CLASS 227, ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS |
1 | WITH RANDOMLY ACTUATED STOPPING OR DISABLING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device provided with means capable of bringing at least
one of the moving parts of the device to a halt or to such a condition
as to terminate its intended operation, such means acting to accomplish
its halting effect in response to a signal or impulse which cannot
be predicted to occur during any particular one of a number of recurring
cycles of operations (either of the machine as whole, or the driver, or
of any part of the machine which has a cyclic law of operation).
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2 | WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including means for: (a) detecting any of
the following characteristics: a state or property, a change in
a state or property, or the occurrence of a predetermined event,
in any of the following: the work*, the product of a machine,
the machine itself, any part of the machine, or the environment
of the machine affecting the operation thereof; and (b) initiating
(as a direct result of such detection) a force or energy impulse
other than that generated or transmitted by the detecting means;
and (c) regulating or modifying (as a direct result of such initiation)
the operation of said machine.
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3 | . Responsive to work feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device comprising actuated mechanism for moving or assuring movement of work toward a driving-station*, and wherein the detector is arranged to sense a given condition or position of some portion of said actuated mechanism. | |
4 | . Responsive to position of work support or anvil: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device comprising a movable anvil* and/or movable
means adapted to hold work at a driving-station*, and wherein
the detector is arranged to sense the presence or absence of said
anvil or said work-holding means at a given location.
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5 | . Work-responsive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Device wherein the means for detecting is arranged to sense
the presence, absence, position, size, or some other property or
condition of work* associated with the device.
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6 | .. Position of work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Device wherein the detecting means is arranged to sense the location of a workpiece in the device. | |
7 | ... Control initiates driver-actuation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Device comprising means to move the driver* through a driving stroke, and wherein the regulating means governs the said driver moving means. | |
175.1 | SURGICAL STAPLER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising means to drive a member into human or
animal fascia.
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175.2 | . With lockout: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Device provided with means to prevent motion of some part
of the device (e.g. actuating means) in any manner to prevent an
accidental stapling operation.
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175.3 | .. Responsive to a condition or position of a staple magazine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.2. Device wherein said means to prevent motion precludes motion of said part in response to the presence or absence of a staple magazine, (e.g., whether the staples are properly loaded with a magazine), or a specific condition of said magazine (e.g., the number of remaining staples in said cartridge). | |
175.4 | ... Lockout prevents firing of a spent staple magazine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.3. Device wherein said means to prevent motion precludes motion of said part due to the absence of staples in the magazine, that is, when all of the staples in the magazine have been consumed. | |
176.1 | . With magazine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Device comprising a compartment for storing a plurality
of member and transport means, operative within the compartment,
for moving a member into a driving position or such a compartment
with passive means which is operative to define or limit the path
of movement (i.e., to direct wholly or partially, the course) of a
moving member within the compartment.
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177.1 | .. Including biasing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176.1. Device wherein the transporting means operates to constantly urge the members toward a driving position. | |
178.1 | .. Multiple driving means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176.1. Device including multiple drivers operative to drive a plurality of members substantially simultaneously. | |
179.1 | .. Tubular driving path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 178.1. Device wherein the path traveled by the plural drivers defines a generally cylindrical surface. | |
180.1 | .. With cutting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176.1. Device provided with means to sever, pierce, or incise the
fascia.
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181.1 | . With means to position a mating-member in alignment with driver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Device provided with means to move or guide a mating-member
to a position in the driving path of the member and/or
to maintain a mating-member in such position, so as to receive in
an interassociated manner the member during the driving operation.
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182.1 | . With means to prevent partial drive cycle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Device comprising means to prevent return motion of the
driver until a full driving stroke has been completed.
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8 | WITH INTERLOCK MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device provided with means to prevent motion of some part
of the device in any manner (except said means itself) until said
means is moved so as to permit movement of said part.
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9 | EXPLOSIVE-TYPE DRIVING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising means to hold and/or guide a
member, a chamber or barrel designed to direct the force of an expanding
gas therein against such member, and means to cause a violent expansion
of gas within said chamber or barrel.
