SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION
Means for forming from material while in a fluid state the
elements, either separately or in the form of a bar or line, that
are adapted to be set up to constitute a printing-form.
Note. Does not include the casting of stereotype-plates nor
forging or molding type from plastic material by pressure. By "fluid" is
meant a condition wherein the cohering particles of the mass seek
a level under gravity, implying adaptability to be poured.
SUBCLASSES
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| | This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having means for casting in single operations
printing elements in the form of integral lines or bars bearing
words or several characters, as distinguished from means for casting
each character separately. |
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| 2 | Nonreleasing matrix machines: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter drawn to machines having selectable matrices
in which each matrix is confined to its individual guide or conveyer during
the entire operation. |
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| 3 | Wire guide: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter, wherein the matrices traveling along wires
or the like. |
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| 4 | Matrix-manipulating mechanisms: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter, having means limited in function to handling
the matrices, there being no improvement in the casting part of
the machine. |
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| 5 | Rotary matrix carrier: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter, having a series of members, each carrying
a complete set of matrix characters, having a movement of rotation
to assemble in line before the mold the desired characters of the
different sets.
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Note. Compare this class, subclass 73, and indented subclass. | |
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| 6 | Slidable matrix carrier: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter, having a series of long-bars, each carrying
a complete set of matrix characters, having a sliding movement to
assemble in line before the mold the desired characters of the different
sets.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 75. | |
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| 7 | Matrix-manipulating mechanisms: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter, having means limited in function to handling
the matrices, there being no improvement in the casting part of
the machine. |
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| 8 | Multiple-character-bar machines: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter, drawn to machines in which bars of variable
length carrying a plurality of different matrix characters are released
from their individual compartments and assembled together before
the mold, each bar being stopped at a point to bring the desired
characters into line, the same mechanism which releases the bar
operating to determine its stopping-point and the bars after casting
being returned to their respective compartments.
| | (1)
Note. These are known as "circulating machines".
(See definition of this class, subclass 11). | |
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| 11 | Assembling, casting and distributing: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the matrices are released from their
individual channels, brought into line-casting position before the mold,
and thereafter restored to their respective channels.
| | (1)
Note. Machines of this subclass are known as "circulating
machines". A circulating machine comprises three zones, each
having a different function, as follows: |
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Assembling, including means for releasing the matrices from
the storage-magazines and delivering them in a composed line to
a holder which is designed to present them to the mold. |
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Casting, including means for presenting the composed matrices
to the mold and withdrawing them therefrom and such casting mechanism
as is peculiarly adapted to these machines. |
| | (3)
Distributing, including means for withdrawing the matrices
from the holder which presented them to the mold and for restoring
them to their respective magazine channels.
Improvements in the storage-magazines not involving any assembling
or distributing features are provided for in separate subclasses.
This subclass includes means for performing all three operations. |
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 72. |
| | (2)
Note. For means for setting and distributing type in a manner
analogous to the matrix assembling and distributing mechanism of
these machines, see Class 276, Typesetting. | |
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| 13 | Assembling and casting: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter having means for both assembling the matrices
and casting the line, but including no distributing mechanism. |
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| 15 | Multiple-magazine machines: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Subject matter employing a plurality of magazines, each
magazine consisting of a group of channels adapted to hold matrices
of the different characters. |
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| 17 | Collector mechanism: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Subject matter having improvements in the means for bringing
the matrices together into line after being discharged from their
individual channels and passages. |
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| 18 | Assembling: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter limited to the means for releasing the matrices
from the storage-magazines and delivering them in a composed line
to a holder which is designed to present them to the mold. |
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| 19 | Multiple-magazine machines: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter employing a plurality of magazines, each
magazine comprising a group of channels adapted to hold the matrices
of the different characters.
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| 20 | Movable magazine: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Subject matter wherein magazines are moved to bring any
one into operative position.
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| 21 | Collector mechanism: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Subject matter having improvements in the means for bringing
the matrices together into line after discharge from their individual
channels and passages. |
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| 22 | Space-band mechanisms: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter having means peculiarly adapted for placing
blanks between or after words in composing the line. |
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| 26 | Collector and transfer mechanisms: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter having means both for bringing the matrices
together into line after having been discharged from their individual
channels and passages and for conveying the composed line to the
holder for presenting the line to the mold. |
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| 27 | Collector mechanisms: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter limited to means for bringing the matrices
together into line after having been discharged from their individual
channels and passages.
