plural spring engagement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Apparatus in which the compressor has provision for operating on a plurality of springs for compressing the same simultaneously.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
226 for apparatus for compressing plural helical transmission springs simultaneously.

Screw operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Apparatus in which the means for developing the spring compressing force involves a screw.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
256 for a screw operated means to assemble, generally.

Parallel or tong type, side entrance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Apparatus in which the compressor includes spaced parallel or tong type bars, each having co-planar jaws at one end for engaging the spring from the side, the other ends of the bars being connected by a screw operated mechanism for moving the jaws and bars toward or away from each other in a compressing operation.
(1) Note. The bars may be parallel and maintained parallel by the mechanism, or may be substantially parallel but pivoted to the mechanism, which mechanism operates the bars around the pivot in quasi tong type.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, for a hand tool of general utility or an assembling tool which structurally recognizes only one work part.

Lever operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Apparatus in which the compressor has provisions for operating on a single spring for compressing the same, the compressor having for its prime operating power a lever, or a lever operated linkage system.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
222 for a lever operated piston ring inserter or remover.
246 for a lever operated battery terminal puller.
247 for a lever operated cotter pin puller.
249 for a lever operated valve stem pin or key puller.
267 for a miscellaneous lever operated pusher or puller.

Single jaw or valve engagement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Apparatus in which the compressor has a single engagement with the valve spring or valve, i.e., a single jaw engages the springs or the valve and has reaction against other parts of the motor block and not against the spring or valve.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
219 and 221, for a lever operated valve compressor having opposed jaws engaging spaced parts of a spring or a spring and valve.

Plier type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Apparatus in which the lever operated compressor is of the plier type of construction or operation, namely the jaws are caused to move toward or away from each other by squeezing in two relatively movable handles or levers.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
216 for a plier type plural spring compressor.
218 for a parallel or tong type side entrance valve compressor having levers or handles that are caused to move toward or away from each other by a screw.
223 for a plier type piston ring inserter or remover.
226 for a plier type transmission spring compressor.
232 for a plier type clock or watch staker.
246 for a plier type battery terminal puller.
248 for a plier type cotter pin puller.
249 for a plier type valve stem pin or key puller.
268 for a miscellaneous plier type device.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, for a hand tool of general utility or an assembling tool which structurally recognizes only one work part.

To or from wheel rim of resilient tire or tube:
This subclass is indented under subclass 213.1. Hand tool or assembling or removing a valve for a pneumatic tire or tube with or from the rim or other portion of the wheel with which the tire or tube is associated.
(1) Note. The air valve may be encased in a resilient sheath which fits in a hole in the rim with a grommet effect to seal the valve to the rim.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
235 for a tool for inserting or removing a resilient grommet in a hole, and see (1) Note, above.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, 15.2 for a tool for repairing a resilient tire and, especially, subclass 15.4 for a tool for deflating a tire by air valve actuation.
157, Wheelwright Machines, for assembling a tire or tube to or from a rim or a wheel.

Removal tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 213.1. Apparatus
for disassembling or extracting any of various types of valve or valve parts.

Piston ring inserter or remover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for inserting or removing a piston ring in the receiving groove of a piston, (e.g., for an internal combustion engine) or for facilitating such an operation.
(1) Note. This subclass includes, for example: (a) a piston ring compressor for compressing a piston ring around a piston or for contracting and holding a single ring for the reception of a mandrel holder. (b) apparatus for expanding a ring for removal or application to a piston.(c) a guide through which a piston with a ring(s) is moved, the guide compressing the ring during such movement.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
229 for a circular spring applier or remover.
269 for apparatus for compressing and holding a group of piston rings.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, 3.4 for a similarly constructed tool for use in removing receptacle closures.

Plier-type operation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Apparatus which is of the plier type or has plier type operation.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, for a hand tool of general utility or an assembling tool which structurally recognizes only one work part.

With ring encirclement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Apparatus provided with means for partly or completely encircling a
piston ring.

Spring applier or remover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for assembling or disassembling components of a spring or of a spring and another member.
(1) Note. "Securing" is considered to be a type of "assembling".

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
213.1 particularly 215+ for apparatus dealing with a valve (including engine valve) spring.
222 for piston ring apparatus.
270 for hand-manipulatable spring nut applier or remover.
805 for apparatus for applying a spring retainer in a doll set.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
79, Button Making, subclass 3 for inserting a spring retainer in a button.
81, Tools, subclass 3.7 for a device for prying apart the leaves of a leaf spring assembly, subclass 7.5 for a mainspring winder for a watch or clock, and subclass 486 for a resilient article tensioner or compressor.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, subclass 10.5 for a spring stretcher or compressor.

Transmission spring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Apparatus for applying or removing a transmission spring.
(1) Note. This subclass includes means to compress a helical transmission spring and includes a compressor engaging a plurality of springs at a time.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
215 for a compressor for a helical engine valve spring.

Helical spring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Apparatus for applying or removing a helical spring.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
215 for apparatus for compressing a helical engine valve spring, holding such a spring, or for otherwise applying or removing an engine valve spring.
226 for a helical transmission spring compressor.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, subclass 114 for apparatus for compressing coil springs and placing them in a cover (e.g., mattress or upholstery ticking).

Flat spiral spring (e.g., watch or clock type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Apparatus for applying or removing a flat spiral spring, e.g., a watch or clock spring.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, subclass 7.5 for a tool for winding a mainspring.

Circular spring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Apparatus for applying or removing a circular spring, i.e., a single convolution spring of general circular shape.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
222 for a piston ring inserter or remover.
249 means for applying a key of split ring form to a valve stem.
729 for means for applying a split spacer disc to an electrical conduit.
765 for means to place a traveler on a ring, or a ring on a bobbin in a textile machine.

Leaf spring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Apparatus for applying or removing a leaf spring, having either single or plural leaves.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, for a jack which is to be used to elevate a vehicle chassis relative to its running gear to thereby flex the vehicle springs.

Means to stake watch or clock:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for removing arbors from watch pinions or hands from shafts, inserting arbors into watch pinions, or inserting the leaves of lantern pinions, etc.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
177 for a process of mechanical manufacture of a watch or a clock.
244 for an assembling device comprising a pusher or puller, in general.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, 6 for other watchmakers' tools.

Plier type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 231. Apparatus of the plier or pincer type.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, for a hand tool of general utility or an assembling tool which structurally recognizes only one work
part.

Brake lining to brake shoe:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for stretching or holding brake lining on a brake shoe to facilitate securement of the lining to the shoes, or for applying a fastener to secure the lining to the shoe.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
525.06 for a process of riveting to secure a brake lining to a brake shoe.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, for a press for bonding a brake lining to a brake shoe, especially 300 for a press for securing a lining to a shoe combined with means to heat, cool, or dry the article or press.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, for a device for adhesively bonding a brake lining to a brake shoe comprising more than a mere press.

Tube and coextensive core:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for assembling or disassembling a tube to or from a core that in assembled position is substantially coextensive with the tube.
(1) Note. The core may be tubular or of any other configuration.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
235 for means for applying or removing a resilient element, including means for applying a noncoextensive resilient element to the interior of a tube, and means to apply a resilient tube or sleeve to a longer object.
237 for means to assemble a coupling to a conduit.
469.5 for a process of mechanical manufacture including metal deforming with nonmetallic bonding.
517 for a process of axially joining a hollow body to a rod or other elongated body.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 500.5 for a control lever or linkage system comprising a hand operated flexible transmitter.
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, subclass 131 for a flexible pipe having a spirally wound metal core, subclass 139 for a flexible pipe having a metal core and subclasses 142 and 143 for another pipe having a metal core.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, for an assembly operation combined with adhesive joining of the assembled parts.
464, Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible Couplings for Rotary Shafts, 52 for a flexible shaft within a housing.

To apply or remove a resilient article (e.g., tube, sleeve, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for assembling or disassembling a resilient member with another member.
(1) Note. Included herein is means to apply or remove a resilient tube, sleeve, etc., to or from another member; means to flex a resilient metal article within its elastic limit to facilitate assembly or disassembly; and means to apply a teat cup to a cooperating ring.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
215 for an engine valve spring compressor.
222 for a piston ring inserter or remover.
225 for a spring applier or remover.
269 means for compressing and holding a group of piston rings.
446 for a process of stressing a part within its elastic limit and assembling it with another part while it is stressed.
765 for means to place a traveler on a ring or to place a ring on a bobbin of a textile machine.
805 for means to apply a spring retainer to a doll set.
807 for means to apply watch crystal to a watch case.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
12, Boot and Shoe Making, subclass 109 and 110+ for a shoe last stretcher.
100, Presses, subclass 9 for a binder applying device, not otherwise provided for, which places a binder about material, the binder being circumferentially closed and ringlike prior to such placement.
119, Animal Husbandry, 14.47 for teat cup structure.

Nipple to nursing bottle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Apparatus for elastically expanding the open end of a resilient nipple for the insertion of the mouth of a nursing bottle into the nipple and removable from between the overlapped ends of bottle and nipple to permit the nipple to contract about and grip the bottle.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, 287 and 476+ for a method of, or apparatus for applying a closure to a portable receptacle.
215, Bottles and Jars, 11.1 for a nursing bottle including one with means for withdrawing the contents and subclass 387 for a nipple applier claimed in combination with a bottle or nipple.

Well protector to sucker rod:
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Apparatus for applying or removing a well protector to or from a well sucker rod.
(1) Note. The well protector of this subclass is commonly a resilient thick sleeve.
(2) Note. This subclass includes apparatus for stretching the protector and placing the same on the drill pipe or rod apparatus for stretching the protector and placing it on a carrier and the carrier that transports the expanded protector to a position on the drill pipe or rod.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, subclass 323 for a seal for well apparatus having an installation, removal, assembly, disassembly, or repair feature.

Coupling to conduit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for assembling and securing or disassembling a coupling and a conduit.
(1) Note. A machine for bringing the coupling and conduit together and for crimping is included in this subclass.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, subclass 29 for a jack especially designed for driving or pulling pipe otherwise than by impact.

Loose-leaf sheet binder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for supporting and guiding the motion of a separable loose-leaf binder device from a closed position to an open position to permit insertion or removal of a sheet.
(1) Note. The operation of assembly or disassembly is usually manual, the apparatus merely serving as a support and guide for assembly operation.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, 441.1 for an easel, book, or music score holder support.
269, Work Holders, appropriate subclasses for means supporting a loose-leaf book or sheet, per se, for the purpose of writing thereon.

Compressing parts together face to face:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus that compress article parts together face to face for facilitating assembling.
(1) Note. This subclass includes, for example: (a) apparatus for pressing overlapping apertured plates together to hold them while bolts or rivets are being applied. (b) apparatus for compressing stacked plates together face to face.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
244 for apparatus for forcing interfitting parts into engagement, or for pulling them apart.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
269, Work Holders, 37 for plural holders which hold workpieces relative to each other.
411, Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener, for a bolt, screw, or rivet that may be used for temporary fastening.

Spreading parts apart or separating them from face to face engagement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus having (1) article engaging means moving in opposed directions for spreading parts apart or (2) for breaking a face to face engagement or for separating parts from a face to face engagement.
(1) Note. The apparatus under (1) is distinguished from that under subclasses 244+ by a spreading operation as distinguished from a plain push or pull and is characterized by spaced jaws or article engaging means that are motivated in opposite directions to create a spreading action.
(2) Note. The apparatus under (2) is generally of the character that breaks the adhesion of an automobile head and block.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
223 for a plier type device that engages the ends of a split piston ring to force the ends apart.
252 for means to assemble or disassemble including means to separate parts by fluid expansion.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
12, Boot and Shoe Making, subclass 109 and 110+ for shoe last stretching.
81, Tools, subclass 3.7 for a special tool for spreading the
leaves of a leaf spring assembly apart, usually for the purpose of inserting lubricant therebetween; subclass 302 for a special tool having outwardly-facing work-engaging jaw surfaces; and subclass 485 for a tool for spreading one portion of a workpart from another portion, or for spreading apart two parts without disassembling them from each other.

By rotation of work part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus in which the apparatus assembles or disassembles parts by rotating one or more parts with respect to another part or parts.
(1) Note. Included here is a device for juxtapositioning and securing a screw type closure on an open ended collapsible tube.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, 317 for apparatus for applying screw closures to receptacles.
81, Tools, subclass 3.07 for a receptacle closure removing tool and subclasses 52+ for a wrench for exerting a twisting strain to a workpart.
140, Wireworking, 92.3 for intercoiling of helices of wire with each other or with successive loops or apertures by rotation of said helices with or without the concurrent helix forming.
173, Tool Driving or Impacting, subclass 164 for a means to drive a tool about an axis including means to hold and relatively rotate sections of tool shaft.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, 48 for machines for assembling nuts or bolts by a screwing operation.

Means to insert or remove helix:
This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Devices wherein one of the parts is a wire-like or wire coil.
(1) Note. Included herein is a device for positioning or removing a helical thread element with or without further securing means.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
227 for a helical spring applier or remover of general utility.
456 for a process including assembling a spirally convoluted member of substantially uniform cross section form to a second member.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, subclass 409 for a plier type deforming tool.
140, Wireworking, subclass 92.3 for a method or apparatus for helix screwing through one or more rows of loops or openings.
411, Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener, subclass 438 for a wire coil spring thread insert, per se.

Means to string:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus that assemble or disassemble by a stringing action, either by stringing parts on an attenuated or elongated means, or by passing such means through a part or parts.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
279 for a device which having centrifugal separator discs strung thereon.
433 for a process of assembling by a stringing operation.
729 for apparatus for placing a spacer disc on an electrical conduit.
765 for means to place a traveler on a ring or to place a ring on a bobbin of a textile machine.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
12, Boot and Shoe Making, subclass 58.5 for a machine for placing lacings in the upper of a shoe or for removing the lacings therefrom.
53, Package Making, subclass 581 for means for forming a package by placing contents material on a core or spindle.
100, Presses, subclass 12 for apparatus, not otherwise provided for, for placing a binder which passes through the
opening in ring-like material.
112, Sewing, 470.21 for a machine for inserting a draw string by means of a needle, subclass 10 for a sewing machine which seams a bag and also inserts a draw string in a hem, and subclasses 223 and 224 for a needle threading attachment for a sewing machine.
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 48 for bead stringing means; subclass 50 for a device for inserting a tape, thread, or cord into a garment, lace and the like; subclass 99 for a device for threading a needle; subclasses 102+ for a needle which is a pointed instrument having an eye, hook, or equivalent to attach to a thread, tape, or the like for sewing, threading, or attaching the thread to a fabric; and subclass 105 for a curtain rod threader.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, 134.3 for apparatus for threading electric conductor wire or a leader therefor in a conduit or along a messenger cable.

Tool handle and tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for assembling or disassembling a tool handle and a tool.
(1) Note. This subclass includes, for example: (a) Apparatus for assembling or disassembling the parts of a handle or the parts of a tool. (b) Apparatus for assembling a tool with or disassembling a tool from a handle. (c) Apparatus for inserting a pin for securing a tool handle to a tool.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
243 for means to assemble a tool chuck and a tool.
244 for means to assemble comprising a pusher or puller in general.
426.1 for a process of disassembly.
428 for a process of assembling or joining.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making.
144, Woodworking, subclasses 254-271 for wood bending.
403, Joints and Connections, for a connection between a tool and a handle, wherein only such structure of the tool and handle as cooperates to effect the connection is included.

Tool chuck and tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for assembling or disassembling a tool chuck and a tool.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
242 for apparatus to assemble a tool handle and a tool chuck.
244 for assembly or disassembling means comprising a pusher or puller in general.
426.1 for a process of disassembling.
428 for a process of assembling or joining.
592 for a process of mechanical manufacture, generally.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
279, Chucks or Sockets, for a tool chuck, per se.

Overedge assembling means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for assembling a first element or portion thereof around an edge of a second element and into overlapping relationship with the second element, the assembly being accomplished in whole or in part by deforming, i.e., stressing beyond the elastic, the first element.
(1) Note. Subclasses 244 through 283 herebelow, comprising assembly apparatus of the nature there specified, were established before this subclass (243.5) and indented subclasses and have not been screened. Appropriate subclasses among them should be searched when advisable.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
509 for a process of assembling including overedge clamping of a seated part.
769 for means for attaching a slide fastener element to a tape.

Belt-hook attacher:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.5. Apparatus for clinching one or more clips adapted to receive a connecting member (e.g., a hinge pin) along the end of a belt.

Annular work:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.5. Apparatus wherein the first element is marginally defined by a outer circular border and by an inner circular border, concentric with the outer border.
(1) Note. The "first element" of this subclass may be very short in the dimension of the axis of the borders in the case of a ring or may be longer so that the element is a tube.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
726 for apparatus used to make a heat exchanger, e.g., to secure a boiler tube to a plate.

With radially acting tool inside annular work:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.517. Apparatus wherein the first element is deformed by a shaping surface urging a portion thereof to move away from the its axis, wherein the shaping surface is part of a member between the inner border and the axis.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, subclass 391.6 for a device including concentric or telescoped deforming tools wherein a tool fits inside a hollow metal fastener workpart to reshape that workpart into engagement with another member in which the fastener is fitted for securement, wherein no part of the device is in engagement with the other member, and subclass 393 for three or more tools inside an annular workpiece with provision to effect radial expansion of the workpiece by moving one of the tools radially with respect to the others.

With second workpiece inside annular work one workpiece moved to shape the other:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.517. Apparatus wherein a first tool engages the annular member and a second tool engages a second member which is inside the cavity of the annular member to move the members relative to each other such that one member is stressed beyond its elastic limit.

Comprising driver for snap-off-mandrel fastener: e.g., pop (tm) riveter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.519. Apparatus wherein a first tool engages an annular end surface of a tube-like workpiece, which surface generally faces the device, which first tool includes a passageway coaxial with the tubular axis of that workpiece, and wherein a second tool functions within that passageway to engage a shank portion of a second workpiece extending through the tubular axis of the work and through the coaxial passageway, which first tool urges against the annular surface and which second tool reactively pulls against the shank with sufficient force moves the second workpiece with respect to the first and to ultimately exceed the tensile strength of the shank portion and thereby divide one portion of the shank from the remainder thereof, which remainder serves with the tubular first workpiece as a fastener.
(1) Note. The first and second workpiece of this subclass are normally supplied in the magazine as an assembly and are to be brought into assembly with another work part not originating in the storage chamber.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
812.5 for a driver for a snap-off-mandrel fastener including a fastener supply magazine.