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10 | . With plunger: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Device including an element movable in the chamber or barrel adapted to transmit the force from the gas to a member. | |
11 | . With protective shield: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Device comprising means to block or deflect the flight of chips or particles away from a given location, as for the purpose of preventing injury to an operative. | |
12 | STRETCHING TOOL WITH MEANS TO FASTEN FLACCID WORK TO RIGID BASE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device provided with means adapted to impale or grip a portion
of flexible material, and said means being movable to exert a tensile force
upon said flexible material, and wherein the driver* is
arranged to force a member through said flexible material and into
a solid supporting surface.
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13 | . Including mechanical means to apply force to stretching tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Device comprising force transmitting linkage capable of moving said impaling or gripping means with respect to another portion of said device. | |
14 | WITH MEANS TO CEMENT WORK OR MEMBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including means to apply an adhesive coating to a
work surface and means to bring said work surface into contact with another
work surface, or means to apply an adhesive coating to a member* prior
to an operation of the class type.
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15 | WITH MEANS TO POSITION "MATING-MEMBER" IN ALIGNMENT WITH DRIVER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising means to move or guide a mating-member* to
a position in the driving path of the member* and/or
to maintain a mating-member in such position, so as to receive in
an interassociated manner the member during the driving operation.
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16 | . Strip-type "mating-member": |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Device wherein the positioning means is designed and intended
to coact with an elongated mating-member and into which a plurality
of members are driven in spaced relationship in the direction of
elongation.
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17 | . With means to form "mating-member": |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Device comprising means to fashion, shape, deform or cut a mating-member. | |
18 | . Comprising feed means for "mating-member": |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Device including a positively actuated means to move or
transport a mating member into the driving path of the member.
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19 | WITH MEANS TO ASSEMBLE PLURAL PIECES OF WORK: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising means to move or guide a workpiece* into
juxtaposition with another workpiece, and including (a) means to hold
or position a member* between said workpieces before they
are moved into juxtaposition or (b) means to hold or position said workpieces
in alignment with a driver* for application of a member
thereto.
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20 | . With means to deform work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device comprising means to alter the form, configuration,
dimension, proportion or contour of a workpiece either with or without removal
of material.
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21 | .. Including cutting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Device provided with means to sever, incise, pierce or abrade
a workpiece or some part thereof.
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22 | .. Including means to rotate work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Device including means to revolve a workpiece.
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23 | ... With die-shaping means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Device comprising configured mating elements between which
the workpiece is formed to a desired configuration.
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24 | ... With end-inserting or clamping means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Device including means to position and/or hold a
workpiece within an opening of a second workpiece.
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25 | .. Means to buckle flaccid work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Device wherein said means is effective, as disclosed, to
gather, or pucker a nonrigid, limber and flexible workpiece.
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26 | . With means to place member between workpieces (e.g., dowels, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device including means to introduce a member* intermediate
workpieces.
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27 | . With drilling or punching means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device including a tool that moves relative to a workpiece
while cutting material out of the confines of the workpiece so that
the cut does not intersect any edge (exterior or interior) of the
workpiece.
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28 | . With means to sequentially secure layers (e.g., heels, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device comprising means, made effective after an actuation
of the driver, to move or guide an additional workpiece into juxtaposition
with said first-mentioned workpieces and into alignment with said
driver, and means to cause another actuation of said driver.
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29 | .. With work clamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Device wherein the means to move or guide successive workpieces
into juxtaposition comprises relatively movable work-engageable
elements and means to force or bias said elements into gripping
engagement with a workpiece.
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30 | . With driver acting through clamp jaw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device wherein said means to hold or position the workpieces comprises relatively movable work-engageable elements, and means to force or bias said elements into gripping engagement with said workpieces, one of said elements being configured to accommodate the passage of a driver toward and from the gripped workpieces. | |
31 | . Bight attaching means (e.g., buttons, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device wherein, as disclosed, one of the workpieces has
a projecting loop or apertured portion, and wherein the device is
effective to secure the workpieces together by applying a member
which passes or is driven through the loop or apertured portion
of said workpiece.