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| 28 | Chute springs: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter having spring structures adapted to guide
and control the matrices as they are delivered into the matrix-receiver. |
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| 29 | Matrix receivers: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter having composing sticks or channels into
which the matrices are delivered as they are assembled in line. |
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| 30 | Slide attachments: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter having various devices connected to a sliding
member which is advanced by the matrices as they are delivered into
the receiver. |
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| 32 | Transfer mechanisms: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter having means for moving and guiding the assembled
line from the matrix-receiver to the matrix-holder of the casting mechanism.
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| 33 | Distributing: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter limited to means for withdrawing the matrices
from the holder, which presented them to the mold, and for restoring
them to their respective magazine-channels. |
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| 34 | Special matrix: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter having means peculiarly adapted for distributing
matrices of other than the normal font. |
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| 35 | Nonscrew-feed distributer: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter having distributing means other than those
employing a screw to feed the matrices in the sorting mechanism.
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| 36 | Transfer mechanisms: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter having means for moving or guiding the line
of matrices from the holder, which presented it to the mold, to
a receiver, which is to carry it to a distributing position. |
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| 37 | Matrix carriers: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter having means for conveying the matrices after
discharge from the holder of the casting mechanism to position for
sorting them into their individual channels. |
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| 39 | To multiple magazines: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter employing a plurality of magazines, each
magazine consisting of a group of channels adapted to hold matrices
of the different characters.
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| 41 | Matrix separator: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter with means for separating each matrix in
turn from the undistributed line. |
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| 42 | Matrix separator: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter having means for separating each matrix in
turn from the undistributed line. |
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| 43 | Automatic stops: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter having means for stopping the operation when
improper conditions arise in the distributing mechanism. |
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| 44 | Magazines: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter having magazine structure, per se, and supports
therefor not invovling any assembling or distributing means. |
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| 45 | Movable multiple magazine: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter having means for moving multiple magazines
into and out of operative position, including registering and locking
means or other construction peculiar to multiple magazines.
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| 16, | 20 and 39, and indented subclasses. |
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| 47 | Casting mechanisms: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter having means for casting a type-bar or integral
line of type and essential accessories, including the presentation
of a composed line of matrices to the mold and the withdrawal of
the same therefrom, but not selective manipulation of the matrices. |
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| 49 | Matrix holders: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having means for receiving the matrices as
they are transferred from the assembling mechanism, presenting them
to the mold, and withdrawing them therefrom to a position from which
they may be transferred to the distributing mechanism. |
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| 50 | Vises: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having means for clamping the ends of the
composed line of matrices while in position before the mold. |
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| 51 | Justifying mechanisms: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having means for modifying the spaces between
the words, so as to bring the line of matrices to standard length,
including modifications of the machine peculiarly adapted for facilitating
the operation.
| | (1)
Note. Compare Class 276, Typesetting, subclass 28. | |
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| 52 | Automatic stops: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having mechanism for automatically preventing
casting if the matrix-line is not properly presented to the mold
or other improper conditions exist. |
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| 53 | Squirt preventers: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Subject matter limited to means for automatically preventing
the discharge of molten material from the melting pot.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 90. | |
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| 54 | Molds and cutters: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having chambers for receiving the molten
material for solidification and means for trimming the type-bar. |
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| 55 | Molds: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having chambers for receiving molten material
for solidification, including modifications in the throat, through
which the material is received, and means for causing accurate registration
of the matrix-line with the chamber.
| | (1)
Note. See this class, subclass 48 for means within the definition
of subclass 47 in which a plurality of molds is employed. |
| | (2)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 91, and indented subclasses. |
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| 249, | Static Molds, appropriate subclasses for molds, per se. |
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| 57 | Modified liner: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter wherein the invention alleged includes specific
structure of the pieces to be inserted between the cap and body
of the mold to form its end wall, as well as other parts of the
mold. |
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| 58 | Liners: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter limited to pieces to be inserted between
the cap and body of the mold to constitute its end walls, including
parts of the mold immediately cooperating with these pieces. |
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| 59 | Cutters: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having attachments for trimming the cast
type-bars.
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| 60 | Ejectors: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having means for forcing the type-bar out
of the mold.