Including near side fastener shaping tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.522. Device intended to deform the annular surface of the work that faces the device.

Pneumatic- or fluid-actuated tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.521. Device wherein one of the tools is urged to move with respect to the other to effect metal deformation by a flowable medium.
(1) Note. (1) Incompressible fluid, e.g., liquid; (2) compressible fluid, e.g., gas; or (3) a flowable solid, e.g., pelletized material might be used as the urging medium of this and the indented subclasses.
(2) Note. A device having a vacuum "driver", i.e., a piston moved by ambient air pressure, is included herein.
(3) Note. A device including an explosively actuated piston is included herein.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
453.01 for a pneumatic- or fluid-actuated metal deforming tool, generally.

Liquid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.523. Device wherein the flowable medium is in the liquid state, i.e., is generally incompressible.

And gas:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.524. Device wherein flowable medium in the liquid state is used as tool urging flowable medium and wherein flowable medium in the gaseous state is also used at tool urging medium.
(1) Note. Included herein is a device having a cylinder powered by a gas (e.g., compressed air) that, in turn, drives a piston to pressurize a liquid which serves to move the tools.
(2) Note. Included herein is a device utilizing liquid to effect repositioning (and deformation) of the "elements" and gas to return the tools to the resting position.

Having rotary drive mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.521. Device including provision to move one tool with respect to the other to effect the deforming action, which provision turns more than 360 degrees.
(1) Note. The "drive" of this subclass must be mechanically connected to one of the tools, e.g., a rotary electric motor that drives a tool via a gear box is included herein even though the final drive may not turn more than 360 degrees, whereas a rotary electric motor that drives a pump which transmits fluid to drive one of the tools is excluded.

Having allochirial actuating handles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.521. Device including provision to move one tool with respect to the other comprising a pair of mirror image members intended to be engaged by the hands of the operative and moved equally but oppositely with respect to each other and with respect to the remainder of the device to effect deformation.

Having repositionable annulus engaging tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.521. Device wherein the tool having a passageway therethrough is adapted to be readily removed and replaced by another similar tool also mounted on the device, or is mounted to be shifted in position with respect to the remainder of the device.

Including near side fastener shaping tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.519. Device intended to deform the annular surface of the work that faces the device.

Riveter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.5. Apparatus including means to upset or otherwise deform a rivet or like rod-shaped first element, or a similar portion of work, means to assemble such rivet to other work or to cause such rivet
to secure components of other work together.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
243.52 for apparatus which deforms annular work, e.g., a hollow rivet or a boiler tube end.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, for metal deforming apparatus (no assembly).
157, Wheelwright Machines, subclass 1.55 for a wheelmaking machine with a spoke-end header.
173, Tool Driving or Impacting, for a rivet-driver, per se.
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, for riveting apparatus which forcibly drives a rivet into work prior to deforming the rivet.

Single header:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.53. Apparatus which deforms only one rivet or like element at a time, using the same tool pair (header and anvil) each time.

Pipe joiner:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.54. Apparatus which by riveting unites the edges of a pipe along a longitudinal seam or secures two or more pipes in an overlapping or abutting end-to-end relationship.

Clip applier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.5. Apparatus which when assembling the first element with the second element additionally unites the second element to at least one other element.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, subclass 410 for a plier-type clip clencher claimed only as a deformer, i.e., without regard to
assembly.
140, Wireworking, subclass 11 for means for joining intersecting wire elements of a wire fabric with a clip, which subclass contains art similar to some of that found here.

Binding or covering:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.5. Apparatus which assembles by causing the first element or portion thereof to single-foldedly embrace or encompass the second element.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33.5 for apparatus for binding or covering combined with cutting.
243.5 for patents limited to lockseamed (double folded) assembly of two elements.
728 for apparatus which sheaths a running length core.

Edge binding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.57. Apparatus for assembling a combination in which the second element has a definitive edge (such as that of a plate or sheet), and the first element is a U-shaped member which embraces only the edge portion of the second element.

Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus having means for engaging two work parts to be assembled or disassembled and means forming part of the apparatus for multiplying the force input to the apparatus (e.g., a lever, screw, force multiplying linkage, gearing, etc.) to develop the necessary assembling or disassembling force.
(1) Note. Included in this and the indented subclasses, for example, are: (a) means for removing from and applying to a shaft, a collar, wheel, gear, bearing unit, etc. (b) means
for removing from or applying to any of various elements, a nonresilient tube, collar, sleeve, ferrule, etc. (c) means for removing from or applying to any of various elements, a pin, cap, key, etc.
(2) Note. Except as stated in the following notes, apparatus from preceding subclasses indented under subclass 700 and having power multiplying means for exerting a pushing or pulling force for assembling or disassembling has been cross-referenced in this or the indented subclasses.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
213.1 for means to assemble or disassemble a valve component.
222 for means for pushing a piston ring onto a piston.
225 for means to apply a spring by pushing or pulling.
231 for staking a watch or a clock.
233 for means for applying a brake lining to a brake shoe.
234 for means for pulling or pushing to assemble or disassemble a coextensive tube and core.
237 for means to assemble or disassemble a coupling to a conduit.
238 for assembling by compressing parts together face to face.
239 for means to assemble or disassemble including means to separate parts from face to face engagement.
240 for means to assemble or disassemble by rotation of one work part with respect to the other.
242 for means to assemble or disassemble a tool handle and a tools.
243 for means to assemble or disassemble a tool chuck and a tool.
270 for a hand manipulable implement not having power multiplying means to develop the assembling or disassembling force.
724 for means for inserting or removing balls or rollers from a bearing.
726 for means for inserting or removing the tubes of a heat exchanger.
729 for means for inserting or removing a contact into or from a plug connector.
730 for means for removing or inserting a battery plate or battery-plate unit.
732 for means for inserting or removing an armature shaft, coil, coil slot plug, etc.
765 for means to place a traveler on a ring or a ring on the bobbin of a textile machine.
805 for means for assembling doll parts.
807 for means to assemble a clock or watch-crystal into a bezel.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, 469 for a lever and linkage system.
157, Wheelwright Machines, 3 for a spoke setter, subclass 11 for a tire remover, and subclass 12 for a spoke extractor.
164, Metal Founding, 405 for an ingot stripper.
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, 19 for combined apparatus for assembling and driving a member, e.g., nail, into the assembled parts.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 533 for a coil stripping device for a winding machine.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, for such an implement in general.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, for a handling implement of the hand-and-hoist-line type.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, 436 for a shaping surface including product release or removal means, especially, subclass 438 for a core remover; see the search notes thereunder.
433, Dentistry, 3 for a tool for removing an orthodontic appliance from the teeth and subclasses 141+ for other disassembly and assembly implement (e.g., a tooth extractor, mold remover, crown remover.)

Hubcap and hub:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus for inserting or removing a hubcap onto or off of a wheel hub.
(1) Note. Apparatus for inserting or removing a "wheel cover" onto or off of a wheel is included herein.

Battery post and terminal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus for applying or removing an electricity transmitting connector to or from a battery post.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
730 for means to assemble a storage cell or battery.

Cotter pin and cooperating member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus, for inserting or extracting a cotter pin to or from another element.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
249 for a valve stem pin or key extractor or remover.

Plier type means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Apparatus of the plier type.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5 for a cotter pin making process or apparatus.
700 and see the search note thereunder.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, for a hand tool of general utility, or an assembling tool, especially, 300 for general purpose pliers or pliers especially adapted for manipulating a cotter pin.

Valve stem pin or key and another member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus for inserting or extracting a valve stem pin or key into or away from some other element.

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213.1 for valve applying and removing apparatus.
247 for cotter pin applying and removing apparatus.
250 for machine key applying and removing apparatus.

Machine key and another member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus for inserting or extracting a machine key into or away from some other element.

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249 for a valve stem pin or key inserter or remover.

Arbor-type press means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus of the arbor press type.

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100, Presses, for a press not elsewhere provided for.

Having fluid operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus which is operated by fluid pressure.

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254 for assembling device comprising a puller or pusher operated by an explosive.
421.1 for a process of shaping a part or parts by direct application of fluid pressure.
427 for a process of disassembly utilizing fluid pressure to separate parts.

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60, Power Plants, subclass 325 for a residual fluid actuator, per se.
91, Motors: Expansible Chamber Type, for such motors and their controls, per se.
100, Presses, 269.01 for reciprocating platen presses, not elsewhere provided for, in which fluid pressure actuates the movable platen.
251, Valves and Valve Actuation, for a valve of general utility and an actuating means therefor.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, subclass 93 for fluid pressure type.
418, Rotary Expansible Chamber Devices, for a rotary expansible chamber motor, per se.

Having wedge operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus which is operated by a wedge to develop the assembling or disassembling force.

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254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, subclass 42 for wedge type printers' quoins and subclass 104 for miscellaneous wedge type.
279, Chucks or Sockets, subclass 103 for friction grip type having wedge means to eject the tool.

Having percussion or explosive operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus which are operated by percussion, including the explosion of a contained medium.

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252 for apparatus operated by sustained fluid pressure as distinguished from an explosion.
275 for an impact receiving tool not having contained impacting element.
427 for a process of separating parts (e.g., a broken drill stem from a drilled hole) utilizing percussion or explosion.

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60, Power Plants, 632 for a one shot explosion actuated expansible chamber type motor.
81, Tools, 463 and see the notes thereto for other impact operated apparatus.
173, Tool Driving or Impacting, 90 for a tool impacting device, per se, of general utility.
175, Boring or Penetrating the Earth, 2 for subject matter relating to a device for penetrating the earth by means of a bullet or shaped charge which is fired in an inaccessible hole and including such a device for forming a perforation in a casing or other wall member in the hole.

Tube, sleeve, or ferrule inserting or removing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Apparatus designed for inserting a tube, sleeve, ring, ferrule, or similar annular body into or removing such from an opening designed to receive the same.

Having screw operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus in which a screw is operated to develop the assembling or disassembling force.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
217 for a screw operated engine valve spring compressor.
250 for a machine key extractor or inserter.

C-frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Apparatus which is screw operated and of the C-frame type, one leg of the C-frame reacting against one part of the article and a screw mounted in the other leg of the C-frame reacting against another part of the article.

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217 for a screw operated C-frame engine valve spring compressor.
231 for a C-frame watch or clock staking device.
251 for C-frame arbor presses for assembling or disassembling.
252 for C-frame fluid operated presses for assembling or disassembling.
276 for a C-frame assembly or disassembly tool designed to receive an impact from a separate tool.

Central screw, work-engagers around screw:
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Apparatus in which a central screw develops the assembling or disassembling force, whether motivated by turning the nut or screw, and which have work engagers on opposite sides of, adjacent to, and around the screw, the screw acting on one part of the article and the engagers acting on another part of the article.
(1) Note. The side engagers may be arms on each side of the screw or constitute tubular or tube segment engagers encircling a major part of the screw, and the same may be secured to or have reaction contact with the article.

Work-engager arms along or parallel to screw:
This subclass is indented under subclass 258. Apparatus in which the side engagers comprise arms extending along or parallel with the screw, the arms having engagement with the screw nut or nut carrying frame at one end and engagement with an article part at the other end.

With arm connecting engaging means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Apparatus in which the ends of the arms are connected by a means that engages the article part.

Pivotal arms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Apparatus in which the arms are connected for pivotal movement to the nut or nut carrying frame.

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262 for pivotal grippers directly carried by the screw.

Pivotal grippers on screw:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Apparatus which have pivotal grippers mounted on the article engaging end of the screw.

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261 for pivotal work engager arms mounted on the nut or nut frame.
265 for relatively movable work grippers mounted on the force developing screw and of tubular or tube segment form.

Tubular or tube segment forms work engager:
This subclass is indented under subclass 258. Apparatus in including a work engager in the form of a tube or the segments of a tube.
(1) Note. The tubular or tube segment work engager may be an integral portion of the nut.

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280 for other tubular work engager having article gripping detents.

Screw threaded work engager:
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. Apparatus in which the tubular or tube segment work engager has screw threads for engagement with a threaded work part for reaction therewith.
(1) Note. The threaded work engaging part may be mounted on the nut, nut frame, or force developing screw.

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277 for a hand manipulatable impact receiving tool having a threaded device to be applied to screw threaded work to protect the same from impact.
281 for a hand manipulatable for tube sleeve or ferrule applying or removing having a thread tapping work grip.

Movable grippers on screw:
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. Apparatus in which the tubular or tube segment form a work engager having at least two relatively movable parts to grip the work which parts are mounted on the work engaging end of the force developing screw.
(1) Note. The grippers may be pivotal, slidable, etc.

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262 for pivotal grippers on force developing screws not of tubular or tube segment form.
264 for similar devices threaded to engage threaded work.

Plate or bar forms work-engager:
This subclass is indented under subclass 258. Apparatus in which the work engagers are in the form of a plate or bar, the screw extending through the center of the plate or bar.

Having lever operator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus that is lever operated.
(1) Note. A screw may be used for adjusting the parts of the apparatus or gripping the part to be moved but the force input and multiplication for applying the pushing or pulling force is through a system (not involving a screw) operated by a lever.

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216 and 219+, for a lever operated engine valve spring compressor.
222 for a lever operated piston ring inserter or remover.
245 for a lever operated hub cap remover.
246 for a lever operated battery terminal remover.
247 for a lever operated cotter pin remover.
249 for a lever operated valve stem pin or key remover.
256 for a miscellaneous device having a screw for force multiplication to apply the assembling or disassembling force.

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254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, particularly 120 for single throw levers.

Plier type means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Apparatus of the plier type.

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700 for assembly or disassembly apparatus, generally.

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81, Tools, for a hand tool of general utility, or for an assembling tool which structurally recognizes only one work part.

Means comprising piston ring group contractor or holder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for contracting, and/or holding contracted, a group of piston rings (usually for the reception of a mandrel holder).

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222 for a piston ring applier or remover or for means for contracting a single piston ring and holding it contracted for the reception of a mandrel holder.

Means comprising hand manipulatable tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus that is a hand tool or is a portable tool having no contained force multiplying operator to develop the assembling or disassembling force.
(1) Note. There may be force multiplying means for the work engaging portions to firmly grip the work, but no such means for developing the assembling or disassembling force.

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213.1 for a hand manipulatable valve keeper insertion tool.
244 for a hand manipulatable or portable tool with a contained power multiplying operator.

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7, Compound Tools, for a hand tool united with another hand tool.
42, Firearms, subclass 90 for an implement to be used in making or maintaining a firearm.
81, Tools, for a hand tool, generally.
99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, subclass 450.5 for a hand manipulable implement means arranged to assemble edible preforms into a sandwich.

Aligner or center:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Apparatus that aligns one part with another.

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468 for a process of associating two or more parts by engaging each of the parts with a tool and moving the tool relative to the parts to effect alignment of the parts with respect to each other.

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33, Geometrical Instruments, subclass 412 for shaft aligning and leveling straight edge type instruments.

Tube with tube:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus for aligning tubes with tubes.

Auto wheel with auto chassis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus for lifting and/or aligning an automobile wheel with an automobile chassis.
(1) Note. In this subclass, for example, is a tool intended to pass through bolt receiving wheel opening and engage the stud bolts or other connecting parts on the hub, brake drum, or other support of the automobile chassis and guide the wheel to such supporting means.

Clutch plates:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus for aligning clutch plates in the assembly of a clutch.

Means comprising impact receiving tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Apparatus to be applied to the work and to receive an impact from some outside source and transmit the blow to the work.
(1) Note. The source of the impact is usually a machinist's or carpenter's hammer.

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254 for impact or percussion apparatus having a contained source of impact producing means, as an explosive or a hammer.

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30, Cutlery, subclass 168 for cold chisels and see the notes to such subclass.
81, Tools, 463 for a nail set adapted to drive the head of a nail below a wood surface when hit by a hammer.

C-frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 275. Apparatus whose impact receiving tool is mounted in one leg of a C-frame, the other leg of the frame constituting an anvil for receiving the impact.

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257 and see the notes thereto for other C-frame type devices.

Thread protector (e.g., wheel axle type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 275. Apparatus in which the impact receiving tool transmits the impact to a threaded part and is constructed to protect the threads from injury.
(1) Note. This subclass includes axle drivers that are threaded onto the end of an axle and are hit to break the connection between a wheel and axle, devices commonly called impact wheel removers.

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264 for other screw threaded devices to engage screw threaded work.

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16, Miscellaneous Hardware, 2.1 for protective liners and
subclasses 108+ for protective caps or collars.
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, subclass 96 for protectors for the threads on pipe ends.
173, Tool Driving or Impacting, 128 for an impacting device including means to transmit impact from a hammer head to a tool or the like.

Hand gripper for direct push or pull:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Apparatus that are gripped by the hand and given a direct push or pull by the hand.
(1) Note. There may be force multiplying means for operating the parts that grip the work, but the assembling or disassembling force is given a direct push or pull by the person operating the same.

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244 for devices that grip the work and have force multiplying means for the assembling or disassembling push or pull.

Centrifugal separator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Hand devices for applying or removing parts of centrifugal separators.
(1) Note. Most of the patents include an elongated means that is insertable through the openings of aligned separator plates or cone discs, with provisions for securing the bottom one thereto, so that the elongated means and the parts secured as a unit may be pulled from or inserted into the centrifugal machine by direct hand pull or push on the elongated means.

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241 for assembling by stringing objects on an elongated part.

Tube sleeve or ferrule applying or removing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Apparatus that operates on tubes, sleeves, or ferrules.

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282 and see the notes thereto for other apparatus for operating upon tubes, sleeves, or ferrules.

Thread-tapping grip:
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. Apparatus that grips the tube, sleeve, or ferrule by means of screwing into the same a tapered threaded point in the nature of a tap.

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408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, 215 for a tool of that class including pitch stabilizing ridge.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, subclass 197 for tap dies used in a Class 470 machine for cutting interior screw threads.

With work-holder for assembly:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus including or with a surface which, when the work parts are being assembled, is positioned beneath at least a portion of each work part to support the work parts against the force of gravity in at least one position of adjustment thereof.
(1) Note. A mere pin is not considered to be a work holder for assembly.

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721 for similar structure having a signal, scale, or indicator.

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269, Work Holders, 289 for a work holder for assembly not in combination with an assembly means or not serving as means to move to assemble one work part relatively to another.