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32 | .. Including means to insert member in bight: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Device comprising means effective to pass said member through
the loop or apertured portion of said one workpiece.
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33 | ... With member-forming means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Device comprising means to shape or fashion said member
prior to the completion of its application to the workpieces.
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34 | ... After member is applied to a workpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Device comprising means effective to force said member through the other of said workpieces prior to its passage through the loop or apertured portion of said one workpiece. | |
35 | .... Single pointed member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Device which, as disclosed, applies tack or other one-prong type member to the workpieces. | |
36 | .... With work feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Device comprising means effective to forward a workpiece
to a driving-station*.
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37 | .. With work feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Device comprising means effective to forward a workpiece
to a driving-station*.
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38 | ... With means to actuate driver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Device comprising a power-transmitting linkage connected
to the driver to move same through an effective member-applying
stroke.
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39 | . Work conveyer means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device comprising dynamic means to effect movement of a
workpiece with respect to the driving-station*, or a device
associated and movable with the workpiece to hold or support the
workpiece and facilitate movement thereof with respect to the driving-station.
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40 | .. Including common means to shift and clamp work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device wherein the means to effect movement of the workpiece comprises a gripping element which holds the workpiece in its moved position. | |
41 | .. Pivoted work carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device provided with means to permit a work holder or support
to oscillate or turn about an axis.
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42 | ... Plural pivotal axes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Device wherein the work holder or support is movable about two distinct pivotal centers or axes. | |
43 | .. Including means to align member-aperture with member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device comprising means supplemental to said work moving means for positioning or repositioning an apertured work-piece at the driving-station with its opening(s) in alignment with a member in position to be driven into or through said opening(s). | |
44 | .. Endless conveyer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device wherein the workpiece moving means comprises a series
of workpiece engaging portions arranged in a circular array or as
a belt-like loop of articulated portions, each such portion being
adapted to engage and move a workpiece relative to a driving-station.
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45 | ... Including magazine-type work supply means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Device including means supplemental to the work-moving means
which supplemental means temporarily stores discrete workpieces which,
as disclosed, are fed to or dispensed onto the work-moving means.
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46 | ... With reel-type work supply means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Device including a drum or capstan-like means upon which work may be wrapped or coiled for storage. | |
47 | .... Including work cutting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Device comprising means to sever a workpiece from the supply
of material stored on the reel or from another workpiece.
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48 | .. Including magazine-type work supply means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device having means to temporarily store a plurality of
discrete workpieces which, as disclosed, are to be fed to a driving-station.
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49 | ... With means to rotate work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Device including means supplemental to the magazine work
supply means which supplemental means turns the work for successive application
of members at one or more driving-stations.
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50 | ... With means to move assemblage to fastener station: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Device including means supplemental to the magazine work
supply means which supplemental means transports, as a unit, a plurality of
workpieces which have been juxtapositioned.
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51 | WITH MEANS TO HEAD MEMBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including means to deform an end portion of the member
in such a manner as to increase the size, and/or to change
the form, of the cross-section of said end portion after the member
has penetrated the work.
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52 | . Driver or heading means located within tubular work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Device wherein the member is disclosed as being driven through
the wall of a hollow elongated workpiece, with either the driver
or the "heading" means functioning within the
confines of the hollow portion of the workpiece.
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53 | . Common tool to drive and head member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Device wherein the driver constitutes the means which deforms the end portion of the member. | |
54 | . Pointed or edged tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Device wherein the heading means has a member engaging face which tapers to either a point or a line such that in operation, this point or line penetrates the member and initiates deformation thereof. | |
55 | . Heading tool extends within hollow portion of member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Device wherein a portion of the heading means, before initial
contact of the means with the member, projects into a void space
within the confines of the shank of the member.
