US PATENT SUBCLASS 16 / 349
.~.~ Having discrete manipulatable release means (e.g., lever operated)

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221  DF  HINGE {32}
319  DF  .~ Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) {8}
349.~.~ Having discrete manipulatable release means (e.g., lever operated)

DEFINITION

Classification: 16/349

Having discrete manipulatable release means (e.g., lever operated):

(under subclass 319) Hinge including means adapted to be directly engaged and manipulated by an operator to deactivate the member-fixing or drag-producing means, thereby enabling a hinged member* to swing freely about the hinge axis*.

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324, for a similar release mechanism for a spring-biased catch.