For assembling a luminescent mantle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 281.1. Apparatus intended to juxtapose, associate, or fasten one part of an illuminated mantle with respect to another part thereof.
(1) Note. A mantle is a lace-like hood or envelop of some refractory material which, when placed in position over a flame, gives light by incandescence.
(2) Note. This is the residual home for a work holder for assembling a luminescent mantle, even though only one part is recognized (engaged) thereby.

And assembling press (e.g., truss assembling means, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 281.1. Apparatus including means to hold an assembly of several first work parts in a desired relationship and means to force an additional work part into the assembly to secure the first work parts in a desired relationship.

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227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, particularly 19 for similar structure wherein the additional work part is an "elongated member" as required by that class.

Having means to permit support movement while work is thereon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 281.1. Apparatus including a holder for a first work part and a holder for a second work part, which holders are allowed to move with the work parts mounted thereon.

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281.6 for structure holding a first work part such that the structure is supported thereby, which structure includes guide means for another work part.

Including means to relatively position plural work parts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus including means to engage a first and a second work part and means to move one relatively to the other into a desired positional relationship.

Work-supported apparatus:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus including means to engage a first work part so as to be supported against the force of gravity thereon and including means to be engaged by a second work part to be juxtaposed, associated with, fastened to, or removed from the first work part.

Tube, sleeve, or ferrule:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus for assembling and/or securing or disassembling tubes, sleeves, or ferrules to each other or to other articles.
(1) Note. Many of the preceding subclasses have special types of apparatus for this purpose, some of which are referred to in the following note.

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234 for tube and coextensive core apparatus.
235 for apparatus for operating upon resilient tubes or sleeves.
255 for percussive apparatus.
280 for hand grippers.

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81, Tools, subclass 3.05 for devices for extracting a shell, projector, or wad from a gun barrel.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, 29 for pipe jacks.
405, Hydraulic and Earth Engineering, 154 for a method or apparatus for laying a pipe or cable into a subterranean location where a step or means for handling the earth material is claimed, or a method or apparatus for laying, retrieving, or manipulating a pipe or cable at or from a submerged location.

Work gripper, anvil, or element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus claiming only (1) a work gripping subcombination, (2) an anvil, or (3) any subcombination of an assembling or disassembling apparatus incapable by itself of performing a work assembling or disassembling operation and not elsewhere classifiable.

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72, Metal Deforming, subclass 476 for disclosure of a passive tool.
269, Work Holders, for a work holder, per se.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, subclass 208 for bolt and rivet anvils.

By deforming:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Apparatus including means to juxtapose, associate, fasten together, or separate a plurality of work by stressing one work part beyond the elastic limit thereof.

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402.11 for a process of repairing by attaching a repair preform wherein damaged material is removed.

MISCELLANEOUS APPARATUS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Miscellaneous metal working means not otherwise classifiable.

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33 for a combined metal working machine, generally.

Converting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process comprising mechanically modifying or altering an existing structure, apparatus, or article of manufacture to produce a structure, an apparatus, or an article of manufacture of substantially different capacity, size, function, or type of operation.
(1) Note. Since this concept was not specially provided for before this subclass was established in 1979 and since most of this class was not screened at that time, the art of this subclass is incomplete in that it does not include all the patents issued before that date.

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402.01 for a process of repair (see the definition of "repair" in Class 29 class definition, Glossary).
403.1 for a process of scrap recovery or utilization.
411 for mechanical manufacture including the process of obtaining plural pieces from a preassembled blank.
412 for a process including separating a plurality of parts from a single part, e.g., cutting.
426.1 for a process including disassembly (see the definition of "disassembly" in Class 29, class definition, Glossary).
428 for a process including assembling two or more self-sustaining parts (see the definition of "assembly" in Class 29 class definition, Glossary).
560 for a convertible metal working machine, generally.

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92, Expansible Chamber Devices, subclass 59 for a device under that class that is convertible or changeable by assembly or disassembly.
144, Woodworking, 330 for a process of reconstructing an article of wood.
285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, subclass 12 for a device of that class that is convertible.
432, Heating, subclass 3 for a process wherein converting or assembling is an integral part of a heating procedure.

Repairing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process comprising restoring an existing device such as an article of manufacture, a machine, an apparatus, or a static structure to a more functional, stable, or working condition.
(1) Note. See the definition of repair in the class definition of this class (29), Glossary. These subclasses (402.01+) are intended as the residual home for mechanical repairing. Where a process of repairing a particular article is claimed, it is intended that the patent issue in the particular device making subclass of this class (29).
(2) Note. To make a complete search for a process of repairing a particular device it may be necessary to search the subclass under Class 29 or elsewhere which provides for manufacturing the particular device.
(3) Search appropriate subclasses for various mechanicamanufacturing operations such as, for example, combined processes for making specific articles, converting one article to produce a different article, uniting, or shaping, or joining, which operations might be used in a repair operation.

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12, Boot and Shoe Making, subclass 142 for a process of repairing a boot or a shoe.
49, Movable or Removable Closures, subclass 506 for a process of repairing a movable or removable closure.
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclass 514 for a building component having means for split prevention or which repairs a damaged part.
62, Refrigeration, subclass 77 for a refrigeration process including repairing some part of a refrigeration apparatus.
65, Glass Manufacturing, subclass 27 for a process of repairing or cleaning glass working apparatus and subclass 28 for a process of mending otherwise unusable parts or material by a glass working operation for reuse, or preventing spreading of checks or cracks in a glass part during formation of the glass part.
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 1.5 for a process of or apparatus for repairing a hole or a run in a knitted fabric.
76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making, subclass 101.1 for a process of repairing a tool, generally.
137, Fluid Handling, subclasses 15.01-15.26 for a process of cleaning, repairing, or assembling.
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, 97 for a process of or apparatus for repairing a leak in a pipe or hose.
144, Woodworking, 330 for a process of repairing or reconstructing a wooden article.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, 94 for a repairing process including a laminating step.
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, subclass 199 for a process of repairing or maintaining paper making machinery.
164, Metal Founding, subclass 92.1 for casting of metal to repair a substrate.
166, Wells, subclass 277 for a process of repairing an object in a shaft or deep boring in the earth.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, subclass 119 for repairing, restoring, or renewing a product for reuse.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, subclass 30 for furnace lining formation or repair and subclasses 36.1+ for repairing or restoring an article for reuse by an operation of that class.
285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, 15 for repair of a pipe joint or coupling.
320, Electricity: Battery or Capacitor Charging or Discharging, appropriate subclasses for a process of recharging or reconditioning a voltaic cell, battery, or capacitor.
405, Hydraulic and Earth Engineering, for construction involving the titular subject matter.
413, Sheet Metal Container Making, 1 for a process of fabricating sheet metal cans.
427, Coating Processes, 140 for restoring or repairing by an operation of that class.
429, Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product and Processes, subclass 49 for a process of restoring, or aid in restoring a battery to its former condition after decay, injury, or partial destruction.
432, Heating, subclass 3 for a process in which a step of repairing is an integral part of a heat procedure or in which repairing of the apparatus is effected in part by the heat incident to the operation of the apparatus.
445, Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing, subclass 2 for a process of repairing an electric lamp or space discharge device.

Seal or element thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.01. Process of directly restoring, reconditioning, or replacing packing material, door seal, or like sealing material not provided for elsewhere.

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235 for apparatus which applies or removes a resilient article.
402.08 for a process of repair wherein the part to be replaced is disassembled and a new part substituted therefor.
450 for a process of applying or removing a resilient article.

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49, Movable or Removable Closures, subclass 506 for a process of repairing movable or removable closures.
62, Refrigeration, subclass 77 for a process of refrigeration which includes repairing some part of a refrigeration apparatus.
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, 97 for a process of and apparatus for repairing a leak in a pipe or hose.
277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a seal having an installation, removal, assembly, disassembly, or repair feature, subclass 323, for a seal for well apparatus, subclasses 370+ for a relatively rotatable extending sealing face member (e.g., face, mechanical, etc.), subclass 421 for a close proximity labyrinth seal, subclass 435 for a piston ring, piston ring expander or seat therefore, subclass 511 for a dynamic circumferential contact seal intended for containment or compression by a gland member in a packing box, subclass 551 for a dynamic, peripheral radially sealing flexible projection (e.g., lip seal, etc.) for other than a piston, subclass 598 for a static, contact seal for use between parts of an internal combustion engine, subclass 609 for a static contact seal intended for insertion between an end to end pipe, conduit, or cable joint, or subclass 630 for a static, contact seal for other than an internal combustion engine, or a pipe, conduit, or cable.
403, Joints and Connections, 11 for a joint or connector with an adjunctive protector, broken parts retainer, repair, assembly, or disassembly feature.

With disassembling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.01. Process wherein the device to be repaired is composed of a plurality of interrelated attached components or subcombination elements comprising disassociating a component or an element from the other components or elements.
(1) Note. See the definition of "disassembly" in the class definition Glossary.

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403.3 for a process of separating one scrap material from another scrap material.
426.1 for a process including the step of disassembling.

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52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), 127.1 for a building component with adjunctive means used to aid in an assembling or disassembling operation.

Including reconditioning of part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.03. Process including restoring a disassembled component or element to its functional, stable, or working condition.

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402.18 for a process of repairing by applying fluent material, e.g., coating, casting.

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204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, for reconditioning in the manner of that class.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, subclass 30 for furnace lining or repairing and subclasses 36.1+ for repairing or restoring an article for reuse in an operation of that class.
427, Coating Processes, 140 for restoring or repairing by an operation of that class.

By shaping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.04. Process of restoring by permanently altering the configuration of the part.

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402.19 for a process of repairing by shaping.

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72, Metal Deforming, 362 for a process under the class definition of deforming metal.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, 239 for a process of applying distorting mechanical forces to solid self-sustaining workpieces of nonmetallic material wherein the configuration of at least one dimension of the workpieces is altered.

Removing material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.05. Process of repairing wherein the shaping comprises taking away or destroying integral material of the part.
(1) Note. Removing or cleaning of nonintegral surface or extraneous material is not considered removing of material.
(2) Note. To make a complete search for any repair process including removing material, it may be necessary to search the class which provides for the particular material removing process or apparatus.

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402.11 for a process of repairing by attaching a repair preform combined with removal of damaged material.

And by a metallurgical operation, e.g., welding, diffusion bonding, casting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.06. Process of repairing including a step of metal welding, metal casting,
or metal heat treating.

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164, Metal Founding, subclass 92.1 for a process of repairing a metal preform by a metal casting technique.
219, Electric Heating, 603 for a process of induction welding, subclasses 50+ for a process of resistance welding, and subclasses 76.1+ for a process of coating or building up of a base by means of metal deposited by an electric arc.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, subclass 119 for a process including metallurgically bonding work faces together wherein a product is repaired, renewed, or restored for reuse.

Replacing of defective part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.03. Process of repairing by substituting a new part for a damaged, worn, or imperfect part.

By attaching repair preform, e.g., remaking, restoring, or patching:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.01. Process of repairing by fastening a solid member specially adapted for reinforcing, concealing, or rebuilding a desired dimension to a damaged or worn portion of the machine, apparatus, static structure, or article.

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402.08 for a process of repairing by replacing a defective part of an assembly.
428 for a process including assembling two or more self-sustaining parts.

And removing damaged material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.09. Process of repairing combined with removing some of said portion of the machine, apparatus, static structure, or article.

Mechanically attaching preform with separate fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.11. Process of repairing comprising fastening the repair preform to the existing device by a third member, e.g., by a headed, threaded, resilient, or impact driven fastener, etc.

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402.14 for a process of repairing wherein the repair preform is mechanically attached with a separate fastener member without removing damaged material.
432 for a process of attaching a part to a second part by punching, piercing, or reaming a sharp edge of one of the parts into the other.
525.01 for a process of assembling or joining, generally, by application of a separate fastener.

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227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, for securing two members together with a separate fastener, generally.

Metallurgically attaching preform:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.11. Process of repairing comprising fastening the repair preform to the existing device by metal fusion bonding, metal casting, or heating of metal.
(1) Note. Since this class (Class 29) is residual, a single or combined operation is to be found herein, unless provided for in a superior class; e.g., Class 219, Electric Heating; Class 228, Metal Fusion Bonding; Class 266, Metallurgical Apparatus, etc.

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402.16 for a process of repairing wherein the repair preform is metallurgically attached with removing damaged material.
426.6 for a disassembling process with prestressing of a work part by application of heat differential.
447 for an assembling process with prestressing of a work part by application of heat differential, e.g., shrink fitting.

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164, Metal Founding, subclass 92.1 for a process of repairing a metal preform by metal casting.
219, Electric Heating, 76.1 for a process of coating or building up a base from metal deposited by an electric arc.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, subclass 119 for a process including metallurgically bonding work faces together wherein a product is repaired, renewed, or restored for reuse.

Mechanically attaching preform by separate fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.09. Process of repairing comprising fastening the repair preform to the existing device by a third member, e.g., by a headed, threaded, resilient, or impact driven fastener.

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402.12 for a process of repairing including removing damaged material from and mechanically attaching the repair preform to the existing device by a separate fastener.
432 for a process of attaching a part to a second part by punching, piercing, or reaming a sharp edge of one of the parts into the other.
525.01 for a process of assembling or joining, generally, by application of a separate fastener.

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227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, for securing two members together with a separate fastener, generally.

Screw threaded fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.14. Process of repairing comprising fastening the repair preform to the existing device by an externally or internally helically ribbed means.

Metallurgically attaching preform:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.09. Process of repairing comprising fastening the repair preform to the existing device by metal fusion bonding, metal casting, or heating of metal.

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402.13 for a process of repairing wherein some of the damaged material is removed and the repair preform is metallurgically attached.

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164, Metal Founding, subclass 92.1 for a process of repairing a metal preform by metal casting.
219, Electric Heating, 76.1 for a process relating to the coating or building up of a base by means of metal deposited by an electric arc.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, subclass 119 for a process including metallurgically bonding work faces together wherein a product is repaired, renewed, or restored for reuse.

Screw threaded preform:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.09. Process of repairing wherein the repair preform has a helically ribbed opening or projection.

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525.01 for a process of assembling including application of a separate fastener which may be screw threaded.

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215, Bottles and Jars, 200 for a container of that class having a screw threaded cover.
220, Receptacles, 288 for a container of that class having a screw threaded cover.
411, Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-deformed, or Locked-threaded Fastener, 378 for an externally threaded fastener element, i.e., a bolt, screw, etc., per se.

By applying fluent material, e.g., coating, casting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.01. Process of repairing comprising (1) depositing a flowable substance upon or into a base material (e.g., coating, impregnating) or (2) shaping a flowable substance upon or into a base material (e.g., casting, molding).
(1) Note. The terms "coating", "casting" and "molding" as used in this definition coincide with these concepts as comprehended in Class 427, Coating Processes; Class 148, Metal Treatment, subclasses 6+; Class 164, Metal Founding; Class 204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy; and Class 264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes.

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424 for a manufacturing process utilizing a temporary protective coating or casting.
428 especially subclasses 458+ or 460 for a process of assembling or joining combined with coating or casting.
526.2 for a process of casting plus separating, removing, or eliminating a defect which has been cast in the ingot.
527.1 for a process of applying or shaping of fluent material combined with an additional step of manufacturing.

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72, Metal Deforming, 46 for a process of coating or casting liquid material upon a metal base (but not casting the base, per se), and then deforming the base, regardless of whether or not the applied material is also deformed. See the definition and notes thereof.
148, Metal Treatment, appropriate subclasses, especially 538 for casting or subclasses 516+ for coating operations combined with significant heat treatment of metal to modify or maintain the internal physical structure (i.e., microstructure) or chemical properties of metal. See the Class 148 definition to determine what constitutes significant heat treatment.
164, Metal Founding, subclass 92.1 for a process of repairing a metal preform by metal casting.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, subclass 115 for processes there provided for in which the object treated is repaired by electrodeposition.
219, Electric Heating, 76.1 for a process of repairing by coating or building up of a base by means of metal deposited by an electric arc.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, subclass 119 for a process including metallurgically bonding work faces together wherein a product is repaired, renewed, or restored for reuse.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, subclass 30 for furnace lining formation or repair, and subclasses 36.1+ for a process under the Class 264 definition of repairing or restoring an article for reuse.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, 11 for plastic shaping or reshaping apparatus peculiar to product or preform repair or restoring means; see the search notes thereunder.
427, Coating Processes, 140 for a process of restoring or repairing by coating.

By shaping, e.g., bending, extruding, turning, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.01. Process of repairing comprising permanently altering the configuration of a portion of the machine, apparatus, static structure, or article.

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402.05 for a process of repairing, including disassembling and reconditioning one or more components or parts by shaping.

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72, Metal Deforming, 362 for a process of deforming metal, generally.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, 239 for a process of deforming a nonmetal, generally.

Including heating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 402.19. Process of repairing having a step of substantially raising the temperature of a portion of the machine, apparatus, static structure, or article.

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447 for a process of assembling including application of heat, e.g., to shrink fit.

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72, Metal Deforming, subclass 69 for metal deforming by use of a tool acting during relative rotation of the tool and the work about an internal center, with modification or control of temperature, and subclass 364 for a process of metal deforming with temperature maintenance or modification.
148, Metal Treatment, appropriate subclasses for processes of significant heat treatment of metal to modify or maintain the internal physical structure (i.e., microstructure) or chemical properties of metal. See the Class 148 definition to determine what constitutes significant heat treatment.

Scrap recovering or utilizing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process including (1) mechanical manufacture wherein scrap (or surplus) material (i.e., material which would otherwise be discarded) is produced combined with treating that material to give it value, (2) using scrap (or surplus) material from any source to make an article of manufacture, or (3) treating of scrap (or surplus) from any source to give value to the scrap.
(1) Note. To make a complete search for any process of salvaging a particular article of manufacture, it may be necessary to search the subclass for the process of making the particular article and to search the subclass providing for the article produced.

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401.1 for a process of converting an existing article, structure, or apparatus to produce an article, structure, or apparatus of substantially different capacity, size, function, or type of operation.
402.01 for a process of repairing an article generally.
415 for a process of cutting articles from a stock piece in such a way as to effect maximum utilization of the stock and thus minimizing the amount of scrap produced.