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56 | .. Simultaneously used heading tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Device including a plurality of heading means made effective during a single driving stroke to head a plurality of members. | |
57 | .. With work feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Device including dynamic means to effect movement of the
work or product relative to the driving-station*.
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58 | .. With means to form opening in work for member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Device including means for making an aperture in the workpiece
into which said element is driven.
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59 | ... Heading means also acting as opening former: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Device wherein the means for heading the member additionally functions to make an aperture in the workpiece. | |
60 | .. With pilot pin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Device wherein either the driver or the heading means has an elongated projection adapted to enter the hollow portion of the member prior to the heading of the member to hold the member in a position to be driven and/or headed. | |
61 | . Anvil: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Device wherein the heading means comprises a tool having
a member-engaging face which restricts the flow of the material
of the member in at least one direction during the deformation of
the end portion of the member (e.g., a flat or plane faced tool).
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62 | .. Die: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Device wherein the member-engaging face is so configured as to restrict the flow of the material of the engaged end portion of the member in at least two directions during the deformation of the end portion of the member (e.g., concave tool face). | |
63 | WITH MEANS TO WITHDRAW MEMBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices comprising means engageable with a member for extracting
said member from a workpiece.
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64 | WITH MEANS TO SHAPE WORK OR CUT PRODUCT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including means (a) for altering the form, configuration,
dimension, proportion or contour of a workpiece either with or without
removal of material, or (b) for severing, incising, piercing, or
abrading work or product.
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65 | . Buckling of flaccid work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Device including means to shape, gather or pucker a nonrigid
limber and flexible workpiece.
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66 | . Deforming means with rectilinear reciprocating motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Device wherein a tool is moved in alternate directions in a straight line, for example, toward and away from a cooperating tool to deform* the work and to retract from the work placed there between. | |
67 | . Means to form opening in work for member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Device wherein the shaping means makes an aperture(s) in
said workpiece into which a member is to be driven.
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68 | .. Driver also acting as punch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Device wherein said shaping means comprises a driver* which is adapted to penetrate work. | |
69 | .. Rotatable cutting tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Device in which said shaping means comprises drilling or
boring apparatus.
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70 | .. Plural cutting tools (e.g., awls, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Device in which said shaping means comprises two or more incising, piercing or severing elements. | |
71 | ... For dual openings: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Device wherein said incising, piercing, or severing elements are arranged to produce a pair of holes for the reception of a two pronged member (e.g., staple). | |
72 | ... With pivoted tool carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Device comprising a rotatably mounted holder for said incising,
piercing, or severing elements.
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73 | .. Including work-feeding means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Device provided with actuated means to effect movement of
the work with respect to a driving-station*.
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74 | ... Cutting tool having work-feeding motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Device wherein said actuated work-moving means consists,
at least in part, of a tool element of said work-shaping means,
which tool element is caused to move in the direction of work feed
motion while it is in contact with the work.
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75 | .... With pivoted tool carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Device provided with means to permit the holder or support
of said tool element to oscillate or turn about an axis.
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76 | . Cutting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Device provided with means to sever, incise, pierce or abrade
work or product.
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77 | WITH MEANS TO DEFORM MEMBER REMOTE FROM THE WORK SURFACE AFTER WORK PENETRATION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device having means to change the shape of a portion of
a member at a point distant from a workpiece after initiation of
work penetration by such member, said portion being spaced from
the work both before and after the change in shape is effected.
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78 | SELECTIVE ALTERNATIVE APPLYING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device having a plurality of applying devices any one of which is separately useable at the option of the operator. | |
79 | WITH MEANS TO CUT MEMBER AFTER PENETRATION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device provided with means to sever a protruding end portion of a driven member, or to sever a driven member from stock material. | |
80 | . From material of indefinite length: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Device wherein said means is adapted to detach the driven
end portion of stock material.
