(under the class definition) Machine for cutting wood to form a thin, strip product (e.g., excelsior, a match-splint, or toothpick).
(1) Note. The component of a slivering machine is included herein, even in the absence of a claimed cutter for forming a sliver. For example, a subcombinational structure for receiving or handling the product of the operation of this subclass (e.g., without claiming the cutter) may be found here if there are sufficient limitations to place such a device in this class.
(2) Note. The product of this subclass may be called, for example, a sliver or a splint.
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50+, for match making for the operation of this class combined with an additional operation (e.g., forming a match head) in the formation of an ignitable match.
196, and 197, for woodworking by a punching cutter.