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65, Glass Manufacturing, subclass 28 for a process of using surplus or discarded material from glass working or treating operation in a process of glass manufacture.
75, Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose Metal Particulate Mixtures, 401 for treating multicomponent metal-containing scrap having an integral substrate to separate metal therefrom by temperature modification or chemical process other than using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions wherein at least one metal remains solid during separation in order to recover free metal and subclasses 711+ for treating multicomponent metal-containing scrap having an integral substrate to separate metal therefrom by using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions in order to recover free metal.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, 94 for a laminating process including a step of scrap recovery.
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, 189 for a paper making process including a step of reclamation, salvage, or reuse of materials.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, 37.1 for a process of recycling nonmetallic reclaimed process materials. See especially subclass 37.19 for recycling of reclaimed hydro-settable material. Search Cross-Reference Art Collections 911 through 921 for processes of recycling consumer used products or articles utilizing a molding operation
266, Metallurgical Apparatus, for apparatus for salvaging by melting metal.
445, Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing, subclass 2 for a process of salvaging an electric lamp or space discharge device.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, for utilization of scrap paper in manufacturing.

Metalworking to consolidate scrap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 403.1. Process (1) including mechanical manufacture wherein scrap metallic material (i.e., material which would otherwise be discarded) is produced combined with deforming that scrap material to force it to occupy a smaller space, or (2) deforming scrap metallic material from any source to force it to occupy a smaller space.

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419, Powder Metallurgy Processes, 1 for a powder metallurgy process combined with or including heating or sintering.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, for material from which scrap (and usable product) may be formed and for scrap material which has been made usable.

Separating one material from another:
This subclass is indented under subclass 403.1. Process including the step of removing one constituent from a different constituent.
(1) Note. Usually at least one of the constituents is metallic although this is not a necessity for original placement in this subclass.
(2) Note. The removing operation may be mechanical, chemical, or electric in nature.

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17.7 for a method of foil making including disassembling of a pack of foil work portions.
18.1 for apparatus for foil making including means to disassemble a pack of foil work portions.
426.1 for a process including the step of mechanically disassembling. The principal distinction between the concept of this subclass (29/403.3) and subclasses 29/426.4+ is that, in this subclass, there is intent to recover or utilize scrap material.

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134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, subclass 2 for a process of separating or removing foreign or undesired matter from solid materials having a metallic base.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, subclass 344 for a delaminating process, per se, of adhesively or chemically bonded laminae.
209, Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids, 509 for a process of separating solid materials or articles and segregating them according to their physical characteristics.
241, Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration, subclass 24 for a process of comminuting or disintegrating combined with then classifying or separating according to the physical
characteristics of the parts separated.

By burning or heating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 403.3. Process in which the step of removing is facilitated or accomplished by combustion or by application of thermal energy.

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110, Furnaces, subclass 346 for a process of incinerating solid or liquid refuse.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, for a device for heating, generally.
134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, subclass 19 for a process of removing foreign matter from solid materials by the application of heat or contact with hot products of combustion.
266, Metallurgical Apparatus, for means to work metal by application of heat, generally; especially 48 for a torch used to cut metal and subclasses 200+ for means to melt or vaporize metal or means to treat liquified metal.

During simulated operation or operating conditions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process including subjecting the product being manufactured during such manufacture (1) to forces that duplicate those encountered in actual use of the product or (2) to an environment that duplicates that encountered in actual use of the product.

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89.5 for a machine or device for burning in or wearing in a bearing of an engine (usually an internal combustion engine) and for running in or oil burnishing to limber a bearing or to test for oil leakage at the joints of a casing.
722 for apparatus to assemble with control of the environment.

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73, Measuring and Testing, 66 for testing a rotor for imbalance under operation simulating conditions.

Temperature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Process including maintaining the environmental heat (or coolness) level that duplicates that encountered in actual use of the product.

Center locating and shaping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process comprising determining the desired axis of rotation of a part and forming the surface thereof to provide a configuration for support of the part during rotation about its axis.

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33, Geometrical Instruments, subclass 644 for a collocating tool with a gauge to mark a center location and subclasses 670+ for a gauge with a point marker having marker centering means.
82, Turning, subclass 170 for centering apparatus peculiar to turning.
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, 72 for a cutting tool of that class combined with other work engaging structure, particularly, subclass 114 for that combination when the other work engaging structure is axially fixed to move with the cutting tool and engages a work surface parallel to the axis of the tool.
451, Abrading, subclass 436 for an attachment for a lathe intended to be used in grinding the lathe "center" and subclass 460 for a work mounting device which may support a rotatable workpiece for a grinding operation.

With testing or indicating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 400.1. Process combined with (a) detecting or analyzing some condition of the part or parts being worked on or assembled or (b) visually or audibly indicating the condition.

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402.01 for a process of repairing a void left in a part by the removal of a sample to be tested.
404 for a process including simulated operation or operating conditions not elsewhere provided for.
593 for electrical device making combined with measuring or testing of the device or a component thereof.
705 for means to assemble or disassemble with means for testing.

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33, Geometrical Instruments, for measuring apparatus, generally, especially 666 for a gauge with a point marker.
73, Measuring and Testing, for testing a process and apparatus, in general, and see the notes to the general definition of Class 73 for the loci of other testing or indicating process or an apparatus.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, subclass 64 for a laminating process including a step of measuring, testing, or inspecting.
301, Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles, 5.21 for a wheel balancing device for attachment to a wheel.
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, for testing or indicating in the manner of that class, especially 345 for testing by magnetic means, and subclass 407 for testing a circuit for a diverse-type electron tube.
340, Communications: Electrical, 500 for an electrical automatic condition responsive indicating system.
356, Optics: Measuring and Testing, for testing or indicating in the manner of that class.
374, Thermal Measuring and Testing, for testing or indicating in the manner of that class.
445, Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing, 3 for a process of making such a device, combined with testing or adjusting, and subclasses 63+ for the corresponding apparatus.
492, Roll or Roller, 9 for a roll, not elsewhere provided for, having measuring, testing, or indicating means.

Torquing threaded assemblage or determining torque herein:
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.01. Process wherein the testing or indicating includes (a) applying a predetermined twisting or turning force to a threaded fastener component of a threaded assemblage, or (b) quantitatively measuring the twisting or turning force on a threaded component of a threaded assemblage.

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81, Tools, 467 for a wrench or screwdriver responsive to torque on work.

Determining relative number of threaded member rotations:
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.02. Process wherein the number of rotations of the threaded component is measured or the threaded component is rotated a fixed angular amount after a predetermined event is observed.

Using optical instrument (excludes mere human eyeballing):
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.01. Process wherein the testing or indicating employs an optic or light-sensitive device other than a human eyeball (e.g., microscope, camera, photoelectric cell, etc.)

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356, Optics: Measuring and Testing, for using an optical device for measuring or testing, per se.

Quantitative measuring or gauging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.01. Process wherein the testing or indicating includes a countable or comparable evaluation using a standard.

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73, Measuring and Testing, for measuring or testing, per se, and see the search notes therein.

By radioactive tracing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.05. Process wherein unstable isotopes are used for testing or indicating.

By vibratory or oscillatory movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.05. Process wherein the testing or indicating includes rapid motion about an equilibrium position or swinging back and forth between alternative extremes.

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73, Measuring and Testing, 570 for vibration measuring and testing, per se.

Pressure, force, or weight determining:
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.05. Process wherein the testing or indicating includes evaluating the magnitude of mechanical stress or gravitation exertion.

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73, Measuring and Testing, for pressure and force measuring and testing, per se.
177, Weighing Scales, subclass 1 for a process of weighing, per se.

Aligning, guiding, or instruction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.01. Process wherein the testing or indicating includes means (a) for arranging the various parts or tools in a desired relationship, (b) for directing or regulating a motion or operation, or (c) for furnishing with knowledge or teaching.

Assisting assembly or disassembly:
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.09. Process wherein the aligning, guiding, or instructional means are for facilitating assembly or disassembly.
(1) Note. See the class definition Glossary of this class (29) for definitions of "assembling" or "disassembly".

Of a slide fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process of (1) fabricating the component parts of a securing assembly comprised of a device (slider) which travels along rows of fastener elements to engage or disengage the elements, and any part peculiar to such assembly, or for (2) joining together such component parts in operative relation to each other.

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33.2 for plural diverse manufacturing apparatus used in making a slide fastener assembly or element.
34 for apparatus for forging, bending, cutting, or punching in the manufacture of a slide fastener.
766 for apparatus for assembling a slide fastener or element.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 381 for a slide fastener assembly or a component thereof.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, subclass 252 for a process of molding portions (e.g., slide fastener "teeth") along a sheet edge.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, subclass 814 for an art collection of apparatus for making a slide fastener or a component thereof of plastic.

Of slider:
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Process for making the travelling device.
(1) Note. The slider is also known as a "rider".

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 415 for a slider, per se.

Of interlocking element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Process of fabricating the cooperating interfitting fastener elements and/or attaching these elements to a tape.
(1) Note. These fastener elements are also known as "scoops", "stringers", "teeth, or "links".

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505 for a process of joining one part to another by deforming the first part into engagement with the other, generally.

Obtaining plural composite product pieces from preassembled workpieces:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process wherein two or more stock elements are interengaged or integrally secured comprising subsequently separating a product member from the stock elements along lines different than those on which the interengagement or securement was effected so that the resultant composite member includes a portion of every stock element.

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412 for a process of producing plural product members from grouped stock elements wherein the produced members do not include a portion of every stock element.

Obtaining plural product pieces from unitary workpiece:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process comprising separating a plurality of (similar or dissimilar) product members from a single stock element.
(1) Note. A process of subdividing a group of adjacent stock elements to form a plurality of product members is included herein.
(2) Note. A process of shaping a stock element of indefinite length and then cutting off product members is included herein in Class 29. See Search Notes below.

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2.1 for bias cutting of tubular stock.
411 for obtaining composite product members from a preassembled group of stock elements.
412 for a process of shaping a stock element of indefinite length and then cutting off product members.
426.1 for a process of dissociating an assembly of parts into component parts by separating the parts along the line(s) of joinder.

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413, Sheet Metal Container Making, 1 for a process of fabricating a sheet metal can.

Breaking through weakened portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Process in which the stock element is provided with a localized area which has been reduced in strength so as to be more readily fracturable than the remainder of the stock element comprising fracturing the stock element through such area.

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414 for a process of dividing a stock element into product members through a modified portion of the stock element.

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83, Cutting, 861 for cutting other than through the thickness of a workpiece (stock element) which may be to weaken the workpiece for subsequent breaking, especially, search subclasses 875+ for grooving and subclasses 879+ for scoring.
225, Severing by Breaking or Tearing, subclass 2 for a method of preliminarily weakening combined with breaking or tearing and subclasses 94+ for apparatus to preliminarily weaken combined with apparatus to break or tear.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 571 for metallic stock material having a portion weakened for severing.

Dividing through modified portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Process in which a stock element (1) has been worked on to produce a localized area of a different characteristic from the remainder of the stock element or (2) has another part or stock material assembled therewith at a localized area comprising separating the product member from the stock element through the localized area.

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413 for a process of breaking a stock element through a weakened localized area.

Dividing on common outline:
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Process comprising separating at least two product members from the stock element along a line which defines at least a portion of the configuration of both those members, wherein the line of separation is other than perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stock.
(1) Note. No scrap is produced between the adjacent parts.
(2) Note. "Other than perpendicular to the longitudinal axis" excludes simply chopping the parts apart.

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417 for a process of dividing a stock element consisting only in separating it along a line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof.

Coacting pieces:
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Process comprising separating product members from a stock element wherein the separated product members subsequently cooperate
as abutting, adjoining, interfitting, or otherwise interacting assembled pieces of a blank or finished article.

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418 for a process of removing a temporary holding or handling portion from between members being assembled in a particular spacial relationship.
428 for a process of joining or assembling co-acting parts wherein the coacting parts are not obtained from a unitary blank.

Dividing sequentially from leading end, e.g., by cutting or breaking:
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Process comprising separating plural product members from a forward end of an elongated stock element by repetitively subdividing the stock element along a straight line transverse to the axis of the stock element.
(1) Note. This subclass includes a process of (1) cutting to length combined with significant treating, or (2) cutting off more than one product member from a stock element, unless provided for in a superior class.

Providing transitory integral holding or handling portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process comprising manufacturing a product, wherein the stock element is provided with a temporary protuberance, or web which facilitates support or manipulation of the stock element during manufacture and subsequently eliminating the protuberance or web.
(1) Note. "Assembling" of a plurality of stock elements is considered to be "manufacturing" in this subclass.

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416 for a process of manufacturing coacting pieces from a unitary piece.
423 for a process of associating a separate part or material with the part being worked upon, concurrently shaping both parts, and subsequently removing the separate part or material.

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285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, subclass 23 for a pipe joint or coupling with an assembly means or feature comprising a holding means functioning only during transportation, assembly, or disassembly and subclass 38 for a pipe joint or coupling with an assembly means or feature comprising a handle or handwheel for rotary engagement.
403, Joints and Connections, subclass 12 for a joint or connection, generally, with an assembly means or feature comprising a holding means functioning only during transportation, assembly, or disassembly and subclass 17 for a joint or connection, generally, with a handle or handwheel.

Shaping fiber or fibered material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process comprising changing the external configuration of a mass of discrete solid particles, each particle being a slender and threadlike body (1) while the particles of said mass are acting as individual elements so that each is separately shaped, or (2) treating a body formed by uniting or associating such a mass of discrete solid particles.

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4.51 for apparatus and process of shredding metal or producing an article from metal wool.

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19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation, for means for isolating or manipulating textile fibers.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, subclass 116 for a process of and apparatus for the entangling of fibers by mechanical working (e.g., felting) and see, especially, subclass 118 for the compressing, compacting, or shaping fibrous material into a wad or plug, and see the search notes thereto for other process of treating fibrous material.
65, Glass Manufacturing, 376 for processes of manufacturing glass fibers, filaments, or preforms; subclasses 17.1+ for processes of working or treating glass, especially subclasses 17.3+ for shaping of particulate glass material and subsequent fusing of particles.
140, Wireworking, 71 for a process of making articles from wire stock.
148, Metal Treatment, for a process including metal treatment
under the class definition.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, 62.2 for process of forming a surface bonded lamina by bulk deposition of discrete particles, subclass 161 for process of surface bonding in stressed condition of stressed filament, and subclasses 166+ for process of surface bonding flexible filamentary material while in indefinite length or running length.
164, Metal Founding, 91 for a process of metal casting to form a composite article.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, 109 for process of forming an article by uniting randomly associated particles and subclass 174 for a process of forming continuous or indefinite length work comprising a strand-like or filament-like preform.
419, Powder Metallurgy Processes, for a process of producing a metallic, alloy, or metal-containing composition in a solid or compact state from particulate material.
420, Alloys or Metallic Compositions, and see the notes thereto for the locus of other art relating to the shaping of powdered material.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, 80.1 for air felting to form a fibrous mat.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, 39 for the residual home for a process of making a cigarette filter even if not constructed of sheet or web material.

Magnetically shaping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process including permanently altering the dimensions of a magnetically responsive part beyond its elastic limit by means of a force effected by direct application of a magnetic field to that part.

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72, Metal Deforming, 54 for a process of deforming a metal part utilizing an energy field.
164, Metal Founding, 466 for a process of shaping molten metal utilizing magnetic force.
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, 155 for a process of chemically treating a material using a magnetic
field.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, subclass 427 for processes of producing and treating magnetic products or precursors by direct application of electrical or wave energy, subclass 437 for conveying or aligning particulate material by direct application of electrical or wave energy, and especially subclass 460 for forming articles by uniting randomly associated particles using direct application of electrical or wave energy.
335, Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets, subclass 219 for a device of that class combined with a diverse-type art device.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, subclass 3 for shaping material of that class by magnetic force.
427, Coating Processes, 547 and 598+ for a process of coating utilizing a magnetic field.

Shaping by direct application of fluent pressure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process including permanently altering the dimensions of a part beyond its elastic limit by means of a pressure differential effected by direct action of a flowable material which is in immediate contact with the part altered.
(1) Note. Permanently altering the dimensions of a part requires stressing the part beyond its elastic limit thereby causing plastic deformation.

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426.5 for a process of disassembling one part from a plurality of associated parts by means of the application of pressure or impact.
446 for a process of assembling using fluid pressure to temporarily elastically deform a member to facilitate assembly.

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72, Metal Deforming, 54 for a process of deforming a metal article by means of direct application of fluent material.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, 500 for a method of permanently shaping particulate or nonmetallic material by means of direct
application of fluid pressure differential.
427, Coating Processes, 331 for a method of post-treating a coating or a coating material.

Explosively shaping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421.1. Process wherein the pressure differential is effected by an explosion.

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72, Metal Deforming, 56 for shaping of metal by kinetic energy of a fluid or a field.
102, Ammunition and Explosives, 301 for a process of blasting under the class definition.
148, Metal Treatment, appropriate subclasses for processes that combine use of significant heat treatment of metal as a separate step with metal deforming using an explosion to apply working pressure. Particularly, see Class 148, subclass 515, and section III, A, of the Class 148 definition.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, 107 for a process of metallurgical bonding utilizing explosive energy.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, subclass 84 for a method of applying explosive force to make an article from particulate or nonmetallic material.

Shaping container end to encapsulate material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process including inwardly deforming the walls of an extant end portion of an article containing or material containing receptacle to decrease the size of the end opening and thereby prevent escape of contents of the receptacle.
(1) Note. In the patents here classified the "container" has a fixed, or more or less permanent, relationship with the material encapsulated rather than being merely a temporary or transient cover to form a package; for example, in this subclass may be found metal bottles for gas storage the claims reciting the association of the metal bottle with an absorbent material for holding the gases which association of metal cover and absorbent material is a permanent
relationship. The mere association of the metal bottle with the contained gases only, however, is an example of the type of transient association that is not provided for in this class but may be found in other appropriate classes. See the Search Notes below.

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243.52 for apparatus for assembling by overedge clamping by deforming an annular member.
511 for a process for joining parts in which one of the parts is a cup or tube and the process includes a step of necking in the cup or the tube wall at its end.

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53, Package Making, for a process of encompassing, encasing, or completely surrounding goods or materials with a cover made from sheet material stock, or for placing contents in a preformed receptacle and closing. The processes of class (53) encase or encompass goods and materials with a cover made from sheet material stock which serves for identifying, protecting, or unit handling the goods or materials. The cover is usually removable from the contents when the latter is used; however, some exceptions are found to this removable cover, including, e.g., match books, capsules, and tea bags. Also see (1) Note above.
141, Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means, for a process of or device for filling receivers with fluent material and see the notes to the class definition of Class 141 for the locus of other art relating to filling, and see (1) Note, above.