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81 | DRIVING MOTION OF DRIVER HAS COMPONENT IN DIRECTION OF MOVING WORK (I.E., FLYING DRIVER): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device which includes means to move one or more drivers* into driving engagement with the work while the work is being moved to and through a driving-station* and in which the driver"s movement includes, as a necessary factor, motion in the direction of such work movement. | |
82 | WITH MEANS TO FORM MEMBER PRIOR TO PENETRATION OF WORK: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising means to shape or fashion a member* before
its application to a workpiece.
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83 | . Deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Device wherein the shaping means comprises an element(s) for diverting all or part of the member away from the path in which the member would be moved by a driver* in the absence of said diverting element. | |
84 | . With means to vary length of members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Device wherein said shaping means comprises a portion which is capable of adjustment to effect the production of members of different lengths. | |
85 | . With offset tools to deform members (e.g., bending, drawing, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Device wherein the shaping means comprises a plurality of
elements and means to move or to guide one of said elements with
respect to another element so that at least one of said elements
is moved past the other while in contact with a web, strand or other
material to produce a member from said material.
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86 | .. With cutting edge on driver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device comprising a driver* having a severing element integral therewith or secured thereto. | |
87 | .. With driver acting through offset tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device wherein one of the shaping elements is configured to accommodate the passage of a driver* during a driving operation. | |
88 | ... Including retractable forming bar: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Device comprising means to move another of said shaping elements toward and away from its forming position and from the path of the driver. | |
89 | .... With movable member-holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Device including means to support the formed member and means to allow said support to move away from the path of a driver during a driving operation. | |
90 | .... Pivoted: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Device comprising means to restrain the motion of said other shaping element to an arcuate path. | |
91 | ... Including diverse means to sever and apply member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Device, said shaping means comprising means, distinct from the driver, to divide the material. | |
92 | . With opposed tools to form member (e.g., forging, swaging, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Device, said shaping means comprising a plurality of elements each having a material-engaging surface portion wherein one of said elements moves in a direction such that said surface portions of two or more elements approach each other to form a member, such motion continuing until said portions move (1) into contact, or (2) toward ultimate contact but restrained therefrom by the presence of an intervening web, strand, or other material. | |
93 | . Severing means sole member former: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Device wherein the shaping means consists only of means
to divide or cut a web, strand or other material.
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94 | .. Including plural diverse severing operations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Device comprising additional cutting means, and means, made effective after an actuation of the first-named cutting or dividing means, to actuate said additional cutting means to complete the formation of a member. | |
95 | .. With feed means for concatenated members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Device including a positively actuated means to move, into position for driving, a series of partially formed members integrally linked together by uncut portions of material. | |
96 | ... Pivoted feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Device comprising means to restrain the motion of said actuated means to an arcuate path. | |
97 | .. Severing means moves member to driver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Device wherein the shaping (i.e., severing) means has a
motion, in addition to its severing motion, towards the path of
a driver to convey a member into said path.
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98 | .. With reciprocating member carrier to driver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Device including a member holder and means to move said holder toward and away from the path of a driver. | |
99 | WITH MEANS TO CONVEY WORK OR PRODUCT RELATIVE TO DRIVING STATION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising dynamic means to effect movement of work
or product with respect to the driving-station*, or a device associated
and movable with the work or product to hold or support the work
or product and facilitate movement thereof with respect to the driving-station.
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100 | . Interrelated conveying and driver-actuating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Device wherein the work or product conveying means comprises
a movable means which cooperates significantly with means to move the
driver.
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101 | .. With means to move both the conveyer and a driver carriage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Device comprising common means to move both the conveyor and a driver carriage*. | |
102 | .. With means to vary timed relationship between conveyer movement and driver actuating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Device comprising a common means to drive said cooperating means, and means to adjust the speed or position of one of said cooperating means with respect to the other. | |
103 | .. Plural conveying means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Device comprising at least two means to move the work or product. | |
104 | .. With compound movement of work holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Apparatus comprising a work support movable in a path which is neither solely rectilinear nor solely circular, during contact with the work. | |
105 | .. With rotary movement of work holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Device comprising a work support movable in a circular path during contact with the work. | |
106 | . Work holder moves in curved path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Device comprising a work support movable in a path which is not rectilinear during contact with the work. | |
107 | WITH MEANS TO MOVE OR GUIDE MEMBER INTO DRIVING POSITION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device provided with means to transport a member or passive
means which is operative to define or limit the path of movement
(i.e., to direct wholly or partially, the course) of a moving member*,
or to orient such member, to a suitable zone for an operation on
said member by a claimed driver.
