US PATENT SUBCLASS 173 / 198
.~ Using vacuum or reverse circulation


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173 /   HD   TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING

197  DF  WORK CLEANSING {10}
198.~ Using vacuum or reverse circulation


DEFINITION

Classification: 173/198

Using vacuum or reverse circulation:

(under subclass 197) Apparatus using either (1) a suction or (2) a circulation of fluid up through a tool in a direction opposite normal operation to remove unwanted material.

(1) Note. Reverse circulation usually involves the flow of drilling mud or lubricant up through a drilling bit instead of down to the work.