Utilizing transitory attached element or associated separate material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process including (1) provisionally assembling or associating a work part with a separate sacrificial part or material, (2) performing a manufacturing operation of treating or shaping on both assembled or associated parts or materials, and (3) subsequently discarding or destroying the sacrificial part or material.
(1) Note. This subclass does not provide for the temporary association of a workpiece with a jig, fixture, tool, or other apparatus used in the manufacturing operation. Rather, the material of this subclass is in effect a part of the workpiece during the manufacturing operation and is usually deformed, distorted, or shaped along with the workpiece during the manufacturing operation. Search the appropriate
subclasses, below, for the associations mentioned above.

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17.5 for a process of making foil with pack formation or treatment including use of a transitory solid cover material.
17.9 for a process of making foil including use of a gransitory solid cover material, generally.
404 for a process of placing a part in an environment which is a simulation of that encountered in actual operation of the part, treating the part, and then removing the part for final assembly with other parts or for further treatment.
418 for a process involving the use of a transitory integral portion of a work piece as distinguished from these subclasses in which a separate transitory material is used.
425 for a process of associating parts, shaping them, and then disassociating and reassembling them in a different position.

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72, Metal Deforming, 465 for disclosure of a flexible tool used during deformation and subclasses 54+ when the tool is made of fluent material.
164, Metal Founding, 34 for metal molding with first making the mold, metal molding, and then destruction of the mold pattern to allow disassociation of the produced article.
171, Unearthing Plants or Buried Objects, subclass 13, 93, 95+, 116, and utilizing a flexible, deformable, or destructible molding surface or material.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, 73 for a process of electroforming a roll, a ring, or a hollow body.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, subclass 118 for process of assembling a plurality of parts including first treating at least two of the contacting interfaces of the parts to inhibit bonding, or selecting the materials of at least two of the parts to provide a nonbonding interface, then applying heat and/or pressure to the assembly to effect bonding at the other interfaces.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, subclass 221 and 313 therein pertains to a process including the step of subsequent destruction of a forming surface or mold.
419, Powder Metallurgy Processes, for a process of forming articles by uniting discrete particles containing metal
particles, especially, 61.

Temporary protective coating, impregnation or cast layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 423. Process in which the separate material associated with the part is in the nature of a coating, impregnation, or cast layer.
(1) Note. The coating is usually for the purpose of protecting or supporting the coated surface during treating or shaping.
(2) Note. The terms "coating", "impregnation", and "cast layer" as used in this definition are defined in the class definition of Class 118, Coating Apparatus, sections II and VII, and are as follows: "the term coating is used throughout the definition in a generic sense and could mean either (1) an initially fluent film or layer of material lying on or bonded to the surface of a base, or (2) an impregnating material which penetrates the base either partially or completely and all or part of which is retained therein, either in its original form or physically or chemically combined therewith". Casting includes applying a layer of material on a base, in which the layer of such thickness as to require molds, walls, or flanges on the base to retain the cast material thereon.

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527.1 for a casting and/or coating process combined with other mechanical manufacturing steps.

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72, Metal Deforming, 41 for metal deforming with lubricating of the work or product.
164, Metal Founding, 91 for a process of composite article forming by shaping liquid metal against a forming surface.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, subclass 264 for molding of that class with preventing adherence of shaped material to preform.
427, Coating Processes, 331 for coating combined with post-treatment of coating or coating material.

Shaping mating parts for reassembly in different positions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process including temporarily assembling two or more cooperating parts of a device, concurrently altering their dimensions in some respect, and then disassembling and putting together the parts in a different relationship.

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404 for a process of treating parts in a similar operational environment or during simulated operation.
423 for a process of concurrently shaping a part with an associated, separate part or material and then discarding the separate part or material.
445 for a process of associating parts in their operative relationship and altering their dimensions while they are in such relationship.

Disassembling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process comprising disconnecting disassociating, disintegrating, or otherwise removing (1) one or more parts in a final relationship of parts, or (2) parts or articles existing in an unintended or unexpected association.
(1) Note. This subclass excludes the mere separation of a tool from the work (such as retracting a drill from a bored hole) or removing a completed assembly or subassembly from a fixture and is therefor generally limited to the disassembly of component parts of an article or subassembly. However, under the second alternative in the definition above, there is here included a process of separating parts in unexpected or unusual relation to each other, i.e., a broken drill stem in a hole, or two noncooperating parts frictionally stuck together.
(2) Note. Since the term "manufacturing" has been defined, for the purpose of classification, as including disassembly, this and indented subclasses have been screened and all relevant patents have been classified as originals in the appropriate special article subclasses appearing, above.

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17.7 for foil making, including assembling or disassembling a pack.
700 for apparatus for disassembly.

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52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), 741.1 for a process relating to the assembly of in situ erected building structures.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, subclass 344 for a delaminating process, per se.
166, Wells, subclass 377 for a process of disassembling well parts from a well or in some relationship to a well.

With other than ancillary treating or assembling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 426.1. Process combined with an additional, diverse step of physically altering, juxtaposing, associating, integrating, or joining the parts or articles and wherein the additional step is other than an auxiliary step to facilitate disassembly.
(1) Note. Mere handling or conveying of a part is not considered "treatment" as defined, above.

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402.03 for a process of repairing which includes a disassembly step.
403.1 for a process of salvaging which may include a disassembly step.
418 for a process including providing a temporary integral holding portion which portion is later removed.
423 for a process which includes removing or destroying separate material which has been temporarily associated or attached to a part while a manufacturing operation is performed on the part.
425 for a process of temporarily assembling a plurality of parts, changing their configuration while they are so associated, and then disassembling and reassembling them in different spacial relationship.

With conveying of work or disassembled work part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 426.1. Process including transporting a part or parts to or away from the location at which they were disassembled.

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771 for automatic assembly or disassembly apparatus including interrelated work part conveyors.
822 for assembly or disassembly apparatus including a work conveyor.

By altering or destroying work part or connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 426.1. Process comprising disconnecting or disassociating parts by or resulting in shaping or destroying either a part or an element that fastened the parts together.

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17.7 for foil making including assembling or disassembling of a pack.

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166, Wells, subclass 376 for a process of destroying or dissolving a well part in a well or in some relationship to a well.

By applying force:
This subclass is indented under subclass 426.1. Process in which parts secured together are disassembled by the application of pressure or impact in such manner as to overcome the instrumentalities holding the parts in securement.

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244 for miscellaneous assembly or disassembly tools having a force multiplying operator.
446 a process of assembling and/or joining with prestressing of a part.
525 for a process of assembly by means of a force fit.

To elastically deform work part or connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 426.5. Process wherein the pressure or impact is employed to stretch or compress a part or a fastening means within its elastic limit to facilitate separation of parts secured together.

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235 for apparatus for applying or removing a resilient article.
450 for a process of assembling or disassembling with prestressing of a workpart and elastically joining of parts.
453 for a process of assembling or disassembling with prestressing of parts by snap fit.

Assembling or joining:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process including juxtaposing or bringing into ordered association two or more self-sustaining or preformed, parts and/or fastening these parts or portions of the same part, or separate parts, to each other.
(1) Note. A Process of manufacturing a composite article by coating a base or casting a layer on a base is not provided for in this and indented subclasses in that these subclasses require the parts, when joined, to be self-sustaining or preformed. Therefore, a process wherein a part is coated or has material cast upon it, and the cast or coated layer joins to the part without any further treatment, is classified in the appropriate class which provides for the casting or coating operation,(see the Search Notes below); but preforming a part by casting it and then joining it to another part or a portion is placed here. The combination of casting or coating and an additional working step other than assembly is classified elsewhere in Class 29 (see search notes below). However, if after solidification of the cast or coated layer, such layer and base are treated, e.g., by rolling, extruding, or forging, to effect or improve a joint between the base and layer, such process is considered to be joining for this and the indented subclasses, unless the particular effecting or improving of the joint is provided for specifically in a superior class, e.g., Class 228, Metal Fusion Bonding, since at the time of treating, the part and layer are self-sustaining.
(2) Note. To be classified in this and the indented subclasses, the surfaces to be joined, if part of a single workpiece, must be united so that a positive seam is formed. Thus, for example, mashing the end of a tube flat without in any other way joining the mashed sides is merely a deforming operation and would not be here classified; but, unless
provided for in a superior class, such an operation combined with the additional step of bending the mashed end over to form a positive seam is provided for here.
(3) Note. Generally, when searching for a process of this and the indented subclasses, it is advisable to consider expanding the search to the subclasses of the product made.

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527.1 for the combination of casting or coating and an additional working step other than assembly.

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12, Boot and Shoe Making, subclass 142 for a process of lacing shoes and subclasses 147+ for a process of attaching a heel to a shoe.
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), 741.1 for a process of assembling a building in situ, i.e., on a foundation. A process of assembling a portable building is included in Class 29, subclasses 428+.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, for process of assembling a plurality of metal filaments to form a cable, and see (9) Note of the class definition of Class 57 for the line between Classes 29 and 57.
72, Metal Deforming, for bringing together two edges of a single metal part by an operation of that class type, i.e., by exceeding the elastic limit of the part without additional operations not included in that class. Search, in particular, 48 for a tool couple pressing together adjacent surfaces of the same work to form a tube with a seam, subclass 66 for forming a helical member by a work-guide member orbiting the longitudinal centerline of a formed coil and subclasses 176+ for a troughing operation of continuously advancing metal sheet to form a tube-like member. The assembling of two distinct work parts by metal deformation is included in this and the indented subclasses as is the combination of metal deforming with assembling, if not included in Class 72.
144, Woodworking, 344 for a process for assembling two workparts, one of which is wood, combined with a step of woodworking.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, 60 as the generic home for manufacturing articles by an adhesive bonding step utilizing nonmetallic cements and assembly steps therefor. See the class definition of that class for a more comprehensive statement of the lines between the two classes.
164, Metal Founding, subclass 137 for a process of assembling mold parts and subclasses 91+ for a process of forming composite articles by metal casting. See the (1) Note
above.
166, Wells, 378 for a process for assembling well parts in a well or in some relationship to a well and subclasses 381+ for a process for placing or shifting a well part in a similar manner.
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy; See the (1) Note above.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, subclass 114 and 115 for processes there provided for in which the object treated is repaired or parts of an object are united by electrodeposition.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, for uniting two members or portions of the same member by welding, soldering or brazing; particularly 101 for such process.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, for a method of shaping nonmetallic material, generally, usually involving flow of the material; particularly 4 for encapsulating a normally liquid material, and subclasses 241+ for a method of molding nonmetallic material to produce a product of distinct materials. See the (1) Note above.
270, Sheet-Material Associating, 32 and subclasses 52.01+ for associating sheet material.
413, Sheet Metal Container Making, for a process of or apparatus for changing stock sheet metal into a container, generally.
419, Powder Metallurgy Processes, for a method of manufacture peculiar to powder metallurgy.
427, Coating Processes, for a method of placing a relatively thin layer of fluent material on a substrate, generally. See the (1) Note above.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 582 for an intermediate article, i.e., a blank having an outward flange or gripping means.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, 2 for methods for assembling and disassembling a bolt with a nut or with a washer.
483, Tool Changing, subclass 1 for a process of transferring a tool to or from a material treating station or a tool storage means, generally, including an assembling process combined with transferring the Class 29 tool to or from the working station.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other
Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, for the step of or apparatus for changing paper or paper like stock material into a container, or other structure, without thickening or thinning of the material, generally. See the notes therein for lines with this class, e.g., Class 29.

Progressively advancing of work assembly station or assembled portion of work:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process including relatively moving an article and a part-adding location and fastening a part to the article at such location.

Advancing work to successive stations (i.e., assembly line):
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Process including (1) fastening a part to an article at a part-adding location, (2) moving the article to a next part-adding location, and (3) fastening a next part at said next part-adding location.

Advancing station:
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Process including (1) fastening a part to an article at a part-adding location, (2) moving the part-adding location to a different area of the article, and (3) fastening a next part at the new location.

Punching, piercing or reaming part by surface of second part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process in which assembling at least two parts or two portions of the same part is preceded by or includes forming or enlarging a hole in a first part by shearing, piercing, or reaming using a point or an edge on another part.
(1) Note. The step of "forming or enlarging" includes a cutting action and does not comprise only deforming, i.e.,
does not comprise stressing the part beyond its elastic limit.

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525 for a process of assembling or joining by force fitting. Forming or enlarging a hole in a part combined with force fitting the part that formed the hole with the first part is included in this and the indented subclasses (432+).
716 for means to assemble or disassemble a self-piercing work part with another part.
798 for means to assemble or disassemble including means to drive a self-piercing work part, which self-piercing part is not an "elongated member" which would be properly classified in Class 227. See the note to Class 227, below.

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156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, 92 for a process of assembling including the combination of adhesive bonding with use of a penetrating or piercing fastener.
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, for apparatus to effect assembly of a first member with another member which other member is elongated and is forced to penetrate the first member. Search, especially, 19 for juxtaposing work parts and applying a fastening member, e.g., a nail, a rivet, etc., thereto.

With shaping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 432. Process including an additional step of altering form, configuration, dimension, proportion, or contour of any part.

Of first part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 432.1. Process wherein the step of altering is performed on the first part.

By stringing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process including the step of (1) passing a narrow attenuated member through a series of pieces, or (2) passing pieces serially over the member to arrange these pieces upon the member.

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24.5 for a process of assembling slats or cords in the tapes of a venetian blind.
241 for apparatus for stringing, generally, and see the notes in that subclass definition for stringing elsewhere classified.
432 for a process of assembling or joining including forming or enlarging (e.g., by shearing, piercing, or reaming) a hole in one member by a surface of a second member.
525 for a process including joining parts by force fitting one part or portion thereof into an aperture of another part.

Retaining clearance for motion between assembled parts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process in which the parts are finally assembled to provide a tolerance space or clearance of fit sufficient to permit movement with respect to each other in the assembled relationship.
(1) Note. In this subclass may be found parts which when assembled have sliding, pivoting, or rotating motion, one with respect to the other.

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59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making, for a process of making a chain or a swivel, and see the notes thereto for the locus of analogous art relating to chain making.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, subclass 70 for a process of encasing a movable or loosely confined element between adhering lamina, i.e., encasing between adhesively bonded lamina a drawstring.
285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, especially subclass 223 for a flexible pipe joint or coupling.
384, Bearings, for structure intended to reduce the friction between or guide two relatively movable members.
403, Joints and Connections, 220 for flexibly connected rigid members, generally.

Between tube-forming helical coils:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Process including shaping or assembling two or more elongated members into spiral intercoiled convolutions to form a wall of a tube, which members slide relative to one another to permit bending of the tube along its axis while maintaining substantially constant diameters.

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456 for a process including fabricating and assembling, or merely assembling a spirally convoluted member to a second member.

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267, Spring Devices, 285 for a vehicle spring comprised of plural coils.

Through resilient media:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Process including connecting a surface of an elastic means to a surface of each of the parts so that the motion between the parts takes place through the elastic means by distorting it within its elastic limit.
(1) Note. The elastic means of this subclass substantially fills the space between the parts assembled.

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235 for apparatus for assembling or disassembling a resilient part with another part.
450 for a process of making a joint between elastic and nonelastic parts which includes prestressing the elastic part so that the elastic part grips the other part and prevents relative motion between it and the other part.

By deforming interlock:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Process wherein a first part is inserted within an opening in a
second part or positioned adjacent thereto, and one of the parts has its dimensions or shape permanently altered by deformation beyond its elastic limit to prevent withdrawal or separation of the other part.

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243.5 for apparatus for assembling or disassembling by an overedge assembly operation.
283.5 for apparatus for assembling or disassembling by deforming one or more of the parts assembled.
505 for joining parts by deforming, generally.

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264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, for a method of shaping plastic material, generally, including shaping one margin of a workpiece to interfit with another portion of that workpiece, as in making a tube, and including forming nonmetallic material about a "preform" which may be metallic. Search, especially, subclass 242 for a method under that class definition including joining parts while allowing the parts to move relative to each other.

By folding part into plural ears:
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Process in which the second or outer part has spaced preformed openings therein and is bent intermediate the openings to axially align the openings and embrace a pair of gudgeons on the first or inner part in the openings to thereby journal the gudgeons.

By wrapping around:
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Process wherein the assembly is consummated by forming the second or outer part into an encircling bearing surface which surrounds at least a portion of the first part.

Of link closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 439. Process in which the second or outer part is provided with an eye or opening, and the first part is inserted part way through the eye and deformed to encircle a portion of the eye or the edge of the opening.

Of sphere, i.e., ball, in socket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Process wherein the first part has a spherical surface which is inserted in a cavity in the second or receiving part comprising deforming the receiving part to confine the spherical surface within the cavity while permitting relative movement of the parts.

Ball point pen making:
This subclass is indented under subclass 441.1. Process comprising deforming the second or receiving part around the first part having the spherical surface so that the spherical surface can extend beyond the end of the receiving part so as to form a writing instrument.
(1) Note. Included herein is a process of inserting a ball into a confining receiver to form a writing extremity or "nib" (that part of a writing instrument in which the ball is housed or the front end shank around the ball and the formed ball seating surface).

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401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, 208 for a ball-point pen.

Allowing assembled sphere to move in single plane only:
Process under subclasses 441.1+ wherein the parts are configured such that after assembly they interfit with each other in a way that allows relative movement therebetween about an axis without allowing relative movement therebetween along that axis.

Of flange into tubular socket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Process including deforming a protuberance on the first part into an annular channel in the second part, or including deforming an annular channel into the second part to receive a protuberance of the first part whereby the parts may swivel relative to one another.

Outwardly deforming internally fitted rod:
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Process wherein the first part comprises a rod inserted in an opening in the second part and subsequent separation of the parts is prevented by providing a flange on the rod, which flange is enlarged beyond the internal diameter of the entrance of the opening.

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443 for a process wherein an inserted part is flanged to fit within an annular channel in a surrounding part.
512 for a process of uniting two or more parts by a deforming operation in which an inserted tube is flared to secure it within a surrounding part.

Sizing mating parts during final positional association:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process including assembling two or more cooperating parts in their ultimate relationship, and while they are assembled, altering their dimensions by machining, deforming, etc., concurrently so that a proper fit or tolerance of these parts with themselves or with the other cooperating parts of the mechanism is effected.
(1) Note. "Altering" of this subclass is to improve the fit of the parts; it does not comprise deforming of the parts to secure them to each other.
(2) Note. Both parts must be altered, but this may make them fit another part. For example, a rod assembled into a cylinder altered by transverse drilling for placement of a securing bolt is included herein.