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108 | . With work-penetrating clenching tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Device provided with an element(s) which enters the work and engages a portion of a driven member to bend that portion into interlocking engagement with the work. | |
109 | . Adaptable to dispense different sizes or quantities of members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Device wherein the means to transport or guide the member is designed and intended to allow passage of members of different dimensions or adjustment to supply a different number of members. | |
110 | . With positionable driver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Device provided with means to adjust, position or guide the driver with respect to a workpiece for the application of a member thereto. | |
111 | .. Including means to move driver carriage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Device wherein the means to position the driver comprises means to move the driver-carriage* between successive operation of the driver. | |
112 | . Fluid-contact member-feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Device wherein the means to transport the member comprises
a direct impingement of a stream of liquid or gaseous material.
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113 | . Magnetic member-feed and/or holding means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Device which effects movement of the member or supports
the member in a position to be driven by forces exerted by a magnetic
field.
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114 | . Including means other than the driver to separate leading member from a supply: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Device provided with means distinct from a driver* to isolate an individual member from a set of members and to position said member in alignment with the path of the driver. | |
115 | .. Interrelated separator elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Device wherein the means to isolate the member is integral with, or connected through mechanism with, an element to restrain the group of members. | |
116 | .. Rectilinear motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Device wherein the isolating means moves in a straight line. | |
117 | .. Rotary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Device comprising means to cause the isolating means to move in a curved path. | |
118 | ... Oscillating separator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Device comprising means to move the isolating means toward and away from the compartment for storing the members. | |
119 | . With means to assure correct orientation of member(s): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Device comprising means to engage the member and position said member with its pointed end or shank in proper alignment for driving or means to remove the member if its pointed end or shank is not in proper alignment for driving. | |
120 | . Including supply magazine for constantly urged members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Device comprising a compartment for storing a plurality
of members in which the transporting means operates to bias the
members toward driving position.
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121 | .. With means to prevent partial drive cycle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Device comprising means effective to prevent return motion of the driver until a full driving stroke has been completed. | |
122 | .. With means to cut jammed member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Device provided with means to divide a member(s) which becomes stuck along the path of its movement. | |
123 | .. With removable or resiliently urged (antijam) noseplate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Device comprising means to enclose a guide path of the driver
which is detachable or biased toward said guide path to allow a
deformed member to be driven or removed from the path of the driver.
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124 | .. With interrelated driver and work clamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Device comprising a plurality of opposed jaws or surface
elements adapted to engage work and means to move one or more of
said jaws or surface elements, which means cooperates with means
to actuate a driver.
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125 | .. With means to disable urging means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Device comprising means to render the biasing means ineffective (e.g., an abutment or lock). | |
126 | ... By lock means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Device wherein the means to render the biasing means ineffective comprises a securing element. | |
127 | .. With magazine closure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Device wherein the compartment for storing the members comprises a movable element to allow access to the interior thereof. | |
128 | ... Pivoted magazine cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Device comprising means to restrain the motion of the movable element to an arcuate path. | |
129 | .. With means to actuate driver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Device comprising means to apply a force to the driver to effect at least part of a driving stroke or cycle. | |
130 | ... Fluid pressure means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Device wherein the force applying means is a liquid or gas.
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131 | ... Magnet or solenoid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Device wherein the force applying means is an electromechanical transducer in which reciprocatory or oscillatory motion between a coiled conductor carrying electric current and a ferrous or iron-like armature is effected by varying the instantaneous value of current in the conductor. | |
132 | ... Spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Device wherein the force applying means comprises a resilient
element, means to compress said element, and means to release the
compressed element for actuating the driver.
