US PATENT SUBCLASS 234 / 40
WITH SORTING MEANS OR COPY HOLDER


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234 /   HD   SELECTIVE CUTTING (E.G., PUNCHING)

40WITH SORTING MEANS OR COPY HOLDER


DEFINITION

Classification: 234/40

(under the class definition) Device in combination with (1) means to systematically distribute the products from the cutting device, or (2) means to support and exhibit a record or data source for the convenience of an operative using the device.

(1) Note. A patent to a selective punching device comprising a manually movable stylus to control tool selection, and a holder for a drawing or design to be traced by such stylus, will be placed as an original in this subclass.

(2) Note. The terms copy* and "data source" do not imply direct control of a machine therefrom, as in the case of a pattern* or a "program device", but merely afford information for the guidance of an operative or attendant, who in turn controls the selection of tools.

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13, and 22, for respectively, programmed control or random control of auxiliary-operation, which latter may include sorting as well as interfiling, segregating, counting, etc.