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404 for a process of manufacture involving treating the part during the simulation of the actual operation or operating conditions for which the part will ultimately be used.
425 for a process of temporarily associating cooperating parts, altering their dimensions, disassociating the parts, and then reassembling them in a relationship different from the temporary one.

With prestressing of part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process wherein one part is distorted within its elastic limit, e.g., by tension or compression, and while so distorted is subsequently fastened to one or more other parts while in a stressed condition.

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525 for a process of fastening parts by means of a driven force fit. A force fit differs from prestressing of a part in time of application of stress, in that the stress in a force fit is initiated at the time of joinder whereas in this subclass the stress is applied prior to the time of joinder. For example, forcing a rod into a hole of smaller size so that the parts are held by the frictional engagement of the rod and sides of the hole is a process of force fitting for subclass 525. However, if the same rod is stretched within its elastic limit to thin it and inserted in the same hole while stretched, and the stretching force is then released to permit the rod to expand radially outwardly to frictionally grip the sides of the hole, that process is considered classifiable in these subclasses (446+) and indented subclasses.

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52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), 223.1 for prestressed structure in a static building.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, 160 for a laminating process involving uniting in stressed condition of prestressed elements.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, for a process of molding plastic material with prestressing by a metal reinforcing means.

By temperature differential (e.g., shrink fit):
This subclass is indented under subclass 446. Process in which the tension or compression is effected by changing a dimension of one of the parts relative to the other part by creating a temperature variation between the parts.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass is a process of fastening parts by means of a shrink fit for example, heating to expand a rim followed by assembling the rim over a wheel and allowing the rim to cool and shrink into gripping assembly with the wheel.
(2) Note. "Expansion Fitting", as by cooling to shrink and prestress is included herein.

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264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, for heating a member of plastic having "elastic memory" to effect shrinking for assembling that member with another member. Such "elastic memory" in a member of metal utilized in a method of assembling is included in this subclass.
285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, subclass 381.1 for a pipe joint formed by shrink fitting.
403, Joints and Connections, subclass 273 for a shrink fitted rod joint.

Of skin on frame member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 446. Process wherein one of the parts is a sheet or web and the other part includes spaced supporting elements to which the edges of the sheet are joined such that the sheet is held taut within its elastic limit.
(1) Note. Included, for example, are processes of attaching the skin of an aircraft to the wings or fuselage.

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462 for a process of joining a plate or sheet to a frame of spaced elements which does not involve prestressing of a part.

By flexing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 448. Process wherein the tension or compression is effected by bending one of the parts within its elastic limit to reduce the area in the surface of a plane through the spaced points of joinder.

Elastic joining of parts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 446. Process wherein the part to be distorted is a yieldable, flexible, or rubber-like solid, and the other part has a mating portion which will not accommodate the first part except when the first part is in distorted condition, and as the distorted part attempts to return to its undistorted shape, the stress between the two parts prevents relative motion and separation therebetween.

Confining elastic part in socket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Process wherein the distorted part is assembled or retained within a cavity in a surrounding part, and the surrounding part prevents the expansion of the rubber-like part to its original dimensions.

Prestressing rod, filament or strand:
This subclass is indented under subclass 446. Process wherein the distorted part is long in relation to its cross-section, all of its cross-section dimensions are of the same order, and the part is tensioned along its length.

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52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), 223.1 for a prestressed building structure.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, for winding flexible material under tension. Search 438 for a process or apparatus for making of an article by winding.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, subclass 29 for a tie rod for use in stressing or prestressing.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, for prestressing a steel reinforcement means combined with molding nonmetallic material thereabout.

By snap fit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 446. Process for joining a resilient part to another part comprising distorting the resilient part and passing it (1) over a protuberance or (2) through a constriction on the other part and then permitting the resilient part to spring into a recess past the protuberance or constriction to anchor the parts.

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285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, subclass 921 for a cross-reference art collection of snap-fit pipe joints.
403, Joints and Connections, for a joint between two members, generally.

Of flexible wall, expansible chamber devices (e.g., bellows):
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process for manufacturing a container, the volume of which is changeable by means of relative motion of one or more of the walls of the container, which walls are resilient, pliable, or yielding.
(1) Note. The devices manufactured in this subclass are variously known in the arts as bellows, bourdon springs, "syphons", expansible diaphragms, etc.

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92, Expansible Chamber Devices, 34 for a bellows type expansible chamber.
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, 118 for a flexible pipe, particularly subclasses 121+ for a flexible corrugated pipe.
267, Spring Devices, 118 for an expansible-contractible chamber spring device.
285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, 226 for a tubular structure adapted for connecting two relatively movable parts to form a flexible and expansible fluid tight joint therebetween. See the search notes thereunder.

Spaced wall tube or receptacle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process including assembling a surrounding circumferential part to a core, either the core or surrounding part being equipped with a spacer element to radially separate the two or joining the surrounding part to the core while maintaining the radial separation.
(1) Note. The separating radial space may be occupied by a layer of insulating material or by a gas such as air.

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52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclass 743 for a process relating to the filling of a cavity in a building structure, i.e., filling a hollow wall.
122, Liquid Heaters and Vaporizers, for a closed or pressurized apparatus to heat liquid or make steam, subclass 19.2 for a stand boiler (e.g., water heater, etc.) that provides hot water for domestic or household use (e.g., cooking, cleaning, washing, bathing, space heating, etc.) that may be in other than a house or home (e.g., apartment building, office building, restaurant, laundry, recreational vehicle, etc.) and a casing for the stand boiler or an external water tank therefor.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, for a water heater or steam generator of an open or unpressurized type, or may be a closed or pressurized type if it is part of the stove or furnace structure; and subclasses 344-363.1 for a liquid heater that may include a kettle, a steam generator, stove pipe for use with a stove, and a domestic water heater or boiler (e.g., kitchen boiler, range boiler, etc.) for use with a stove or furnace.
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, for a spaced wall tube or receptacle, generally.
220, Receptacles, appropriate subclasses, particularly 62.18, 560.1, and 586+, for multilayer receptacle structure and 918 for an element for spacing inner and outer walls of a receptacle.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, subclass 115 for a process of making a multilayer metallic article in which each layer is joined to the adjacent layer and subclass 126 for a process of enclosing a tube or rod with a separate tubular member and bonding the parts together.

Of separate helix (e.g., screw thread):
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process including fabricating and assembling or merely assembling a spirally convoluted member of substantially uniform cross section form to a second member so that the axis of the spiral member lies substantially parallel to the axis of a right cylindrical surface upon or within the second member.
(1) Note. These helices are usually screw threads assembled either upon a rod or within a cylindrical aperture.

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173 for a process of making a spring, generally, including making a helical spring.
240.5 for means to insert and/or remove a helix by rotation.
435 for a process of assembling a plurality of interconvoluted spiral members to form a tube.
890.03 for a process of making a radiator to be filled with a liquid.

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72, Metal Deforming, 135 for a process of fabricating a helically convoluted metal member.
140, Wireworking, for a process of making a product of wire, including combined operations, generally.

Ribbing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process including assembling a plurality of elongated separate fins or ridges on the surface of a part, parallel to each other and to the surface.

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157.3 for a process of making a radiator to be filled with a liquid.

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165, Heat Exchange, especially 148 for a radiator type core that may have been made by ribbing.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, 183 for a process of making a heat exchanger by welding, soldering, or brazing.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 602 and 603+ for metallic stock material having ribs.

With coating before or during assembling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process in which assembly and/or joining is preceded by or takes place simultaneously with coating of one or more of the parts.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
424 for a process utilizing a temporary protective coating.
527.1 for coating combined with manufacturing operations.

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156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, especially 293 for applying an adhesive coating to a member and subsequently bringing the coated member into adhesive engagement with another member.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, 80 for a process of electrolytic coating.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, 101 for a method of applying of a coating to facilitate a bonding operation.
427, Coating Processes, for coating, generally, without bringing members together.

To roughen surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 458. Process in which the coating increases the frictional characteristics of the coated surface, e.g., by including a particulate roughening material such as grit in the coating.

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403, Joints and Connections, 345 for a coated interfitted joint with an intermediate roughened material.

Subsequently coating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process in which assembly and/or joining is followed by coating the assembly or a portion thereof.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
527.1 for coating combined with manufacturing operations.

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205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, 80 for a process of electrolytic coating.
427, Coating Processes, for coating, generally, without bringing members together.

With spreading of cable strands:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process in which at least one of the parts is a unit handled plurality of fibers in rope-like form, including opening the lays of fibers.
(1) Note. The opening of the lays may be, for example, for the purpose of providing larger surface contact with the part to be joined or assembled thereto.

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419.1 for a process of mechanical manufacture including shaping fiber or fibered material.

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156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, for bonding cable strands, generally.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, for bonding metallic cable strands by welding, soldering, or brazing.
403, Joints and Connections, for a joint, generally, that includes uniting opened cable strands.
439, Electrical Connectors, for an electrical connector including splaying means to separate the strands of an electrical cable for use with the connector.

Joining plate edge perpendicularly to frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process including fastening a plate to a supporting structure extending substantially at right angles to the plane of the plate along at least two peripheral edges of the plate.

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448 for a process of assembling a sheet or a plate to a frame including prestressing one of the parts.

Peripheral joining of opposed mirror image parts to form a hollow body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process including juxtaposing allochirial portions of parts and joining the edges thereof to enclose a space at the interface.
(1) Note. The parts are usually provided with flanges around the periphery or are dished in the center to leave a space intermediate the edges.

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243.52 for apparatus to assemble annular work by overedge assembly.
511 for a process of assembling, including joining by deforming, including overedge assembling by necking in cup or tube walls at the end of the cup or tube.
512 for a process of assembling, including joining by deforming, including overedge assembling by flaring an inserted tube end.

Associating parts by use of aligning means (e.g., use of a drift pin or a "fixture"):
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process in which adjunctive to the step of assembling of two or more parts (1) the relative position of the parts is compared with a separate standard or guide part and adjusted with relation thereto, or (2) one or more independent instrumentalities
physically cooperates with the parts to actively register one with the other.
(1) Note. The aligning means of this subclass, especially under clause (1), may be inactive, i.e., it may serve to allow a user to visually align parts being assembled or, especially under clause (2), it may be active, e.g., it may be base mounted and guide one or more parts into assembled position or it may be manipulated by a user to position or align a part with respect to another part. If the aligning means is base mounted, normally the parts are brought to it, whereas if it is manually manipulated, it is brought to the parts.

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228, Metal Fusion Bonding, 212 for the process of soldering, brazing, or welding employing supports or clamps to hold the work parts being joined.
269, Work Holders, 37 for patents to plural holders which hold workpieces relative to each other.

Registering mating opposed tool parts (e.g., registering a punch and a cooperating die):
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Process of assembling the cooperating parts of a machine tool which cooperating parts will, during use of the machine tool, perform a treating, e.g., a cutting or a shaping, operation upon a blank or stock.
(1) Note. The cooperating parts of the machine tool are aligned in their supports structure by the process of this subclass so that in operation of the machine tool, the cooperating tools come together properly.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making, 107.1 for the process of making a "cooperating part" of a machine tool.
384, Bearings, 7 for a guide means that directs movement of "cooperating parts" of a machine tool during operation of the machine tool.

By multiple cooperating aligning means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Process
including first engaging each of two or more single parts or subassemblies by a work holding member which has mating features cooperable with mating features of one or more other work holding members, and then moving the members into mating engagement, and fastening the parts or subassemblies to each other.

Sequentially associating parts on stationary aligning means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Process of assembling parts upon a single work holding member by assembling a part thereon and then adding other cooperating parts to the member (1) in a particular pattern, or (2) in a particular order and fastening the cooperating parts to the first part.

By manipulating aligning means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Process including first engaging two or more parts by the work holding member, and then moving the member relative to the parts to effect alignment of the parts with respect to each other.
(1) Note. Use of a drift pin is included in this subclass.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
271 for means to assemble comprising a hand manipulatable aligning or centering tool, such as a drift pin.

Assembling a subassembly, then assembling with a second subassembly:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process including assembling a plurality of parts together to form a subunit, and then assembling two or more subunits together.

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156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, subclass 182 for a process of assembling a plurality of parts together to form a sandwich and then assembling the sandwich with another sandwich.

Metal deforming with nonmetallic bonding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process including stressing a metallic workpiece beyond the elastic limit thereof combined with fastening of that workpiece to another workpiece by adhesive or fusion bonding wherein the securement is by use of a molecular interfit brought about by use of nonmetallic material.
(1) Note. The nonmetallic material may come directly from a workpiece (fusion or diffusion bonding) or may be added for bonding (adhesive bonding).

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33 for plural diverse manufacturing apparatus, generally, including apparatus to deform metal and perform nonmetallic bonding.

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72, Metal Deforming, for stressing of a metallic workpiece beyond the elastic limit thereof without bonding.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, 1 for the process of bonding by nonmetallic attachment without deforming of metallic work and subclasses 196+ for the process of deforming nonmetallic work combined with nonmetallic bonding. Especially search subclasses 47+ for making an electrical conductor of indefinite length, generally, which may include metal deforming. (Note that this is an exception to the general rule that combined operations including plastically deforming metal combined with nonmetallic bonding is to be found in Class 29.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, 141.1 for a process of shaping of a workpiece combined with metallic bonding of that workpiece to another workpiece.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, especially 249 for a method of molding a nonmetallic member into engagement with a metal member, i.e., in the manufacture of a seal, if there is no shaping of the metallic member.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, especially 110 for apparatus for molding a nonmetallic member into engagement with a metal member, if there is no means to shape the metallic member.

Joining by deforming:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process in which the fastening of the part or parts is effected by distorting a portion of at least one of the parts beyond its elastic limit, so that portion interferes with or prevents separation of the parts or other portion of the same part.
(1) Note. The distortion may, for example, (1) extend a portion of a part beyond a dimension of another part to thereby interlock them (see search notes below for example), or (2) change a dimension of the first part to frictionally grip the other part with or without changing the latter's dimensions (see search notes below for example).

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1.1 through 25.42, 91+, 592.1 through 623.5, and 825 through 899.1, for a process of fastening by deforming in making (1) a special article by combined diverse operations or (2) for making a special article by a single operation not provided for specifically elsewhere in this class (Class 29), i.e., not joining by deforming a single operation provided for in this and the indented subclasses.
437 for a process of joining by deforming wherein clearance for movement of the parts is retained.
509 for extending a portion of a part beyond a dimension of another part to thereby interlock them. See (1) Note above.
515 522+, for changing a dimension of the part to frictionally grip the other part with or without changing the latter's dimensions. See (1) Note above.

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72, Metal Deforming, for shaping of metallic work, generally, including "recognition" of only one work piece. Recognition usually comprises physical contact.
100, Presses, 35 for a process of making an article from particulate material in which the particles do not bond to each at their respective interfaces but are held together to form a self-sustaining mass solely by the intermingling and/or deformation of the particles together.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, especially 249 for a method of shaping of a nonmetal, generally, including uniting such nonmetal with a metal if there is no stressing of the metal beyond its elastic limit.

Securing cup or tube between axially extending concentric annuli:
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Process of assembling a first tubular member with second and third relatively short tubular members wherein the second is smaller in diameter than the first and the third is larger in diameter than the first, comprising telescoping the members, i.e., assembling the members so that they share a common axis and that a plane normal to the axis passes through each of the members, so that the first member is fastened by deformation between the second and third members.
(1) Note. The "second member" and the "third member" may be concentric tubular portions of a single annulus or may be distinct members.
(2) Note. Included herein is securing a hose connector to the end of a hose and securing a bearing seal of resilient material between inner and outer metallic rings.

By expanding inner annulus:
This subclass is indented under subclass 506. Process in which the second short tubular member, i.e., the inner member is deformed radially outwardly to confine the end of the first tubular member between the second or inner and the third or outer tubular members.

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523 for a process of joining parts by outwardly expanding a part in a cavity to frictionally grip the cavity walls.

By constricting outer annulus:
This subclass is indented under subclass 506. Process in which the third or outer tubular member is deformed radially inwardly to confine the end of the first tubular member between the third or outer and the second or inner tubular member.

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515 especially subclass 516 for a process of fastening parts by deforming inwardly the walls of a surrounding aperture or hollow body to frictionally fasten a part.

Overedge assembling of seated part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Process in which one of the parts has a shoulder or stop which abuts a portion of the other part when assembled therewith, including inserting one part or a portion thereof into a cavity in the other part until such relative motion is limited by the stop or shoulder, and deforming one of the parts over an end or projection on the other part to fasten the inserted part.

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243.5 for apparatus for overedge assembling.
441.1 for a process of fastening a sphere in a socket by bending over the ends of the socket to confine the sphere.

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403, Joints and Connections, 274 for a joint or connection formed by in situ deformation.
411, Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener, for a fastening means used in overedge assembling.

By necking in cup or tube wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 509. Process in which one of the parts is a cup or tube including substantially annularly deforming the wall of the cup or tube radially inwardly to fasten therein a second part.

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516 for a process of assembling by inward deformation of a hollow body other than by overedge assembling.

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285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, 382 for a connection of that class formed by deformation.

At cup or tube end:
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Process in which the deformation is at the open end of the cup or tube.

By flaring inserted cup or tube end:
This subclass is indented under subclass 509. Process in which a cup or tube is fastened within a cavity in a part by substantially annularly, radially expanding the terminus of the cup or tube.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
243.52 for apparatus for overedge assembling of annular work.
523 for a process of joining by expanding an inner tube to grip an outer surrounding part and in which process no overedge clamping of seated part is involved.

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285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, 382.4 for a joint between two tubular members formed by radially expanding the inner member.

By bending over projecting prongs:
This subclass is indented under subclass 509. Process in which the parts are fastened together by bending spaced first and second tabs carried by one part over an edge of the other part.

Of parallel side-by-side elongated members:
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Process in which the parts fastened together are rod-like or strip-like members and are disposed with their longitudinal axes in parallelism.

Inward deformation of aperture or hollow body wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Process in which one part has a cavity therein, i.e., has a passageway therethrough or is hollow and the joining includes the step of collapsing at least a part of the cavity wall to fasten at least a portion of the other part.