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133 | ... Inertia means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Device wherein the force applying means comprises the mass of the driver and any parts secured thereto, which mass tends to continue in motion when the device is swung with a hammer-like blow against supported work, thereby projecting the driver from its initial position with respect to other portions of the device which are brought to a halt against the work. | |
134 | .. Spring-retracting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Device comprising a resilient element which opposes the motion of the driver during the driving stroke and which returns the driver to its initial or nondriving position. | |
135 | . Including carrier feed means for a plurality of members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Device wherein the means to transport the member comprises structure to hold at least two members during the time they are being transported. | |
136 | .. With means to feed strip-type carrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Device comprising means to move an elongated strip of material
carrying a plurality of members.
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137 | .. Rotary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Device comprising means to cause the member transporting means to move in a curvilinear path. | |
138 | . Driver actuates member-feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Device wherein the means to transport a member comprises means connected to the driver so that movement of the driver transmits power from itself to the transporting means to feed the member. | |
139 | . With means to guide member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Device wherein said means comprises nonactuated structure which directs wholly or partially the course of a moving member or which orients such member to a suitable zone for an operation on said member by the driver. | |
140 | WITH MEANS TO SUPPORT MEMBER AND/OR WORK RELATIVE TO DRIVER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus having means to hold a member* and/or work* in a position to receive the reaction of a driver*. | |
141 | . Driver moves work, member held stationary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Device wherein said means is effective to hold a member
in a fixed location during the driving operation.
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142 | . With means to vary the length of the tool stroke: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Device comprising means to change the distance a tool moves
during a driving or clenching operation.
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143 | . With means to move elements of tool-pair during driving: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Device comprising a plurality of movable tools and means
to cause simultaneous actuation of said tools toward each other.
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144 | .. Pivoted tool element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Device comprising means to restrain the motion of said tools to an arcuate path. | |
145 | . Curved driver path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Device comprising means to guide a driver in a nonlinear course. | |
146 | . Spring-actuated driver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Device comprising a resilient element connected to a driver,
means to compress said element, and means to release the compressed element
for actuating said driver.
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147 | . Impact-type driver: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Device wherein a driver has a surface intended to receive
a blow, from a moving mass of material, (e.g., hammer head), for
actuating said driver.
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148 | . Comprising means to angularly orient member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Device comprising means to adjust or position said member-holder, or means to guide a member in a path that is oblique to the plane of the surface of the work at which the member is to be driven. | |
149 | . Bias-type member holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Device comprising means tending to urge a portion of the
member-holder into gripping relationship with a member held therein.
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150 | . Means to guide moving work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Device comprising passive means which is operative to define
or limit the path of movement (i.e., to direct, wholly or partially,
the course) of moving work, or to orient such work relative to its
path of movement.
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151 | . Work immobilizer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Device comprising structure to maintain or retain the work
in fixed position relative to immovable parts of the work-holder.
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152 | .. Means to clamp work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Device wherein said structure comprises a plurality of opposed jaws or surface elements which are made effective, by movement of one or more of said jaws or surface elements, to grip the work frictionally. | |
153 | ... Interrelated with driver-actuation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Device comprising means to move one or more of said work
clamping jaws or surface elements, which means cooperates with means
to actuate a driver.
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154 | . Work support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Device wherein the means to hold the work comprises a surface
that is positioned beneath at least a part of the work and is intended
to engage said part of the work to support the work against the
force of gravity.
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155 | .. Including clenching means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Device including means to deform or facilitate deformation
of a protruding end of a member*.
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156 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which is not in conformance with the definition of any prior subclass in this schedule. | |
901 | SURGICAL CLIP APPLIERS: |
Devices which are adapted to apply clips to human or animal fascia. | |
902 | SURGICAL CLIPS OR STAPLES: |
Clips or staples adapted for use in surgical procedures. | |
FOR000 | CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS |
This subclass has no definition. | |