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Class 276
TYPESETTING
Class Definition:
Means peculiarly adapted for assembling type or the elements
of a printing-form, means for returning such type or elements
to their respective storage-chambers after printing; also
means, such as galleys and the like, not constituting a part
of the printing apparatus, for holding assembled matter. Also
cabinets, trays, or other means for holding or storing type
for the compositor together with means for feeding the type
to the delivery point of the holding means or from the type
cabinet.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
Compare Class 199, Type Casting, containing apparatus for
setting or distributing matrices in type-casting machines.
Compare Class 234, Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching),
subclasses 4+, for a keyboard controlled typos:graphical
tape-punch provided with a space totalizer and indicator for
justification purposes (some of these devices comprise
automatic justification computer and means to punch the
justification symbol).
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
Means falling within the class not provided for in any
specific subclass.
Subclass:
2
Machines for both assembling the type and returning them to
the storage-magazines.
Subclass:
3
Wherein the line-receiving channel is adapted to be brought
into juxtaposition with one or both ends of the
magazine-channels.
Subclass:
4
Wherein the types are assembled directly into the printing
member.
Subclass:
5
The distributer having type-holders, which carry the type in
a circuit, and correlated feelers moving therewith, which
enter special nicks in the type and actuate the discharge
when the proper channel is reached.
Subclass:
6
The magazine-entrances having projections, which permit the
passage of only such types as are provided with proper nicks
to clear the projections.
Subclass:
7
The distributer having different members corresponding to
different types and adapted to be manually operated to
deliver the types to their respective channels.
Subclass:
8
Machines for both assembling the type into line and for
modifying the spaces between the words, so as to bring the
line to standard length.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
234, Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching), subclasses 4+ (and
see the reference to Class 234 in section II of the class
definition, above).
Subclass:
9
Line automatically justified by mechanism which is controlled
by the length of the line and the number of words in the
line.
Subclass:
10
Line set up with yielding spaces between the words and then
compressed to the proper length.
Subclass:
11
Wherein the length of the line is indicated as it is being
set, so that the operator may determine the size of spaces
required.
Subclass:
12
Limited to machines for assembling types into line.
Subclass:
13
A previously-prepared member automatically governing the
order in which types are selected.
Subclass:
14
Type fed by hand.
Subclass:
15
Line-receiving channel brought into juxtaposition with one or
both ends of the magazine-channels.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
3 and indented subclass.
Subclass:
16
Having a moving member or members to carry the type from the
magazine-channels to the composing member.
Subclass:
17
Conveyer in the nature of an endless band.
Subclass:
18
Wherein selective mechanism is supplemented by power for
ejecting the type onto endless conveyers.
Subclass:
19
Wherein selective mechanism is supplemented by power for
ejecting the type into other than endless conveyers.
Subclass:
20
Having gravity-ways for the type running from the
magazine-channels and all terminating at the composing
member.
Subclass:
21
Wherein selective mechanism is supplemented by power for
ejecting the type into the converging chutes.
Subclass:
22
Limited to machines for returning the type to their
respective channels.
Subclass:
23
Having means positioned by the nicks in the type for
actuating the discharge when the type is in the proper
relative position.
Subclass:
24
Type carried by a circulating holder until the proper
storage-channel is reached.
Subclass:
25
The feeler mechanism moving with the type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5
Subclass:
26
The magazine-entrances having projections, which permit the
passage of only such types as are provided with proper nicks
to clear the projections.
(1) Note. Compare class 199, Typecasting, subclass 64.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6
Subclass:
27
Having different members corresponding to different types and
adapted to be manually operated to deliver the types to their
respective channels.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7
Subclass:
28
Machines for modifying the spaces between the words, so as to
bring the line to standard length.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
234, Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching), subclasses 4+ (and
see the reference to Class 234 in section II of the class
definition, above).
Subclass:
29
Automatically governed by the length of line.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9
Subclass:
30
Manufacturing the spaces as used.
Subclass:
31
Wherein the spaces are produced from material in fluid
condition by pouring it and allowing it to harden.
Subclass:
32
Adapted to have wedges forced between the words until the
line is expanded to the proper length.
Subclass:
33
Means peculiarly adapted for holding the assembled line, so
that it may be justified by hand.
Subclass:
34
Means for placing members between lines of assembled matter
or removing the same therefrom.
Subclass:
35
Means for detaching single lines of type from assembled
matter for distribution.
Subclass:
36
Means for causing type to be delivered with their sides in
proper relation.
Subclass:
37
Means for holding a single line of type, not designed to
constitute a portion of a machine, but merely to be used as a
free implement.
Subclass:
38
Devices adapted to receive the type as it is set by hand and
capable of holding a few lines.
Subclass:
39
Having means other than friction-clamps for securing the
adjustable end stop in position.
Subclass:
40
Trays for holding the composed type.
Subclass:
41
Having means for pressing against both the sides and the end
of the composed matter.
Subclass:
42
Having means for applying pressure, so as to squeeze the type
together in the direction-lines.
Subclass:
43
Having means for applying pressure, so as to squeeze the
lines together.
Subclass:
44
Means for holding or storing type for the compositor.
Includes type cases proper and also accessories such as
stands, cabinets, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
199, Type Casting, subclass 44.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 35, and indented
subclasses.
Subclass:
45
Means for feeding type to the delivery point of the holding
means or means for delivering the type to be set up or
stored.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
37
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
199, Type Casting, subclasses 15+, 19+ and 44+.
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for article
dispensers (feeders) not otherwise provided for, and see the
class definition of Class 221 for a statement of the class
lines and for the disposition of related disclosures or
article and strip feeding processes and apparatus.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 35+.
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Last Modified: 6 October 2000