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410 for a process of fastening the interlocking elements of a slide fastener to a tape by inserting the edge of the tape between spaced legs of an element and deforming the legs inwardly into the tape.
510 for a process of overedge clamping of a seated part by necking in a cup or tube wall.

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285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, 382 for a connection of that class made by deformation.
403, Joints and Connections, 274 for a connection, generally, formed by deformation, in situ.

Hollow body is axially joined cup or tube:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Process in which the part having a cavity is tubular and the other part is inserted into an open end of the cup or tube and then fastened thereto.

Joined to rod:
This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Process in which the part fastened within the hollow body is a solid elongated member.

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174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 84 for an electrical conduit the joints of which are crimped together.
403, Joints and Connections, 274 for a device of that class wherein components have been secured together by in situ deformation.

Joined to overlapping ends of plural rods:
This subclass is indented under subclass 517. Process in which two or more solid elongated members are disposed in parallel side-by-side relationship for a portion of their length and are enclosed in a tube at such portion and then fastened to each other and to the tube by the inward deformation of the tube wall.

After thinning:
This subclass is indented under subclass 517. Process in which the elongated member is reduced in cross section at the area of fastening before being fastened to the hollow body.

By axially applying force:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Process in which the cavity has an axis, and the inward deformation results from the application of force applied in the direction of that axis.

Surface interlocking:
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Process in which the parts have generally planar faces that carry projections, including deforming the projections to interengage and thereby fasten matching faces of the parts to each other.

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524 for a process of securing the peripheral edges of abutting plates by interlocking.

Radially expanding part in cavity, aperture or hollow body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Process including inserting a part or portion thereof into a cavity
in a second part and then distorting the inserted part or portion radially outwardly to fill the hole or opening and thereby fasten the parts together.

Radially expanding internal tube:
This subclass is indented under subclass 522.1. Processes in which the inserted part is tubular.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
512 for a process of expanding a tube outwardly to grip a surrounding part, and in addition, flaring the end of the tube beyond the edge of the aperture or cavity in which the tube is fastened.

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285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, 382.4 for a coupling between a first and a second pipe formed by outwardly bulging the inner pipe.

Peripheral edge joining of abutting plates:
This subclass is indented under subclass 522.1. Process in which the parts have margins that carry projections, including deforming the projections to interengage and thereby fasten matching margins of the parts to each other.

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521 for a process of joining overlapping faces of adjacent parts by interlocking of portions therefrom.

Riveting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 522.1. Process including a rod-like part wherein a portion of that part within the cavity is enlarged during or after insertion into the cavity to fasten the rod-like part to the part having the cavity.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
411, Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or
Locked-Threaded Fastener, 501 for a headed fastener element having a plastically flowable or deflectable end, e.g., a rivet, etc.

By driven force fit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process including fastening a first part to another part having a cavity by applying force to at least one of the parts to cause a portion of the first part to be inserted in the cavity, the relative dimensions of the inserted part and cavity being such that the parts are distorted within their elastic limits to secure them together.
(1) Note. A force fit is considered to exist if the overall dimensions of the hole or inserted part are not permanently changed. Thus, the formation of lands and grooves in the hole, effected by forcing a splined part thereinto, is found in this subclass since the parts are held together in the direction of assembly by the elasticity of the parts.

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432 for a process of assembling including punching, piercing, or reaming a part by a surface of a second part combined with or including force fitting the parts together, and see (1) Note, above.
433 for a process of assembling by stringing.
446 for a process of assembling in which the parts are distorted within their elastic limit before assembly into the joined position. A force fit differs from prestressing a part, i.e., the art in those subclasses, in time of application of stress, in that the stress in a force fit is initiated at the time of joinder whereas in prestressing of those subclasses the stress is applied prior to the time of joinder. For example, forcing a rod into a hole of smaller size so that the parts are held by the frictional engagement of the rod and sides of the hole is a process of force fitting for subclasses 525+. However, if the same rod is stretched within its elastic limit to thin it and inserted in the same hole while stretched, and the stretching force is then released to permit the rod to expand radially outwardly to frictionally grip the sides of the hole, that process is considered classifiable in those prestressing subclasses, e.g., subclasses 446+.
505 for a process in which parts are secured together by distorting at least one of the parts beyond its elastic limits.

By applying separate fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Process wherein a plurality of parts are mechanically joined together by means of a detached connecting member which performs no other function in the assembly other than to join the parts together.
(1) Note. Utilizing a driven nonrotating fastener which pierces the parts, such as a nail or staple, is NOT included in this subclass or any indented subclass.

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402.12 and 402.14, for repairing by attaching a preform to a part being repaired by use of a separate fastener.
402.17 for patching by use of a screw threaded patching preform.
432 for a process of fastening parts together by an operation which includes piercing one part by another (e.g., nailing, stapling, etc.).

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228, Metal Fusion Bonding, subclass 120 and 189 for an analogous process in which a connecting part is metallurgically bonded to each of two parts to secure them together.
411, Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener, for a securing means, per se, of that class type.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, for the process of or apparatus for making a fastener as provided for in that class.

Multipart cooperating fastener (e.g., bolt and nut):
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.01. Process wherein the connecting member comprises a plurality of elements adapted to act together such as a nut and bolt.

Nonthreaded:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.02. Process wherein the multipart cooperating fastener does not rely upon a helical or spiral ridge for effecting the joining.

At least one part is nonmetallic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.02. Process wherein at least one of the fastener elements has no metal constituents.

Fastener deformed after application:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.01. Process wherein the connecting member is mechanically and nonelastically altered in shape after application.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
505 for a process of fastening parts together by a deforming operation to interlock the parts (e.g., riveting, etc.); especially search subclasses 509+ for such fastening by overedge assembling.

Riveting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.05. Process wherein the connecting member includes a deformable element that passes through holes in the parts and at least one end of the deformable element is deformed to form an enlargement.
(1) Note. See the definition of "Deforming" in the Class 29 definition Glossary.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
524.1 for a process of riveting by expanding one part within a cavity of another part.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
411, Expanded, Threaded, Driven, Headed, Tool-Deformed, or Locked-Threaded Fastener, 501 for a rivet having a plastically flowable or deflectable end.

At least one part nonmetallic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.06. Process wherein at least one part has no metal constituents.

Nonresilient fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.01. Process wherein the connecting member holds or restrains the parts together in a substantially inelastic manner, the connecting member being nonthreaded.
(1) Note. In this subclass the connecting member is generally in the nature of a pin, clip, clasp, or clamp.
(2) Note. Joining by means of a driven nonrotating fastener which pierces the parts, such as a nail or staple, is NOT included in this subclass or any indented subclass.

At least one part nonmetallic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.08. Process wherein at least one part has no metal constituents.

Threaded fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.01. Process wherein the connecting member relies upon a helical or spiral ridge for effecting the joining.

At least one part nonmetallic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.11. Process wherein at least one part has no metal constituents.

With supplemental joining:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.01. Process including an additional attaching means.
(1) Note. the additional attaching means may be a chemical or metallurgical bond.

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156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, 91 for a process of nonmetallic surface bonding including use of a separate permanent mechanical joining means.

Metal fusion joining:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.13. Process wherein the additional attaching means is a metallurgical bond.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, for a process of metallurgical bonding and perfecting operations therefor under the class definition.

At least one part nonmetallic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525.13. Process wherein at least one part has no metal constituents.

With separating, localizing, or eliminating of as-cast defects from a metal casting (e.g., anti-pipe):
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process including removing segregating or eliminating an impurity, a pipe, a flaw, a blow hole, or the like from the sound portion of a cast metal body.

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527.1 for a process of applying or shaping of fluent
material which may include casting combined with other treating.

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148, Metal Treatment, for combined operations including metal treatment. Treating a metal body (which may be cast) in accordance with Class 148 will go to that class. The same treating combined with removing or eliminating defects comes to Class 29, 526.2.
164, Metal Founding, 47 for a metal casting process, in general, and see Class 29, subclass 527.1 the search note for the line between the classes.

Compressing ingot while still partially molten:
This subclass is indented under subclass 526.2. Process including compacting a cast ingot before it completely solidifies.
(1) Note. For example, included here is a process of rolling or forging an ingot while its center is still fluid to thereby eliminate gas pockets by compacting the metal or to squeeze the impurities toward one end of the ingot.

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164, Metal Founding, for continuous casting and for continuous casting combined with deforming, generally, without separation, isolation, or elimination of defects. (That combination is in this subclass).

Removing defects:
This subclass is indented under subclass 526.2. Process including separating an unsound portion of an ingot from the sound metal.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
527.6 for a miscellaneous manufacturing process, generally, including casting followed by removing material.
557 for a miscellaneous manufacturing process, generally, including separating and discarding a portion of the part worked upon.

From center of ingot to leave hollow blank:
This subclass is indented under subclass 526.4. Process in which the unsound portion of the ingot is located in its midportion, and the removal of this portion shapes the ingot into a tube.

After deforming:
This subclass is indented under subclass 526.4. Process in which the removal is preceded by a step of deforming.
(1) Note. The deforming operation of this subclass is often for the purpose of isolating the unsound portion to one end of the ingot.

Combined manufacture including applying or shaping of fluent material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process, including the combination of (1) depositing a flowable material upon or into a base material (e.g., coating, impregnating, casting or other molding on a base) or (2) configuring a flowable material (e.g., casting or other molding without a base) with additional manufacturing, which combination is not elsewhere classified.
(1) Note. The additional manufacturing may occur before, after, or during the fluent material applying or shaping operation.
(2) Note. The term "casting" includes the operation known as "molding". The terms "casting" and "coating" as used in these definitions coincide with those concepts comprehended in Class 427, Coating Processes; Class 148, Metal Treatment, subclasses 240+; Class 164, Metal Founding, Class 204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy; and Class 264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes.
(3) Note. A process comprising casting a metal workpiece and then deforming it by plastic shaping is classified in this and the indented subclasses, e.g., Class 29, subclasses 527.1+, except for the casting of metal in situ in an extrusion apparatus ("charging" it) and subsequent die expression therefrom, which is specifically included in Class 72, Metal Deforming, subclass 270.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
424 for a process utilizing a temporary protective coating or casting.
428 and, especially, subclasses 458+ or 460 for a process of assembling or joining combined with a step of coating or casting.
526.2 for a process of casting plus the step of separating, removing, or eliminating a defect which has been cast in the ingot.

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72, Metal Deforming, 46 for a process of coating or casting liquid material upon a metal base (but not casting the workpiece, per se) and then deforming the base, regardless of whether or not the applied material is also deformed. See the definition and notes thereof. Search subclass 270 for casting combined with subsequent die expression, i.e., for extruding after solidification of material. (This is an exception to the general line expressed in (3) Note, above).
148, Metal Treatment, particularly 538 for casting or subclasses 516+ for coating operations combined with significant heat treatment of metal to modify or maintain the internal physical structure (i.e., microstructure) or chemical properties of metal. See Class 148 definition to determine what constitutes significant heat treatment. The metal working classes take: (1) Metal working plus an unspecified heat treatment. (2) Metal working plus annealing broadly wherein the annealing is for the purpose of relieving working stress or to facilitate working. Class 148 takes: (1) Metal working plus specific heat treatment, other than annealing, where the heat treatment is other than conditioning to a working temperature or subsequently returning to ambient or handling temperature. (2) Metal working plus a specific annealing step.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, 47 for making an electrical conductor of indefinite length, generally, which may include metal deforming. Note that this is an exception to the general rule that combined operations including plastically deforming metal combined with nonmetallic bonding is to be found in Class 29.
164, Metal Founding, as the generic place for metal casting processes. A process of preparing a workpiece for casting (e.g., by coating, cutting, shaping by deformation, etc.) combined with casting is to be found in Class 164. Similarly, a process of forming a product by casting combined with a treatment to perfect the casting operation (e.g., removal of an unneeded portion of the cast product) is to be found in Class 164. The combination of casting with a distinct metal shaping is to be found in Class 29, 527.1 if not provided
for elsewhere.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, 205 for electrolytic coating process including an additional step of treating the base before coating step.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, the generic place for processes of plastic or nonmetallic article shaping or treating. The general line between Class 264 and the metal working or shaping classes, e.g., Class 29 is as follows;
A process of deforming material broadly, the disclosure reciting deformation of a metal or of a nonmetal, is to be found in the appropriate metal working class.
(2) A process limited to deforming metal is to be found in the appropriate metal working class.
(3) A process limited to permanently deforming or other molding of a nonmetal will be found in Class 264.
(4) A patent including a claim directed to a process of deforming a metal and including an equally comprehensive and mutually exclusive claim drawn to deforming a nonmetal will be found in the appropriate metal working class.
(5) A process of deforming both a metal and a nonmetal (included in the same claim) will be found in the appropriate metal working class, e.g., Class 29, Metal Working, depending on the claim as set out.
(6) An claimed process of working broadly or nondefinitively recited material is to be found in the appropriate metal working class, as stated above, and this will include disclosures of deforming: (a) A laminate of a metal with a nonmetal (b) A "composite material" such as a metal laminated to a nonmetal article or workpiece except where by disclosure only the nonmetal component is deformed or shaped.
(7) A process including plural diverse operations will be found in Class 29 unless provided for in a superior class.
(8) A process of making a mold (which may be of cast metal) combined with use of that mold in molding nonmetallic material is to be found in Class 264, especially subclasses 219+.
427, Coating Processes, for a process of coating a metal base generally.

Coating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527.1. Process wherein the first named operation comprises depositing a flowable material upon a base material or impregnating a base material with flowable material.

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428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, 567 for particulate metallic stock material having continuous interengaged phases of plural metals, e.g., an impregnated particle component.

And casting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527.2. Process wherein the additional manufacturing includes shaping fluent material by means of a molding surface.

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164, Metal Founding, 72 for a process of coating a mold surface with a treating agent and casting on the coated mold surface and subclass 75 for coating a preformed base member prior to casting thereupon, generally.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, for a process of plastic or nonmetallic article shaping or treating, generally.

Subsequent to metal working:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527.2. Process wherein the additional manufacturing includes changing the configuration of a metal workpiece and occurs prior to the coating operation.

Metal casting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527.1. Process wherein said first named operation comprises shaping molten metal by means of a molding surface.

Followed by cutting or removing material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527.5. Process wherein the additional manufacturing occurs after the casting operation and comprises either severing or separating a portion of the cast product.
(1) Note. Included herein is casting, other than continuous casting, combined with trimming.

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526.4 for a process of casting followed by removal of material to separate a defect from the ingot.

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164, Metal Founding, subclass 70.1 and 460 for a process of cutting or removing material from the product of a casting operation while the product is still in the mold, i.e., continuous casting with severing or separating a portion of the cast product.

Combined with rolling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527.5. Process wherein the additional manufacturing includes deforming by use of a roller.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, 199 and 365.2+ for a process of deforming metal by rolling.

Filling of opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527.1. Process in which the casting and/or the coating operation comprises depositing flowable material to substantially fill a void or opening in work.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
402.18 for a process of repairing cracked material by depositing material in the crack.

Shaping one-piece blank by removing material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process limited to shaping a single part by one or more steps of separating and discarding a portion of the part worked upon.
(1) Note. The initial part (the blank) may be composite, i.e., formed of a plurality of laminae or of parts integrated into a unit.
(2) Note. The classes listed in the following search notes include references to subcombinations of structures included in this subclass. The indicated classes may be beneficial as a field of search, but are not intended to designated a required field of search. Note that, generally, combined operations will be found in the class of the subcombination only if they are provided for specifically, i.e., in a subclass entitled, "COMBINED".

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445 for a process of assembling or joining including sizing of mating parts during final positioning.

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30, Cutlery, for shaping a one-piece blank by a hand held, work supported or randomly manipulated cutting tool.
72, Metal Deforming, for shaping a one-piece blank of metal by deforming and for shaping a one-piece blank by deforming combined with cutting.
82, Turning, for shaping a one-piece blank by rotating that blank about an axis and engaging it with a fixed cutting tool.
83, Cutting, for shaping a one-piece blank by shearing or punching, generally.
142, Wood Turning, for shaping a one-piece blank of wood by rotating that blank about an axis and engaging it with a fixed cutting tool.
144, Woodworking, for shaping a one-piece blank or wood, generally.
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, for shaping a one-piece blank by tensile forces exceeding the structural strength thereof.
408, Cutting by Use of a Rotating Axially Moving Tool, for shaping a one-piece blank in the manner of that class.
409, Gear Cutting, Milling or Planing, for shaping a one-piece blank in the manner of that class.
451, Abrading, for shaping a one-piece blank by engagement of a grinding tool.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, for making an article of Class 470 which comprise a one-piece blank made by removing material.

Successive distinct removal operations:
This subclass is indented under subclass 557. Process which includes a first removal step immediately followed by a second removal step of a type different from the first.

Work holding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process of supporting or grasping material to be modified or treated.
(1) Note. See the class definition of Class 269, Work Holders, for the scope of the terms "material", "modified", "treated", and "supporting". This subclass is residual to processes of holding work by means provided for in said Class 269.
(2) Note. Work holding combined with work treating is to be found in the appropriate work treating class.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making, subclass 106.1 for making a metal work holder not elsewhere provided for.
269, Work Holders, for a device for holding work. See notes thereunder for other loci.
335, Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets, 285 for a work holding magnet.
414, Material or Article Handling, especially 800 for a process of material handling, generally.

CONVERTIBLE METAL WORKING MACHINE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device having alterable means by which the device is modified by adjustment, addition, removal, or reassembly of one or more parts causing the device to perform some function diverse from that performed prior to the particular modification.
(1) Note. Included here, for example, is a device which may be adjusted to either (a) cut or bend, (b) saw or mill, (c) shear or emboss, etc.
(2) Note. This subclass is residual and does not include device capable of modification to perform a function elsewhere classified, i.e., in a subclass that provides for either a "convertible" device or is a recognized locus of such art.
(3) Note. Diverse apparatuses are those wherein there are two or more devices which operate differently on the part or stock, and which collectively do not fall in any single art classification, e.g., milling and forging, rolling, and turning, etc. However, where the two diverse devices constitute a hand manipulable tool, rather than a machine, the combined device has been placed in Class 7, Compound Tools. Plural apparatus which operate in the same manner or constitute different phases of a single art are found with the single operation, i.e., turning to cylindrical shape following by turning to a taper are in Class 82, Turning.
(4) Note. This subclass was established with patents originally screened from classes listed under a SPECIAL LINE NOTE elsewhere in this Class. Only these devices encompassed by the limitation of this Special Line Note are to be considered for placement here in subclass 560. See Search Notes below for location of this note.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 Special Line Note. Only the devices encompassed by the limitation of this Special Line Note are to be considered for placement in this subclass (560).
33 for a machine capable of diverse functions without modification of said machine.
401.1 for a process including converting a machine, under the definition of this class.