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| 249, | Static Molds,
subclasses 66.1+ for means permanently combined with a mold to eject
the molded product. |
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| 61 | Deliveries: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having means for handling completed type-bars.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 95. | |
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| 62 | Cleaning attachments: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having attachments for removing accumulations
of waste material from various parts of the casting apparatus. |
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| 63 | Matrices: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter wherein counterparts of the characters to
be cast are adapted to be presented to the mold and form the characters
in the casting operation.
| | (1)
Note. Modifications of the construction of the matrices to
cooperate with space-bands are classifiable in this class, subclass
68. |
| | (2)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 96 and Class 164, Metal
Founding, subclasses 139+. | |
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| 64 | Distributer features: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Subject matter having those parts that characterize and
distinguish by the distributing mechanism different matrices for
selection and engagement. |
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| 67 | Space bands: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having members adapted to be assembled between
the words of matrices to facilitate bringing the line to standard
length. |
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| 68 | Wedge: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter having portions of increasing thickness adapted
to be inserted different distances within the line. |
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| 69 | SEPARATE TYPE: |
| | This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having means for casting each printing character,
with its supporting-body separately, as distinguished from casting a
plurality of characters integrally united to form a type-bar.
| | (1)
Note. For mechanism for manipulating printing-type in a manner
analogous to the means for moving the matrices in this group see
Class 400, Typewriting Machines. | |
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| 72 | Releasing matrix: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Subject matter wherein the matrices being released from
their individual channels, brought into casting position before
the mold, and thereafter restored to their respective channels.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 11, and indented subclass. | |
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| 73 | Rotary matrix-carrier machines: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter drawn to machines employing a carrier for
a plurality of matrix characters and capable of rotation for bringing
a desired character to casting position with or without additional
sliding movement.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 5. | |
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| 74 | Pattern control: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Subject matter having a previously-prepared member adapted
to govern the operation of the means to select the desired matrices.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 77. | |
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| 75 | Slidable matrix-carrier machines: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter drawn to machines employing a carrier for
a plurality of matrix characters and capable of bringing the desired
character to casting position by rectilinear movement only.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclasses 6 and 7. | |
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| 77 | Pattern control: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Subject matter having a previously prepared member adapted
to govern the operation of the means to select the desired matrices.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 74. | |
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| 78 | Keyboard control: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Subject matter having a plurality of manually operatable
members for selecting the desired matrix-characters. |
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| 80 | Casting mechanisms: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter having means for casting individual types
and essential accessories, but not involving selective manipulation
of the matrices.
| | (1)
Note. Compare Class 164, Metal Founding, subclass 139 for
apparatus for casting printing plates and subclass 303 for metal
injecting apparatus of general utility. |
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| 81 | With finishing mechanisms: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter having also means for removing surplus material
and completing the type.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclasses 54 and 59, and Class
29, Metal Working, subclass 24. Also Class 164, Metal Founding,
subclass 140. | |
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| 82 | Mold-side-ejector mold: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter with molds in which one side thereof is moved
into the chamber for forcing the type out through the opposite side.
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| 84, | and indented subclasses, 92 and 93. |
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| 83 | Two-part mold: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter with molds composed of two sections which
open and close at every operation, each section containing part
of the chamber. |
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| 84 | Mold-side-ejector mold: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter having molds in which one side thereof is
moved into the chamber for forcing the type out through the opposite
side.
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| 85 | Low quad: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Subject matter adapted to produce nonprinting filling members
of less than normal height.
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| 86 | Moving mold: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Subject matter wherein the entire mold travels from one
position to another. |
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| 87 | Two-part mold: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter having molds composed of two sections which
open and close at every operation, each section containing a part
of the chamber.
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| 88 | Moving mold: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter wherein the entire mold traveling from one
position to another. |
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| 89 | Moving mold : |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter wherein the entire mold travels from one
position to another.
| | (1)
Note. Compare Class 164, Metal Founding, subclasses 323+. |
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| 90 | Squirt preventers: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter having means for automatically preventing
the discharge of molten material from the melting-pot.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 53. | |
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| 91 | Molds: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter limited to the receptacles or molds only
for receiving the molten material for solidification.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclasses 54 and 55, and indented
subclasses. |
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| 249, | Static Molds, appropriate subclasses for molds, per se. |
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| 92 | Mold-side ejector: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter having one side being movable into the chamber
for forcing the type out through the opposite side.
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| 82, | and 84, and indented subclasses. |
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| 93 | Low quad: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter for producing non-printing filling members
of less than normal height.
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| 94 | Two-part: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter composed of two sections which open and close
at every operation each section containing a part of the chamber.
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| 83, | 87 and 88, for similar subject matter. |
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| 249, | Static Molds,
subclasses 160+ for molds, per se, having plural sections. |
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| 95 | Deliveries: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter having means for handling the completed type.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclasses 61 and 81, indented
subclasses. | |
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| 96 | Matrices: |
| | This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter wherein the counterparts of the characters
to be cast, are adapted to be presented to the mold and form the
characters in the casting operation.
| | (1)
Note. Compare this class, subclass 63, and indented subclasses. | |
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CLASS 199,