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408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, 20 for a machine of that class type convertible to a different class type cutting machine.
483, Tool Changing, subclass 1 for a process of transferring a tool to or from a material treating station or a tool storage means, generally, including a Class 29 process
combined with transferring the tool used to or from the station at which the Class 29 process occurs; and subclasses 2-69 for means for transferring a tool to or from a material treating station or a tool storage means, generally, including a Class 29 tool combined with means to transfer the tool to or from the tool station.

Vise type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 560. Device wherein the basic apparatus subject to conversion is a work holder with relatively movable jaws.
(1) Note. Though "work holding" is strictly neither a "shaping" nor an "assembling" function in accord with the concepts of Class 29, subclass 33 patents relative to the convertible (compound or combined) vise-shaping art are placed here and cross-referenced to the particular work holder or shaping class for specific details of such features.
(2) Note. Included herein is a device which by disclosure is intended for use with other than metal workpieces-- though not so limited in the claimed structure.
(3) Note. Included herein is a device wherein the means for moving the vise jaws also serves (a) to effect relative movement between a workpiece and a shaping instrumentality and/or (b) to operate or actuate a shaping instrumentality.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
269, Work Holders, 86 for a work holder having relatively movable jaws.

With means to feed work during tool contact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus including material handling means which provides for uninterrupted movement of material while material modifying means engage said material.
(1) Note. Included here are spaced tool means for simultaneously operating on material being conveyed past said tool means, the several tool means generally treating the same portion of material in sequence to further modify said portion.

Including nonrotary flying tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 561. Apparatus wherein at least one material modifying means has a component of motion in the direction of the moving material during the period of material modification.
(1) Note. This subclass does not include rotary type modifying means, machines using such tools being classified on features other than "flying".

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, subclass 284 for similar devices limited to cutting or severing.

With means to feed work intermittently from one tool station to another:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus including means to convey material successively from one material modifying means to another, the material movement being intermittent.
(1) Note. A plurality of tools mounted on a common support or driver, which support moves relative to work to effect treatment of said work by each tool in a single work contacting cycle--between successive feed movement of the work --is not considered to constitute "separate tool stations". Even if the work feed is such that some portions of work are acted on more than once by some of the tools (as in progressive shaping operations) the congregation of tools so arranged is considered a tool complex for subclasses 565 or 566, below.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
566 for apparatus including composite tools and see (1) Note, above.

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407, Cutters, for Shaping, subclass 1 for a composite tool, per se.
483, Tool Changing, subclass 15 for apparatus including a tool transfer means combined with either a tool support or storage means, and further including plural machine tools.
901, Robots, subcollections 6+ for a robot which conveys work
and cooperates with another machine.

Separate tool stations for selective or successive operation on work:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus including spaced material modifying means operable one after the other, or at the option of an operator, generally on different portions of material being worked.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
563 (1) Note.

Including assembling or disassembling station:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Apparatus wherein one of the spaced material modifying means (1) includes means for engaging a first work part and includes means for engaging a second work part, which means are adapted to either bring the two work parts into juxtaposed relationship or cause one of the work parts to intimately engage the other to thereby fasten the work parts together, or (2) includes means to engage at least one work part and force that work part to move out of intimate engagement with another work part to which it has previously been secured.
(1) Note. For clarification, see "Assembly" in the Glossary of Class 29 and see the definition and notes of subclass 700.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
700 for assembling means without additional metal shaping means.

And means to machine work part to fit cooperating work part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564.1. Apparatus wherein one of the spaced material modifying means includes a cutting instrumentality adapted to remove a portion(s) of material from one of the work parts to assure cooperative interfit of the work parts.

And means to sever work prior to disassembling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564.1. Apparatus wherein one of the spaced material modifying means includes means to engage at least one work part and force that work part to move out of intimate engagement with another work part to which it had previously been secured, including distinct means to cut or subdivide a work member into work parts prior to movement of a work part away from another work part, and including means to apply force to move one work part away from another work part.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
56.5 for means to sever prior to disassembly if the severing is done at the same work station as the disassembly.

Comprising means to strip insulation from wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564.3. Apparatus wherein the structure is particularly adapted to subdivide electrically insulative covering material off a conductive metallic strand and disassemble a portion of that covering from the remaining covering and the strand.

And means to stake electric wire to commutator or armature in assembling of electric motor or generator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564.1. Apparatus including means to sever a strand of the armature coil of a dynamoelectric device and means to secure the ends of the armature coil strand to the commutator of the dynamoelectric device.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
735 for structure for securing the loose strand of coil to the commutator in the assembly of a dynamoelectric device without a strand severing means.

And means to sever work from supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564.1. Apparatus including means to transport an attenuated stock of work to the assembly station and means to subdivide a portion from the stock into a work part to be subsequently used in the assembly.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
56.5 for an apparatus for performing multiple operations including cutting at a single work station.
566.1 for composite tool adapted to perform an assembling operation and a severing operation at the same stroke.

And means to machine product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564.1. Apparatus including a cutting edge adapted to engage the product of the assembly station to mill, cut, turn, bore, drill, abrade, broach, file, saw, punch, blank, or plane that product.

To sever product to length:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564.7. Apparatus including means to cut the product of the assembly station to subdivide a portion therefrom.

Common reciprocating support for spaced tools:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus wherein separated plural diverse material modifying means are mounted on or carried by the same member for to-and-fro movement together in the same direction.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
563 (1) Note.
(2) Note. Nonseparated plural tools which effect either superimposed, concentric, or immediate contiguous work modifications in a single work contacting cycle are tool complexes for subclass 566.

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493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From Sheet or Web, 340 for sheet or web working combined with a drill and notcher mounted on a common reciprocating head for forming edge notched entry slots and holes in a notebook or ledger sheet.

Including composite tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus including a unitary or integral work modifying means embodying structural elements which, in each and every single work contacting cycle, effect plural diverse treatments or modifications of work--which modifications are either superimposed, concentric, or in immediate contiguous relationship.
(1) Note. Included here, for example, are devices wherein a rotary cutter (Class 83) has mounted on its radial face an element which burnishes (Class 29), abrades (Class 451), or mills (Class 409).
(2) Note. A platen carrying spaced plural tools which progressively act on and modify work, intermittently presented from one tool to another in succession, is not considered to be a composite tool; see subclasses 563 and 565, above.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6.1 for expanded metal making.
7.1 for fence barb making.
21.1 for tie band tongue making--which devices often utilize composite tools.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, 325 for a composite metal cutting and deforming device.
407, Cutters, for Shaping, subclass 1 for a composite tool, per se.

Including severing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 566. Apparatus wherein the unitary or integral work modifying means includes provision to cut or subdivide one part of the work from
another part.

To sever electric terminal from supply strip:
This subclass is indented under subclass 566.1. Apparatus particularly adapted to cut or subdivide a work part that is designed to serve as a connection member to transmit electrical energy from a supply length of attached similar members.

To trim electric component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 566.1. Apparatus particularly adapted to cut or subdivide a portion of an electrical conductor from some type assembly adapted to carry or direct electrical energy.

Means comprising hand-manipulatable implement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 566.3. Apparatus adapted to, during the cutting of subdividing operation, be supported against gravity by an operative and adapted to be randomly moved relative to the station at which cutting and assembling is to be performed.

METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process of mechanical manufacturing.
(1) Note. See the definition of "Manufacturing" in the Class 29 definition Glossary.
(2) Note. Whereas Class 29 is the generic mechanical manufacturing class; manufacturing by chemistry, electrochemistry, electricity, or the related arts is provided for in the chemical and electrical classes. See the classes listed on pages I-6 through I-10 in the front of the Manual of Classification under "I. Chemical and Related Arts" and "II. Communications, Designs, Radiant Energy, Weapons, Electrical, and Related Arts."
(3) Note. A complete search for any process of manufacturing a particular article may include the class providing for that article.
(4) Note. A process as defined above, whether comprising a single or a plurality of operations, is included in Class 29, subclasses 592+, only when no other class provides for the same. A typical patent of this subclass recites a plurality of steps or operations separately provided for in different classes, none of which provide for the combination.
(5) Note. Many of the preceding subclasses in Class 29 include apparatus and include a process which is a function of an apparatus; see, particularly, the subclasses directed to the manufacture of "special articles" (i.e., subclasses 1.1 to 25.42, above).
(6) Note. Patents are classified here regardless of the material operated on and/or the number of operations involved unless provided for elsewhere. See the Class Definition, paragraph 2, of this class (29).
(7) Note. Measuring, testing, recording, article handling, conveying, and cleaning, per se, are not considered manufacturing processes for this class (29).

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12, Boot and Shoe Making, 142 for a process of making an article of that class.
14, Bridges, subclass 77.3 for a process of constructing a bridge pier.
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), 741.1 for a process of manufacturing and assembling a static structure at the job site (i.e., in situ).
53, Package Making, 396 for a process of enclosing contents in a container, generally.
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, 1 for a process of making a textile by the operations provided therein.
59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making, for a process of making an article of that class.
65, Glass Manufacturing, especially 36 for process of fusion bonding of glass to a formed part and subclass 155 for electronic device making means involving fusion bonding.
72, Metal Deforming, for a process of deforming metal.
76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making, 101.1 for a process of making various metal tools and implements; see,
especially, the notes to all of these subclasses (101.1+) for the loci of other processes of tool making.
79, Button Making, for a process of making a button.
83, Cutting, 13 for a process of severing or piercing by use of a sharp cutting edge, generally.
112, Sewing, for making a product by sewing; especially, search 262.1 for a process thereof.
125, Stone Working, for a process of stone working.
132, Toilet, 201 for a process of making a hair structure.
134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, 1 for a process of cleaning or treating under the class definition.
137, Fluid Handling, subclasses 15.01-15.26 for a process of cleaning, repairing, or assembling.
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, 97 for a process of repairing the device of that class.
140, Wireworking, for a combined operation involving metallic strandlike work.
144, Woodworking, 329 for a manufacturing process including a significant woodworking step.
148, Metal Treatment, appropriate subclasses for a process of mechanical working or shaping of metal combined with significant heat treatment of metal to modify or maintain internal physical structure (i.e., microstructure) or chemical properties of metal. See the Class 148 definition to determine what constitutes significant heat treatment.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, (a) Class 156 is generic to adhesive bonding utilizing nonmetallic cement. (b) Class 156 is the residual (i.e., unless provided for in a superior loci) class for combined chemical reactions used in manufacturing an article. (c) Class 156 is the residual home for a single chemical reaction not provided for elsewhere. See the class definition of Class 156 for an amplified statement of the lines between Classes 29 and 156. Especially, search 47 for making an electrical conductor of indefinite length, generally, which may include metal deforming. (Note that this is an exception to the general rule that combined operations including plastically deforming metal combined with nonmetallic bonding is to be found in Class 29).
157, Wheelwright Machines, subclass 13 for a process of treating the outer periphery of a rubber tire.
163, Needle and Pin Making, subclass 5 for a process of making a device thereof.
164, Metal Founding, 1 for a process of forming liquid metal.
166, Wells, subclass 378 and 381 for a process for constructing or assembling well parts in the well or with some relationship to the well.
175, Boring or Penetrating the Earth, especially 57 for a process thereof.
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, for an electrical or wave energy process of manufacture.
219, Electric Heating, for a process of metal heating or welding by induction, electrostatic, electromagnetic, electrical resistance, or arc means.
225, Severing by Breaking or Tearing, 1 for a method thereof.
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, for an apparatus for driving a staple or nail into a workpiece, generally.
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, 101 for a process of metallurgical bonding under the class definition.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 430 for a process of making a composite object under the class definition.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, 134.3 for a process of placing conductive wire in or through a conduit.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, the generic home for a process of shaping or treating nonmetallic or particulate material. The general line between Class 264 and the metal working or shaping classes (e.g., Class 29) is as follows: (1) A process of deforming material broadly, the disclosure reciting deformation of a metal and of a nonmetal, is to be found in the appropriate metal working class. (2) A process limited to deforming metal is to be found in the appropriate metal working class. (3) A process limited to deforming or other molding of a nonmetal will be found in Class 264. (4) A patent including a claim directed to a process of deforming a metal and including an equally comprehensive and mutually exclusive claim drawn to deforming a nonmetal will be found in the appropriate metal working class. (5) A process of deforming both a metal and a nonmetal (included in the same claim) will be found in the appropriate metal working class (e.g., Class 29, Metal Working) depending on the claim as set out. (6) A claimed process of working broadly or nondefinitively recited material is to be found in the appropriate metal working class, as stated above, and this will include disclosures of deforming: (a) A laminate of a metal with a nonmetal. (b) A "composite material" such as a
metal/nonmetal article or workpiece except whereby in disclosure only the nonmetal component is deformed or shaped. (7) A process including plural diverse operations will be found in Class 29 unless provided for in a superior class. (8) A process of making a mold (which may be of cast metal) combined with use of that mold in molding nonmetallic material is to be found in Class 264, especially 219.
269, Work Holders, for apparatus for supporting a workpiece while being treated, generally. (Note that a process of holding work is to be found in this class (i.e., Class 29, subclass 559 )).
277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, subclass 316 for a process of using a static seal formed in place (i.e., in situ), subclasses 922+ for manufacture of a seal by bonding or joining, or subclass 924 for manufacture of a seal by deformation, material removal or molding.
289, Knots and Knot Tying, subclass 1.5 for a process of tying a knot.
300, Brush, Broom, and Mop Making, subclass 21 for a process of making a brush, broom, or mop.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements, cross-reference art collection 900 for optical methods.
404, Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus, 72 for a process of making a road structure.
405, Hydraulic and Earth Engineering, for a process under the class definition.
412, Bookbinding: Process and Apparatus, subclass 1 for a process specialized for manufacturing a book.
413, Sheet Metal Container Making, 1 for a process of making a sheet metal container.
414, Material or Article Handling, subclass 786 for a process of material handling, generally.
419, Powder Metallurgy Processes, for a process including a powder metallurgy step.
422, Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing, 7 for a process of maintaining an environment nondestructive to metal.
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products, 665 for a process under the class definition.
427, Coating Processes, for a process of coating under the class definition.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or
Product Thereof, for a process under the class definition.
433, Dentistry, for a process of making or installing a dental appliance under the class definition.
438, Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process, particularly 26, 51, 55, 64+, and 106+ for certain methods of packaging a semiconductor device; see the search notes thereunder.
445, Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing, 1 for a process of making those devices.
451, Abrading, for a process of or apparatus for grinding.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, for a manufacturing operation peculiar to making an article of Class 470.
483, Tool Changing, subclass 1 for a process of transferring a tool to or from a material treating station or a tool storage means, generally, including a Class 29 process combined with transferring the Class 29 tool to or from the working station.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, for a process under the class definition.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, cross-reference art collection 900 for bandage making methods.
901, Robots, for a cross-reference art collection including a process of using a robot.
The following definitions of terms are used uniformly in this and indented subclasses. Other definitions of terms used uniformly throughout will be found in the Class 29 class definition Glossary.
CUP
A tube having one end closed.
DISTORTING
The physical act of altering the form, configuration, dimensions, proportions, or contour of a part or stock within the elastic limits of the material of which it is made without any removal of material.
PLATE
A sheetlike member the thickness of which is small in relation to its area measured in a plane normal to its thickness.
ROD
An elongated member in which the transverse cross-sectional dimensions are substantially uniform and are small in relation to its length.
TUBE
A pipe, hollow cylinder, or hollow rodlike member.

Electrical device making:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Process for making an article which will produce, transmit, or utilize electrical energy.
(1) Note. Subclasses 597, 598, 602.1, 607-610.1, 613-621, 631, and 874-885 correspond to subclasses with similar titles formerly identified by decimals of subclass 155 of this class.

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156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, 47 for a method of making an indefinite length electrical conductor involving an operation other than metal working and amounting to more than mere wire of filament making.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 430 for methods or apparatus for winding elongated material directly onto a support to make an article such as an inductor, capacitor, or resistor or nonelectrical article.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, 134.3 for a method of and an apparatus for placing electric wire.
419, Powder Metallurgy Processes, for a method of manufacturing including a powder metallurgy step.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, 110 for composite article making apparatus for plastic molding to encapsulate a preform (e.g., an electrical device).
427, Coating Processes, 58 for a method of coating under the class definition to produce an electrical product.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof, for method of making an electrical device, employing radiation imagery chemistry.
445, Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device
Manufacturing, 1 for a process of making an electric lamp or space discharge article.

Including measuring or testing of device or component part:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592.1. Process including making a qualitative determination regarding the device being made.
(1) Note. To be considered measuring or testing for placement in this subclass there must be a sensed readout of the qualitative determination. A process that employs a transducer that senses the device for generation of a signal used to control the manufacturing process is placed below on the basis of the particular device made or manufacturing steps employed, and see (5) Note in Notes to the Class Definition of this class (29).
(2) Note. The testing or measurement of the device frequently requires thedevice to be placed in an electrical circuit. A complete search for such a circuit would require investigation of the various electrical classes providing for similar circuits based or the proximate function of the circuit, e.g., Classes 329, Demodulators and Detectors; 330, Amplifiers; 331, Oscillators, etc.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 431 for apparatus for winding wire on a core to make a composite electrical coil, which apparatus includes operation control means responsive to measurement of an electrical property of the work.
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, for electrical measuring and testing, per se.

Acoustic transducer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592.1. Process for making a device which converts to sound energy to electrical energy or vice versa.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
381, Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices, 150.

Indicating transducer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592.1. Process for making a device particularly adapted to provide a visual indication of an electrical current.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, 76.11 for electrical meter structure or a process of use.

Dynamoelectric machine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592.1. Process for making a device which is adapted to convert mechanical to electrical energy or vice versa by employing electromagnetism.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 432 for a method or apparatus for making a motor stator by directly winding a wire onto a stator core.
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, 10 for a dynamoelectric device.

Commutator or slip ring assembly:
This subclass is indented under subclass 596. Process in which the device made includes a portion to be carried by a rotary part of a dynamoelectric machine and, in cooperation with a stationary contact, is designed to transmit current to or from the rotary part.